INSPIRE & THRIVE

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INSPIRE & THRIVE ✀

 

OUR VISION

A world where Black women and non-binary folk are thriving.

WHAT WE DO

We’re a Creative Studio building projects with purpose to help create a better future for our community.

Our Projects

  • The Club

    A members platform for creatives, freelancers & founders to connect and learn. Programmes, events + Learning Hub.

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  • The Academy

    A creative programme for Black women & non-binary folk in the creative industries

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  • Creative Fund

    Grant funding for artists and creatives to support their creative endeavours.

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  • The Festival

    The UK’s first annual festival for our community to connect, learn + celebrate

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  • Creative Studio

    In-house creative agency working with brands & businesses that align with our vision and mission .

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  • Girlhood

    A fun NEW summer programme for young Black girls in Years 9 & 10 who are based across London.

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CONNECT & LEARN

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CONNECT & LEARN ✀

 

WE’VE WORKED WITH

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FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY

The Launchpad Programme is back! πŸŽ‰βœ¨ Powered by @localglobevc , @goldmansachs & @salesforce , Launchpad is a 9-week learning programme designed to support Black women founders to succeed in entrepreneurship!πŸ‘©πŸ½‍πŸ’» Over the 9-weeks, you&rsq
✨ Community Spotlight ✨ We're obsessed with these carnival themed images by @nicole_simmons__ 😍✨ With a love for striking imagery, and proven experience in Production Design, Art Direction and Photography, Nicole Simmons fuses her personal and
Beats by Dre Studio Buds shot by our BGF Academy Alumni πŸ”₯😍 We recently sat down with some of our BGF Academy Alumni to learn more about their creative practises and how our programme has helped their careers.  Click the 'Journal' link i
✨ Keke Palmer’s Premiere look for #NopeMovie 😍✨ @keke has and will always be an ICON to us, though it has been interesting following the conversations surrounding colourism in Hollywood that have unfolded this week. What are your thoughts?
πŸŽ‰CALLING ALL BLACK GIRLS πŸŽ‰ Introducing Girlhood - a NEW fun summer programme for young Black girls in Years 9 & 10 based across London.  This programme will centre and celebrate Black Girlhood by giving you the right skills to unleash yo
AD| We are so pleased to be teaming up with @speedouk to share our BGF Swim Stories! 🌊🏊🏽‍♀️ The topic of swimming amongst the Black community has always been one of fear and misunderstanding. At present, 1 in 4 children leave primary school un
Meet Tobi πŸ’βœ¨ We first met Tobi during our #MoreThanAFest campaign when we invited her to come and share her story as part of the campaign. During Disability Pride Month we sat down with Tobi again to gain a deeper understanding of her experienc
#BlackInBloom Launch Dinner πŸŽ‰πŸ’ Thanks so much to @coldr.london for putting together such a beautiful event for the launch of Black In Bloom on @ebay_UK, we had a wonderful time! ✨ πŸ“: @akokorestaurant πŸ“Έ: @karllake_photo_video