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[1] THREAD: #CharitySoWhite is committed to transparency and accountability. We have been working hard to ensure equitable funding distribution in the emergency response to #COVID19
Read our blog on progress with infrastructure and funding organisations: https://charitysowhite.org/blog/one-month-on-our-open-letter-on-emergency-funding
Read our blog on progress with infrastructure and funding organisations: https://charitysowhite.org/blog/one-month-on-our-open-letter-on-emergency-funding
@NatEmergTrust
@TNLComFund
@UKCF_tweets
@Comicrelief
@NCVO
@ACFoundations
@IoFtweets
@ACEVO
#CharitySoWhite #NeverMoreNeeded
@TNLComFund
@UKCF_tweets
@Comicrelief
@NCVO
@ACFoundations
@IoFtweets
@ACEVO
#CharitySoWhite #NeverMoreNeeded
[2] We do not believe @NatEmergTrust intention is matched with urgent enough action.
By the time they gather ‘enough evidence’ it will be too late for BAME-led orgs. We are also concerned about their main distribution partner @UKCF_tweets track record re. race equity in funding
![[2] We do not believe @NatEmergTrust intention is matched with urgent enough action.By the time they gather ‘enough evidence’ it will be too late for BAME-led orgs. We are also concerned about their main distribution partner @UKCF_tweets track record re. race equity in funding](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYEM2F7XYAcSPiB.png "[2] We do not believe @NatEmergTrust intention is matched with urgent enough action.By the time they gather ‘enough evidence’ it will be too late for BAME-led orgs. We are also concerned about their main distribution partner @UKCF_tweets track record re. race equity in funding")
By the time they gather ‘enough evidence’ it will be too late for BAME-led orgs. We are also concerned about their main distribution partner @UKCF_tweets track record re. race equity in funding
[3] The only correspondence we have had with
@UKCF_tweets has been via email after our request to meet them was not met.
We are deeply concerned with the little action and commitment that they have taken to ensure race equity in the distribution of funds #CharitySoWhite
![[3] The only correspondence we have had with @UKCF_tweets has been via email after our request to meet them was not met.We are deeply concerned with the little action and commitment that they have taken to ensure race equity in the distribution of funds #CharitySoWhite](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYEQjdkWoAAVIgr.png "[3] The only correspondence we have had with @UKCF_tweets has been via email after our request to meet them was not met.We are deeply concerned with the little action and commitment that they have taken to ensure race equity in the distribution of funds #CharitySoWhite")
@UKCF_tweets has been via email after our request to meet them was not met.
We are deeply concerned with the little action and commitment that they have taken to ensure race equity in the distribution of funds #CharitySoWhite
[4] @TNLComFund does not support our call to ring fence funds to ensure it reaches BAME communities.
They told us they could not find enough BAME-led orgs to fund in 2019 which is why figures were low - we say this stems from a lack of reach and trust in BAME VCS groups
![[4] @TNLComFund does not support our call to ring fence funds to ensure it reaches BAME communities.They told us they could not find enough BAME-led orgs to fund in 2019 which is why figures were low - we say this stems from a lack of reach and trust in BAME VCS groups](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYEOccbWAAUoaWt.png "[4] @TNLComFund does not support our call to ring fence funds to ensure it reaches BAME communities.They told us they could not find enough BAME-led orgs to fund in 2019 which is why figures were low - we say this stems from a lack of reach and trust in BAME VCS groups")
They told us they could not find enough BAME-led orgs to fund in 2019 which is why figures were low - we say this stems from a lack of reach and trust in BAME VCS groups
[5] NCVO will not be a signatory of our open letter. Whilst they recognise that BAME communities are disproportionately impacted by the crisis, they cannot support ring fencing.
We lend our solidarity and support to @NCVO’s BAME network and EDI group at this difficult time.
![[5] NCVO will not be a signatory of our open letter. Whilst they recognise that BAME communities are disproportionately impacted by the crisis, they cannot support ring fencing.We lend our solidarity and support to @NCVO’s BAME network and EDI group at this difficult time.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYEQ0xvXYAALMXX.png "[5] NCVO will not be a signatory of our open letter. Whilst they recognise that BAME communities are disproportionately impacted by the crisis, they cannot support ring fencing.We lend our solidarity and support to @NCVO’s BAME network and EDI group at this difficult time.")
We lend our solidarity and support to @NCVO’s BAME network and EDI group at this difficult time.
[6] We were told by @ACFoundations that that they cannot advise foundations to ring-fence but will instead promote application of their DEI pillars.
We believe this lacks urgency as 9/10 BAME VCS organisations are set to close in next 3 months #CharitySoWhite
![[6] We were told by @ACFoundations that that they cannot advise foundations to ring-fence but will instead promote application of their DEI pillars.We believe this lacks urgency as 9/10 BAME VCS organisations are set to close in next 3 months #CharitySoWhite](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYEPPYvWsAEiPcZ.png "[6] We were told by @ACFoundations that that they cannot advise foundations to ring-fence but will instead promote application of their DEI pillars.We believe this lacks urgency as 9/10 BAME VCS organisations are set to close in next 3 months #CharitySoWhite")
We believe this lacks urgency as 9/10 BAME VCS organisations are set to close in next 3 months #CharitySoWhite
[7] We are pleased that @comicrelief approached us and of their immediate acknowledgement of the power they hold and the work they need to do to support BAME-led organisations.
We look forward to continuing to develop this relationship #CharitySoWhite
![[7] We are pleased that @comicrelief approached us and of their immediate acknowledgement of the power they hold and the work they need to do to support BAME-led organisations.We look forward to continuing to develop this relationship #CharitySoWhite](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYERDm4XkAAN6h7.png "[7] We are pleased that @comicrelief approached us and of their immediate acknowledgement of the power they hold and the work they need to do to support BAME-led organisations.We look forward to continuing to develop this relationship #CharitySoWhite")
We look forward to continuing to develop this relationship #CharitySoWhite
[8] Want to extend thanks to @IoFtweets & @ACEVO for immediately acknowledging the disproportionate impact that COVID-19 is having on BAME communities & the role the charity sector must play.
You can read blogs from CEO @browning_vicky and @piterk68 on why they support our asks
You can read blogs from CEO @browning_vicky and @piterk68 on why they support our asks
[9] We have big plans coming very soon to demonstrate the power and institutional racism that operates in the funding sector, which has for years deprived and excluded BAME-led organisations and is being exacerbated during this crisis #CharitySoWhite
[10] We will not be silenced and we must hold funders to account.
As always - RT, sign our letter and support #CharitySoWhite #NeverMoreNeeded: https://charitysowhite.org/press/open-letter-relief-packages-for-the-charitable-sector
As always - RT, sign our letter and support #CharitySoWhite #NeverMoreNeeded: https://charitysowhite.org/press/open-letter-relief-packages-for-the-charitable-sector
