Propel is a long-term funding collaboration focused on putting money and power in the hands of communities that are best placed to make change happen.

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13 Jun 2023
We’re launching a further round of funding under one of Propel’s missions: A New Deal for Young People🙌 See this short🧵for more information about the funding and how we’re applying lessons from the first round of Propel to test new approaches👇
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21 Nov 2024
Today we've been busy bringing together funders and funded partners for our Propel network day 🤝 We've spent the day reflecting, building relationships and planning - all key ingredients for building a collective movement to create change!
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We are delighted to be recognised at this year’s @CharityTimes Awards! Although we didn’t quite get the top spot (and huge congratulations to MAST) we couldn’t be prouder of our nomination for Collaboration of the Year for @PropelLondon. Propel has already put money and power in the hands of the communities who are best placed to make change happen. We can’t wait to continue building on what’s been achieved so far and to keep learning about how we create change with and for communities. You can read some of our latest learning here: londonpropel.org.uk/news/wal…
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We're delighted that our flagship funder collaboration, @PropelLondon has been shortlisted for the Charity Collaboration of the Year @CharityTimes🙌🥹 @PropelLondon is the first time cross-sector partners have come together from funding and equity sectors to create a long-term funding collaboration at this scale, where historically underfunded groups are being prioritised A huge thank you to all the Propel partners & grantees for the work you're doing to support change in London 👏@CityBridgeFndn @londonlegal @MayorofLondon @TNLComFund @JohnLyonCharity @LBFEW @ubeleinitiative @LGBTConsortium @InclusionLondon @whywomen @HEAR_Network
🎉 Congratulations to all the incredible finalists of the #CharityTimesAwards! 🌟 Your dedication and impact are truly inspiring. Check out the full shortlist here: ow.ly/X8wK50SwWN7
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When the Propel partners came together, we set out on a mission to do grant making differently. We knew this would mean unravelling & unlearning what we know about funding to find more collaborative & equitable ways to work Read our reflections for @Alliancemag on what we're learning from collaborating long-term & systemically with @CityBridgeFndn @TNLComFund @londonlegal @MayorofLondon & others through @PropelLondon: alliancemagazine.org/blog/do…

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Did you know, we're funded by the @MayorofLondon's #NewDealForYoungPeople through @PropelLondon for our @are_r2s programme?! We're proud to be working with other youth-led orgs to make a difference to young Black, Asian & Minority ethnic Londoners! 🎉 actionforraceequality.org.uk…
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We're thrilled to be at the #NewDealForYoungPeople's Share and Learn event, with other grantees! Some really interesting projects having a great impact on young #Londoners. @MayorofLondon @SadiqKhan @AREtweets_ @PropelLondon
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Great to hear from other @MayorofLondon @PropelLondon funded projects like our @ARE_R2S, who are working hard to deliver and develop quality mentoring services accessible to all Londoners!
We're thrilled to be at the #NewDealForYoungPeople's Share and Learn event, with other grantees! Some really interesting projects having a great impact on young #Londoners. @MayorofLondon @SadiqKhan @AREtweets_ @PropelLondon
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29 Jun 2023
We're with @PropelLondon funders, equity partners, grantees & learning partner @IVAR_UK for our first Learning Network Day, exploring organisations' ambitions for systemic change in the context of Propel🙌
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13 Jun 2023
We’re launching a further round of funding under one of Propel’s missions: A New Deal for Young People🙌 See this short🧵for more information about the funding and how we’re applying lessons from the first round of Propel to test new approaches👇
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13 Jun 2023
In this funding round, organisations can apply for funding that will support projects centred on increasing the quantity & quality of mentoring for young people (between 10-24) from communities facing structural inequality More info here⬇️ londonpropel.org.uk/news/how…
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13 Jun 2023
If you're considering applying, we also recommend you check out our Guidance and applicant Support page On this page, you'll find key documents to help you complete your Propel application & information about events related to the application process⬇️ londonpropel.org.uk/guidance…

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27 Apr 2023
We're still buzzing from all the positive energy at our @PropelLondon welcome breakfast, celebrating the 80 organisations receiving funding to explore and create systemic change in London Read more about it here👇londonpropel.org.uk/news/fir… 📸by the excellent Musa Bwanali🙌
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26 Apr 2023
We had a great time at yesterday's @PropelLondon launch event and to celebrate our 100K grant from them to continue delivering @Comm_Links Studios: our purpose-built recording studio to give young people a safe space to learn and grow through creativity! ow.ly/gvl150NTM0o
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#ICYMI, @PropelLondon announced the 1st 80 vol & community groups supported by their new funding to tackle some of London's most entrenched disparities. We're delighted @ARE_R2S was one of the orgs awarded a grant through the @MayorofLondon's New Deal for Young People! ❤️
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Community organisations who are working to tackle inequality across London have benefited from nearly £25m in @PropelLondon funding – with support from @mayoroflondon @CityBridgeTrust @londonlegal @TNLComFund citybridgetrust.org.uk/news-…
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Action for Race Equality, one of the first group of organisations to be awarded funding from @PropelLondon to tackle inequality and make London a fairer place for all. Learn more about this multi-million fund at citybridgetrust.org.uk/news-…

We're thrilled to share our @ARE_R2S project has been backed by @PropelLondon to increase our capacity to deliver #mentoring & youth activities with new partners, @YourStoryUK1 @Father2fatherUk! Details: ow.ly/mKJk50NQhvg @MayorofLondon @CityBridgeTrust @trustforlondon
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🎉 We've received £450,000 investment to provide crucial #infrastructure support for BAMER-led Non-Profits in London over the next 3 years! THANK YOU @Propel_uk and @tnlconfund - together, we will work to eradicate the economic inequalities faced by BAMER led non-profits 💚
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We're BEYOND joy-filled to announce that we've been awarded almost £500k over 3 years for phase II of our MAUREEN programme via @PropelLondon MAUREEN is a lived experience health well-being programme for queer migrants & queer men of colour in London. Stay tuned for updates!
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Our CEO, Nezahat Cihan, speaking this morning about our involvement in the @PropelLondon funding collaboration to respond to the workforce crisis within the advice sector. This funding will provide essential support to the grantees under the Robust Safety Net. #funding #charity
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