Together, we build with trust, transparency & unity
For too long, our community has been let down and divided. The Community Project is our collective step forward — built with the people, not for the people.
Why we exist
We acknowledge a long history of broken promises and distrust. This project is a commitment to do things differently — with honesty, open decision-making, and shared benefit. This is our project, owned by and accountable to the community.
Core principles
- Trust — we move with honesty and keep our word.
- Transparency — finances, decisions, and actions are open to all.
- Unity — no one left out, no one left behind.
6-month community roadmap
Phase 1: Listening & Learning (Months 1–2)
- Community Listening Circles (in-person & online).
- Publish an unfiltered Community Feedback Report.
- Form an Advisory Circle of elders, youth, faith leaders & everyday members.
Phase 2: Setting Foundations (Months 2–3)
- Publish “How We Work”: decisions, funding, accountability.
- Launch Open Finances Dashboard (every £ in/out visible).
- Deliver quick wins chosen by community vote.
Phase 3: Storytelling & Awareness (Months 3–4)
- Share real stories across barbershops, salons, churches & Black-owned media.
- Short videos for youth; radio/WhatsApp for elders; longer stories on YouTube.
- Campaign: “We Are the Community.”
Phase 4: Action & Unity (Months 4–6)
- Community Gathering/Festival to celebrate progress.
- Launch Community Project Fund with member proposals & voting.
- Quarterly Accountability Report: promises vs delivery.
How you can be involved
Show up
Join circles, forums & gatherings.
Transparency
We publish finances and decisions openly. Quarterly audits by independent community reviewers with public summaries.
Open finances dashboard
Every pound accounted for. We publish income, spending and reserves.
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How we work (governance)
- Community Advisory Circle guides direction and guards our values.
- Major decisions include public consultation and, where appropriate, community voting.
- Quarterly audits by independent community reviewers with public summaries.
Accountability reports
- Quarterly Accountability Report — Q1
- Community Feedback Report — Month 2
- Year-end Impact & Vision Statement
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Propose a project
Have an idea that serves the community? Share it with us.
Submit your idea(Opens in a new tab at blackworld.org.uk)