Grassroots Movement Fund
- My role:
- Co-developer
- In collaboration with:
- Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
- Collaborators:
- Mumbi Nkonde, Debs Grayson
- Philanthropy
- Resource redistribution
Project Overview
We were invited to support JRCT in the design and development of what would become their Grassroots Movement Fund.
This project was the culmination of over 8 years of JRCT reflecting on and adapting to the changing political environment. It involved interviews, analysis and strategic frameworks for how a funding institution could and has shifted decision making power to grassroots groups in order to more strategically support the movement ecosystem.
The process was collaborative, and rooted in community knowledge, practice and visions for a funding model that met grassroots where they are.
Project Outcome
JRCT piloted the Grassroots Movement Fund for two and a half years, moving over £1.5 million to grassroots organisers through a collective decision-making process that committed to meaningful long-term grants.
The resourcing vehicle also came at a time that JRCT were exploring their reparations programme. It was unfortunately closed in 2025 due to internal challenges within the organisation.
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