BBC Children In Need has announced that it will match Stormzy’s recent pledge of £10 million over the next ten years to fight racial inequality.
The charity will also launch a new funding programme in partnership with BBC Radio 1Xtra.“Further to making my pledge last month, I’m happy to hear that the BBC have also taken up my plea for others to pledge”, says the rapper. “I’m also pleased to know of their commitment to allow young black people to decide where the money will be spent and I believe this decision is an imperative factor in supporting and strengthening the young black community.
We continue to urge others to join us in pledging”.The Children In Need funding will be available as grants to young social entrepreneurs working on.
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