Links: Commemorative Resources
Abolition 200
Awards for All and its joint partners - Big Lottery Fund, Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery Fund and Sport England would like to support historical, cultural, sporting and community projects in this Bicentenary year.
Arts Council England
Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery.
Heritage Lottery Fund
The body which distributes a share of the income from the National Lottery to projects aimed at preserving and makin accessible the nation's heritage.
Connecting Communities Plus
The Connecting Communities Plus grants programme (running from April 2006 to March 2009), provides funding for activities which encourage race equality and community cohesion.
Featured News
What really happened in 1807?
For those of you who don't know, on the 25 March 1807 the Slave Trade Bill was passed by royal decree. It prohibited British vessels engaging in the slave trade by law? People keep asking me 'What are you doing for 2007'? A fair question.
Go » read article: 'What really happened in 1807?'
Blair says "Sorry"
"We shouldn't forget that although that act of parliament was passed 200 years ago, there are still modern examples of slavery and people trafficking that we need to act against.
Go » read article: 'Blair says "Sorry"'
Events
Leaving Legacies
On March Friday 28th 2008, Three Continents, One History Project will be holding an event called Leaving Legacies at The Drum, Birmingham
Go » further information about Leaving Legacies
Interwoven Freedom
An exhibition of textile workbags and creative writing inspired by the history of abolitionist women in Birmingham and Black enslaved women who campaigned for the end of slavery
Go » further information about Interwoven Freedom
Contact
Sarah Blackstock
Tel: +44 (0) 7956 326 916
Email: sarah@breakingthechains.co.uk
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