The AVOCADO Foundation Awarded £1.5 Million Grant
The AVOCADO Foundation Awarded £1.5 Million Grant to Tackle Economic Inequality Among BAMER-Led Non-Profits in London The AVOCADO Foundation, a leading advocate for economic equality, is proud to announce the award of a transformative £1.5 million grant from the City Bridge Foundation. This substantial funding, distributed over ten years, will provide essential core support for […]
Launch of the Exclusive “Friends of The AVOCADO Foundation” Event at Salesforce HQ London, UK – 6th December 2024 The AVOCADO Foundation is delighted to announce the official launch of its “Friends of The AVOCADO Foundation” initiative, hosted on the awe-inspiring Ohana Floor of Salesforce HQ, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY. This exclusive event invites […]
10-Year Impact Report: A Decade of Empowerment with The AVOCADO Foundation
Over the past decade, we have been dedicated to empowering youths, entrepreneurs, and BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, and Refugee) communities through financial literacy education and capacity-building programs. This report highlights our journey, key achievements, and the significant impact we’ve made in our community. A Message from our CEO Dear Friends of Money4YOU, Today, we […]
Money4YOU Blossoms into The AVOCADO Foundation, Cultivating Financial Independence in Underserved Communities
At Money4YOU, we’ve been champions for financial empowerment for the last decade. But we’re excited to announce a transformation! On June 19th, 2024, we become The AVOCADO Foundation. This reflects a deeper commitment to cultivating financial well-being for the individuals and communities we serve. Just like an avocado seed holds the potential for a […]
Press Release– Dragons Den: 13 October 2023
Press Release– Money4YOU Announces 2023 Dragons Den Event: A Collaborative Endeavour to Eradicate Economic Inequalities [London, 13.10.23] — Money4YOU, a pioneering community-led organisation committed to eliminating economic disparities through financial education, is excited to announce its annual Dragons Den event on Friday, October 20, 2023. This event, now in its 11th year, continues to be […]
Dragons Den 2023: Money4YOU Breaks New Ground with Crowdfunded Grants for BAMER-led Non-profits
Money4YOU is set to transform the UK charity sector with Dragons Den 2023. The groundbreaking event aims to allocate an unprecedented £200,000 in grants to BAMER-led non-profits, prototyping pathways to redress historic power imbalances and create a wave of change. On 20th October 2023, the power to award grants will rest with those who work […]
Charity Commission’s Consultation Response Leaves Unanswered Questions on Diversity Data Gap #OperationTransparency
We welcome the Charity Commission’s update on its position with respect to diversity in the charity sector as part of a recent consultation response. However, we struggle to understand the concerns it articulates around diversity data reporting in the Annual Return.Given that in the majority of cases a nominated respondent completes the Annual Return on […]
Charity Commission responds to #OperationTransparency
On 4th July this year, Money4YOU’s #OperationTransparency sent an open letter to the Charity Commission for England & Wales. We urged the Commission to monitor the diversity of charity trustees and senior executives across a range of protected characteristics. Public access to this data would enable better interventions to improve diversity and build trust and […]
Money4YOU Dragons Den 10th Anniversary now at Blue Fin Building on October 20, 2022
Money4YOU celebrates its Dragons Den 10th Anniversary and Special Awards Ceremony at Blue Fin Building on October 20, 2022 Money4YOU has recently been awarded a £100,000 grant by City Bridge Trust to support Black, Asian, Multi-ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) Led organisations. This will allow Money4YOU to distribute grants of up to £20,000 to BAMER-led non-profits […]
City Bridge Trust awards £100,000 Grant for Money4YOU Dragons Den
City Bridge Trust awards £100,000 Grant for Money4YOU Dragons Den 10th Anniversary on September 16, 2022 Invitation to pitch extended for Black, Asian, Multi-Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) led non-profits whose work benefits Londoners. Money4YOU is thrilled to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Dragons Den event and Special Awards Ceremony. To back the event, City […]