The Beacon Collaborative 
Thematic funding spotlight – Racial Justice & COVID-19
BAME communities have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Funders must do more to address structural inequalities, both within and without healthcare.
As the COVID pandemic engulfed us all we saw an increase in need across the charity sector with organisations struggling to raise funds and support staff and beneficiaries safely. New issues came to the fore and local and national appeals raised money to support causes. Our partners also dug deep and produced research, information and guidance for philanthropists. Each week we summarised activity and opportunity to help donors decide on how to give most effectively.
BAME communities have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Funders must do more to address structural inequalities, both within and without healthcare.
Data will sit at the heart of COVID-19 recovery efforts. Organisations are already collaborating to collect and utilise data over the next few months.
Lockdown is having a stark impact on people’s mental health across the country. Now, more than ever before people need our help to get the support they need and find a way through whatever challenges they are facing.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a resurgence of violence against women. With support from Fondation CHANEL as initial convener and other key European donors, the proposed action is to urgently establish a funding Alliance for Women in Europe.
Environmental charities facing loss of income at the same time as misconceptions about the positive environmental impact of lockdown are circulating widely.