Freedom. Unity. justice.
Welcome to our member-led movement
We have three types of membership: Members, radical friends and solidarity partners.
NOTICE
Baobab’s Members remain at the heart of our work as we continue to build collective power.
With over 1,300 Members, we’re taking this milestone as a crucial moment to reflect on exciting new pathways to root our Members’ voices even more deeply into our infrastructure as a member-led organisation.
We’re pausing all new Membership onboarding while we do this. If you’d like to join us, please leave your email below and we’ll notify you when we’re up and running again!
- TEAM BAOBAB
What are the criteria for membership?
BECOME A FULL MEMBER
INDIVIDUAL MEMBER:
I'm a Black African/Caribbean heritage or Global Majority Person of Colour (representing as an individual)
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ORGANISATION MEMBER:
I'm a Black African/Caribbean heritage or Global Majority Person of Colour representing a ‘by and for’ (click to see our working definition of by and for) organisation or group (in any form). Our primary purpose is to meet the needs of Black and Global Majority Communities.
2. BE A RADICAL FRIEND
I’m an INDIVIDUAL who DOES NOT identify as a Global Majority Person of Colour
3. BECOME A SOLIDARITY PARTNER
(Organisation) - I am/We are an organisation that actively supports the work of Baobab Foundation.
Join The Movement
By Joining...
…You can make real and radical change
Let’s reimagine and work towards a world we can all be proud of - Being good ancestors and leaving the legacy for future generations.
…you can have solidarity in a safer space
As we welcome people from different journeys into our space, we ask folks to show up in community.
Connect and chat using our member’s platform and in monthly Zoom meetings. All of our member’s meetings are BSL interpreted.
…you can learn, laugh and be yourself
We do it our way, we laugh, we cry, drawing on our roots, heritage and practices that support us from music to breathing spaces in all our meetings and events. We make it our own.
You will be valued and respected
Our pro-Black movement centres intersectionality and disability justice. Every meeting and event is grounded by our Community Guidelines.
Jake Ferguson
Founder and Committee Member of Baobab
“Baobab is all about making ‘By Us, For Us’ a reality for Black and Global Majority Communities in the UK.”
“Being part of Baobab has taught me a lot about how things can be done differently and how equity in the funding landscape is a key component of a fairer society.”
Got questions?
We’ve got answers...
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No, it is completely free. You have access to all members, our community platform Mighty Networks, and meetings for free.
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You’ll receive an email welcoming you to Baobab Foundation. This will include the details of your induction, dates of our monthly members’ meetings, and how to connect with other members.
We’ll keep you posted via our members’ platform on all the exciting things we are working on so you’ll be the first to hear about all the good stuff.
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It is for Black (Caribbean/African heritage) or Global Majority Person of Colour. For full criteria, please see the list above.
Our members are activists, advocates, creatives, social enterprises, racial justice organisations, voluntary or charity organisations, unconstituted groups, and individuals.
We are inclusive, intersectional and welcome you with open arms.
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You can apply to be on one of our many committee groups or a working group for smaller projects so you can help shape the agenda and make decisions.
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As part of the Baobab family, you’ll be the first to know about new grants and funding opportunities. We’ll keep you updated via email and our online chat platform.
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As much or as little as you like. Most of our members are involved in voluntary. We understand all too well that community organisations wear five hats every day
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Yes, all online members meetings will have BSL interpreters and captioning. If you need any other access arrangements, please let us know.
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The safety of our Members, community and all those who engage with Baobab is of top priority. Please email safeguarding@baobabfoundation.org.uk with your concern, addressing either Vanessa or Amy, our safeguarding leads.
