Children In Need has promised to match Stormzy ‘s pledge of donating £10million towards the battle to tackle race inequality in the UK.
In the wake of Black Lives Matter, following the dead of George Floyd last month, the rapper vowed to donate £1m a year for the next 10 years towards charities helping the movement.
And now, Children In Need has made the same pledge as the charity announces it will be developing a dedicated new funding programme.
The charity has said the programme will support young Black talent to achieve their full potential.
It also revealed that it will be working in partnership with the BBC Radio 1Xtra.
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In support of the news, Stormzy commented: “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.
“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.”
The ex-boyfriend of Maya Jama also encouraged others to join and support in any way they can.
Stormzy pledged to donate £1m a year for the next 10 years towards Black Lives Matter (Image: REUTERS)
Simon Antrobus, Chief Executive of BBC Children In Need, added: “As a charity, we exist to unlock and celebrate the talent in every child and young person; in order to do this, we need to support them to overcome any barriers that stand in their way, including racial injustice.
“Recent events have been a stark reminder that we all have a responsibility to act: BBC Children in Need is committed to playing our part in addressing these issues and creating a fairer society in which young people can thrive.
“I’m delighted that we will be working alongside Stormzy to make a real difference to young Black lives right across the UK.”
At the time when Stormzy announced his pledge, BBC CIN trustee Kenny Imafidon, said: “I can speak for the entire Board of Trustees and all the staff at BBC Children in Need when I say, we were really inspired by Stormzy’s pledge.
“I am excited about this new fund and I truly believe that this is the beginning of greater things to come, as we continue on our mission to support children and young people most in need.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
