| Description | Grant file containing correspondence, minutes, agendas, grant overviews, reports, financial papers and research proposal relating to the Association of Black Probation Officers (ABPO). Funding source(s): Barrow Cadbury Trust. Applicant overview: ABPO was formed in 1982. Several black Probation Service staff based in the West Midlands met together with the aim of supporting and empowering black and minority ethnic (BME) staff working within the Probation Service. Regular meetings were established and in February 1984 the Constitution of ABPO was approved at its first Annual General Meeting. ABPO, from its inception, was born as a professional association whose aims include ensuring that its members, as well as the wider constituency of BME staff receive support and development in relation to career progression, equal opportunities and enhancing services to black offenders. Nature of support: In 2000 the Trust agreed to three years of support at £5,000 per annum. Minutes: BCT 871. Notes: File organised from newest to oldest. File numbered 'A/8'. |