| Description | Grant file containing correspondence, reports, newspaper cuttings, minutes, agendas, plans, trust deed, property valuations, accounts and funding requests relating to the Afro-Caribbean Self Help Organisation (ACSHO). Funding source(s): Barrow Cadbury Fund Ltd. Applicant overview: ACSHO describes itself firstly as a community orientated organisation devoted to maintaining a healthy community with egalitarian relationships regardless of race or age. According to the ACSHO's Social Endeavour constitution the objects of the organisation's social programme are: to work to the needs of deprived parts of the community, and, to work on behalf of the immigrant community, particularly young people by the creation of a library, recreation facilities, community projects, sporting activities and discussion groups. Its activities are based in the Handsworth area. Nature of support: The Fund purchased property at 104 Heathfield Road for the ACHSO on the agreement that the property would be legally transferred to the ACHSO after the repayment of a £2,000 loan. The balance of the cost of the property, £5,000, was met by a grant from the Fund. Further grants were made to meet moving and refurbishment expenses, further works on the property and the cost of utilities. The Fund also supported the recruitment of a social worker and secretary. Minutes: B&GSCT 3671, BCF 1250, BCF 1273, BCF 1295, BCF 1312, BCF 1335, BCF 1412. Notes: File organised by date from newest to oldest. File numbered '3/3'. |