| Description | Grant file containing correspondence, minutes, agendas, grant overviews, leaflets, newsletters, copies of published material, reports, accounts, press release, project proposals and funding requests relating to Sia: The National Development Agency for the Black and Minority Ethnic Voluntary Sector. Funding source(s): Barrow Cadbury Trust, Barrow and Geraldine S. Cadbury Trust. Applicant overview: Sia was established in 1985 as the Organisation Development Unit (ODU) to meet the development needs of the black and ethnic minority voluntary sector. It provides information, training and consultancy, development support and works on policy issues affecting the black voluntary sector. Sia became a registered charity in 1993. Nature of support: In 1995 the Trust approved two grants of £17,000 to cover salary and associated costs. Minutes: BCT 81, B&GSCT 6853, B&GSCT 7459. Notes: File organised from newest to oldest. File numbered 'S/9'. |