| Description | Grant file containing correspondence, minutes, project proposal, newspaper cuttings and funding requests relating to the West Indian Federation Association (WIFA). Funding source(s): Barrow Cadbury Fund Ltd. Applicant overview: WIFA is a community based multi-racial organisation that places a great value on the island heritage of its West Indian membership. WIFA operates a community advice centre (dealing with queries from birth control to immigration) and is involved with youth education projects. The primary catchment area for WIFA includes Aston, Handsworth, Edgbaston, Balsall Heath, the city centre, Sparkbrook and Sparkhill. Nature of support: In 1980 the Fund provided a grant of £250 to purchase paint and other materials needed to improve office premises at the old prison mission building in Winson Green. In 1981 the Fund stepped in to cover a number of utility bills totalling £1,328.52. A personal grant of £50 was also awarded to Lloyd Blake, Secretary of WIFA. Minutes: BCF 2027, BCF 2081, BCF 2082. Notes: File organised from newest to oldest. File numbered '3/8/2' |