The Black Development Agency (BDA) empowers Black & Minority ethnic communities by building up their skills, ability and capacity to enable a sustainable Black Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Sector (BVCSES). BDA works:
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To provide a high quality support service for a more empowered active and sustainable BVCSES in Bristol and the surrounding areas.
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To support and develop potential and existing BVCSES organisations by providing quality services; capacity building; and ensuring access to quality training provision.
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To act as a catalyst, exemplar and representational organisation for BVCSES organisations.
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To join with others in taking a lead role on tackling social exclusion.
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To provide infrastructural support for the successful development of the BVCSES through community development, empowerment and capacity building approaches.
As a Council for Voluntary Service (CVS), BDA undertake the following activities:
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Capacity Building/Community Development (incl. Training)
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Information, Advice & Support
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Advocacy
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Facilitating Networks and Representation
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Funding & bid writing support
