Why Support SAR?
We are a grassroots, anti-racist, organization with the mission of replacing systemic racism with a system of equality and equity. We are committed to placing the needs and voices of people who suffer racist abuse at the center of our decisions and resulting actions.
We accept responsibility for stimulating a paradigm shift in the anti-racism movement to place the burden of responsibility for facilitating change on the shoulders of those who do not suffer the devastating effects of racism.
We are focused on education and action from a place of empathy, art and conversation, both on an individual and organisational level.
AND we are shaking up the UK curriculum!
Why we need your help
We have some really exciting creative projects in the pipeline, as well as a library and lots of resources to support anti-racism and learning in the community.
Support our crowdfunder to bring these projects to life and get yourself some beautifully illustrated postcards or prints by Robin Hood Shaw, who has generously donated his talent and work to make this possible. Contribute to our Crowdfunder at crowdfunder.co.uk/stroud-against-racism.
Our Goals:
Other Reflections Anthology : Our National Curriculum is almost exclusively focused on the excellence of white men. Our society has grown from a breadth and richness of humanity that is currently under-represented. This means children are growing up with the subconscious belief that only a certain type of person can achieve. We aim to change that. The Other Reflections English unit that Stroud Against Racism CIC is producing, is designed to showcase and celebrate quality literature, and representations of people who have achieved greatness, from a multitude of voices. We do not aim to erase established names but we aim to bring balance to and celebrate voices that have previously been unheard.
This unit has been created by teachers for teachers, in consultation with specialist academics, and is focused on building students’ skills to prepare for their GCSE exams.
SAR library : Our library needs a place to live, and it needs the administrative and staffing costs to be run properly.
Administration costs : Stroud Against Racism CIC is still entirely run by volunteers, however, we need to pay for the administrative tools to run SAR. Things like zoom, the web page, and general office costs. A monthly pledge would be a fantastic way to keep SAR going.
Banners of Art : We have commissioned several artists to create visual and poetic work to be displayed on banners in a prominent position around town. A series of six banners are in production, and they will showcase the excellent work of people from diverse communities living in Stroud and Gloucestershire. The banners will be adding beauty and representation to our town.
Send a one-off or monthly donation of support
We are proud of the achievements so far, and we have long-term plans for making SAR a sustainable organisation which will be passed on to the next generation, and continue as a legacy.
Your support would continue the:
Creative projects
Local political action
SAR library
Upcoming support sessions for those who have experienced discrimination and need peer-to-peer support
Upcoming facilitated support sessions with a counsellor.
Please be aware that we lose approximately 2.9% plus a 30p fixed charge from each donation in transaction fees (We use PayPal for donation payments). If you would prefer to pay us directly so that we receive the full amount, please contact us for our account details.
Set up a monthly payment with a standing order
To remove transactions fees charged by PayPal, we would be delighted if you are able to support SAR with a monthly standing order payment which will go towards the many projects that we run, and for the ongoing admin costs of running the organisation. Feel free to join us in the conversations and with the many volunteering opportunities that we have.
To set up a standing order, please email us for our account details, and we will be happy to help.