“Since receiving both capacity building support and grant from Next Step Initiative, our organisation has transformed from a small team constantly firefighting urgent needs into a confident, strategic, and community-led force for change. We now have the skills, systems, and confidence to plan ahead, secure diverse funding, and deliver consistent, high-quality programmes. More importantly, our leadership has grown from within the community itself—women and young people from BME backgrounds who once came to us for help are now shaping decisions, leading projects, and advocating for change. This shift has made us not only more sustainable, but also more rooted in the voices and strengths of the people we serve, ensuring our impact will last far beyond any single project….” (Awaz the Voice of the Community)’’
