Help us create a unique Choral Male Youth Choir for young men of Colour.
Black British Classical Foundation (BBCF) is a registered charity, No1156138, aiming to raise £22,000 to fund its young men of Colour Choral Choir for one year.
A Space to Grow Through Music
We will work with Black and South Asian young men aged nine to seventeen to develop their voices, self-discipline, confidence, friendships, soft skills for life and in so doing, provide a diversion from street life.
Join our inaugural summer camp
The choir begins with a Summer Camp for 30 young men from July 28th to August 9th, 2025 in South Norwood, Croydon. This will take place each day from 1300 - 1600hrs Monday to Friday. On the last day the young men will deliver a performance for the public and their family.
No experience is need, just enthusiasm and an open mind to explore making music.
If you are interested in joining please use this button to find out more and sign-up
What happens after the camp
Going forward from September, the choir will meet once per week during the school term, with three public performances per year.
What Your Donation Supports
Your gift, their opportunity
Your donation will help the group receive:
- High-quality professional voice coaching
- Lessons in reading music
- Wellbeing support
- Team-building and communication skills
- Exposure to opera performances and other art forms as enrichment.
About the choir and its impact
Participants will showcase their talent at a public performance, the first of which will be on August 9th, 2025, following the inaugural summer camp. The choir is part of BBCF's broader work to promote Black and South Asian voices in the classical arts, tackling negative stereotypes, and promoting community cohesion. We are grateful for any donation you can make.
Ways to support
£1 - £20 – A Thank You from the BBCF
£21 - £49 – A Personal Thank You from the CEO/Founder
£50 - £100 – BBCF Limited Edition Designer Postcard
£100 – Two Tickets + Drinks for the Inaugural Concert (Sat, Aug 9)
£250 – Two VIP Tickets to VOBO, Oct 25, Fairfield Hall
£350 – Afternoon Tea for Two at the Palace of Westminster
£500 – Two VIP Tickets to VOBO & Afternoon Tea + Tour of House of Lords
Be a Founding Donor
To help you decide on your contribution please explore our work here. Show your support for this GoFundMe and give £20 to be a founding donor. Your donation is the start of Black British Classical Foundation's journey to success. Your early support inspires others to donate.