TUC Stephen lawrence Fundraising Appeal

At this year’s TUC Black Workers’ Conference,  General Secretary Brendan Barber  launched the TUC Stephen Lawrence fund raising appeal. The TUC have consistently supported the Lawrence families campaign and Stephens legacy through the fight to tackle institutional racism in the workplace, and in wider society.

A vital part of that legacy is the work of the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust which was set up to be a lasting legacy for Stephen who had dreams of becoming an architect. Through the work of The Stephen Lawrence Centre the Trust supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds enter the professional world by offering mentoring and bursaries. The centre also runs employment and education programmers and is soon to provide space for young entrepreneurs trying to set up new businesses.

The work of the Trust is threatened by the lack of funds for voluntary organisations that has resulted from public spending cuts and the recession. Now more than ever, the Stephen Lawrence Trust that does support young people and to combat social injustice, by promoting equality of opportunity must not be allowed to fail for lack of funding.

The TUC is encouraging its affiliate, union branches and trade union members to support the appeal. Donations can be made through the

TUC website https://www.justgiving.com/TUCslct or

Text TUCS99 followed by the £ symbol, then the amount to 70070.