Exploring an HLF Community Based Archive Project: the George Padmore Institute

This is a joint HLF-GPI event designed to share the GPI's experience with other community groups, especially groups that might be considering applying for HLF funding. The event is by invitation only. We still have some space available on the day, so if you would like to attend, please email us, info@georgepadmoreinstitute.org or email Michael Murray at the HLF, michaelm@hlf.org.uk as soon as possible . We are especially interested in hearing from community based organisations and those working to expand access to heritage to Black Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

Venue: Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, Tottenham, London N17 8NU.

Aims

1. To share lessons learned and advice from the George Padmore Institute’s HLF funded Dream to Change the World project.

2. To explore opportunities for HLF funding for archive projects in London.

Outline Programme

12.00 – 13.00 Lunch and networking

13.00 – 13.15 Short film extract introduced by Sarah White

13.15 – 13.45 George Padmore Institute illustrated archive talk

13.45 – 14.00 Presentation from London Metropolitan Archives (Maureen Roberts)

14.00 – 14.45 Presentation on HLF funding for archives, Q&A (Michael Murray)

14.45 – 15.00 Break 15.00 – 16.00 George Padmore Institute project interview and delegate discussion. Panel including Sarah White, Sarah Garrod, Sharmilla Beezmohun and Kate Duncan, all GPI; and Wesley Kerr and Michael Murray, HLF.

16.00 Close