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Why join the 100?
The 100 Black Men of London is all about action. We are not a talking shop, even if we love to debate and discuss issues of concern to the black community. All our programmes and activities are about doing things and getting things done that have a measurable positive impact on the community.
We believe we are highly regarded within the community and by government bodies and other organisations.
Additionally, our members and volunteers benefit hugely from learning different skills through their association with the 100 Black Men of London, from public speaking to project and event management to mentoring and mediation skills.
Rules of Membership
Membership is open to all men of African and Caribbean descent.
There is an annual membership fee of £250, which can be paid in 5 monthly in instalments of £50 per month
Continued membership also depends on proper and active participlation in our programmes and activities, as well as attendance at our members' meetings.
Why these rules?
Membership is open to men of African and Caribbean descent, precisely to address and the pressing issues that face the black community as a whole and specifically to counter the overwhelmingly negative stereotypes that afflict black men in London today.
We believe that the mere existence and flourishing of an organisation founded and run by men of African and Caribbean descent directly challenges the misconceptions and negative media images about black men being unorganised, poor or absent fathers, prone to crime and drugs or general underachievement.
We also recognise the huge positive benefits that are gained by our community from the presence of black men standing up to make a positive contribution to society and young people in particular
Membership dues are charged in order to further our general objective to be self-funding. Whilst we take and welcome donations, grants and contributions, it is our aim to be true to our principles of Economic Development and be the masters of our own economic destiny. Through our own internal dues and contributions, we believe we will be able to ultimately fund our own programmes and provide our services based on our own resources.
How to join
The first step is to attend one of our Open Days, which are held several times throughout the year at different venues across London. The best way to find out about these Open Days is to contact our membership team on
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, who will email you directly with details of the upcoming Open Day. Otherwise keep an eye on the Events Schedule of our website where Open Day details will also be uploaded..
At the Open Day, you will learn more about the details of our organisation, what we expect of you as a member and what you can expect of us. We will also answer any questions you have about our organisation.
Following the Open Day, if you are still interested in joining, you can become a probationary member for three months. During this period you will be assigned a 'buddy' (another long standing member) who will be on hand to assist and explain things to you. You will be expected to attend our monthly meetings and view our programmes and activities. During this period you will also be taken through the CRB checking process since all our members, particularly mentors must be CRB checked.
At the end of those three months, if you still wish to join, you will make a very brief presentation to our members at a members' meeting on why you believe you should become a member; your buddy will also give his report to the general membership about the extent of your participation over the previous three months and then the membership will vote.
Assuming you are voted in, you will receive a formal 100 Black Men pin and certificate of membership.
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