CAP is a “ Not For Profit “ organisation for Black people formed in the London Borough of Southwark in October 1998.The need of CAP cannot be overemphasised considering the number of Black people who have been marginalized deliberately or otherwise, both socially and economically. Even some professionals have been reduced to doing menial jobs, just to make ends meet. The “brain drain” can only be attributed to discrimination of various kinds.

“Therefore, the onus is upon us as individuals to collectively seek legitimate means of improving our lives, stake and place in the society .It is my strong belief that, the only way we could claim our rights and place in the society, both socially and economically is through a collective effort. It is also my sincere belief that CAPUK will fill that gap; and serve as an umbrella organisation, a network and the voice for Black People irrespective of sex, nationality, colour, creed, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation ; both in the London Borough of Southwark and elsewhere. This will also enable us to effect positive changes on social and economic matters of concern to our members in the new millennium and beyond” [Sunny Lambe – Founder]

Welcome to CAP UK

CAP UK: Is an umbrella voluntary organisation founded in October 1998.

Mission Statement

As an umbrella Black Professional Organisation, CAP UK is committed to championing the educational and socio-economic interests of its membership in the London Borough of Southwark and elsewhere.

Aim

The aim is to “Provide a voice” for “People Particularly of African Origin” in London and elsewhere. We intend to achieve this by forging a “Partnership for Progress” with all interested parties on educational, social and economic matters of concern to all.

Objectives

The objectives for which the Association is established are:

1. To promote and advance the welfare and education of Black Professionals, children and young people in the London Borough of Southwark and elsewhere. And in particular, of African descent through all practical means including education, training, research, advocacy, campaigning, representation, networking, seminars, capacity building; and the provision and maintenance of facilities for training and employment and its consequent relief of poverty and social exclusion.

2. To establish youth and community projects capable of enabling and empowering children and young people to become useful and productive members of the community both in the London Borough of Southwark and elsewhere.

3. To Establish professional networking forums.

4. To act as a federation for Black Professionals in London and elsewhere.

5. To be represented in all strategic black professionals discussions impacting upon the interests and aspirations of Black and Minority Ethnic professionals; in particular of African descent, both in the London Borough of Southwark and elsewhere.

6. To establish and operate grant and loan schemes in promoting the objectives of CAP UK.

7. To provide a “return and re-integration” support for members (where applicable) who may wish to return to their representative countries of origin to take part in its development.

8. To promote the harmonious functioning of multiracial community; and work towards elimination of racism, social exclusion and all forms of discrimination; by all practical means.

CAP UK projects include

PSS (Peckham Supplementary School) SBHO (Southwark Black Heritage Organisation) YPF (Yoruba Peoples’ Forum) APF (African Peoples’ Forum)

E-mail: capuk@bbinitiative.com