The Met & Black Thrive Lambeth/Global

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.22.022726

I note you seek access to the following information:

1. Can you tell me if the Met has worked with the organisation Black Thrive Lambeth/Global?

2. If so, what projects over the last 5 years?

3. How much money has the Met paid to the organisation, over the last 5 calendar years, broken down by year?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Q1 - Can you tell me if the Met has worked with the organisation Black Thrive Lambeth/Global?

The answer to this question is yes.

Q2 - If so, what projects over the last 5 years?

Black Thrive Partnership is a Community Interest Company (CIC). Lambeth Council and local police (namely AS Borough Command Unit – Lambeth) have been working with Black Thrive Partnership for some time. Their purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing and in particular, mental health of the Black Community in Lambeth.

Currently, the MPS is in the early stages of assisting with co-production work on a local training package for officers, with their Children and Youth lead, around Stop and Search and the impact on young black men and their mental health. Stop & Search is one of the work streams, linked to the Lambeth made Safer Strategy – Disrupt & Deter Board. Our local Outreach is now connected with them and recently delivered a presentation on the opportunities in the Met.

The MPS is also currently exploring the potential for a custody specific project.
The MPS attend regular monthly Board meetings, events and community events with the organisation.

Q3 - How much money has the Met paid to the organisation, over the last 5 calendar years, broken down by year?

The Met has not and does not provide funding (either centrally or locally) to the organisation.