100 Black Men of London

What 100 Black Men of London does

100 Black Men of London is a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity No: 1105904), established in 2001 as the third international chapter of the 100 Black Men movement that originated in New York City in 1963. The organisation is entirely volunteer-run with no paid staff and operates across four interconnected pillars: Mentoring, Education, Economic Empowerment, and Health & Wellness. Its flagship offering is the award-winning Community Mentoring Programme (CMP), accredited by the Continuing Professional Development Certification Service, which includes the Me I Can Be Programme (MICB), Youth Leadership Academy (YLA), Peer Mentoring Programme (PMP), and Parents in Partnership Programme (PiP). Supplementary programmes include the Black Owned Business Programme with a 13-module curriculum and Black Business Charter, a 10-week Financial Literacy Programme for ages 9-19, a Health & Wellness programme, in-school Education workshops, and a Global Youth Online Programme delivered via Zoom.

The technology footprint is intentionally minimal: a WordPress website (100bmol.org.uk), Google Forms for registration, Zoom for online sessions, and GoFundMe/JustGiving for fundraising. There is no proprietary software platform; the "Four for the Future" framework is the closest analogue to a structured methodology, organising curriculum across the four pillars. Distribution occurs through direct community delivery in London venues and schools, online delivery to global participants, and corporate partnerships.

Revenue mechanics are entirely donation- and contribution-based, with no state or government funding. Income streams comprise individual donations (including an active £200,000 capital campaign), recurring membership dues, corporate sponsorships, modest event ticket revenue (e.g., graduation and health day tickets at £1-£5), and a small commercial 360 Video Booth hire service requiring a £100 deposit. Beneficiary segments are London-based Black youth aged 10-19, parents and carers, Black business owners, and Black male members and volunteers, with reach extending globally through the online programme.

Name

100 Black Men of London

Legal name

100 Black Men of London

Website

https://100bmol.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

100 Black Men of London is a volunteer-run UK charity (founded 2001) delivering mentoring, education, economic empowerment and health programmes to Black youth, families and entrepreneurs in London and online globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: No state or government funding. Relies entirely on donations from members, individuals, and the wider community. Currently running a £200,000 capital campaign to raise funds for own building. Accepts donations via GoFundMe and JustGiving platforms.
2. Membership Dues: Members (primarily male) contribute monthly or annual membership dues as part of their commitment to the organisation. Female volunteers encouraged but not required to contribute.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partnership programmes where businesses align with the organisation. Relationships are structured to be mutually beneficial, providing brand alignment for corporates while generating programme support.
4. 360 Video Booth Hire: Commercial service offering 360 photo/video booth hire for events including weddings, corporate events, birthdays, charity events. Revenue-generating service for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

100 Black Men of London is a community-based charity delivering volunteer-led youth mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic empowerment programmes to the Black community in London. Core offerings include the Community Mentoring Programme (CMP), Black Owned Business Programme, Health & Wellness Programme, and Education Programme, all built around the Four for the Future pillars. Programs are offered free or at low cost through donations, membership dues, corporate partnerships, and a small 360 Video Booth hire service.

Product overview

100 Black Men of London operates as a community-based charity offering multiple interconnected programmes centred on their 'Four for the Future' pillars: Mentoring, Education, Economic Empowerment, and Health & Wellness. The core product is their award-winning Community Mentoring Programme (CMP), which includes the Me I Can Can Be Programme (MICB), Youth Leadership Academy (YLA), Peer Mentoring Programme (PMP), and Parents in Partnership Programme (PiP). Additional offerings include the Black Owned Business Programme with its 13-module curriculum and Black Business Charter for economic empowerment, the Health & Wellness Programme covering physical, mental, and community wellbeing, the Education Programme delivered in schools, and supplementary services such as a 360 Video Booth hire, Financial Literacy Programme, Global Youth Online Programme, 100 Book Club, Leadership Development Programme, and various community events including Fathers' Day Quality Time, Audience with our Children debates, and Black History Challenge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Mentoring Programme (CMP) An award-winning 'life-skills' group mentoring programme targeted at the Black community for the benefit of both children and parents/carers, accredited with the Continuing Professional Development Certification Service.
• Black Owned Business Programme A multi-faceted programme comprising 13 workshop modules delivered by members and expert consultants to entrepreneurs, with certification for businesses completing the Black Owned Business Charter.
• Health & Wellness Programme A pillar programme focusing on Physical Wellness, Mental Health, and Community Wellbeing to improve the health and wellbeing of children and create a healthy legacy for the community.
• Education Programme Programmes delivered in school settings including workshops on How to Succeed at School, Developing Healthy Relationships, and Understanding the Influences of the Media.
• Financial Literacy Programme A 10-week programme covering saving, budgeting, banking, entrepreneurship, investing, wealth building, financial decision-making and creating positive money habits for young people aged 9-19.
• 360 Video Booth A 360-degree photo booth hire service with video capabilities, custom branding, and QR code download functionality for events including weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and charity events.
• Global Youth Online Programme A six-session online programme connecting young people across UK, Africa, Europe, and North America to explore Fitness, Critical Thinking, Positive Masculinity, STEM, Personal Development, and Creative Arts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ young people reached since 2001
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• UCL (University College London)minorOthers · 22 June 2026Graduation Ceremony 2026 hosted at UCL, 20 Bedford Way, WC1H 0AL. Ongoing venue partnership for events and workshops.
• S-Factor Athletics AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2025Co-host of Health & Wellness Day 2025 at Alex Yee Ladywell Arena. S-Factor Athletics Academy provides athletic competitions including Long Jump, High Jump, Sprints, Javelin, Shotput, Discus, Relays.
• Ultra EducationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2019Partnership with Ultra Education to deliver the Easter Entrepreneurs free entrepreneurs course for young people aged 13-19 in Newham. Combined expertise of 100BMOL mentoring network with Ultra Education's entrepreneurial education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Prince's Trust: Large UK-wide youth charity delivering mentoring, education, and enterprise programmes for disadvantaged young people aged 11-30. Comparable mentoring and entrepreneurship offering, but operates broadly across all demographics rather than specialising in the Black community niche.
• Mentor UK: UK umbrella charity focused on mentoring for young people, including delivery of mentoring best-practice standards and programmes. Comparable in mentoring methodology and youth focus, broader in scope across the UK rather than Black-community specific.

Direct peers

• The Amos Bursary: London-based charity providing mentoring, bursaries, and university access support specifically for Black students of African and Caribbean heritage. Direct peer in mission focus on Black youth attainment, mentoring-led delivery, and London geography.
• Generation Success: UK charity providing mentoring, leadership development, and career access for Black and minority-ethnic students and professionals. Comparable in mentee/mentor model, focus on Black career outcomes, and emphasis on economic empowerment.
• Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London): UK charity delivering education-to-career programmes (mentoring, tutoring, internship pathways) targeting underrepresented ethnic minority students. Highly comparable in mission, target demographic, mentoring-led delivery, and London operating footprint.
• 100 Black Men of America: The US parent/flagship chapter of the same global movement, delivering the same four-pillar (Mentoring, Education, Economic Empowerment, Health & Wellness) framework to Black communities. Directly comparable in mission, programme architecture, and brand, while serving a different geography.
• ReachOut Youth Mentoring: UK charity providing one-to-one and group mentoring for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, including Black youth in London. Comparable volunteer-led youth mentoring model, similar beneficiary age range, and overlap in London school partnerships.

Emerging players

• Ultra Education: UK social enterprise delivering entrepreneurship education programmes for young people aged 9-19, including a documented partnership with 100BMOL on the Easter Entrepreneurs programme. Directly comparable in youth entrepreneurship curriculum and target age band.
• Stemettes: UK social enterprise inspiring girls and minority ethnic students into STEM through mentoring, events, and programmes. Partial overlap in mentoring-led youth engagement with a focus on under-represented groups; narrower STEM remit than 100BMOL's four-pillar approach.
• Black Pound Day: UK movement promoting economic empowerment and Black-owned business support, intersecting with 100BMOL's Economic Empowerment pillar and Black Owned Business Programme. Overlap is thematic rather than operational, and the peer operates as a campaign platform rather than a programme-delivering charity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/100-black-men-of-london

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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