Enterprising for impact
Revenue-generating initiatives that provide sustainable funding for our charitable work and community empowerment.
The ALC Bridge Initiative
The "Bridge" represents the intergenerational connection between our elders (wisdom and heritage) and our youth (innovation and future) within the African Caribbean diaspora.
By focusing on resource management, we teach families how to manage what they have and use technology to gain more — creating a sustainable cycle rather than a one-time fix.
Reverse Mentorship
Youth teach elders digital literacy while elders mentor youth on life and career.
ALC Skills Lab
Vocational training in coding, digital marketing, and high-demand tech sectors.
Household Tech Grants
Hardware and internet access for families needing telehealth and educational tools.
Crisis Micro-Grants
Rapid-response funds for families facing immediate poverty-related hurdles.
Join a programme
Select a programme below and fill in your details. We review every application personally.
Mentorship Programme
Be matched with an experienced mentor from the diaspora to guide your career or personal development journey.
Digital Skills Workshop
4-week hands-on workshop covering digital literacy, online safety, and using key services like telehealth and banking.
Heritage Tech Consultancy
Join our team of young Digital Ambassadors helping elders and councils embrace technology.
ALC Skills Lab
Access our co-working space and high-end tech equipment, with scholarship hours available for those in need.
Five engines of sustainable change
Each program generates revenue to fund direct grants and training for families, while creating employment and opportunity within the diaspora.
Heritage Tech Consultancy
A service hired by local councils, housing associations, and healthcare providers to deliver Digital Inclusion programmes.
Service contracts and per-head training fees paid by organisations.
Young Digital Ambassadors train elders in telehealth, online banking, and connectivity.
The Generations Marketplace
An online platform exclusively for African Caribbean creators and families to sell traditional goods and services.
A small 'impact commission' (5-10%) on every sale funds the grant pool.
Low-barrier entry for family units to start a micro-business.
Cultural Competency & DEI Training
Paid workshops for corporate firms on engaging with and serving the African Caribbean diaspora.
High-ticket corporate training fees.
Elders serve as 'Culture Bearers' and curriculum experts; youth manage digital logistics.
ALC Coworking & Skills Lab
A physical or pop-up hub with hot-desking and high-end tech equipment for rent.
Monthly memberships or hourly equipment rental fees.
'Scholarship Hours' for young people from low-income backgrounds to use space and gear free.
Managed Resource Subscription
A 'Group Buying Power' service negotiating bulk discounts on essential technology for the community.
Small margin between bulk purchase price and community price.
Families access quality tech they couldn't otherwise afford; profits fund emergency grants.