In an effort to help end hair discrimination, Dove – which was also one of the first supporters of the Halo Code – has announced a CROWN UK Fund (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) of £170,000.

Throughout 2021, this money will support the Black community in the UK by supply grants to Black-led grassroot organisations and projects working to eliminate barriers for black women and girls and empower the next generation.

Organisations that work within this space can apply for grants of up to £20,000.

Additionally, Dove has created a workshop within the Dove Self-Esteem Project to end hair-based discrimination within schools. Available from February 2021, this programme will provide teachers with guidance and downloadable resources to educate pupils on the issue.

To find out more about the CROWN UK Fund and how to apply for a grant, visit the the CROWN UK Fund website. Additionally, both Emma Dabiri and Zina Alda have created petitions to make hair discrimination illegal under the UK Equalities Act. To support change, sign both petitions at change.org.

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CROWN UK Fund launched to help end hair discrimination