To create a permanent record of the contributions of Black British people, ensuring that their stories are correctly recorded and passed from one generation to the next.
To ensure the heritage that was previously hidden, not well known or easily accessible, will now be available to the wider community.
To educate the public and empower communities to explore, research and record their history.
To ensure that people of African Heritage take a leading role in how their history and heritage is presented and preserved.
To be a source of information on memorials for Black servicemen and women.
To promote community cohesion, intergenerational work, social inclusion.
To conduct research, arrange meetings, talks, workshops, seminars, conferences, discussion groups and exhibitions.