Stormzy has donated £500,000 to fund further or higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The rapper’s donation to the Black Heart Foundation is the first chunk of funding since he announced plans in June to give away £10m over a decade to benefit organisations that are taking major steps in fighting racial inequality across the UK.
The donation, which was made through his Merky Foundation, will cover the cost of cash grants for roughly 50 students who need financial support for any educational activity, not exclusively limited to universities.
According to The Guardian, previous applicants have used the funds to train to be an airline pilot, and to focus on academic studies at university without worrying about a part-time job.
The Black Heart Foundation was founded by Ric Lewis, the head of the property investment fund Tristan Capital Partners.
A spokesperson for the #Merky Foundation explained: “The Black Heart Foundation is an incredible charity and we are proud to make them the first beneficiary to receive funding from our £10 million pledge, announced earlier this year.
A man true to his word, Stormzy is a great example of using his platform for good. An incredible example to fellow artists in the industry, the Rhythm Radar team has the upmost respect for him.
Reported By: Jessica Rowe