Channel 4 Teachers Star Pledges her Support to Judge New GBP10,000 Community Grant Award Scheme

Channel 4 Teachers Star Pledges her Support to Judge New GBP10,000 Community Grant Award Scheme

LONDON, January 23/PRNewswire/ --

- With photo

Ellen Thomas, best known for her role as Liz Webbe in the Channel 4 hit
series Teachers, will be a celebrity judge for a new GBP10,000 Creme of
Nature Community Grant Award scheme; available to African Caribbean
organisations or groups, working with black women in the UK. The application
process, which launched in November 2007, is already under-way with a
deadline for receipt of applications set for 31st January 2008.

The Creme of Nature Community Grant Award, supported by Colures magazine
and Voice of Africa Radio 94.3FM, is funded by the Colomer Group and has been
created to recognise and support community cohesion and social inclusion
within the African Caribbean community. The award is an opportunity for
organisations and groups to turn their brilliant ideas into reality and make
a real difference to real people's lives.

Ellen commented: "When I was told about this wonderful initiative I was
delighted to offer my services to help what is a very worthy cause."

She continued: "It's not long now until the closing date (31st January),
so if your organisation is eligible, or if you know of a group that would
benefit from the grant, then please request an application form or nominate
them."

Who can apply - African Caribbean not-for-profit community and voluntary
organisations, and faith groups, with an annual turnover of less than
GBP50,000, that provides services and support for women. It's really easy to
apply, just send your contact details to nominate@cremeofnature.co.uk and an
application form will be sent out.

Closing date for applications: 31st January 2008. Judging will take place
between the 20th and 27th February 2008. The winner will be announced in
March 2008, in conjunction with International Women's Month.

For further information on the Creme of Nature Community Grant Award,
visit http://www.cremeofnature.co.uk

Notes to Editor

The Colomer Group is manufacturers of the brand Creme of Nature, which
celebrates a heritage of over 30 years of beauty. The shampoos, first
launched in 1976, have always been the gold standard for cleansing and
conditioning African Caribbean women's hair. The relaxer kits and permanent
gel hair colour are also true to this heritage of beautiful, healthy-looking
hair.

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Source: Rich Visions International

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