b. the communications agency has announced that applications are now open for its first pro-bono communications service scheme for black-founded UK brands. Brands interested in entering must have a revenue of under £1,000,000, have a Black founder, are beauty or fashion-focused, are a registered company and have company branding, product/service in place January 2021 and a business plan ready. 

The winning business will receive one year's strategic PR advice and campaign, one monthly press release, monthly reporting, a team including Director, Account Manager and Account Executive, UK press and UK influencer outreach (excluding postage costs) and a set of monthly product shots creative by b. the communications agency's in-house content team. 

Submissions close on 30 September and all will be reviewed by the b. Diversity Board of Directors. all companies will be notified by 19 October and five successful applications will be selected to give a final presentation in November.

To enter please email b. the communications agency with brand information, URL, stockist details and how the support is needed and will be used.