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First Klass Foundation will organise musical concerts, festivals, and events, bringing Ghanaian musicians across all genres to perform in the Midlands and other parts of the UK.
Promoting Ghanaian arts and culture in the UK through festivals, exhibitions, and workshops featuring music, dance, and visual arts—highlighting genres like highlife, hiplife, gospel, and Afrobeat.
Reducing financial hardship by feeding, sheltering and training the vulnerable and thus helping the average young person progress in life.
FKF: Sailing Together: Changing Lives !
Our Purpose
To advance Ghanaian arts, culture, and heritage in the UK by creating platforms where musicians, dancers, and artists across genres can showcase their talents, connect with communities, and celebrate identity through festivals, concerts, and educational events.
Mission Statement
To promote Ghanaian music and cultural expression across the UK through inclusive, high-impact events and initiatives that empower artists, engage communities, and strengthen cultural pride.
Strategic Objectives: 1. Showcase Ghanaian Culture: Host music festivals, exhibitions, and concerts featuring traditional and contemporary Ghanaian genres—highlife, hiplife, gospel, Afrobeat, and more. 2. Empower Artists & Creatives: Provide performance opportunities, skill-building workshops, and exposure for emerging and established Ghanaian artists. 3. Foster Cultural Exchange: Create intercultural spaces where UK audiences connect with the richness of Ghanaian heritage. 4. Build Strong Partnerships: Collaborate with local councils, community groups, venues, and funders to sustain long-term impact. Core Values: •Inclusivity – Culture belongs to everyone •Authenticity – Honouring Ghanaian roots and stories •Excellence – High standards in programming and delivery •Empowerment – Supporting artists and communities •Collaboration – Building bridges across cultures and sectors Our Five-Fold Operational Skillset: Skill AreaFunction within FKF LeadershipStrategic direction, vision alignment, and influence FundraisingSecuring grants, sponsorships, and donor support ManagementOverseeing logistics, operations, and compliance EngagementBuilding community relationships and stakeholder networks EvaluationMeasuring impact, learning, and continuous improvement *****
First KLASS FOUNDATION
First Klass Foundation Core Values: 1. I – Inovation (Using creative approaches to solve problems) 2. C – Cultural Integrity (Honouring the truth and roots of Ghanaian heritage) 3. E – Excellence (Pursuing high standards in everything we do) 4. E – Empowerment (Supporting artists and uplifting communities) 5. E – Engagement (Working collaboratively with people and partners) **************************
Our Strategic Team.
Board of Trustees/ Directors
Providing strategic oversight to the organisation
Staff & Volunteers
First Klass Foundation thrives not only on goodwill but on a strategic blend of skills that ensure sustainability, measurable impact, and organisational integrity. Guided by its distinctive leadership approach, the Foundation employs the L-FAME Model — a five-fold framework that integrates Leadership, Fundraising, Administration & Management, Community Engagement, and Impact Evaluation.
This model equips FKF to deliver meaningful programmes, foster cultural pride, and drive lasting positive change.
LEADERSHIP
Cast clear vision, make strategic decisions, and adapt to changing environments.
Core competencies:
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Mission-driven leadership
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Strategic goal-setting and execution
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Change management
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Board and stakeholder engagement.
Vision to bridge cultures and create impact across UK through Ghanaian arts; needs strategic leaders to navigate the cultural and non-profit sectors.
FUNDRAISING
Depends on diverse funding sources: donors, grants, and partnerships to operate and scale.
Core competencies:
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Grant writing and proposal development
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Donor relationship building
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Campaign and event planning
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Digital and legacy fundraising
To sustain events, concerts, and workshops, FKF will require donor support, grants (e.g. from Arts Council), sponsorships, and partnerships.
ADMINISTRATION
Effective stewardship and accountability build donor trust and ensure functional efficiently.
Core competencies:
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Budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting
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Compliance and regulatory understanding
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Risk management
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Logistics and supply chain oversight (if relevant)
Operational excellence in organizing events, managing artists, volunteers, vendors, logistics, and venues across multiple UK locations.
ENGAGEMENT
Connection with the community is the heart of our work—trust, relevance, and shared ownership.
Core competencies:
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Cross-cultural communication and listening
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Storytelling and impact reporting
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Public relations and advocacy
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Volunteer recruitment and management
Actively engaging the Ghanaian diaspora, UK communities, and artists from all genres. Building partnerships with cultural institutions and the public.
EVALUATION
Programmes that meet real needs and show clear results.
Core competencies:
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Needs assessment and research
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Theory of change or logic model development
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Data collection and analysis
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Outcome measurement and reporting
Measuring impact: how are lives changed? How many are reached? Are cultural identities strengthened? What is the long-term legacy of FKF’s work?
