One Voice Blackburn (1V) is a BAME-led organisation that seeks to improve the social and economic wellbeing of some of the most deprived communities in Blackburn with Darwen. This is achieved by delivering programmes aimed at improving the mental and physical health of the community alongside activities and opportunities for young people and women. Funding will enable the group to deliver dementia champions project recruiting members of the South Asian heritage community in Blackburn with Darwen to raise awareness of dementia its causes and address misunderstanding and stigma.