For 60 years, Notting Hill Carnival has been a symbol of creativity, resilience and community. It has grown into one of the world's largest street carnivals in Europe, attracting millions of visitors from around the world and celebrating the richness of Caribbean culture and Black British history.

Yet many of the pioneers whose vision, courage and dedication made Carnival possible have never received permanent public recognition.

That is about to change.

Nubian Jak Community Trust created what we believe is the world's largest Carnival Blue Plaque, honouring 70 pioneers whose contributions shaped the Notting Hill Carnival as we know it today. We also hope this remarkable monument will be recognised by Guinness World Records, celebrating not only its scale but the extraordinary legacy it represents.

Now we need your help to complete the journey.

We are raising £12,500 to professionally install the plaque in a prominent West London location, close to the community where this remarkable story began. Once installed, it will become a permanent landmark where residents, visitors, schools and future generations can discover the people whose passion and perseverance built one of Britain's greatest cultural celebrations.

How Your Donation Will Be Used

We are committed to complete transparency. Every donation will go directly towards the specialist work required to install and protect this permanent public monument.

Consultation with Transport for London (TfL), research, feasibility study and site assessment – £1,500

Specialist site survey and approval of the final installation position – £1,150

Design template and preparation of the fixing system – £1,450

Specialist lifting equipment to safely install the plaque – £1,500

Professional installation using specialist fixing compounds – £2,100

Installation of the perimeter frame for the protective screen – £1,250

Installation of the protective screen – £1,100

Weatherproof sealing to protect the monument – £850

Curtain and rail hire for the unveiling ceremony, plus public liability insurance – £1,500

Contingency for unforeseen installation costs – £100

Total Fundraising Target: £12,500

This is tribute to the visionaries, artists, activists, musicians, costume makers, organisers and community leaders whose dedication transformed Notting Hill Carnival into a global cultural phenomenon. It is an opportunity to preserve an important chapter of British history and ensure these pioneers are recognised where their legacy was created.

Whether you can give £5, £50 or £500, every contribution brings us one step closer to unveiling this historic monument.

Please donate if you can, and if you're unable to give, you can still make a huge difference by sharing this campaign with your family, friends and networks.

Together, we can honour our pioneers, celebrate 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival and create a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Let's make history together.