Reg, it would appear that you are part of an oppressed minority, you need a 'community spokesperson'.
Doesn't matter that they might not be elected. Doesn't matter that they might not be representative. Loadsa funding around (in spite of 'austerity').
Quick Google - have you thought of moving to Lewisham? Are you small and/or faithful? £100,000 up for grabs ...
https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/getinvolved/funding/Pages/Small-and-faith-fund.aspx
Still traumatised from the last time I went to Brighton and in all innocence tried to order a 'BLT Sandwich'. Nuff said?