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Helping 1,000 African
families
in the UK
own a home,

one referral at a time.

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Homeownership
shouldn’t feel impossible.

You’ve done everything right. But still, doors are closed. Mission 1000 is here to change that. We connect African families with trusted mortgage, legal, and property experts — for free.

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Black African families in the UK do not own their home — the lowest rate in the country.

87%

Have had their mortgage applications declined, often because of visa status, nationality, or lack of UK credit history.

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Ezikpe Kalu, Founder

Why We BuiltMission 1000

I came to the UK from Nigeria with a suitcase, a student visa, and quiet hope that hard work would be enough. But when I tried to buy a home, I hit a wall: silence, rejection, confusion. Not because I didn't earn enough, but because no one showed me the way.

In 15 years working in UK property, I've seen this again and again. Families like mine. Saving quietly. Hoping loudly. Getting stuck.

Mission 1000 is for people who feel shut out of the system.

We help you get in with expert guidance, practical support, and people who walk with you. If you've ever felt invisible in this process, you're exactly who we built this for.

Ezikpe Kalu, Founder

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Trusted.
Regulated. Human.

Every expert we match you with is certified by leading UK
bodies. We only share partner details once you're matched
— to protect your privacy and ensure trust.

Financial Conduct Authority
Solicitors Regulation Authority
RICS