Racial; ethnic or national communities `BE111`¶

Racial; ethnic or national communities is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Beneficiary group category.

716 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.35% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	227	0.32%
£10k - £100k	197	0.28%
£100k - £250k	95	0.43%
£250k - £500k	64	0.59%
£1m - £10m	32	0.36%
£500k - £1m	26	0.39%
Over £10m	3	0.14%
Total	644	0.34%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	528	0.31%
oscr	116	0.47%
ccni	72	1.00%
Total	716	0.35%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
Bryson Charitable Group [Charity number: NI101396] Our services are delivered through five subsidiary charitable companies and two social enterprise trading companies. Our work to address fuel poverty, Bryson Energy, remains within the parent company and will transfer to a charitable subsidiary as from April 2015. Our charitable services companies are: • Bryson Care – services to families and older people in Belfast and the North West; • Bryson Intercultural – support for black and ethnic minority people and the Traveller community; • Bryson Lagansports – promoting active living, health and well-being in inner city communities; Our social enterprise trading companies are: • Bryson Future Skills – providing employment and training initiatives to young adults and those living with long term employment; • Bryson Recycling – providing kerbside recycling services. In the last financial year we have had a positive impact in a wide range of areas: ? We delivered over 212,000 hours of care and support to older people, helping them to remain in their own homes. ? We supported over 1,200 vulnerable children and their families. ? We provided over 1,500 hours of advice and support to newly arrived people from across the world seeking asylum. ? We supported 180 people from the Traveller community through our health, education, training and youth programmes. ? We supported 7,600 people in developing their skills and finding a new job. ? We recycled over 60,000 tonnes of household materials, selling 35% to local companies to create new products and support local jobs. ? We insulated 4,428 homes, reducing fuel bills and increasing comfort. ? We supported health and well-being by providing active living opportunities to 6,552 people from across the city.	£43,060,110
Community Security Trust [Charity number: SC043612] 1.1 The objects of the Charity shall be: 1.1.1 to promote good race relations between the Jewish community and other members of society by working towards the elimination of racism in the form of anti-Semitism. 1.1.2 to promote the efficiency of the police within the community at large and the promotion of good citizenship and greater public participation in the prevention of crime with particular reference to the maintenance of public order and racially motivated especially anti-Semitic crime. 1.1.3 to relieve the victims of racial or religious harassment and especially anti-Semitic harassment who are in need or who have suffered hardship or distress. 1.1.4 to promote research into racism and anti-Semitism and to publish the useful results of such research and otherwise to promote public education about racism and anti-Semitism. 1.1.5 Subject to clause 1.3 to promote and support such other purposes as are charitable in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, as the Trustees may from time to time think fit.	£28,207,171
MERCY MISSION UK [Charity number: 1122922] To build capacity amongst BAME communities to better engage civil society. To develop the capacity and skills of the British muslim community specifically to better participate in contemporary society. To promote religious harmony by supporting community programs and showcasing Islamic values in community service, and replacing unnecessary fear with opportunities for positive engagement.	£23,494,674
CHELSEA FC FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1129723] Chelsea FC Foundation is the official charity affiliated to and supported by Chelsea Football Club, providing (i) sports coaching and facilities for participation in football, other healthy sports and recreation; (ii) educational services, including social inclusion and anti-racism projects; (iii) support for other charitable initiatives, including the environment and welfare of children.	£8,612,201
StreetGames UK [Charity number: SC046149] The Company is established for charitable purposes only and the objects of the company are: (a) The promotion of community participation in recreational activities, including sport, social, cultural and artistic activities to improve the health, well-being and conditions of life of those, particularly children and young people, living mainly in areas of social and economic deprivation by the following means I. The provision, development, management and funding of facilities for recreational activities. II. The provision of assistance in the provision of recreational and social facilities for the public at large and/or those who, by reasons of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances have need of such facilities. III. The provision of financial and other assistance, to individuals, teams, clubs, particularly children and young people, to pursue sport, and other recreational activities. Such assistance to include, but not be limited to, bursaries, help towards travel, equipment, employment, and other costs. IV. The advancement of education, training and retraining, particularly, but not exclusively, among children, young people, low skilled, and unemployed people. (b) The promotion of community cohesion and anti-racism through sport and physical activity. (c) The promotion of such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined by the Trustees as being in fulfilment of the Charity’s objects. Throughout these Memorandum and Articles of Association 'charitable' means charitable in accordance with the law of England and Wales provided that it will not include any purpose which is not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and/or section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.	£8,206,552
POLICY EXCHANGE LIMITED [Charity number: 1096300] Policy Exchange is one of the UK's leading market-oriented think tanks and exists to develop and promote new policy ideas. It works in partnership with prominent academics and other experts to conduct major studies and events on a wide range of topical issues including education, economy, environment, crime & justice, security, governance, technology, social and ethnic minority issues.	£4,316,531
SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY LIMITED [Charity number: 1097832] Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) London is a not-for-profit organisation focused on improving access into the most competitive professions from under-represented ethnic minority backgrounds through a comprehensive training, mentoring and networking programme designed to improve their chances of securing graduate careers with the UK's most impressive graduate employers.	£4,312,831
Irish FA Foundation Limited [Charity number: NI106229] Our activities promote foster and develop football for all in Northern Ireland, creating a fun, safe and inclusive culture which inspires a life long love of the game. Creating opportunities, inspiring change and helping people fulfil their potential on and off the pitch. Serving the community through football and education. We strive to work with all individuals and groups and have developed a range of initiatives and programmes which support these beneficiaries. This leads to increased social inclusion, improved health, community integration and education and career opportunities. We promote and hold activities such as youth football camps, football for all programmes, anti racism and anti sectarian workshops, educational tours, disability and homeless football programmes and related career pathways. These activities help to improve the general health, well being and enhance the lives of all participants. Financial and economic deprivation is reduced for the beneficiaries through access to services and interventions. Beneficiaries can be empowered through increased education and awareness of the role they can play within mainstream society. This leads to more active and healthy lives. The organisation pursues opportunities to raise awareness and promote equality through football in the furtherance of a more peaceful and cohesive society.	£3,032,120
LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN'S AID REFUGE [Charity number: 299975] We provide refuge space for Latin American women and children in the UK who flee domestic violence. Our Advice and Information Centre provides advocacy and support for women who are not ready yet to leave abusive relationships or might not be eligible to live in the refuge. We recently took on floating support and we are part of the Islington BME Outreach Project.	£2,845,453
SHUMEI EIKO LIMITED [Charity number: 1002647] The principal objects and activities of the charity, as set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association,are to advance the education of young persons and mature students and in particular,but without prejudice to,persons of Japanese origin and to advance the education of the public in all aspects of Japanese culture.	£2,807,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Taleem Trust Scotland(subject to insolvency proceedings) [Charity number: SC029646] For the purpose of providing a centre in the Pollokshields, Glasgow area for the . use of those individuals from an ethnic minority background and to provide educational support and social welfare to people of all ages all without distinction of political, religious or other opinions and with co-operation with Local Authorities and other voluntary organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time with the object of improving conditions of life for those coming from an ethnic minority background for those living within the Pollokshields area	£192,281
Boswie Charity [Charity number: 1140194] Our organisation aims to advance the education and training of ethnic minority people living in , Throughout London in particular but not exclusively young people and women in need, so as to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within a new community.	£1,500
H&F BME [Charity number: 1111255] H & F BME has been established to raise the profile, capacity and voice of the BME voluntary sector in Hammersmith and Fulham, through capacity building training and one to one development support and by representation to statutory bodies to raise awareness of BME needs.
WILLOWBROOK FARM CHARITY LIMITED [Charity number: 1188175] TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND PROVIDE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, SUSTAINABLE LIVING, ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, TRADITIONAL CRAFTS, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS TO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FROM ETHNIC MINORITY AND SOCIALLY ISOLATED BACKGROUNDS AND ALL THOSE WHO
POWER OF THE MIND NETWORKS [Charity number: 1192367] TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING WOMEN IN PARTICULAR WIDOWED FROM AFRICAN BAME COMMUNITY IN THE NORTHAMPTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED DUE TO THEIR CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES AND RELIEF OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND SUPPORT AND MEET THE NEED OF THESE WOMEN WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED TO INTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY.	£130,098
Ballywalter Youth & Community Co-operative [Charity number: NI101447] We own and manage Ballywalter Village Hall which has a Main Hall (Sport/Activity), Education Room, Computer Suite/Drop In Room, 2 Offices for Mtgs and 2 Business Units. We run a Youth Club twice a week for young people age 5 – 18 years, 50 registered. In partnership with locally based Action Group we run a Seniors Group fortnightly, 50 registered and we plan and co-ordinate community festival s and events throughout the year eg 3 Day Christmas Festival involving the whole of the community including the migrant community and visitors from other villages. Through our partnership working we encourage co-operation between local community groups, voluntary and statutory organisation for example. From our premises beneficiaries have access to Art and Craft classes, IT classes, ESOL Classes for Ethnic Minorities, Dog Training Club, Historic Society, Zuma, Health Initiatives, Camera Club, Women’s Institute, Care Workers and Age No Barrier. To up-skill members of local groups we have for example, Peace and Reconciliation work has been undertaken to address flags, emblems and racism in the Ballywalter area and we have run Keeping Children Safe Training delivered through SEHSCT to people throughout the Ards Peninsula. We have 13 user groups on a regular basis and ad hoc providing activities and services to local community and beyond. 250 people on a weekly basis benefit from our facility and activities on offer. MARA Project (Maximising Access to benefits, grants and services to Rural Areas, have also used our premises to raise awareness of opportunities available to individuals living in Ballywalter and area. There is daily access to the general public to find out information on local services available or use IT/Photocopying equipment. This facility and our group enables beneficiaries to learn new skills and share their own knowledge and skills with each other as well as reducing their isolation.	£14,225
Association of Africans in Scotland [Charity number: SC047091] The Aim of AAS is for the Advancement of Citizenship for African residents and to promote the course of equality and diversity for the ethnic minority of African descent resident in Scotland. Objectives. I. To encourage Africans living in Scotland to actively participate and be well- represented in Scottish governance. II. To encourage and promote active participation in politics in Scotland. III. To act as a central focal point for the government of Scotland to reach the majority of African ethnic minorities in Scotland. IV. To help disseminate government socio-political policies to grass root African minorities- thus helping to ease understanding. V. To promote social interaction among African minorities in Scotland irrespective of country of origin. VI. To encourage and break barriers between Africans living in Scotland and the entire Scottish populace. VII. To be the Voice of the Africans resident in Scotland.	£1,180
SALFORD COMMUNITY RELATIONS LINK PROJECT [Charity number: 1060824] Provide services for BME communities living in the city of Salford. Providing services i.e. translation and interpretation service, community care, advice and advocacy services, children and young people services and many more.	£12,101
OLIVE PATHWAY [Charity number: 1168234] a) To provide specialist support services to tackle Gender Based Violence (GBV)B amongst Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and to emphasise on the impact it has on children.(b) To educate, equip, empower and impact knowledge and raise awareness by conducting regular workshops on thefundamental effects and consequences of GBV.	£175,902
Baba Fateh Singh Mind & Wellness [SCIO] [Charity number: SC051348] The organisation’s purposes are: The advancement of physical and mental health well-being in Glasgow, particularly amongst members of the South Asian community, BAME groups, and underprivileged members, through the provision of physical activities, education in a safe and supportive facility. The organisation of educational and recreational activities, particularly amongst members of the South Asian, BAME and underprivileged members of the local community, through the provision of educational and recreational facilities. The advancement of education to address the needs and aspirations of these groups which are not catered for in mainstream sports through the provision of a safe and supportive facility where they can reconnect with physical activity. To provide a facility to educate, empower and encourage changes in dietary, physical and mental health, through the provision of educational and recreational facilities.	£5,650