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.

717 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	236	0.33%
£10k - £100k	190	0.27%
£100k - £250k	103	0.46%
£250k - £500k	54	0.50%
£1m - £10m	33	0.36%
£500k - £1m	32	0.47%
Over £10m	3	0.13%
Total	651	0.34%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	528	0.31%
oscr	118	0.48%
ccni	71	0.99%
Total	717	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.	£44,923,716
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.	£8,464,173
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
Volunteer Now [Charity number: NI101309] Volunteer Now: • Promotes and provides information about volunteer involvement and the benefits of volunteering; • Links individuals who want to volunteer with volunteer opportunities; • Provides information, training and support to organisations to develop capacity, skills and good practice in relation to the involvement and management of volunteers; • Facilitates and seeks to improve the participation by groups and individuals who tend to be under represented in volunteering within Northern Ireland e.g. young people, older people, people with a disability; people from ethnic minority communities; • Undertakes research and provides evidence of volunteering including identifying emerging issues and trends; • Develops and delivers opportunities, innovative models and projects that enable individuals to respond to need and become involved as active citizens in their community; • Collaborates with others to recognise, enhance and increase volunteering.	£3,691,482
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.	£3,470,000
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

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
SOUTH WEST DORSET MULTICULTURAL NETWORK [Charity number: 1145824] The South West Dorset Multicultural Network was set up to establish links across West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland to provide support, information and cultural understanding. We produce a newsletter & arrange a number of social events.The SWDMCN is represented on various strategic steering groups to promote racial harmony & diversity & reduce isolation faced by people from ethnic minorities.	£3,329
AFRICA UNITED [Charity number: 1135238] Africa United works to improve the lives of African people and other minority communities in Sheffield and neighbouring towns. AU provides free information on: Benefits & Entitlement, Career, Education, Training, Health & Well-being, Housing Issues,Basic Immigration information, Employment and Volunteering,BME engagement and participation, Mentoring and Advocacy.	£105
RESCUE POINT [Charity number: 1215700] FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF WOMEN IN ENGLAND WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC ABUSE OR CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC ABUSE, WITH A FOCUS ON WOMEN FROM THE BME COMMUNITY THROUGH:A) COUNSELLING FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED COUNSELLORS; B) A HELPLINE PROVISION SUPPORTED BY SUITABLY QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS, ADVICE AND SUPPORT; C) WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE, BUILD CONFIDENCE AND RAISE AWARENESS,
Yew Gen Youth Club [Charity number: NI106680] The Charity facilitate youth activities, arts, community development, citizenship, cross community/cross cultural, training, education, volunteering, social evenings, family fun days, recreational trips, fundraising events and meetings. How we carry out our activities: Work alongside other organisations to develop original film production about bullying, named ‘Finding Charlotte’. Took part in an animation programme on racism. We have taken part in many activities including ziplining, tree-topping, bouldering, rock climbing, hiking. Young people have completed hours of volunteering, recognised by Volunteer Now. They have worked with younger children in the club and developed their own awareness of working with others and receiving positive and critical feedback. Some of our young people have been provided with the opportunity to complete their OCN level 2 in youth work. As a result, their time spend in the club has enabled the development of core skills and qualities that those young people can carry through wherever their career pathway. Young volunteers organise the indoor activities that take place weekly in the youth club. This includes sports, group games, art activities, individual play activities. System of support stemming from our volunteers, to younger staff members, older staff members and volunteer representatives enabling our young people to express their views in confidence. We have worked with local council to improve our local area. We volunteered as stewards for the Newry Triathlon, have organised ‘cleaning the streets’ nights whereby we clear the litter dropped on the streets. We encourage our young people to speak their minds at every opportunity and to listen and try to understand the opinions and viewpoints of others. We have provided numerous demonstrations on cooking, welfare of animals, sports etc. We have worked with the PSNI and community safety projects. We constantly work as a committee to ensure the safety development of our facilities.	£10,623
PANCHAMUKHEE [Charity number: 1130444] The organisation organises various cultural events to promote its objcetives and any surplus funds are directed towards assisitng other charities sharing the same ideology.The key objcetive of Panchamukhee is to promote the arts and cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent and explore how different people and cultures can work together in the present multicultural and multi ethnic U.K.	£21,234
PEPPER POT CENTRE [Charity number: 297952] Provide facilities in social welfare, health & wellbeing, recreation,leisure with object of improving conditions of life,combating isolation, relieving needs of older people over 50,particularly African, Caribbean and other BME groups living in Kensington & Chelsea, surrounding boroughs and offer care services to those suffering physically.	£291,556
FRIENDS OF THE HUNTLEY ARCHIVES AT LMA FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1152314] FHALMA develops educational heritage activities drawing knowledge and experiences from Jessica and Eric Huntley's archives, reflecting their impact as pioneering, politically active Black British publishers and community based-educators. FHALMA serves the global Black Diaspora through its activities, including an annual conference at LMA, intergenerational archive projects, events and art displays	£17,128
THE BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC YOUNG PEOPLES' PROJECT [Charity number: 1132435] The BMEYPP provides information, support and advice to BME young people aged 11 to 25, through youth drop in sessions, projects workshops, events, trips and schools support groups.	£30,934
THE GROVE CENTRE CHURCH [Charity number: 1129070] The Grove Centre Church is a multi-ethnic congregation worshipping in the Baptist and United Reformed traditions and sustaining a broad range of community activities for all ages through The Grove Centre - a place for people. We aim to be a worshipping, faithful, welcoming, growing and caring people in the heart of the wider community of Sydenham and south London.	£295,796
Gasyard Development Trust [Charity number: NI102524] The organisation owns and manages the Gasyard Centre, which is the only purpose built facility in the NorthWest including the Border regions that delivers services to the community ranging from arts & culture, health & well-being, education, children’s services, volunteering and community safety that targets all generations of our community. Our facility is situated in the Bogside/Brandywell areas of the city, an area that is fractured in terms of post conflict trauma and suffers hugely in community, economic, social and educational deficiencies. We focus mainly on those most disadvantaged in our community e.g. the homeless, recovering alcoholics, single parents, alienated youth, the unemployed, special needs children and their carers, ethnic minority groups, those suffering domestic abuse and older people. By the very nature of the area in which we work, the vast majority of our beneficiaries are from a deprived and marginalised background. GDT is also involved in cross community reconciliation projects with sister organisations from other areas of the city.	£497,793