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Religious; racial or cross-border harmony SO107

Religious; racial or cross-border harmony is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Society category.

1,088 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.54% 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:

\b(cross-cultural|(ethnic|racial|religious|cross[- ]border) harmony|inter-? ?faith)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 363 0.51%
£10k - £100k 309 0.44%
£100k - £250k 137 0.61%
£250k - £500k 73 0.67%
£500k - £1m 46 0.67%
£1m - £10m 41 0.45%
Over £10m 7 0.31%
Total 976 0.51%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 670 0.39%
oscr 393 1.59%
ccni 25 0.35%
Total 1,088 0.54%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
Al-Khair Foundation [Charity number: SC042234]
3.1.1 The advancement of general and religious education including but not restricted to the study, promotion and support of: (i) primary, secondary, college and university education. (ii) knowledge and understanding of Muslims and the beliefs, teachings and practices of Islam and of any other useful knowledge. (iii) good parenting skills and the protection of women, children and young people. (iv) comparative religion and interfaith dialogue with the aim of securing mutual understanding, tolerance, harmony and peace between Muslims and those who hold different or similar beliefs and follow different or similar ways of life. (vi) art and culture. (vii) enhancing, improving and strengthening local communities by means of promoting community cohesion in particular and supporting community regeneration in general. (viii) the deterrence and prevention of any form of discrimination including but not restricted to racial, religious, disability and gender discrimination. (ix) the prevention of alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (x) the prevention of gambling and debt. (xi) the prevention of crime including any form of terrorism. (xii) the promotion of Islamic Shari'a compliant finance. (xiii) the observance and maintenance of human rights in accordance with the rule of law. 3.1.2 The relief of poverty, sickness, distress and suffering of any persons who are in need including orphans, refugees , disabled and displaced people irrespective of their nationality, race, ethnic origin and religious beliefs including but not restricted to the relief of those who are the victims of : (i) natural disasters including droughts, earthquakes, epidemics, fires, hurricane and goods. (ii) man-made disasters including industrial accidents, social conflict and wars. (iii) racial, religious, disability or gender discrimination. (iv) alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (v) gambling and debt. (vi) economic and social deprivation. (vii) crime including any form of terrorism.
£60,980,930
Foundation Scotland [Charity number: SC022910]
2.1 The Objects of the Foundation are specifically restricted to the charitable purposes contained in this Article 2. 2.2 The Objects to be undertaken in Scotland or elsewhere for which the Foundation is established are: 2.2.1 the advancement of citizenship or community development, to include rural and/or urban regeneration, the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 2.2.2 the prevention or relief of poverty. 2.2.3 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 2.2.4 the advancement of education. 2.2.5 the saving of lives. 2.2.6 the advancement of religion. 2.2.7 the advancement of health, to include the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering. 2.2.8 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 2.2.9 the advancement of public participation in sport and in the provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 2.2.10 the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. 2.2.11 the promotion of religious or racial harmony. 2.2.12 the promotion of equality and diversity. 2.2.13 the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 2.2.14 the advancement of animal welfare. 2.2.15 any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. and 2.2.16 any other purpose under section 7 of the Charities Act which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts
£31,449,000
COMMUNITY SECURITY TRUST [Charity number: 1042391]
CST seeks to protect Britain's diverse and vibrant Jewish community from the external threats of bigotry, antisemitism and terrorism. CST provides physical security, training and advice for the protection of British Jews, assists victims of antisemitism, monitors antisemitic activities and incidents and represents British Jewry to Police, Government and media on antisemitism and security.
£28,207,171
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH TRUST [Charity number: 1133373]
The provision of public worship in viable congregations through England, Wales and Scotland carried out through faithful ordained and lay ministry in our churches. Our main charitable activities are: ministry, education & learning, youth & children's work and mission. This latter includes: supporting local community service, and fostering ecumenical and interfaith relationships at all levels.
£24,364,000
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
THE SIR SIGMUND STERNBERG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION [Charity number: 257950]
To apply the trust fund and income thereof for general charitable purposes, in particular, by the making of grants to charitable institutions and the furtherance of interfaith activities to promote racial and religious harmony between the three abrahamic faiths (Christian, Jewish and Muslim), and the education in, and understanding of, their fundamental tenets and beliefs.
£16,320,680
Right There [Charity number: SC017093]
(The company’s objects are:- (a) To support positive change in people's lives. (b) To promote equality and diversity and racial harmony based on equal value of all persons. (c) To promote the intellectual, social and physical well-being of all people who are deemed to need our service. (d) To advance education to enable people to improve their understanding of the world, of themselves and of one another. (e) To advance citizenship and community development to encourage the involvement of people in the care and work for others. (f) To relieve those in need by reason of their age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
£12,925,402
Andrew Wemyss Charitable Trust [Charity number: SC051542]
The purposes of the Trust shall, so far, and so far only, as the same are legally charitable in Scotland, be the provision of public benefit in Scotland and elsewhere through: - (1) the prevention or relief of poverty (2) the advancement of education, (3) the advancement of health, (4) the saving of lives, (5) the advancement of citizenship or community development, (6) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, (7) the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation, (8) the promotion of religious or racial harmony, (9) the promotion of equality and diversity, (10) the advancement of environmental protection and improvement, (11) the relief of those in need, and (12) any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. In implementing the purposes of the Trust, the Trustees shall have particular regard to the relief of poverty and the provision of training for and provision of employment in and around Fife.
£9,188,760
CHURCH MISSION SOCIETY [Charity number: 1131655]
Evangelistic mission through: People in Mission,supporting people in cross-cultural mission. Mission Grants,support for key projects and ministries. Pioneer Training,equipping and mobilising Christians. Leadership Formation,Investing in Christian leaders of the future. Mission Interchange,networking and 'mission together' across cultural and linguistic divides.
£8,275,000
Bank of Scotland Foundation [Charity number: SC032942]
'the prevention or relief of poverty', 'the advancement of education', 'the advancement of health', 'the saving of lives', 'the advancement of citizenship or community development' ,'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science', 'the advancement of public participation in sport', 'the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended', 'the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation', 'the promotion of religious or racial harmony', 'the promotion of equality and diversity', 'the advancement of environmental protection or improvement', 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage', 'any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'.
£7,455,724

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
BR. E. A. C. C. - BRAZILIAN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTRE [Charity number: 1087726]
BREACC promotes Portuguese as a heritage language, fostering understanding and appreciation for Brazilian culture, literature, music, art and dance. We serve Brazilians, friends of Brazil and mixed families through educational programs, social events and cross-cultural exchange. We provide empowering experiences that help children feel confident, connected and proud of their heritage.
£61,311
Tayside & Fife Jewish Community [Charity number: SC012108]
The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 to advance the Jewish religion, in particular through: 4.1.1 making arrangements for persons of the Jewish faith to participate in public worship and religious activities, including the maintenance of synagogue facilities within Tayside and Fife. 4.1.2 operating and managing the Dundee Jewish Burial Society and ensuring the availability of regional Jewish funerals and funerary practices. 4.2 to relieve the needs of the Jewish community of Tayside and Fife and to promote its participation in civic life. 4.3 to advance the education of the general public about the Jewish religion and the Jewish community of Tayside and Fife. and 4.4 to promote religious harmony and good relations between the Jewish Community and other religious, ethnic and racial groups.
RENAISSANCE READERS CLUB [Charity number: 1108527]
Recent: these are our ongoing activities sometimes with a break according to the availability of team members and volunteers . Weekly Community interfaith engagement.Serving humanity wing:feeding, warm clothing, shoes, toiletries and common OTC medicines for homeless. Supporting disable and helping them register with shelter and disable support govt and NGOs. Neighbourhood watch volunteering.
£1,000
THE HOUSE OF MERCY HUB [Charity number: 1173248]
To advance the Islamic religion, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of facilities forpublic worship;The promotion of religious harmony for the benefit of the public by promoting knowledge andmutual understanding and respect of the beliefs and practices of different religious faiths.
Scottish Museum of Empire, Slavery, Colonialism and Migration [Charity number: SC054537]
The organisation's purposes are: The advancement of education, heritage and culture, and the promotion of equality and diversity by exploring and addressing Scotland's legacies of empire, slavery, colonialism and migration. Through connecting people to these shared histories, we aim to build a platform from which to imagine, name and resource a more equitable and collectively owned future. In particular, we will: a) create an open, inclusive and interactive space and education resource dedicated to collecting, recording and exploring the myriad of ways Scotland was involved in Empire, transatlantic slavery and processes of colonialism, and share these stories with the wider public. b) educate the public on the impacts of such processes on Scottish contemporary society by providing access to information and archive material. enhancing people's sense of place and heritage. and fleshing out a richer understanding of Scottish history, and promoting equality and racial harmony.
SAI GRACE TRUST [Charity number: 1183278]
Sai Grace Trust is a Retreat Centre, where we teach and advance education and understanding of the practice and philosophy of Meditation, Yoga and devotional singing. We also conduct Inter-Faith Services. We minister to people of all faiths and none, providing spiritual counselling and pastoral services. Particularly, but not exclusively in the accordance with the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
£1,223
SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA [Charity number: 1069306]
Activities focus on the advancement of the Baha'i Faith and belief in the essential oneness of the world's revealed religions and on Baha'i ideals of human brotherhood through various means including :devotional meetings,childrens' classes ,youth activities ,study sessions,interfaith involvement
£1,601
FAMILY FEDERATION FOR WORLD PEACE AND UNIFICATION (UK) [Charity number: 1202107]
The charity operates in the UK , working with the public, charities and voluntary bodies. It promotes unity between Christian denominations and tolerance and understanding between religions world-wide. It makes grants, provides venues, education, conferences and seminars. It runs outreach and interfaith activities and carries out pastoral care, worship services, marriage blessings and funerals.
£616,452
Wat Buddha Metta UK [Charity number: SC053866]
The organisation’s purposes are: In line with the Scottish Charities and Trustee Investment Act 2005, the organisation’s primary purpose is “The advancement of Religion” but also with regard to “The promotion of Religious and Racial harmony”.
SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA'IS OF CAMDEN [Charity number: 1085726]
Activities focus on the advancement of the Baha'i Faith and belief in the essential oneness of the world's revealed religions and on Baha'i ideals of human brotherhood through various means including devotional meetings, children's classes, youth activities, study sessions and interfaith involvement.
£13,785