RACE ON THE AGENDA
Registered charity 1064975 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ROTA, ROTA RACE ON THE AGENDA
Race on the Agenda (ROTA) is one of Britain's leading social policy think-tanks focusing on issues that affect Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. Originally set up in 1984, ROTA aims to increase the capacity of BAME organisations and strengthen the voice of BAME communities through increased civic engagement and participation in society.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Other Charitable Purposes · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to £114,570, with £65,000 designated for winding down the charity. The trustees have established a reserves policy target of between 3 and 6 months of annual expenditure. Per the trustees' report, the organisation secured new funding for a Chief Executive and continued to explore long-term core funding.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three to six months of annual expenditure (held: £115k)
“It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be between 3 and 6 months of the annual expenditure.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Race on the Agenda (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England
Income and spending
Common questions
Is RACE ON THE AGENDA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds amounted to £114,570, with £65,000 designated for winding down the charity. The trustees have established a reserves policy target of between 3 and 6 months of annual expenditure. Per the trustees' report, the organisation secured new funding for a Chief Executive and continued to explore long-term core funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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