THE BLACK SOCIETY

Registered charity 1194762 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We work in collaboration with Black-led organizations across the UK to support underserved communities and underrepresented people by providing; 1)access to opportunities within corporate roles and self-employment, 2)resources for community groups to thrive, 3)support for Black entrepreneurs through resources, and networking, 4)support for young people and families, 5)sports & health activities

Objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE1. THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN ENGLAND AND WALES BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY WITH A FOCUS ON (BUT NOT LIMITATION TO) THE FOLLOWING BENEFICIARIES: A) FAMILIES LIVING IN AN AREA OF SOCIAL DEPRIVATION WHO MAY LACK EDUCATION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES; B)THOSE CARING FOR VULNERABLE OR DEPENDENT ELDERLY RELATIVES OR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES.2. THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL DISADVANTAGE.3. TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH: A) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS; B) PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING.4. TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN LONDON, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE POLICE, THE PROTECTION OF PEOPLE AND PROPERTY FROM, AND THE PREVENTION OF,CRIMINAL ACTS BY: A) DRIVING A REDUCTION IN CRIME AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR BY WORKING TO REDUCE POVERTY AND PROVIDING OR ASSISTING THE PROVISION OF TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR TROUBLED YOUTHS, THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, OR OTHERS FROM SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS WHO ARE IN DANGER OF SUFFERING FROM INVOLVEMENT IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, OR LACK OR EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT; B) ASSISTING THE POLICE IN MEASURES DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE LEVEL OF CRIME.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Economic/community Development/employment · website · Get email alerts

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Trustees · trustee networks

• Samuel Gleanchair
• Carl Reid
• Dylan Gordon
• Nicholas Martin
• Rachel Glean-Dumbrell

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Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

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