Action For Race Equality
Also known as: Black Training and Enterprise Group, Are, B T E G
The charity's aims are to increase education attainment, employment and entrepreneurship rates for BAME people to the national average; to ensure that BAME communities and individuals contribute to the economic growth of their communities; to work with individuals and communities to improve integration and cohesion.
Activities & Mission
The charity's aims are to increase education attainment, employment and entrepreneurship rates for BAME people to the national average; to ensure that BAME communities and individuals contribute to the economic growth of their communities; to work with individuals and communities to improve integration and cohesion.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,029,566 | £1,452,454 | £1,204,119 | £1,510,489 | £292,827 | 20 / 19 |
| 2024 | £1,166,953 | £1,048,292 | £901,463 | £933,377 | £465,124 | 11 / 14 |
| 2023 | £1,100,280 | £889,534 | £833,220 | £814,716 | £572,516 | 13 / 11 |
| 2022 | £946,822 | £819,713 | £768,972 | £603,970 | £507,117 | 11 / 30 |
| 2021 | £807,331 | £612,925 | £548,816 | £476,861 | £345,410 | 9 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Action For Race Equality
What does Action For Race Equality do?
The charity's aims are to increase education attainment, employment and entrepreneurship rates for BAME people to the national average; to ensure that BAME communities and individuals contribute to the economic growth of their communities; to work with individuals and communities to improve integration and cohesion.
How much income did Action For Race Equality report in 2025?
Action For Race Equality reported total income of £2.03m and reported expenditure of £1.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Action For Race Equality?
Action For Race Equality has a program ratio of 59.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Action For Race Equality registered as a charity?
Action For Race Equality was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 June 1996 as charity number 1056043. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Action For Race Equality?
Action For Race Equality is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Seema Manchanda. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Action For Race Equality operate?
Action For Race Equality operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Action For Race Equality a registered charity?
Yes — Action For Race Equality is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056043.
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LONDON
N1 9JP
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Also Known As
- Black Training and Enterprise Group
- Are
- B T E G
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated