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Black Equity Organisation (beo)

WhatHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or DiversityWhoPeople Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial OriginThe General Public/mankindHowMakes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Other FinanceProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes Research

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Activities & Mission

WhatHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or DiversityWhoPeople Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial OriginThe General Public/mankindHowMakes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Other FinanceProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes Research

Grants

Black Equity Organisation (beo) makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£246,500
Who it helps
people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
What it supports
human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,680,930
Latest Expenditure
£1,330,828

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £314,875
Charitable Activities £1,326,814
Other Trading £0
Investments £37,097
Other Income £2,144

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,281,076
Raising Funds £49,752
Governance £33,058
Grants to Institutions £246,500
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,680,930
£1,330,828£1,281,076£1,813,734£1,130,14711 / 0
2024
£1,970,403
£1,732,800£1,647,343£1,463,632£756,67511 / 0
2023
£2,781,119
£1,689,879£1,528,052£1,226,029£345,60110 / 0
2022
£579,183
£435,575£261,108£134,789£116,9354 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Black Equity Organisation (beo)

What does Black Equity Organisation (beo) do?

WhatHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or DiversityWhoPeople Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial OriginThe General Public/mankindHowMakes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Other FinanceProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes Research

How much income did Black Equity Organisation (beo) report in 2025?

Black Equity Organisation (beo) reported total income of £1.68m and reported expenditure of £1.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Black Equity Organisation (beo) registered as a charity?

Black Equity Organisation (beo) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 August 2021 as charity number 1195506. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Black Equity Organisation (beo)?

Black Equity Organisation (beo) is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dame VIVIAN YVONNE HUNT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Black Equity Organisation (beo) operate?

Black Equity Organisation (beo) operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Black Equity Organisation (beo) a registered charity?

Yes — Black Equity Organisation (beo) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195506.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 August 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5172724
Charity Number
1195506

Trustees

Dame VIVIAN YVONNE HUNT Chair
Adjoa Aiboom Helen Andoh
Athian Apuruot Akec
David Adetayo Olusoga
Karen Tracey Blackett
Kwame Yaa Kwei-Armah
Leon Mann
Marcia Elaine Willis Stewart KC Hon
Siobhan Gite Aarons

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