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Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation

Also known as: The Kuumba Centre

Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation provides services predominantly for Black African, Caribbean, Black dual heritage adults recovering from mental illness and the wider community. Beneficiaries reside in and around Sandwell. We offer support focused on, recovery, employment, peer support, ex-offenders, volunteering, activities, carers, user forum, outreach, and family support.

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Activities & Mission

Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation provides services predominantly for Black African, Caribbean, Black dual heritage adults recovering from mental illness and the wider community. Beneficiaries reside in and around Sandwell. We offer support focused on, recovery, employment, peer support, ex-offenders, volunteering, activities, carers, user forum, outreach, and family support.

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
£622,967
Latest Expenditure
£523,671

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £20,051
Charitable Activities £578,038
Other Trading £22,805
Investments £0
Other Income £2,073

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £507,215
Raising Funds £11,786
Governance £5,700
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £4,670

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£622,967
£523,671£507,215£176,657£34,71815 / 6
2024
£358,855
£424,2700 / 4
2023
£386,074
£404,4720 / 4
2022
£370,271
£389,1170 / 5
2021
£353,643
£262,7470 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation

What does Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation do?

Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation provides services predominantly for Black African, Caribbean, Black dual heritage adults recovering from mental illness and the wider community. Beneficiaries reside in and around Sandwell. We offer support focused on, recovery, employment, peer support, ex-offenders, volunteering, activities, carers, user forum, outreach, and family support.

How much income did Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation report in 2025?

Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation reported total income of £623k and reported expenditure of £524k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation?

Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation has a program ratio of 81.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation registered as a charity?

Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 August 2000 as charity number 1082017. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation?

Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation operate?

Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation operates across 2 areas: Birmingham City and Sandwell.

Is Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082017.

Details

Address
THE KUUMBA CENTRE
BOULTON ROAD
WEST BROMWICH
B70 6NW
Registration Date
14 August 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3963387
Charity Number
1082017

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Trustees

BISHOP DONALD WILLIAMS BA, PGDIP
Also governs 1 other charity
El Musa Pujeh
Marcia Wilson
Richard McDonald

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Charity and VCS support Crime and Justice Economic and community development Education Health

Also Known As

  • The Kuumba Centre

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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