Society Charities That specialise in Equality and diversity
Discover 414 Society charities that specialise in equality and diversity. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Music Action International
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfare, SocietyMUSIC ACTION INTERNATIONAL CREATE LIFE-CHANGING MUSIC PROGRAMMES WITH WAR SURVIVORS TO OVERCOME THE EFFECTS OF WAR-RELATED TRAUMA. EVERY YEAR, WE SUPPORT AROUND 2000 CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS AFFECTED BY WAR, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, TORTURE, DISCRIMINATION, HATE CRIME, AND RELATED TRAUMA IN THE UK, SIERRA LEONE AND BOSNIA-HERCEGOVINA.
Dreamsai Milton Keynes
Arts, Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare, SocietyWe are a local charity doing inclusive work with diverse communities. Based on the teachings of Indian Saint Shirdi Sai, we support homeless community with cooked food and essential items, deliver free food parcels to vulnerable families, promote blood donations from ethnic minorities, organize spiritual events for Shirdi Saibaba and celebrate Indian and diverse festivals of various faiths.
The Monitoring Group Limited
SocietyProvision of research, advice and support to victims of race religious and other hate crime
Greenwich Inclusion Project (grip)
Charity and VCS support, SocietyProvision of support victims of all race or faith related hate crime.Delivery of training re equality legislationIncrease participation and representation by Minority communities in local service planning and decision-making processes. Support, inform and educate local Public and Voluntary Sector organisations on race and faith equality matters relating to their specialist services.
Redbridge Carers Support Service
Social care, SocietyRedbridge Carers Support Service (RCSS) aims to make a positive difference to the lives of unpaid carers in the diverse communities of Redbridge by providing them with a range of services, support and recognition.
Community Arts Northwest
SocietyCAN supports diverse communities and artists in Greater Manchester by helping them to develop high-quality, meaningful participatory arts projects.
Parks For Play
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, SocietyTo provide access to outdoor activities for children in parks and public spaces to help them develop & mature. To raise awareness in equality and diversity through sports, arts, leisure & play. To develop the skills of all children and young people, especially disabled children in such a way that they are better able to participate more fully in society.
The Good Shepherd Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Housing, SocietyEnglish language lessons.Parent and Toddler group with language and social development activities.Child development and nutrition advice (with local health centre).Medical support via NHS repDrop-in advice (in a number of CEE languages) on issues including housing, school places, health, finance, benefits, hate crime reporting and workplace discrimination.Work experience placements
Penrith And Eden Refugee Network
Beneficiary group, Social welfare, SocietyWe promote social inclusion, equality and diversity and prevent or relieve poverty for those excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of discrimination or disadvantage on the grounds of race or ethnic origin, including those with refugee or immigrant status. We operate in Penrith, Cumbria and the surrounding area.
Football Journeys
Arts, Beneficiary group, Leisure, SocietyFootball Journeys (FJ) is a UK charity that brings young people from diverse communities together to share new experiences, find common ground and break down prejudices. FJ uses football and participatory video as tools to facilitate leadership, skills development and integration.
Outpatients
Health, SocietyLive Through This works to address the healthcare inequalities faced by LGBTIQ people affected by cancer by(a) Providing support services for those affected;(b) Advancing education and raising equality and diversity within healthcare, existing cancer services, other third sector organisations and the public.
Whitethread Institute
Education, Religion, SocietyTo advance the religion of Islam for the public benefit in accordance with the beliefs and practices of the four recognized Sunni schools of thought, including the provision of education and training of Muslim leaders and scholars to work in the United Kingdom and elsewhere; and through this to promote and advance religious and racial harmony within the United Kingdom.
Swaminarayan Gurukul UK
Beneficiary group, Health, Leisure, Religion, SocietySSGP IS DEDICATED TO FULFILLING THE SPIRITUAL, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WHILE PROMOTING INNER PEACE AND HARMONY BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS, WITHIN FAMILIES, AND AMONGST DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. COMMUNITY WORK INCLUDES NURTURING CHILDREN, PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING, FOSTERING EDUCATION, ENCOURAGING SPORTS, SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND CELEBRATING HINDUISM.
Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum
Beneficiary group, SocietyUmbrella group for all black and minority ethnic groups in and around Cambridge.Aims: Promote racial harmony and equal opportunity; work with local and national agencies for BME groups; support victims of racial discrimination.
Islamophobia Response Unit
Religion, SocietyThe Islamophobia Response Unit is a charity dedicated to supporting victims of Islamophobia. It was founded in response to rising anti-Muslim attacks, and the growing tide of anti-Muslim sentiment across the UK. This service is for those who suffer or have suffered, an incident of hate crime, hate incident, or discrimination as a result of their Muslim faith (or perceived Muslim faith) in the UK.
Northamptonshire Rights And Equality Council
SocietyNorthamptonshire REC's vision is to promote a socially cohesive society in which diversity is recognised, celebrated and valued. We believe in social justice in Northamptonshire and support individuals who are victims of injustice.
Chisenhale Dance Space
Arts, SocietyWe support the development of artists, the participation in dance by the community, and the development of cutting edge dance and movement practice and debate. We do this by:- offering bespoke artistic advice, space and time for professional development, sharings and events.- running workshops and classes for the diverse communities of East London
Warrington Islamic Association
Leisure, Religion, SocietyTo advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare, for recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving conditions of life for persons in the Warrington area. Promote equality and diversity by working towards the elimination of racial discrimination and promote good relations between persons of different racial groups in the Warrington area.
Northumberland Pride
Beneficiary group, SocietyNorthumberland Pride is a county wide organisation that to raises awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) culture and heritage. We do this by promoting equality and diversity for the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.
British Rowing Charitable Foundation
Leisure, SocietyThe promotion of amateur sport through the development and promotion in participation in rowing by:Promoting participation opportunities for currently under represented groupsSupporting clubs to be more inclusiveAdvancing education and raising awareness on inclusion, equality and diversity across the sport of rowingConducting or commissioning research to support diversity across the sport
Stanhill Foundation
Social welfare, SocietyPromote charitable purposes for the benefit of: the community of Lancashire, racial harmony, education, culture, financial hardship, advancement of faith, humanitarian causes, exclusively charitable causes in accordance with the laws of England and Wales as the Trustees may from time to time decide.
Lansbury Estate Muslim Association
Religion, SocietyTO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL DEEM FIT. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INCLUDING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. THE PROMOTION OF RACIAL HARMONY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY: PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN DIFFERENT RACIAL GROUPS; ADVANCING EDUCATION AND RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT DIFFERENT RACIAL GROUPS TO PROMOTE GOOD
Hart Gables
Beneficiary group, SocietyTo promote equality and diversity, advance education and eliminate discrimination in relation to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in particular but not exclusively those residing in and around the North East for the benefit of the public by raising awareness in issues affecting the said persons.
Umbrella Cymru
SocietyGENDER AND SEXUAL DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION SPECIALIST SUPPORT SERVICE IN WALES.
Equality Action LTD
SocietyCharnwood Racial Equality Council was established in May 1969.In September 2008, CREC changed it name to Human Rights & Equalities Charnwood and in February 2017 became Equality Action Limited. Our aims are:Work towards eliminating discriminationCampaign for equality of opportunityPromote good relations between all persons in the Borough of Charnwood, in the County of Leicestershire
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many equality-and-diversity society charities are there in the UK?
There are 414 registered equality-and-diversity society charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the equality-and-diversity society charities by income?
International Rescue Committee, U.k is the largest by latest reported annual income (£116.5m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of equality-and-diversity society charities?
Equality-and-diversity society charities reported a combined annual income of £1.2bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for equality-and-diversity society charities?
Across all equality-and-diversity society charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 82.9%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of equality-and-diversity society charities?
Equality-and-diversity society charities have an average annual income of £578k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.