The Race Equality Centre
Also known as: Leicester & Leicestershire Racial Equality Council, Leicester Racial Equality Council
We provide advice, advocacy, support to all communities in Leicester to address issues related to racial inequality, discrimination and harassment.
Activities & Mission
We provide advice, advocacy, support to all communities in Leicester to address issues related to racial inequality, discrimination and harassment.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 59% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £506,157 | £477,445 | £477,445 | £272,721 | £106,043 | 10 / 12 |
| 2024 | £285,460 | £394,068 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £225,859 | £287,877 | 0 / 18 | |||
| 2022 | £414,028 | £304,437 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2021 | £531,070 | £331,431 | £331,431 | £305,584 | £178,727 | 11 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Race Equality Centre
What does The Race Equality Centre do?
We provide advice, advocacy, support to all communities in Leicester to address issues related to racial inequality, discrimination and harassment.
How much income did The Race Equality Centre report in 2025?
The Race Equality Centre reported total income of £506k and reported expenditure of £477k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Race Equality Centre?
The Race Equality Centre has a program ratio of 94.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Race Equality Centre registered as a charity?
The Race Equality Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 1996 as charity number 1053154. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs The Race Equality Centre?
The Race Equality Centre is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is SURINDER SHARMA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Race Equality Centre operate?
The Race Equality Centre operates across 2 areas: Leicester City and Leicestershire.
Is The Race Equality Centre a registered charity?
Yes — The Race Equality Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1053154.
Details
5-9 Upper Brown Street
Leicester
LE1 5TE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Leicester & Leicestershire Racial Equality Council
- Leicester Racial Equality Council
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated