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Ethiopian Community in the West Midlands

Ethiopian Community In The West Midlands, The Black Lions Community Link, Ecwm, Ethiopian Community

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1112666
Status
Registered
Registered
Jan. 10, 2006
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
West Midlands

Address

Address
54 Deer Park Way
BIRMINGHAM
B33 8EW

Activities

Advice and guidance for refugees and asylum seekers in the areas of immigration, welfare benefit, housing, health, etc. Children and youth activities including after school classes, outings, sport and leisure (including physical), football, community events. Our activities cover the whole West Midlands area although we are based in Birmingham city.

Objects: (1)The Charity’s Main Objects Are The Relief Of The Migrant Communities (Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Other Recent Migrants) From Eastern Africa In The West Midlands Region, Who Are In Condition Of Poverty, Hardship And Distress, In Particular By Providing Advice, Representation, Translation And Interpreting Services In Matters Such As Asylum And Immigration, Welfare Benefits, Housing, Health Education, Training And Employment. (2)The Advancement Of The Education Of New Comers From Eastern Africa, In Particular Refugees And Asylum Seekers, In Order To Assist Their Inclusion In The Wider Community.(3)to Maintain The Unity And Social Cohesion Of The Migrant Community From Eastern Africa In The West Midlands By Organizing Social Events And Refugee Week And Get Together Events To Integrate Them In Society(4)to Develop The Capacity And Skills Of The Members Of Society And Economically Disadvantaged Migrants From Eastern Africa In The West Midlands In Such A Way That They Are Better Able To Identify, And Help Meet Their Needs To Participate More Fully In Society.(5)to Promote For The Benefit Of The Public In The West Midlands And Its Neighbourhood With A View To The Preservation Of Public Order, The Provision Of Services For Mediation And Conciliation Between Migrants From Eastern Africa, In Particular Refugees And Asylum Seekers, Organisations And Groups Who Are Involved In Disputes Or Interpersonal Conflicts Where That Dispute Or Conflict Results From Or May Lead To Acts Of Nuisance, Vandalism, Racial Abuse Or Breach Of The Peace.(6) To Act As A Resource For Young People Of Migrant Origins From Eastern Africa, Up To The Age Of 25, Living In West Midlands By Providing Advice And Assistance And Organising Programmes Of Physical, Educational And Other Activities As A Means Of:•developing Their Skills, Capacities And Capabilities,•advancing Education,•relieving Unemployment And•providing Recreational And Leisure Time Activity

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
Children/young People, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Birmingham City, Coventry City, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2021

Trustees

Name Appointed
Wendewesen Jembere Gelaye (Chair) Jan. 4, 2024
Bruke Abate Jan. 31, 2026
Etsegenet Aklilu Woldsellasie Jan. 31, 2026
Helen Mehari Jan. 31, 2026
Tadesse Worku Jan. 31, 2026
Tesfaye Solomon Jan. 4, 2024
Tsegazeab Habte Jan. 31, 2026
Yared Tefera Aga Jan. 31, 2026
saymen getu Bekele Jan. 31, 2026