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Black South West Network

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1123633
Status
Registered
Registered
April 14, 2008
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
National

Address

Address
The Coach House
2 Upper York Street
BRISTOL
BS2 8QN

Activities

BSWN supports BME and other marginal community organisations in the South West. Its vision and mission are to promote and advocate on behalf of the BME and other marginal Voluntary and Community Sector organisations (BVCS). To strengthen the BVCS by increasing influence in policy arenas, developing the capacity, providing support, facilitating skills and knowledge sharing across the sector.

Objects: To Promote The Voluntary Sector In The South West Region Of England For The Benefit Of The Public In General And In Particular People Of African, African-Caribbean, Asian, Chinese And Other Minority Groups, Especially Those Who Are Discriminated Against On The Basis Of Colour, Race Or Nationality, By Means Of:3.1 Liasing Between Charities, Voluntary Organisations, Government Agencies And Other Groups On Relevant Issues Including Those That Affect Minority Groups;3.2 Identifying Needs In The Voluntary Sector And Establishing Projects Or Policies To Address Them;3.3 Providing Information On The Operation Of, Or Problems Encountered By The Voluntary Sector In General And Minority Groups In Particular;3.4 Acting As A Representative Of The Voluntary Sector Especially On Behalf Of Members Of Minority Groups In Relation To Government Policies And Legislation.

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Who
People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 £2,463,394 £1,382,886 £3,087,118 10
March 31, 2024 £1,926,789 £1,602,683 £2,006,610 11
March 31, 2023 £1,545,585 £879,860 £1,682,504 10
March 31, 2022 £1,007,619 £614,921 £971,310 8
March 31, 2021 £839,999 £538,586 £502,914 7

Trustees

Name Appointed
Abdi Mohamed Oct. 1, 2016
Afzal Shah May 21, 2018
Barbara Brown Jan. 15, 2019
Barbara Witter May 21, 2018
Dr Marcus Walters Nov. 19, 2019
Marti Burgess Oct. 1, 2016
Mohammed Rashid Dec. 20, 2021
Olumide Cocker-Dickens March 13, 2019
Paul Kempster June 15, 2022