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Council For The Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (cemlvo)

Cemlvo And Lusophone Alliance (alianca Lusofona)

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1147799
Status
Registered
Registered
June 22, 2012
Legal form
Charitable company

Address

Address
JEFF KAWENDE
Flat 41
Dacre House
Beaufort Street
LONDON
SW3 5BH

Contact

Phone
07508790570
Email
[email protected]

Activities

Promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the general public, in particular but not exclusively the socially and economically disadvantaged members of the wider Portuguese speaking communities and their third sector organisations by;a) the promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the effective use of resources b) the provision of capacity building initiatives

Objects: To Promote Any Charitable Purposes For The Benefit Of The General Public, In Particular But Not Exclusively The Socially And Economically Disadvantaged Members Of The Wider Portuguese Speaking Communities (sometimes Called Palop Or Lusofonia Or Lusophone), And The Third Sector Organisations That Represents Them And Principally But Not Exclusively In The Local Government Areas Of England And Wales (hereinafter Called The “area Of Benefit”) In Particular (but Not Exclusively) By 5(1) The Promotion Of The Efficiency And Effective Of Charities And The Effective Use Of Resources For Charitable Purposes By Charitable And Non-Charitable Bodies For The Benefit Of The Public By The Provision Of Such Support, Information And Services As The Trustees May Determine; 5(2) Assisting In Building The Capacity Of The Third Sector Organisations By The Provision Of Support, Information And Services To Enable Them To Pursue Or Contribute To Any Charitable Purpose. 5(3) The Relief Of Need, Hardship And Distress Of The Lusofonia (or Lusophonia) Communities And Other Communities, Particularly Newly Arrived Refugees And Migrants, Especially By The Provision Of Language Services, And Advice And Advocacy Regarding Matters Such As Immigration, Social And Welfare Rights, Health, Housing, Community Integration, Education, Training And Employment;5(4) The Preservation And Protection Of Health By The Provision Of Counselling And Advice On Health Issues; 5(5) The Provision Of Or Assistance In The Provision Of Facilities In The Interests Of Social Welfare For Recreation Or Other Leisure Time Occupation Of Individuals Who Have Need Of Such Facilities By Reason Of Their Youth, Age Infirmity Or Disability, Financial Hardship Or Social Circumstances With The Object Of Improving Their Conditions Of Life. For The Purposes Of These Objects:(a)"third Sector" Means Charities, Voluntary Organisations And Social Enterprises.(b)"charities” Are Organisations Which Are Established For Exclusively Charitable Purposes In Accordance With The Law Of England And Wales.(c)"voluntary Organisations And Social Enterprises" Are Independent Organisations Which Are Established For Purposes That Add Value To The Community As A Whole, Or A Significant Section Of The Community, And Which Are Not Permitted By Their Constitution To Make A Profit For Private Distribution. Voluntary Organisations And Social Enterprises Do Not Include Local Government Or Other Statutory Authorities.”

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body, Other Charitable Activities
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Congo, Cuba, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-bissau, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jersey, Macau, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Portugal, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, São Tomé And Principe, United States
Region
Throughout London

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Sept. 7, 2024
Sept. 7, 2023
Sept. 7, 2022
Sept. 7, 2021 £1,675 £393
Sept. 7, 2020 £870 £89

Trustees

Name Appointed
Pedro Gamma June 14, 2012
Raquel Paiva June 14, 2012