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Connecting Communities

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1187208
Status
Registered
Registered
Jan. 6, 2020
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
25 Dunvant Road
SWINDON
SN25 2AW

Contact

Phone
07588526479
Email
[email protected]

Activities

Connecting Communities is a non-profit charity which promotes social inclusion and provides social relief to people in the local Swindon Community. We carry out this mission through events that celebrate diversity and fundraisers that engage and mobilise different racial and religious groups. We aim to work with local charities where possible to maximise our impact.

Objects: 1. Community Centreto Further Or Benefit In Particular (but Not Exclusively) Muslim Women And The Neighbourhood, Without Distinction Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, Race Or Of Political, Religious Or Other Opinions By Associating Together The Said Residents And The Local Authorities, Voluntary And Other Organisations In A Common Effort To Advance Education And To Provide Facilities In The Interests Of Social Welfare For Recreation And Leisure Time Occupation With The Objective Of Improving The Conditions Of Life For The Residents.in Furtherance Of These Objects But Not Otherwise, The Trustees Shall Have Power:to Establish Or Secure The Establishment Of A Community Centre And To Maintain Or Manage Or Co-Operate With Any Statutory Authority In The Maintenance And Management Of Such A Centre For Activities Promoted By The Charity In Furtherance Of The Above Objects.social Inclusion2. For The Benefit Of The Public, To Promote Good Relations Between Persons Of Different Racial Groups And Religions, In Particular, But Not Exclusively Through A) Community Events Celebrating Culture, Food And Language And B) Interfaith Events Including Open Iftars And Information Sessions During Ramadan. Social Relief3. For The Benefit Of The Local Swindon Community, To Provide Social Relief And Support To Refugees And Asylum Seekers By Providing Furniture, Household Equipment And Where Necessary, Financial Support For Educational Pursuits To Help Them Integrate Into Society.a. For The Purpose Of This Clause, “refugees” Refer To Those Granted Indefinite Leave To Remain Status By The UK Government.

Classification

How
Provides Other Finance, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
What
General Charitable Purposes, Disability, Religious Activities, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Swindon

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
May 31, 2025 £43,170 £35,639
May 31, 2024 £28,987 £23,328
May 31, 2023 £21,009 £19,263
May 31, 2022 £3,339 £3,229
May 31, 2021 £9,466 £5,020

Trustees

Name Appointed
Tajwar Hassan (Chair) Nov. 3, 2019
Gillian Stokes Nov. 3, 2019
Nausheen Ali Nov. 15, 2019