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Birmingham Commonwealth Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1194940
Status
Registered
Registered
June 24, 2021
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Flat 14
Crescent Tower
Brindley Drive
BIRMINGHAM
B1 2NJ

Contact

Phone
01905424406
Email
[email protected]

Activities

Promoting civic responsibility and good citizenship .Advancing the skills, capacities and capabilities of young people to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.Promoting equality and diversity by the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation and religion.Advancing education and raising awareness of equality.

Objects: The Objects Are, For The Benefit Of The Public, In Particular But Not Exclusively From Commonwealth Communities In The West Midlands Region: 1. To Promote Civic Responsibility And Good Citizenship By Encouraging People To Respect And Care For Their Community Through Education In All Aspects Of Good Citizenship 2. To Advance Education Including Physical Training In The Subjects Of Digital Technology And Healthy Lifestyles 3. To Advance In Life And Help Young People Through The Provision Of Support And Activities Which Develop Their Skills, Capacities And Capabilities To Enable Them To Participate In Society As Mature And Responsible Individuals; 4. To Promote Equality And Diversity By:a. The Elimination Of Discrimination On The Grounds Of Race, Gender, Disability, Sexual Orientation Or Religion; B. Advancing Education And Raising Awareness Of Equality And Diversity; C. Promoting Activities To Foster Understanding Between People From Different Diverse Backgrounds, Particularly Those Of The Commonwealth Communities; D. Providing Advice And Support, Representation And Advocacy E. Cultivating A Sentiment In Favour Of Equality And Diversity. 5. To Promote The Voluntary Sector By:a. Providing Grants To Registered Charities; And B. Providing Advice, Information And Support To Charities And Voluntary Groups ‘The Voluntary Sector’ Means Charities And Voluntary Organisations ‘Charities’ Are Organisations, Which Are Established For Exclusively Charitable Purposes In Accordance With The Law Of England And Wales. ‘Voluntary Organisations’ 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 Do Not Include Local Government Or Other Statutory Authorities.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Birmingham City

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Aug. 1, 2025 £10 £780
Aug. 1, 2024 £11 £65
Aug. 1, 2023 £338 £55
Aug. 1, 2022 £5,000 £37

Trustees

Name Appointed
Keith Reginald STOKES-SMITH (Chair) June 18, 2021
Daw Karen June 24, 2021
Elly Tobin Dec. 12, 2022
Louise Catherine Marian Toner June 24, 2021
Sarah Rebecca Andrews June 24, 2025