# The Black Society - Type: Trust / foundation - Charity number: 1194762 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1194762) - Website: https://theblacksociety.co.uk/ - Latest income: £0; spending £330 - What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Economic / community development / employment - Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public - How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Acts as an umbrella or resource body - Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales - Trustees: 5 - Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z - Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/black-society We work in collaboration with Black-led organizations across the UK to support underserved communities and underrepresented people by providing; 1)access to opportunities within corporate roles and self-employment, 2)resources for community groups to thrive, 3)support for Black entrepreneurs through resources, and networking, 4)support for young people and families, 5)sports & health activities ## Open and forthcoming schemes (0) None in OpenGrant's sources right now. ## Finances by year (Charity Commission) | Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations | |---|---|---|---| | 9 Jun 2025 | £0 | £330 | not filed | | 9 Jun 2024 | £20.3k | £22.8k | not filed | | 9 Jun 2023 | £21.6k | £10.2k | not filed | | 9 Jun 2022 | £17.2k | £463 | not filed | ## Charitable objects > The objects of the CIO are1. The prevention or relief of poverty in England and Wales by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty with a focus on (but not limitation to) the following beneficiaries: a) families living in an area of social deprivation who may lack education and/or employment opportunities; b)those caring for vulnerable or dependent elderly relatives or children with learning difficulties.2. The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, financial hardship or social disadvantage.3. To advance in life and relieve needs of young people through: a) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals; b) providing or assisting in the provision of education and training.4. To promote for the benefit of the public in London, in partnership with the police, the protection of people and property from, and the prevention of,criminal acts by: a) driving a reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour by working to reduce poverty and providing or assisting the provision of training and support for troubled youths, those with mental health issues, or others from socially disadvantaged backgrounds who are in danger of suffering from involvement in criminal activity, or lack or education and employment; b) assisting the police in measures… ## What it funds The Black Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, prevention or relief of poverty and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Black Society reported income of £0 and spending of £330. Over its last 4 reported years, to 9 Jun 2025, it spent £33.8k in total. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. ## How to apply OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Black Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (theblacksociety.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance. ## Questions ### Is The Black Society open for applications now? Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Black Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise. ### Where does The Black Society fund? The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. ### Does The Black Society give grants to individuals? Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Black Society makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies. ### How much does The Black Society give each year? The register does not break out The Black Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 9 Jun 2025 was £330. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £8,453 a year. ### How large is The Black Society? 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