# Hartlepool Indo Malayalee Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1214132 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1214132)
- Website: https://hima.org.uk/
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation
- 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 buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Hartlepool, Middlesbrough
- Other names: Hima (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/hartlepool-indo-malayalee-association

Hartlepool Indo Malayali Association exists to promote community cohesion, cultural exchange, and the wellbeing of Hartlepools diverse communities. The charity provides cultural, educational and recreational activities that celebrate Indian-Malayali heritage while fostering inclusion and unity across all backgrounds.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> 1. The promotion of social inclusion amongst refugees, migrants and those from ethnic minority backgrounds in Hartlepool to prevent them from being socially excluded, relieving the needs of those who are social excluded and assisting them to integrate into society through:a) english language classes;b) social and recreational facilities and events involving the local community;c) providing workshops and support which provide employability skills;d) other related activities and support that may assist them with the adapting within a new community;e) such other ways as the trustees may determine.for the purpose of this clause ‘socially excluded’ means being excluded from society, or part of society, as a result of being a member of a socially and economically deprived community.2. To promote and protect health of the general public in Hartlepool primarily through the provision of health education and fitness activities.3. To advance the education of the general public through:a) providing education in indian and Malayalee, heritage, culture, language via workshops, exhibitions and performances;b) other topics of education as the trustees may determine.4. For the public benefit, to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales).

## What it funds

Hartlepool Indo Malayalee Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment and recreation 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 buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Hartlepool and Middlesbrough.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Hartlepool Indo Malayalee Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (hima.org.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.

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