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The period April 2014 to March 2015 has been a year of intense activity- SMEF has consolidated its governance structures, increased the reach of its work, developed new projects and continued to raise the voice of ethnic communities in Surrey. We have amply met our charitable objectives by supporting our diverse membership of 54 ethnic community groups to remain active and engaged citizens.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySurrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd is a registered community development nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £607K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.
Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd has £607K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for community development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £275K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £607K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The period April 2014 to March 2015 has been a year of intense activity- SMEF has consolidated its governance structures, increased the reach of its work, developed new projects and continued to raise the voice of ethnic communities in Surrey. We have amply met our charitable objectives by supporting our diverse membership of 54 ethnic community groups to remain active and engaged citizens. Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd is classified as a community development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among community development charities registered in United Kingdom: Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £607K is well above the peer average of £275K.
Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. SURREY MINORITY ETHNIC FORUM LTD is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
SURREY MINORITY ETHNIC FORUM LTD is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
SURREY MINORITY ETHNIC FORUM LTD is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd
- What is Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd?
- Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd is a community development nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The period April 2014 to March 2015 has been a year of intense activity- SMEF has consolidated its governance structures, increased the reach of its work, developed new projects and continued to raise the voice of ethnic communities in Surrey. We have amply met our charitable objectives by supporting our diverse membership of 54 ethnic community groups to remain active and engaged citizens.
- When was Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd founded?
- Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd was founded in 2013.
- Where is Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd trustworthy?
- Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd's website?
- https://www.smef.org.uk
- Are donations to Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Ltd tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.