Connecting Communities

What the charity does

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.

Charitable 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.

Governing document: CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 06 Jan 2020