Is Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) as a registered charity (number 1052775) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c)'s charity number?

Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c)'s charity number is 1052775. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1052775?

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Does Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c)?

Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.samectrust.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Registered charity · No. 1052775Trust

Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c)?

Reported income · year ending 2024-09-30: £5,800
Reported spending · year ending 2024-09-30: £4,200
Registered charity number: 1052775
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Leyton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.samectrust.org.uk

Quick answer

Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) (number 1052775) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) do?

We provide information on health to minority ethnic communities and how to access services provided by government bodies and charities. Lack of awareness of services and health information results in a disproporionate number of minority ethnic people affected by ill health. We undertake outreach, research and work with other charities in promoting health.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c)

Answers Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 February 1996
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) as a registered charity (number 1052775) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c)'s charity number?: Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c)'s charity number is 1052775. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1052775?: Search 1052775 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) do?: We provide information on health to minority ethnic communities and how to access services provided by government bodies and charities. Lack of awareness of services and health information results in a disproporionate number of minority ethnic people affected by ill health. We undertake outreach, research and work with other charities in promoting health.
Does Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c)?: Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.samectrust.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c)?: The register does not record Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) registered as a charity?: Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) was entered on the register on 9 February 1996.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.