Black British Initiative
Analysis
Black British Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Black British Initiative reported income of £194k and spending of £235k, spending 121% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 203%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Black British Initiative sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lytham Town Trust Limited (£194k), The Clockmakers' Charity (£194k) and The Olive Matthews Collection (£194k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Black British Initiative, believes, racial injustice is a societal wide issue, only eradicated with the support of all races, genders and age groups. To deliver its mission, in partnership with the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation, BBI has devised MBA 30, as short business course designed to boost prospects for 30 underserved Black Entrepreneurs, also commemorating Stephen's 30th anniversary.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lytham Town Trust Limited | Lancashire | £194k |
| The Clockmakers' Charity | London | £194k |
| The Olive Matthews Collection | Farnborough | £194k |
| Iris Prize Outreach Limited | Cardiff | £194k |