--- title: "Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) — check charity number 1052775 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1052775. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Leyton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/service-access-to-minority-ethnic-communities-s-a-m-e-c retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:04:27.335Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) is a registered charity (number 1052775) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £5,800 (year ending 2024-09-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c)? Registered charity number 1052775 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Leyton Latest income (year ending 2024-09-30) £5,800 Website [www.samectrust.org.uk](http://www.samectrust.org.uk/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=service-access-to-minority-ethnic-communities-s-a-m-e-c&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samectrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) a legitimate charity? Yes. Service Access to Minority Ethnic Communities (S.a.m.e.c) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1052775) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is http://www.samectrust.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1052775).