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Or charity is Member-led. We have 24 active voluntary/community BME group members as well as a number of Associate Members who support our aims and aspirations.

SBMEN established in 2003 with support from BECON) and Voices . It became a constituted body in May 2005 (its constitutional aims and objectives can be found in appendix 1). SBMEN originally developed as part of a wider Sunderland Community Development Network (SCDN) and from the outset members of SBMEN were also delegates on the newly emerging City of Sunderland Local Strategic Partnership (CoS-LSP) and on Pentagon Partnership, a sub-regional partnership to represent the VCS on TyneWear Partnership and to influence the Regional Economic Strategy. In April 2004 the Network collaborated with BECON in conducting and launching research into the needs of Black and minority ethnic communities in the City . The research identified the barriers and community development needs of the BME VCS in the City. The research did have some influence upon the agendas of mainstream providers, for example in 2005, the eGovernment Team of Sunderland City Council awarded SBMEN £35K capital from Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities in 2005 to purchase ICT equipment so that it could more effectively participate in SCDN and CoS-LSP as part of the eChampions Programme. Early in 2005 SBMEN became a partner in Sunderland Change Up Consortium which was successful in June 2005 in securing around a third of a million pounds investment from Government Office North East for a range of integrated projects to develop VCS infrastructure in the City. In September 2005 SBMEN commissioned PRAXIS, an independent consultancy, to assist its continued development by providing training to the Management Committee, strengthening its networking with partner organisations and agencies, developing a funding strategy and establishing its business plan.

14/10/2026

The work happens quietly, but the impact speaks loud. Getting ready to celebrate Black History Month
See you soon🙏
The National Lottery Community Fund

14/10/2026

Don’t miss out!
The National Lottery Community Fund
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Gen D

07/10/2026

🌟 What a fantastic turnout at our Development Workers’ Meeting!

Great energy, inspiring conversations, and a strong sense of community. 🙌 We’re excited to bring something amazing to the city and this is just the beginning! 🚀✨

Stay tuned! 👀

The National Lottery Community Fund
Al-Falaq Counselling
New Horizon Sunderland
MSA Charity
Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre
Cultural Spring
Back on the Map
Culture Care North CIC
FISCUS
Southpaw Company

07/10/2026

Fully funded courses delivered by EMS. The eligibility criteria below applies:

You must be a resident of the City of Sunderland
You must be Aged 19+

Please contact EMS directly for any enquiries -
https://enterprisemadesimple.co.uk/contact/

05/10/2026

Fantastic job opportunity with New Horizon Sunderland

29/09/2026

Thinking of starting a business? Come along to our October Drop-In and discover the FREE support on offer to help you on your journey

24/09/2026

ICOS are hiring a Community Health Activator - Researcher

23/09/2026

Canvas of Mind™ Most people are carrying more than they let on.Your teams, the people in your community groups and charities, the carers, they keep showing up,

23/09/2026

Congratulations Michal

Address

Room 13/The Coop Centre, Whitehouse Road
Sunderland
SR28AB

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+447964380653

Website

http://www.sbmen.org.uk/

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