BME Cancer Communities (BMECC) is now a registered Charity. BMECC was formerly operating arm of Cancer Communities Community CIC which was established in 2009. The constitution of the new charity is that of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
BMECC's object is: To preserve and protect the health of people in particular but not exclusively from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and low-income communities living with or affected by cancer by providing and assisting in the provision of:
- culturally sensitive and appropriate practical advice, information, advocacy and support services.
- services directed to improving participation in BME cancer research and detection initiatives, and
- diversity training to improve the cultural sensitivity and service delivery of statutory bodies.
The charity registration number is 1182806.