Sos Racisme Catalunya

What Sos Racisme Catalunya does

SOS Racisme Catalunya is a non-profit association founded in 1989 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, dedicated to defending human rights through anti-racist action in Catalonia. The organization operates independently, democratically, and from grassroots participation, with the core service being the SAiD (Servei d'Atenció i Denúncia) — a victim-support channel that receives and processes reports of racism incidents, accompanies complainants through legal processes, and documents cases of racial discrimination, police violence, and institutional racism. Its primary constituents are victims of racism in Catalonia, alongside secondary audiences of civil society organizations, schools, legal/academic professionals, and Catalan institutional policymakers.

The organization's product surface complements SAiD with four additional offerings: (i) the annual 'Invisibles' report — a longitudinal study of racism in Catalonia with 15 editions since 2009; (ii) anti-racism training sessions and workshops for organizations and the public; (iii) public awareness campaigns on issues such as police racial profiling, Immigration Detention Centers (CIEs), and electoral racism; and (iv) an activist participation program that mobilizes volunteers. Distribution is regional (Catalonia) and multi-channel, combining direct field service delivery, website-based self-serve membership/donation signup, public events, and digital channels (newsletter, Instagram, Telegram, YouTube).

The business model is a non-profit funding structure with five revenue streams disclosed in 2022: public administration grants (€193,063.79, the largest stream at ~58% of income), private foundation grants (€68,602.13), membership fees (€29,153.70), donations and prize money (€22,683.45), and service provision revenue (€22,156.71). Total 2022 income was €335,659.78. The organization holds the Spanish Ministry of Interior's 'Declaració d'Utilitat Pública' (Public Utility Association) status, granted in 2018, which enables tax-deductible donations (75% for the first €150, 30% thereafter). GTM is community-led, relying on grassroots mobilization, public campaigns, and direct victim support rather than commercial sales motions. The organization is part of the Spanish state federation SOS Racismo and participates in cross-border networks including Migreurop and Tancarem el CIE.

Name

Sos Racisme Catalunya

Legal name

SOS Racisme Catalunya

Website

https://sosracisme.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SOS Racisme Catalunya is a Barcelona-based non-profit founded in 1989 that provides anti-racism victim support, legal accompaniment, annual state-of-racism reporting ('Invisibles'), training, and policy advocacy in Catalonia for victims of racial discrimination and partner institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Rights Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Racial & Ethnic Justice Organizations (BPAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), Immigrant & Refugee Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAG)

Keywords

• Anti-racism advocacy
• Victim support services
• Human rights advocacy
• Anti-discrimination training
• Policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Administration Grants: The largest revenue stream (€193,063.79 in 2022), consisting of grants and subsidies from public administrations including the Generalitat de Catalunya's Departament d'Igualtat i Feminismes. These funds support specific projects and organizational operations.
2. Private Foundation Grants: Grants from private foundations and entities totaling €68,602.13 in 2022, supporting various anti-racism initiatives and advocacy programs.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from associate members (€29,153.70 in 2022), providing recurring revenue and member engagement.
4. Donations and Collaborations: Individual donations, corporate collaborations, and prize money totaling €22,683.45 in 2022. Donations are tax-deductible under the organization's Public Utility status.
5. Service Provision: Revenue from services provided, totaling €22,156.71 in 2022. This includes training sessions, workshops, and possibly legal advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SOS Racisme Catalunya is a non-profit anti-racism association founded in 1989 that provides victim assistance and denunciation services (SAiD), annual research reports on the state of racism in Catalonia (Invisibles), anti-racism training programs, public awareness campaigns, and policy advocacy to defend human rights and combat racial discrimination. The organization's core service is the SAiD, which receives and processes reports of racism incidents and supports victims through complaint and legal processes.

Product overview

SOS Racisme Catalunya is a non-profit anti-racism association founded in 1989 that operates primarily as an advocacy and support organization rather than a technology company. Its core offering consists of the SAiD (Servei d'Atenció i Denúncia), a service providing assistance to victims of racism and supporting them through the legal complaint process. The organization complements this with annual publications (the 'Invisibles' reports on the state of racism in Catalonia), training programs, public awareness campaigns, and community activist participation opportunities. The organization maintains a digital presence through its website for communication, news dissemination, and member engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SAiD (Servei d'Atenció i Denúncia) The Service for Attention and Denunciation (SAiD) is the organization's core service that receives and processes reports of racism incidents, providing assistance to people who have experienced racial discrimination and supporting them through the complaint and legal process. It targets victims of racism, racial profiling, police abuse, and institutional discrimination in Catalonia.
• Informe Anual Invisibles (Annual Report) Annual publication documenting the state of racism in Catalonia, analyzing cases and statistical data on racist incidents, used as a tool for public denunciation and policy advocacy. Published yearly with the 15th edition released in 2024.
• Formació (Training Programs) Training sessions, workshops, and educational activities focused on fostering critical awareness regarding racist violence and promoting anti-racist practices among organizations, schools, and the general public.
• Campanyes (Public Awareness Campaigns) Public awareness campaigns addressing various forms of institutional and social racism, including campaigns against police profiling, CIE (Immigration Detention Centers), blackface, and discrimination in various sectors.
• Activist Participation Program Program enabling citizens to participate as activists in anti-racist action groups, supporting the organization's mission through volunteer work, advocacy, and awareness activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual publication of 15 editions of the 'Invisibles' report on racism in Catalonia
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Federación estatal de SOS RacismocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989SOS Racisme Catalunya is part of the Spanish state federation of SOS Racisme associations, coordinating anti-racism efforts at the national level and sharing resources, campaigns, and advocacy strategies across regions.
• MigreuropcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOS Racisme Catalunya is an active member of Migreurop, a European network advocating for open borders and against detention centers and deportations. The organization participates in joint campaigns, research, and advocacy on migration and border policies.
• Tancarem el CIEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of organizations working for the closure of Immigration Detention Centers (CIEs) in Spain. SOS Racisme participates in joint mobilizations, reports, and advocacy against these facilities.
• Plataforma per una Atenció Sanitària Universal a Catalunya (PasuCat)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOS Racisme collaborates with PasuCat on healthcare access issues for migrants and irregular status individuals, addressing institutional racism in health services.
• Departament d'Igualtat i Feminismes de la Generalitat de CatalunyacoreOthersFunding partner for research projects including 'Abordatges innovadors al problema del racisme en el camp jurídic' (Resolution IFE/2729/2023, de 21 de juliol), studying racial discrimination in judicial proceedings.
• La Mesa per a la Diversitat en l'Audiovisual (MDA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded recognition for contributions to diversity in audiovisual media, participating alongside other media organizations and entities promoting inclusion.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Federación Estatal de SOS Racismo: The Spanish state federation of which SOS Racisme Catalunya is a member; directly comparable anti-racism NGO network coordinating advocacy, campaigns, and victim support across Spain.
• Fundació Migra Studium: Barcelona-based foundation supporting migrants, refugees, and racialized communities; comparable in mission, Catalonia-based service delivery, and advocacy focus.
• Irídia - Centre per la Defensa dels Drets Humans: Catalan human rights NGO providing legal accompaniment, documentation, and advocacy on police abuse and institutional discrimination — directly overlapping with SOS Racisme's SAiD service and policy work in Catalonia.

Emerging players

• Fundación Secretariado Gitano: Spanish foundation promoting equal treatment of the Romani community; comparable in anti-discrimination advocacy, training programs, and policy research on racialized communities.
• Red Acoge: Federation of NGOs supporting immigrants and refugees in Spain; overlapping advocacy and direct-service mission, with multi-regional network structure.

Broad incumbents

• CEAR (Comisión Española de Ayuda al Refugiado): Spain's largest refugee-rights organization; comparable advocacy and victim-support model for asylum seekers, though with broader refugee mandate and national footprint.
• Cáritas Española: Large Spanish Catholic social-services confederation addressing poverty, migration, and discrimination; broader social-services mandate but overlapping community-support infrastructure.
• ACCEM: Large Spanish NGO providing support to refugees, migrants, and socially excluded groups — comparable in victim-support services and anti-discrimination advocacy, with broader programmatic scope.
• Amnesty International - Spain: Spanish section of global human rights organization; overlapping mission in human rights and anti-discrimination advocacy, with broader international scope and larger resource base.

Others

• Plataforma per una Atenció Sanitària Universal a Catalunya (PasuCat): Catalan coalition partner addressing institutional racism in healthcare access for migrants; thematic overlap on structural discrimination and active collaboration partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sosracisme
• Instagraminstagram.com/sosracisme_cat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sos-racisme-catalunya

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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