Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC008837

Status

Active

Registered

Aug. 1, 1986

Legal form

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Contact

Website

shaktiedinburgh.co.uk

Activities

'It does none of these'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

The objective of the charity is to provide information, emotional and practical support and temporary refuge to Black Minority Ethnic women and their children from all communities who experience domestic abuse.

Objectives: In particular, the Objects shall be to provide relief and support to black minority ethnic women and their children, if any, who have suffered and escaped physical, mental, sexual or other abuse within their homes from their partner or other relative. Where resources are available, the Company may also provide relief and support to women and children in this position from other ethnic minority communities. Support will be provided through: 5.1 the provision of temporary refuge accommodation for the women and their children. and 5.2 the provision, for the women and their children, of information, support and advice whilst living in their own homes or in temporary refuge accommodation and following their re-housing and resettlement to enable them to determine their own futures. and 5.3 recognition and support of the emotional and educational needs of black and minority ethnic children escaping abuse with their mothers, especially those living in refuge / temporary accommodation. and 5.4 assistance to the women and their children with accessing services from other voluntary and statutory organisations and advice to the said organisations on providing appropriate services to black and minority ethnic women and their children.

Areas of operation

Main operating location

City of Edinburgh

Geographical spread

Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Nearby

• Richmond's Hope 0.0 mi
• Training For Care 0.0 mi
• Pasda 0.0 mi
• Self Directed Support Scotland 0.0 mi
• Community Law Advice Network 0.0 mi

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