# Comann Nam Parant (Islay &amp; Jura) Group

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC031639
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Part of:** [Comann Nam Parant (Naiseanta)](/sc/SC023258.md) (SC023258)
- **Registered:** May 14, 2001
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC031639


## Contact

- **Address:** Bowmore Primary School, Bowmore, ISLE OF ISLAY
- **Postcode:** PA43 7JX



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations&#x27;,&#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science&#x27;

**What the charity does:** Our charity promotes and supports Gaelic-medium education in and around Islay and Jura. We do this by organising regular meetings giving children and adults the chance to use and develop the language. We also run a varied programme of events, including cultural events such as cèilidhs, Gaelic learning workshops, and fundraising events, to raise the profile of Gaelic, build community involvement, and generate income to support our work. Through these activities we aim to keep the Gaelic language living and growing in our local communities, and to ensure children and learners of all ages have access to opportunities to learn and use it.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;Children or young people&#x27;

**Objectives:** To promote and support the establishment and maintenance of education through the medium of the Gaelic language, in and around Isla &amp; Jura.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Argyll And Bute
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area







