Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC044981

Status

Active

Registered

July 8, 2014

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Contact

Website

smilescotland.org.uk

Activities

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'

We empower people with the skills, knowledge, confidence & experience to overcome the barriers that they face when getting into, or sustaining, employment. We doing this in order that they can avoid living in poverty & can sustain positive mental & physical health & well-being. How: Understanding all aspects of the workplace, including Health & Safety. Understanding the needs & expectations of employers, colleagues, customers, & self. Recognising barriers to employment & how to overcome them in order to sustain employment. Making use of positive, solution-focussed approaches with short-, medium- & long-term goal setting & achieving. Writing CV’s & application forms. Preparing & practicing for interviews. Building on-the-job knowledge, skills, experience, & confidence. Procurement. Deliveries & Clearances. Furniture restoration. Retail & Auction. Advice, guidance, & empathy from a member of staff at all times. Follow up assistance if needed.

Objectives: The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 to relieve unemployment by targeting people who are unemployed or at risk of being unemployed and supporting them through work placements and experience in a live work environment, and transition on into employment. 4.2 to advance informal education of young people and adults who are of, or are to become of, an employable age. by running employment focussed workshops, training within work experience and support to achieve recognised qualifications.

Areas of operation

Main operating location

Aberdeen

Geographical spread

More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Nearby

• St Kizito Schools and Community Fundraising Committee 0.4 mi
• Oyne Victoria Hall (SCIO) 0.8 mi
• Oyne Community Association 0.8 mi
• St Lawrence Hall Old Rayne (SCIO) 1.7 mi
• Culsalmond and Rayne Church of Scotland 1.7 mi

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