# John Smith Centre for Public Service

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC045487
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** March 16, 2015
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045487


## Contact

- **Address:** 21 Cluny Drive, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH10 6DW
- **Website:** www.johnsmithcentre.com



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of citizenship or community development&#x27;

**What the charity does:** The John Smith Centre at the University of Glasgow is a non-partisan organisation all about opening the doors to public life for young people — no matter your background, beliefs, or experience. Over the past 10 years, we’ve created hundreds of internships, programmes, and hands-on opportunities that have helped young people step into roles in government, policy, and public service. We also tackle the bigger barriers that stop thousands of young people from getting involved, especially those from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds. Through events, campaigns, and research, we’re making the public square more open, inclusive, and accessible.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;Children or young people&#x27;,&#x27;No specific group, or for the benefit of the community&#x27;

**Objectives:** The Organisation will promote, advance and further Charitable Purposes, and in particular the objects are:- 5.1 the advancement of education. and 5.2 the advancement of citizenship or community development.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** Scotland and other parts of the UK







