Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC046143

Status

Active

Registered

Nov. 18, 2015

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Contact

Website

sikorskipolishclub.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 advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

The society’s charitable purposes are to promote citizenship and community development, advance culture, heritage, the arts, education, and religion, and provide recreational facilities. It also seeks to relieve those in need and support the wellbeing of the wider community.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','People with a particular ethnic or racial origin','Other defined groups','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 to advance equality, citizenship, and community development by assisting and promoting the work of Polish associations, clubs and communities in Scotland and those who foster friendship, trade and mutual understanding between the people of Poland and Scotland. 4.2 to advance the arts, culture, and heritage of Poland and Scotland including, without limitation, by displaying works by local artists, hosting musical and cultural events, and by maintaining a large library of records and a calendar of events to honour: 4.2.1 the memory and achievements of the late Prime Minister and Commander-in-chief, General Wladyslaw Sikorski. 4.2.2 the achievements and sacrifices of the re-formed Polish army, naval, air-force and auxiliary units and personnel, including merchant seamen, operating in and from Scotland duing World War II. and 4.2.3 the historic sacrifices and efforts of the Polish people in fighting for and maintaining the independence of the Polish nation and the freedom of Europe. 4.3 to provide sporting and recreational facilities and to organise appropriate leisure and intellectual activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities and activities are primarily intended including, without limitation, maintaining the property and premises of General Wladyslaw Sikorski Memorial House at numbers 4 and 5 Parkgrove Terrace, Glasgow and providing suitable residential and social facilities by: 4.3.1 maintaining rental accommodation and clubrooms, including a library and function rooms for the enjoyment of members and their guests. 4.3.2 organising and supporting sporting recreation and competition. and 4.3.3 providing low-cost residential accommodation. 4.4 to relieve those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage in relation to providing accommodation. assisting those in need with applications for benefits, jobs, and permanent housing. by providing visits and transportation to elderly persons to church and medical appointments. by operating a third-party reporting centre or similar facility as authorised by Police Scotland and Safer Glasgow, and by working within the West of Scotland Regional Equality Council. maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the Charity

Geography

Main operating location

Glasgow City

Geographical spread

More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Nearby

• Polish History & Heritage Club 0.0 mi
• Barrowland Ballet Ltd 0.1 mi
• Glasgow West Housing Association Limited 0.1 mi
• Friends of St Vincent Crescent Conservation Area SCIO 0.2 mi
• Glasgow Dental Initiative 0.1 mi

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