# Pachedu

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC046488
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** April 19, 2016
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC046488


## Contact

- **Address:** The Tannahill Centre, 76 Blackstoun Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire
- **Postcode:** PA3 1NT
- **Website:** pachedu.org



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of health&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of citizenship or community development&#x27;,&#x27;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&#x27;,&#x27;the promotion of equality and diversity&#x27;,&#x27;the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage&#x27;

**What the charity does:** During 2024–2025, Pachedu delivered a comprehensive programme of culturally appropriate health, wellbeing, youth and community development activities across Renfrewshire and surrounding areas. Our work reached 2,646 people, addressing loneliness, mental health inequalities, cultural exclusion, skills gaps, and barriers faced by ethnic minority children, young people, adults, and families.  Many diverse ethnic communities continue to experience: ?Social isolation and loneliness ?Mental health stigma and limited access to support ?Cultural exclusion among children and young people ?Barriers to skills development and employment ?Health inequalities, including higher risks linked to smoking and vaping Pachedu responds by providing trusted, culturally sensitive and safe spaces where people can build confidence, skills, wellbeing and a sense of belonging. What we delivered ?Mental health awareness workshops (online &amp; in-person) ?Social sports activities, family fun days.

**Objectives:** Pachedu, which in the Shona dialect is defined as &#x27;self representation&#x27;, aims to develop a more inclusive society and advance equality of opportunity for marginalized minority communities in and around West of Scotland initially, and then later on to other areas in UK where need is identified. by providing activities that: Reduce isolation Advance health and socio-economic wellbeing Empower young people to explore and nurture artistic talent Promote inter-generational and inter-cultural activities. Amplifying the voice of minorities





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Glasgow City
- **Geographical spread:** More than one local authority area in Scotland






