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Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation

Also known as: Mandela Statue Appeal, Mandela Scottish Memorial

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC047067
Status
Active
Registered
Dec. 29, 2016
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
3 Rosevale Crescent
Hamilton
ML3 8NX

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

Our primary purpose is informing and educating about the history of South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle, the life and work of Nelson Mandela and Scotland’s connections with this, and lessons to be drawn for major present-day problems everywhere. Our education pack is online and being used by schools, and other online material is in preparation for linking to our planned statue of Nelson Mandela in Glasgow. We also distribute information through social media and at events. We see the statue as serving as a permanent constant reminder, visual aid and focus for educational work for present and future generations, with links directly from the statue site to online material. We hope it will prompt and enable both local people and visitors to learn more about all the matters mentioned. As at September 2025 five shortlisted sculptors are preparing designs and maquettes to be judged in November. Completion is due by August 2026, and the final unveiling in October that year.

Objectives: 4 The organisations purposes are: The advancement of heritage and education, particularly through increasing knowledge and understanding of: i) the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. ii) his role in the struggle for freedom and human rights in South Africa iii) the lessons of that struggle for continued active commitment to human rights, equality and racial harmony iv) the historic role of Glasgow in particular and of Scotland more generally in the world-wide campaign for his release and for human rights in South Africa. v) Scotland?s strong historical connections with other leading South African figures and its wider links with South Africa?s history.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
South Lanarkshire
Geographical spread
UK and overseas

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £9,269 £2,250
Dec. 31, 2023 £14,254 £533
Dec. 31, 2022 £44,526 £1,631
Dec. 31, 2021 £32,747 £209
Dec. 31, 2020 £14,290 £935