Association of Africans in Scotland
Also known as: Aas
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC047091
- Status
- Not Submitted
- Registered
- Jan. 12, 2017
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- 16 Comitis Road
West Calder
EH55 8FX
Contact
- Website
aascotland.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the promotion of equality and diversity'
ASSOCIATION OF AFRICANS IN SCOTLAND (AAS) is a non-partisan, non-racial and a non-religious organization, with the sole aim of eroding the gap between the Government of Scotland and the ethnic minority group of African descent on socio-political issues and other relevant matters as may arise. AAS intend to act as an advocacy group for African ethnic minority persons resident in Scotland. Advocacy in this sense, are activities which aim to influence decisions within political, economic, social systems and institutions. In addition: Within political context: We intend to influence political decisions and government policies that impact the African minority, without any political inclination or seeking election to public office. Within a social care context: We seek to provide a source for advice that will benefit people of African minority who are in difficulty (primarily in the context of disability, immigration, health care, employment, legal advice, finance and mental health
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','People with a particular ethnic or racial origin','Other defined groups'
Objectives: The Aim of AAS is for the Advancement of Citizenship for African residents and to promote the course of equality and diversity for the ethnic minority of African descent resident in Scotland. Objectives. I. To encourage Africans living in Scotland to actively participate and be well- represented in Scottish governance. II. To encourage and promote active participation in politics in Scotland. III. To act as a central focal point for the government of Scotland to reach the majority of African ethnic minorities in Scotland. IV. To help disseminate government socio-political policies to grass root African minorities- thus helping to ease understanding. V. To promote social interaction among African minorities in Scotland irrespective of country of origin. VI. To encourage and break barriers between Africans living in Scotland and the entire Scottish populace. VII. To be the Voice of the Africans resident in Scotland.
Geography
- Main operating location
- West Lothian
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| Jan. 31, 2024 | £1,180 | £1,458 |
| Jan. 31, 2023 | £1,519 | £1,100 |
| Jan. 31, 2022 | £980 | £5,466 |
| Jan. 31, 2021 | £6,475 | £1,931 |