# Scottish Indian Muslim Association

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC047385
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** May 9, 2017
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047385


## Contact

- **Address:** 1 Tansy Street, Currie, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH14 6AZ
- **Website:** www.sima-edinburgh.org



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

**What the charity does:** SIMA is a registered charity run by professionals dedicated to celebrating diversity and supporting minority communities. Through annual events such as community BBQs, Eid and Bakrid celebrations, and cultural evenings like Mushaira, SIMA brings people together and strengthens community bonds. The organisation works to raise cultural awareness, promote Asian art, literature and heritage, and support integration within the wider Scottish community. SIMA also focuses on educating and empowering minority groups, providing opportunities for children and young people to develop leadership skills, and offering a platform for local artists and performers to showcase their talent.

**Objectives:** The organisation's purposes are: 1. Advancement of Islamic education and religion. 2. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science.





## Areas of operation

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



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | £2322 | £2999 |  -  | 0 | [PDF](/sc/SC047385/files/2025-05-31-accounts.pdf) (965.4 KB) |
| May 31, 2024 | £3340 | £3115 |  -  |  -  |  |
| May 31, 2023 | £3145 | £3482 |  -  |  -  |  |
| May 31, 2022 | £3870 | £4638 |  -  |  -  |  |
| May 31, 2021 | £1000 | £0 |  -  |  -  |  |