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Glasgow Chinese Recreation Centre SCIO

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC048060
Status
Active
Registered
Jan. 15, 2018
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
4 Cowan Wynd
Uddingston
Glasgow
G71 6TP

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of citizenship or community development','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'

Our aim is to provide a healthy and happy life for Chinese and local residents in Glasgow. We dedicated to bringing together Chinese immigrants and providing diverse activities for different groups in Glasgow. Our mission is to promote traditional Chinese culture while embracing the diversity of ethnic cultures within society. Throughout the year, we organize various cultural and social activities such as Taiji, chinese dancing and calligraphy and those related to traditional Chinese festivals, encouraging community participation and engagement. These social activities help our members build connections, improve social skills, and adapt to life in Scotland. They also contribute to better health and well-being by fostering communication and a sense of belonging.

Beneficiaries: 'People with a particular ethnic or racial origin'

Objectives: 4.1 To provide a recreational facility or organise recreational activities with the aim of improving the conditions of life for whom the facility or activities are mainly intended, 4.2 In furtherance of this object we actively promote, coordinate and deliver a range of recreational activities that will specifically benefit the elderly Chinese population living within Glasgow and surrounding areas. Our members will decide what activities are to be delivered. initially these will include physical activities, social activities and educational activities, re: Digital Inclusion, ESOL, Energy efficiency etc. 4.3 The advancement of citizenship or community development 4.4 In furtherance of this object we will provide a range of opportunities and events to promote positive integration in order to bring people together in purposeful, mutually beneficial activities, which promote greater understanding and respect between cultures and generations, and contribute to building a more cohesive local community. we will introduce Chinese culture to the local community at events, seminars and through involvement in community structures, re: local networking and breakfast events. Our members will have the opportunity to participate and (or) volunteer at any events or activities we host, are involved in or deliver. in consultation with our members we will actively develop opportunities and activities to prevent our members from becoming socially excluded.

Geography

Main operating location
Glasgow City
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £29,271 £12,728
Dec. 31, 2023 £4,225 £5,167
Dec. 31, 2022 £6,519 £4,580
Dec. 31, 2021 £10,750 £10,625
Dec. 31, 2020 £1,172 £779