Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC048994

Status

Active

Registered

Jan. 28, 2019

Legal form

Unincorporated association

Address

Contact

Website

abwt.org.uk

Activities

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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','the promotion of religious or racial harmony','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

Various community welfare activities

Objectives: The Core Focus of the ABWT is to promote and strengthen the Bangladeshi Community Excellence through diverse activities - education, religion, arts and culture, leisure and sports, and welfare. It would thus undertake creative initiatives to disseminate rich attributes of Bengali arts and culture for a greater understanding and mutual respect among the Scottish and Minority Ethnic Communities towards the promotion of a healthy multi-racial, multi-faith and multi-cultural Scottish society. The ABWT aims to achieve this by- Promoting and managing various community activities or events in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Bringing the community together, especially involving the less advantaged section, via its diverse activities - primarily to provide cultural insight, education and leisure activities. Familiarising and popularising the profile of Bengali language and literature, arts and culture in Scotland (via workshops, cultural shows, theatrical performances, exhibitions, etc.). Organising Bengali arts and cultural activities to offer performances in dance, short plays, drama, songs and music, and disseminating rich attributes of Bengali arts and culture among the indigenous Scots through easily understandable performances. Working towards improving physical and mental wellbeing by providing recreational facilities and activities through arranging health awareness seminars, and promotional activities including awareness towards environmental protection etc. Promoting religious or racial harmony, equality, and diversity through working with other agencies and multi-ethnic communities with a view to promote mutual respect and understanding within multi- faith, multi-racial and multicultural Scottish society. Promoting and managing sports and leisure activities, especially facilitating sports competitions among the young people of Bangladeshi and other communities. Maintaining close contact with mainstream schools, cultural groups and organisations serving similar purposes, and involving increased number of young Scots in major cultural shows. and Strengthening links and partnership with the voluntary, statutory and community sectors, and promoting inter-community and cultural links between Bangladeshis and others including the Scots. Participating and helping members of the community in any adverse and disastrous situation.

Areas of operation

Main operating location

Aberdeenshire

Geographical spread

More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Nearby

• Bornomala Aberdeen 0.0 mi
• Good Old Wood SCIO 0.1 mi
• Offshore Training Foundation 0.1 mi
• Portlethen Jubilee Hall 0.2 mi
• Garlogie Hall Management Comm 0.2 mi

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