Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC050493

Status

Active

Registered

Sept. 23, 2020

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Contact

Website

touchoflove.org.uk

Activities

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport','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 advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of equality and diversity','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

Touch of Love Outreach works to reduce poverty and inequality and to strengthen community well-being in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire. We support children, young people, families, New Scots and minority ethnic communities, and we also run an open-access food bank service that supports anyone in need, regardless of background. We do this by providing practical support such as food parcels and essential items through our food banks and mobile outreach, alongside advice, signposting and referrals to other services. We deliver youth programmes, sports, arts, cultural and educational activities that build confidence, skills, resilience and belonging. We also run parent and family support sessions that reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and help people navigate life in Scotland. Our work is community-led, shaped by lived experience, and delivered in partnership with local services and volunteers to create lasting positive change.

Objectives: Purposes 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 To advance education by providing educational workshops and support systems to help minority youths and families overcome language barriers and adapt to educational frameworks in Scotland, facilitating smoother integration into local schooling systems. 4.2 To promote citizenship or community development by organizing community-led dialogues and activities that encourage active citizenship, participation in democratic processes, and community development, fostering a sense of belonging and active engagement among New Scots and minority groups. 4.3 To advance the arts, heritage, culture, or science by organizing cultural festivals, dance, and music workshops to celebrate diverse heritages in Scotland, promoting racial harmony and mutual respect among different ethnic groups. 4.4 To advance public participation in sport by organizing sports activities that promote physical health, teamwork, and integration across diverse communities in Scotland. 4.5 To provide recreational facilities or organize recreational activities by offering facilities and events designed for minority groups in Scotland, improving their living conditions by providing safe spaces for leisure and social interaction. 4.6 To advance human rights, conflict resolution, or reconciliation by working to influence policies that protect and promote human rights, aiming to resolve conflicts and promote reconciliation within Scotland’s racially diverse communities. 4.7 To promote equality and diversity by advocating for equal rights and combating racial discrimination, ensuring that all community members have equal opportunities and are respected in society. 4.8 To advance environmental protection or improvement by including educational activities that raise awareness about environmental protection among minority communities, encouraging sustainable practices. 4.9 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage in Scotland and Overseas by supporting families, men, women, young people, and children who face social isolation and loneliness in Scotland and overseas due to financial hardship in care responsibilities, a decline in physical or mental health, or life transitions. 4.10 To advance education overseas by donating books and providing financial assistance in the form of scholarships to pupils and students from families in crisis due to hunger and poverty.

Areas of operation

Main operating location

Aberdeen

Geographical spread

UK and overseas

Finances

Nearby

• Torry United Free Church 0.1 mi
• Old Torry Community Centre Association SCIO 0.2 mi
• Watchman Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement (WCCRM) 0.2 mi
• North East Rider Volunteers Scotland SCIO 0.2 mi
• The Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Rehoboth Tabernacle Aberdeen 0.2 mi

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