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Ghana Welfare Association (West of Scotland)

Also known as: Association

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC051469
Status
Active
Registered
Jan. 5, 2022
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
C/O 1123 Cathcart Road
Glasgow
G42 9BD

Activities

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

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','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'

The advancement of the art, heritage and culture of Ghana in Scotland, amongst both Ghanaians living in Scotland and the Scottish people, through the organisation and promotion of various events for this purpose.' The promotion of citizenship amongst Ghanaians living in Scotland through the provision of support and training aimed at increasing their employability opportunities, as well as their knowledge of the Scottish Legal System.. These objectives are achieved by organising virtual and face to face event as well as home visits which is helping to eliminate isolation and improving mental health of our members.

Objectives: The objectives of the Association shall be: . The advancement of the art, heritage and culture of Ghana in Scotland, amongst both Ghanaians living in Scotland and the Scottish people, through the organisation and promotion of various events for this purpose. 'The promotion of citizenship amongst Ghanaians living in Scotland through the provision of support and training aimed at increasing their employability opportunities, as well as their knowledge of the Scottish Legal System. . The relief of poverty amongst Ghanaians living in Scotland who are in financial difficulty or any other disadvantage, by reason of age, ill-health or disability through the provision of financial support. .The promotion of racial harmony in Scotland between both Ghanaians living in Scotland and the people within their adopted communities through the provision of structures intended to encourage dialogue and integration between the two groups.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Glasgow City
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 £0 £0
Dec. 31, 2024 £13,234 £17,591
Dec. 31, 2023 £16,615 £14,559
Dec. 31, 2022 £18,437 £17,509