# Aberdeen Gurudwara SCIO

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC051707
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** April 26, 2022
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC051707


## Contact

- **Address:** Aberdeen Gurudwara, St Ninians Place, Aberdeen
- **Postcode:** AB24 1YA
- **Website:** aberdeengurudwara.com



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','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'

**What the charity does:** The charity advances the Sikh religion by celebrating major Sikh festivals, promoting Sikh literature through a library, and offering Punjabi and Gurmukhi classes to support reading, writing, and understanding Sikh scripture. It provides a recreational and spiritual hub through the Aberdeen Gurudwara, encourages environmental harmony, and supports growing local produce for Langar and community planting. The Gurudwara has been fully operational since 2021, serving the community’s spiritual and physical needs. A Head Priest, appointed in January 2022, delivers lectures and leads educational classes on Sikh teachings. The charity also hosts an annual function to engage and introduce its work to the wider community.

**Beneficiaries:** 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

**Objectives:** The organization is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objective are to advance the Sikh Religion in Aberdeen and its surrounding area





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Aberdeen
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | £0 | £0 |  -  | 1 |  |
| March 31, 2025 | £52054 | £47125 |  -  |  -  | [PDF](/sc/SC051707/files/2025-03-31-accounts.pdf) (935.6 KB) |
| March 31, 2024 | £45344 | £42399 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £41621 | £21 |  -  |  -  |  |