# African Collaboration Group

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC052207
- **Known as:** N/A
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Dec. 21, 2022
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052207


## Contact

- **Address:** Jervison Community Centre, Coalhall Avenue, Motherwell
- **Postcode:** ML1 4BU



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the prevention or relief of poverty&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of citizenship or community development&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science&#x27;,&#x27;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&#x27;,&#x27;the promotion of equality and diversity&#x27;

**What the charity does:** The African Collaboration Group at the Jerviston Community Centre has been formed to benefit the community within the Jerviston area, covering postcodes ML1 4BU, ML1 4DA, ML1 4B2, ML1 4BX, ML1 4AP, and ML1 4AZ. Our core purpose is the provision of recreational facilities and the organisation of recreational activities, with the aim of improving the quality of life for local residents. We specifically support and empower African and other ethnically diverse communities across Lanarkshire by offering a safe, inclusive space where individuals can connect, access support, and build stronger futures. We deliver culturally sensitive services such as community events, skills training, youth programmes, health and wellbeing sessions, and advocacy support. We also engage with local authorities and partners to influence change, reduce social isolation, and increase opportunities, ultimately fostering greater community cohesion and resilience.

**Objectives:** 4 The prov1s1on 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. 4.1 The advancement of citizenship or community development. 4.2 The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science. 4.3 Advancing the prevention or relief of poverty, promoting education, and fostering equality and diversity





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** North Lanarkshire
- **Geographical spread:** A specific local point, community or neighbourhood






