# Baraka Community And Family Centre

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC052268
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Jan. 23, 2023
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052268


## Contact

- **Address:** 325 Kelso Street, Glasgow
- **Postcode:** G13 4PG



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** &#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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage&#x27;

**What the charity does:** To improve the lives and wellbeing of young people and their families from Black and ethnic minority communities in the west of Glasgow, by offering recreational activities and supporting their development and integration into the community, including helping them access public services. -Delivery of community-led programmes in West Glasgow, including: - Food Distribution Service (FareShare partnership) to reduce food insecurity and food waste. - Baraka Thrive: Digital &amp; Well-Being Hub (digital inclusion and wellbeing sessions). - Family Social &amp; Learning Meetups and Family Connection Hub (family support and community connection). - Zakat/Sadaqah hardship support (emergency family assistance). and - Refugee Festival Scotland event “Flavour of Home”.

**Objectives:** 4 The organisation&#x27;s purpose is: 4.1 To improve the lives and well-being of young people, their families from the Black and ethnic minorities in the west of Glasgow by offering recreational activities and supporting their development and integration into the community. This includes helping them access various public services. These will be achieved by: a. Creating and organising various workshop activities on our premises or rented places from private or local authorities. b. Creating and organising sports, creative and recreational activities for young people to share their skills, and knowledge, and socialise with other Glasgow West area members. c. Having these regular activities and workshops to help reduce isolation and improve the mental and physical well-being of young, refugees, asylum seekers, and people from the BME.





## Areas of operation

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






