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Gambians and friends in Scotland Community Association

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC052339
Status
Active
Registered
Feb. 22, 2023
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
22 Bressay Grove
Glasgow
Glasgow
G33 1BS

Activities

'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 promotion of religious or racial harmony'

GAMSCA is established to promote citizenship, community development, education, cultural heritage, equality, diversity, and racial harmony within Scotland. We work to preserve and celebrate our cultural heritage while encouraging integration and mutual understanding with Scottish society and other communities. We achieve our charitable purposes through a range of community activities, including our annual Cultural Week celebration, which brings together people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds to share traditions, arts, music, and educational experiences. This event promotes cultural awareness, social inclusion, and community cohesion. In addition, we deliver community development programmes and projects supported by local funders. These initiatives provide opportunities for skills development, education, volunteering, and community engagement, helping individuals and families to participate fully in society while fostering equality, diversity, and positive relationsh

Beneficiaries: 'People with a particular ethnic or racial origin'

Objectives: The organisation's purposes are: (a) The advancement of citizenship and among the Gambian community in Scotland. (b) The advancement of formal and informal education among the Gambian community in Scotland, including life and personal development skills. (c) The advancement of the arts, heritage, and cultures of The Gambia and Scotland, amongst Gambians living in Scotland and the wider general public. (d) The promotion of racial harmony

Geography

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 £29,761 £34,536
Dec. 31, 2024 £55,326 £36,956
Dec. 31, 2023 £17,945 £14,743