Gambians and friends in Scotland Community Association
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC052339
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed July 12, 2026. Filing history
- 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 | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | July 12, 2026On time | £29,761 | £34,536 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | Oct. 14, 202514 days late | £55,326 | £36,956 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | Sept. 29, 2024On time | £17,945 | £14,743 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.