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Scottish Asian Counselling Services

Also known as: Sacs

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC052798
Status
Active
Registered
Sept. 6, 2023
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
5 Jean Armour Drive
Kilmarnock
KA1 2SD

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the promotion of equality and diversity'

The advancement of equality and diversity, and mental health well-being in Scotland, from people from all backgrounds particularly amongst members of the South Asian community, BIPOC groups, and underprivileged members, through the provision of accessible psychological interventions and educational opportunities creating awareness amongst communities. The advancement of education to address the needs of these groups by providing a facility to train and supervise our therapists to establish cultural competence to remove barriers and increase access to mental health support for services users and the community. The organisation of counselling for people affected by structural inequalities, racism, fear, stigma, and discrimination by providing psychoeducation workshops, groups, and individual sessions.

Objectives: The advancement of equality and diversity, and mental health well-being in Scotland, from people from all backgrounds particularly amongst members of the South Asian community, BIPOC groups, and underprivileged members, through the provision of accessible psychological interventions and educational opportunities creating awareness amongst communities. The advancement of education to address the needs of these groups by providing a facility to train and supervise our therapists to establish cultural competence to remove barriers and increase access to mental health support for services users and the community. The organisation of counselling for people affected by structural inequalities, racism, fear, stigma, and discrimination by providing psychoeducation workshops, groups, and individual sessions.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
East Ayrshire
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees Accounts
March 31, 2026 £0 £0 2
March 31, 2025 £25,030 £11,614 2 PDF 3.1 MB
April 1, 2024 £10 £5 6