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Powerful African women of Ayrshire (PAWA)

Also known as: Pawa

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC053028
Status
Active
Registered
Dec. 21, 2023
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
Pawa
Centrestage
15 Elmbank Drive
Kilmarnock
KA1 3AE

Contact

Website
pawahouse.org
Screenshot of the Powerful African women of Ayrshire (PAWA) website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

PAWA's purpose is the belief that by empowering African women, friends, and their families, we contribute to the overall prosperity of Scotland.

Beneficiaries: 'People with a particular ethnic or racial origin','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: The organisation's purposes are: The advancement of the arts, heritage and culture, through the promotion of the arts and cultural heritage of the African community in Ayrshire by organising classes for children that teaches African culture, language and traditions. The advancement of citizenship or community development, through consultation with the community we aim to create community activities including those that support community integration. Including the delivery of workshops, volunteer driven events, training programmes, intercultural exchange events and support groups to provide a platform for better integration of African community members with a focus on women residing in Ayrshire. The prevention or relief of poverty through activities and support services aimed at alleviating the financial situations of beneficiaries through building their capacity to reach positive outcomes in relation to employment and education as well as through accessing benefits and signposting activities aimed at supporting beneficiaries to access statutory and non-statutory support in their local communities.

Geography

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

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
June 30, 2025 £47,990 £36,996
June 30, 2024 £51,473 £35,142