Afghan Women's Association of Scotland
Also known as: Awas
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC053545
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- July 30, 2024
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- 3/1 90 Barrland Street
Glasgow
G41 1RJ
Contact
- Website
awas.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development'
AWAS organises activities and events for Afghan women living in Glasgow, to help them connect with each other and their culture and to build skills and confidence to navigate life in Scotland.
Objectives: The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of citizenship and community cohesion through the development and delivery of democratic participation programs, advancing cultural diversity at various levels, promoting and enhancing the cultural rights of citizens, the encouragement of voluntary activities and increasing the involvement of individuals and communities in cultural and art activities through offering art and culture educational activities, training opportunities, cultural and art clubs as well as community development initiatives, facilitating meaningful engagement and equal participation of the diverse communities in art and culture programs. 4.2 The advancement of health & wellbeing of Afghan women including mental and physical health. Addressing issues affecting new arrivals and their families in health and wellbeing. through health education and preventative initiatives, providing health and wellbeing activities. 4.3 To advance education through offering educational activities, ESOL classes and training opportunities as well as empowering parental engagement and participation in education and in progressing participative democracy for Afghan women
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- Glasgow City
- Geographical spread
- One or a few bases or facilities serving people who come from a broad area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | £0 | £0 | |
| March 31, 2025 | £451 | £451 | PDF 4.3 MB |
Nearby
- Holmlea Gardens Association 0.0 mi
- The Work Room (Dance) 0.1 mi
- Scottish Ballet Endowment Fund SCIO 0.1 mi
- Hidden Gardens Trust 0.1 mi
- Scottish Ballet 0.1 mi