01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC031751
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- G3 8NS
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Scottish Pakistani Association (SPA) was founded in 1982, led by late Mr Bashir Maan, CBE. Its aim was to develop communications and friendly relations between the Pakistani community and all other people in Scotland. The membership is drawn from the Scottish and Pakistani communities in almost equal numbers. Our activities broadly attempt to reflect the cultures of Scottish and Pakistani people. Since its formation the SPA has been actively engaged in promoting and fostering cultural and social activities, in order to develop a greater understanding at all levels, national and international. During the last decade under the Chair of Dr Rose Mary Harley, Dr Azra Meadows, OBE, Dr S Waqar Nabi, and latterly under the Chair of Dr Umer Zeeshan, the SPA has undertaken a number of activities to enhance community integration and to broaden awareness of the social, cultural and educational issues of Pakistan.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the Pakistani community in Scotland.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £0 | £115 | 0 | 11 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £1,612 | £0 | 0 | 17 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 18 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 24 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 27 December 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 2/2, 139, Yorkhill Street, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/scottishpakistaniassociation/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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