The Pearce Institute

Constitutional objectives

To preserve, for the benefit of the general public, the historical, architectural and constructional heritage of the building known as The Pearce Institute (including any structure or erection, and any part of The Pearce Institute) being of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest. To provide within Govan and its environs ('the Operating Area') facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation available to the public at large with a view to improving their conditions of life and, in particular, to maintain, develop and operate the building known as The Pearce Institute for the social, spiritual, educational and cultural welfare of the people of Govan. To relieve poverty, particularly among residents of the Operating Area. To relieve unemployment for the public benefit particularly among residents of the Operating Area in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment. To promote education, and with particular reference to the provision of training in skills which will assist residents of the Operating Area in finding paid employment and the provision of health education for residents of the Operating Area. To relieve ill health, particularly among residents of the Operating Area. To relieve the needs of people, and particularly those resident in the Operating Area who suffer from mental and/or physical disability, illness or impairment or have problems of addiction. To help young people, and particularly those resident in the Operating Area, to develop their physical, mental, spiritual, creative and capacities such that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and as members of society. To promote, establish and/or support other similar projects and programmes which further charitable purposes for the benefit of the Operating Area.