01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC039852
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- G2 8LX
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Scottish Women’s Convention (SWC) was set up by the Scottish Executive in 2003 in recognition of the need to ensure women’s voices reach policy makers. We work to give women throughout Scotland the opportunity to be involved in our activities and events. Our events include conferences on a range of topics, roadshows, roundtables and surveys. The information gathered at these events is then compiled and reported to key decision-makers at a national and international level, as well as women who can then use our materials to challenge unfair practice. By working with individuals and local organisations, we are able to meet with a diverse range of women, with different experiences, backgrounds and cultures. The Scottish Women’s Convention (SWC) undertakes a number of activities throughout the year, engaging with women on a local and national level.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
3.1 to promote the equality of women with men and to work towards the elimination of prejudice and discrimination against women. and 3.2 to promote citizenship and civic responsibility among Scottish women by providing opportunities for them to engage with and influence policy development and generally to participate in Scottish civic life. and 3.3 to advance the education of the general public, politicians and policy makers on all matters relating to gender equality and the relative position of men and women and Scottish society
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £199,754 | £238,552 | 3 | 9 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £203,217 | £203,419 | 3 | 18 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £202,016 | £190,074 | 3 | 1 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £190,833 | £157,011 | 3 | 30 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £180,000 | £129,057 | 3 | 6 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
- 348 Argyle Street, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.scottishwomensconvention.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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