01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC046488
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 6
- Postcode
- PA3 1NT
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
During 2024–2025, Pachedu delivered a comprehensive programme of culturally appropriate health, wellbeing, youth and community development activities across Renfrewshire and surrounding areas. Our work reached 2,646 people, addressing loneliness, mental health inequalities, cultural exclusion, skills gaps, and barriers faced by ethnic minority children, young people, adults, and families. Many diverse ethnic communities continue to experience: ?Social isolation and loneliness ?Mental health stigma and limited access to support ?Cultural exclusion among children and young people ?Barriers to skills development and employment ?Health inequalities, including higher risks linked to smoking and vaping Pachedu responds by providing trusted, culturally sensitive and safe spaces where people can build confidence, skills, wellbeing and a sense of belonging. What we delivered ?Mental health awareness workshops (online & in-person) ?Social sports activities, family fun days.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
Pachedu, which in the Shona dialect is defined as ‘amongst ourselves’, aims to contribute to and develop a society that actively promotes diversity, equality, tolerance and dignity for all by increasing the capacity of diverse minorities and other marginalised groups in the West of Scotland to be more visible and pro-active in shaping their communities. This will be achieved through a focus on the following deliverables: • Reduce isolation • Promote cultural diversity and equality of opportunity • Bridge generational and diverse cultural backgrounds • Enhance the capacity of minority ethnic communities to advance their health and socio-economic activities
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £111,918 | £136,755 | 6 | 30 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £73,823 | £111,127 | 6 | 24 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £122,640 | £80,438 | 6 | 11 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £61,622 | £43,762 | 6 | 21 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £40,191 | £26,839 | 6 | 28 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
- The Tannahill Centre, 76 Blackstoun Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- pachedu.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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