01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048576
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- AB25 1GN
OSCR note: This charity was established to replace Aberdeen Multicultural Centre (SC042536) Aberdeen Multicultural Centre (SC042536) has now wound up and passed its assets and liabilities to Aberdeen Multicultural Centre SCIO (SC048576) which is a SCIO
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Aberdeen Multicultural Centre (AMC) is dedicated to promoting social inclusion, harmony, and equality across the North East of Scotland. Our primary mission is to support individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ensuring they have the tools to thrive while enriching the local community. We bridge gaps through a three-pillar approach: Social Integration & Support: We provide essential advice on housing, employment, and education. Our 'Language Cafe' and ESOL classes help break down communication barriers for newcomers. Cultural Celebration: Through events like the Aberdeen Mela, we showcase the city’s vibrant diversity, fostering mutual respect and understanding between different communities. Health & Wellbeing: We run targeted programs to tackle health inequalities, offering mental health support and fitness activities tailored to cultural needs. Through these initiatives, AMC transforms Aberdeen into a more inclusive, vibrant and cohesive city for everyon
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
Purposes 4 The organisation's purposes are: 1.1 The advancement of racial harmony in Scotland and elsewhere and in furtherance of this. 1.2 to promote better understanding between different religions and cultures in Scotland, Nationally and Internationally. 1.3 to encourage social contact amongst different diverse communities by organising social, religious, cultural and educational activities. 1.4 to provide a main channel through which culturally diverse communities can raise their issues. 1.5 to actively engage culturally diverse hard to reach groups, 1.6 to promote and raise awareness on Environmental issues and sustainable benefits.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £71,839 | £61,535 | 2 | 24 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £91,070 | £88,735 | 2 | 31 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £74,015 | £69,381 | 2 | 13 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £26,420 | £64,455 | 2 | 18 January 2023 |
| 31 March 2021 | £103,509 | £126,904 | 2 | 16 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
- 84 Spring Gardens, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.abmc.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
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