01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050897
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- G41 1BB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We exist to foster cohesion, collaboration, and networking amongst African women. We also work to support integration and capacity building for our members into Scottish society. Our goal is to support African Women to be active citizens in the community they now call home. As women migrants they often face challenges based on various factors such as their race, ethnicity, educational status, disability, religion, sexuality, immigration status which compounds the inequalities that they may already be experiencing based on their gender. In addition, the women also face inner challenges such as low self-esteem and confidence, poor mental health, and physical health too. At Sharpen Her, we work towards mitigating as many of the consequences of these challenges within our capacity as much as we can. We share information, signpost, collaborate with other organisations, offer emotional and practical support, connect women socially using their skills assets, knowledge
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- 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
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
a) The advancement of citizenship and community development, promoting education, delivering formal and informal activities and events to enhance integration and community cohesion. Building capacity of African women through training initiatives, to empower African women to take a pro-active role in society. a) To advance health & wellbeing of the diverse African women mentally and physically delivering wellbeing support for women and families providing cultural sensitive counselling support, physical activities and addressing issues, raising awareness workshops, education and preventative initiatives, providing counselling support and relief for those in need of care. b) To promote equality and diversity through empowering women and promoting shared experiences and activities celebrating diversity within a multicultural Scotland.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £34,438 | £33,911 | 0 | 11 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £51,377 | £43,393 | 0 | 29 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £8,130 | £8,103 | 0 | 23 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £6,383 | £6,382 | 0 | 8 March 2023 |
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
- Unit 8, 22 Milnpark Street, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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