01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC054586
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- G53 5SR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
ASEM is set up to support children, young people, families and communities through inclusive educational, wellbeing and cultural programmes. We provide safe spaces, mentoring, personal development activities, food support, community events and opportunities that reduce isolation and build resilience. A key part of our work is fostering the true identity of African Scots by promoting cultural pride, heritage, belonging and positive representation. We deliver structured programmes, partnerships and targeted support that empower people, strengthen community connections and help individuals overcome barriers to improve their quality of life.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the promotion of religious or racial harmony
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
(a) To advance education by promoting awareness and understanding of African and ethnic minority cultures within Scotland. (b) To promote racial harmony and equality by fostering mutual respect, inclusion, and community cohesion among diverse groups. (c) To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage, particularly within ethnic minority communities. (d) To advance citizenship and community development by supporting volunteering, social inclusion, and active participation in civic life. (e) To promote the arts, heritage, and culture by organising inclusive cultural events and educational activities accessible to the wider public.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £3,425 | £780 | 1 | 22 July 2026 |
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
- Leithland Neighbourhood Centre, 25 Kempsthorn Road, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.asem.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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