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Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society

SC042568Registered charity from 06 September 2011
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Charity Information:
Address United Nations House Scotland
44 Frederick Street
Edinburgh
Postcode EH2 1EX
Website www.scottishahlulbaytsociety.org
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
2. The association's objects are to advance the religion of Islam in accordance with the doctrines of the Shia Ithna-asheri Jafari faith, promote religious and racial harmony, equality and diversity across Scotland, for the benefit of the public, in accordance with the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and his Household. In furtherance thereof but not otherwise the association shall seek; (a) To organise a committed project to establish links and build bridges between the Scottish Shia Muslim Community and society at large, to enlighten others about the teachings of Islam. (b) To engage with institutions, systems, charities, organisations, communities and other bodies from across the domains of healthcare, academia, politics, religion and interfaith, the public sector and civil society on a humanitarian basis, so as to advance the positive contribution of the Shia Muslim community as regards improving the general wellbeing of members of the public both mentally and physically, encouraging civic responsibility, promoting cultural exchange and understanding, promoting social action, promoting interreligious harmony, and working towards cohesion, integration, and reconciliation. (c) To provide a place of gathering for lectures, seminars and public meetings for the following purposes: faith-based, cultural and educational dialogue, the propagation of knowledge, to promote civic harmony, to promote healthcare work, to promote interfaith dialogue, and to promote equality and diversity. Emphasis is to be placed on these being delivered in the English language, so as to keep the programs accessible to the general public, academics, the Scottish Muslim community and the youth of the established Muslim community. (d) To provide support, practical assistance, counselling and education for the Scottish community of people who have converted to the religion of Islam, and the community of 'raised' Muslim men, women, youth and children. (e) To provide support and practical assistance relief for the immigrant, refugee and converted individuals and families, either living in or coming to live in the major cities of Scotland and to aid their integration Into society. Also, we aim to provide relief and inclusion, through social projects, to those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, hardship or other disadvantage.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
The Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society is a Shia Muslim organisation dedicated to supporting the Scottish Shia Muslim community and society at large. We aim to foster religious, racial, and cultural harmony by engaging with various communities, faiths, civil society, academic institutions, governmental bodies, and healthcare systems. Our efforts focus on education, Shia-centric religious and community activities, grassroots interfaith/intrafaith projects, civic-engagement, and philanthropic and humanitarian initiatives. We provide educational activities to promote a deeper understanding of Shia Islam and its contribution to social, communal and spiritual growth. We support community-development, especially of youth, women, and the elderly, and provide assistance to those facing disadvantage. Our goal is to foster dialogue, mutual understanding, and humanitarian collaboration for the betterment of society and the nation.
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: Unincorporated association
Constitutional Form Date: 06 Sept 2011
Main Operating Location: City of Edinburgh
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Volunteers: 1-50
Purposes: "the advancement of religion", "the promotion of religious or racial harmony"
Beneficiaries: "Children or young people", "Older People", "People with disabilities or health problems", "People with a particular ethnic or racial origin"
Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Mar 2022 £26,317 £25,460 28 Dec 2022 Yes
31 Mar 2023 £41,171 £35,299 19 Dec 2023 Yes
31 Mar 2024 £26,733 £30,867 27 Dec 2024 Yes
31 Mar 2025 £41,656 £32,161 15 Dec 2025 Yes Download
31 Mar 2026 No Annual Information due by 31 Dec 2026
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
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