Charity Details

Edinburgh Malayalee Samajam

SC052463Registered charity from 11 April 2023

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Charity Information:

The Name the Charity is Known By EMS

Address 142 Gilmerton Dykes Road
Edinburgh

Postcode EH17 8PE

Is the supplied address a principal office or a trustee address? Trustee - Charity Trustee

Website No Link Provided

Regulatory Type Standard

Object:

The association has been formed to represent the interests of Malayaless in Scotland and in particular Edinburgh to: a) advance the education of Malayalee children in the Malayalam language b) advance the education in the areas of family unity and development c) promote Kerala arts, heritage and culture through the celebration of Malayalees culture, arts, dance and traditional food and wear. d) promote religious or racial harmony by actively providing opportunities for members of the Malayalee community to integrate into the wider Scottish community. e) help relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage both by supporting those in need either locally or in India.

Operations:

What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:

Edinburgh Malayalee Samajam (EMS) is set up to promote cultural heritage, social inclusion, and community wellbeing, while advancing charitable purposes for the public benefit. We support the Malayalee community in Edinburgh and the wider Scottish community by fostering integration, mutual understanding, and social cohesion. We achieve our aims by organising cultural, social, and wellbeing activities such as traditional festivals, community celebrations, and sports events that encourage participation, volunteering, and healthy lifestyles. These activities help preserve cultural traditions, strengthen community bonds, and reduce social isolation. EMS also raises funds through events, and any surplus generated is applied towards charitable purposes, including supporting education, welfare, and eligible charitable causes. We work collaboratively with other organisations and charities where appropriate, ensuring responsible use of funds and compliance with charitable objectives.

Charity Status: Active

Constitutional Form: Unincorporated association

Constitutional Form Date: 11 Apr 2023

Main Operating Location: City of Edinburgh

Number of Staff: 0

Number of Volunteers: 51-100

Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science", "the promotion of religious or racial harmony"

Beneficiaries: "People with a particular ethnic or racial origin", "Other defined groups"

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 2024	£12,305	£12,239	30 Dec 2024	Yes
31 Mar 2025	£14,081	£13,215	30 Dec 2025	Yes	Not published by OSCR
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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