Heritage

JOM Charity-SCIO
Charity Number: SC048839
JOM Charity SCIO is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

Giving Back to Humanity

At JOM Charity, we are passionate and committed to protecting heritage, particularly young Scots heritage by fostering social cohesion, promoting cultural diversity, and empowering communities through educational, artistic, musical, and social programs.

Our Mission

To harness the potential of people through creative expression, music education, and community engagement, and enable them to overcome adversity and live fulfilling lives.

Investment Principles

Protect and promote Glasgow’s cultural and historical heritage. Digitally archive stories, traditions, and artefacts to preserve them for future generations.

We support the disadvantaged, help to address loneliness and mental health challenges, and empower and reskill, thereby transforming lives.

Our Focus Areas

Creativity: Advance arts, music, culture, and heritage programs to promote self-expression and personal growth.

Poor People: Offer direct assistance for the poor, homeless, and socially excluded.

Loneliness and Isolation: Develop community programs, social activities, and digital inclusion initiatives to connect people.

Empowerment: Provide education, training, and mentorship, leading to self-sufficiency and confidence.

Reskilling: Vocational training, employability, and digital skills development to access better economic opportunities.

Well-being: Promote physical, emotional, and mental health through holistic community initiatives.

Mental Health: Provide accessible, community-based counselling, therapy, and mental health support.

Our Values

  • Creativity: Nurturing innovation and expression.
  • Compassion: Addressing individual and community needs with care.
  • Empowerment: Supporting people to achieve their full potential.
  • Inclusivity: Welcoming all voices and perspectives.
  • Community: Building strong, connected networks.
  • Excellence: Delivering impactful, high-quality programs.

Our Approach

  • Collaborative Partnerships: Work with local organisations, artists, musicians, and stakeholders.
  • Evidence-Based Programs: Design and implement initiatives informed by research and best practices.
  • Person-Centred Practice: Use trauma-informed and inclusive practice that caters to the individual’s needs.
  • Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and refine our programs regularly to ensure maximum impact.
  • Protecting the Environment: Incorporate sustainable practices into all activities, such as eco-friendly renovations and waste reduction. Raise awareness about environmental issues through educational programs.

Orgainsational Sustainability

Create multiple streams of income, which include partnerships, sponsorships, and social enterprise.
Promote better operational efficiency and longer-term strategic planning for financial sustainability.

Inclusion, Access, and Participation

All programs, venues, and communications must be accessible to all.

Engage diverse communities as active participants in developing and delivering our work.

Our Impact

  • More innovative arts, music, culture, and heritage.
  • Increased creativity and self-expression by people from diverse communities.
  • Better mental health and well-being.
  • Greater social contact and reduction of loneliness.
  • Better employability and economic mobility.
  • Empower individuals to lead a more fulfilling life.

JOM Charity bringing changes into lives and communities through the power of creativity. Together, we can foster inclusion, save our culture and heritage, and celebrate diversity and integration to build a brighter future for all.