Jom Charity
Josephine Oboh Macleod Charity | |
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| Abbreviation | JOM Charity |
|---|---|
| Registration no. | SC048839 |
| Location | |
Key people | Josephine Oboh Macleod (Founder) |
| Website | jomcharity.com |
Jom Charity (Scio) is a Scotland, United Kingdom registered charity.[1] The stated aim is improving humanity through art, culture, fair-trade, community, heritage, science, human rights, and environment, and also building stronger relationships between African, Scottish, BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic) and other communities in Scotland through its charitable activities.[2][3]
The charity initiated the use of arts and entertainment to promote well-being in United Kingdom communities and is also the only Charitable organizations in Scotland to create inter-relationship between the African, Scottish and other communities, using artistry.[4][5]
JOM Charity also leads in the advocacy against the killing of Esanland farmers in Edo State, Nigeria by marauder killers headsmen.[6]
History and activities
[edit]Josephine Oboh Macleod charity (SCIO) SC048839, also known as JOM Charity, was founded by Josephine Oboh Macleod. It uses arts, craft, design, culture, heritage and entertainment to promote the well-being of communities and raise funds for other charities, organizations and other causes in the United Kingdom and internationally.[7][8][9][10][2][4]
Jom Charity activities are funded through donations, National Lottery Community Fund, and Museums Galleries Scotland amongst other funders.[11][12]
The charity's donation of traditional clothing of Esanland, Edo, Nigeria are being exhibited in Auld Kirk Museum Scotland called 'Igbu'.[6]
Jom Charity is estimated to have supported about 60,000 - 100,000 people in the United Kingdom and across the world with community well-being through the use of art and tourism.[6]
References
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- ^ "chief josephinevoboh macleod living nexus between politics art charity". vanguardngr.com. 2021-05-09.
- ^ "Jom Charity". nigeriaartsociety.com. 2018-05-14.
- ^ "health insurance scheme for entertainers uk based jomvcharity join forces with mabel obohs ngo". vanguardngr.com. 2019-05-20.
- ^ "artistes group unite in mission to save fellow stars". guardian.ng. 2019-05-14.
- ^ "nigerian artist oboh macleod-espouses leadership uniqueness latest work". newtelegraphng.com. 2021-07-13.
- ^ "series of events planned as jom celebrates 30th anniversary". glasgowworld.com. 2022-05-13.