Jom Charity Explained

JOM Charity
Full Name:Josephine Oboh Macleod Charity
Abbreviation:JOM Charity
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Registration Id:SC048839
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Location Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
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Key People:Josephine Oboh Macleod (Founder)
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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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: giving back to the society will make the world better macleod oboh. independent.ng . 2020-05-13.
  2. Web site: arts for charity and its uniqueness. vanguardngr.com. 2020-11-09.
  3. Web site: mental health on the go with art and culture. scotsman.com. 2022-04-23.
  4. Web site: five scottish charities doing great work in scotland. independent.ng . 2020-11-09.
  5. Web site: national lottery improving communities through charity organizations. vanguardngr.com . 2021-03-09.
  6. Web site: list of top 5 charity organisations in uk. newtelegraphng.com . 2022-05-13.
  7. Web site: chief josephinevoboh macleod living nexus between politics art charity. vanguardngr.com . 2021-05-09.
  8. Web site: Jom Charity. nigeriaartsociety.com . 2018-05-14.
  9. Web site: health insurance scheme for entertainers uk based jomvcharity join forces with mabel obohs ngo. vanguardngr.com . 2019-05-20.
  10. Web site: artistes group unite in mission to save fellow stars. guardian.ng . 2019-05-14.
  11. Web site: nigerian artist oboh macleod-espouses leadership uniqueness latest work. newtelegraphng.com . 2021-07-13.
  12. Web site: series of events planned as jom celebrates 30th anniversary. glasgowworld.com . 2022-05-13.