Abput Charity Organisation

Roshni which means “Light” is a Not-for-Profit Charity. The organisation was established in 1992. The strategic management and direction of the centre is overseen by a voluntary management committee, who are representatives from the local Asian Community. They day-to-day running of the organisation is undertaken by the staff team, who are made up of a mixture of Paid Staff and Volunteers.
Roshni Centre is open to the public, from Monday - Friday, 9:30am to 4:00pm.
Roshni Sheffield Asian Women’s Resource Centre is a city wide Resource Centre for South Asian Women in Sheffield.
The aim of the centre is to advance the welfare and education of Asian Women in Sheffield.
Roshni currently provide a range of activities and services including: * Advocacy Support * Training & Learning opportunities * Help for women seeking employment Support & Mentoring for young * support for carers of people with a mental illness * support on issues of safety * Security for older women * Social and Recreational opportunities.
Roshni offer's educational opportunities , as well as training.
The courses which they offer are: * IT * ESOL * Pre GCSE English * Confidence building * Mental Health * Personal Hygiene * Health & Safety awareness * Introduction to the local community * External & Internal car parts * Oral presentation * Group work * Developing decision making skills * Job search & employability skills
Roshni welcome and encourage volunteers to participate at Roshni, and offer excellent training packages and benefits.
Roshni Sheffield has always mainted a strong commitment to breaking down barriers for south Asian women: To assist and empower them to become independent.
Roshni aims: * Is to engage and support Women and facilitate their access to mainstream services and opportunities. * Is to actively encourage Asian Women to be self-reliant, through empowering