01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC044615
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 5
- Postcode
- EH6 6LX
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Charitable activities Our vision is to contribute to a more inspired, united and enriched world. Our mission is to advocate, nurture and champion Black people working in the performing arts, screen and event sectors in Scotland. Why? We believe our sectors are richer when all people are represented and included. Our values are: • Equity: to create a more equitable world, society and sectors. • Empowerment: to empower ourselves and others, to be the best that we can be. • Excellence: to go above and beyond in our work. To stand out. Through our initiatives, we seek to develop the premiere professional development programme for Black creatives whilst facilitating exciting emerging talent which will contribute to a vibrant cultural ecosystem representative of Scotland's diverse voices. Be United’s Creative Programme is comprised of two distinct strands: 1. Musical and Performance Development 2. Professional Development and Employability
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the promotion of religious or racial harmony
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4. Purposes, Area of Benefit & Beneficiaries 4.1. The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1.1. to organise recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended: Create extracurricular engagement for communities that do not have existing programs or opportunities Build community spirit and new friendships. and 4.1.2. To advance citizenship and community development through a peer Leadership Program: Build confidence in each individual participant Up-skill young people to be more employable and suited for leadership roles and community development. and 4.1.3. to promote racial harmony by creating an international Exchange Program: ? Give participants opportunities to travel regardless of their wealth ? Educate through experiences of different cultures ? Combat issues of racism and intolerance ? Create long lasting relationships with people from other countries and cultures.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £207,425 | £253,476 | 5 | 1 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £188,326 | £164,764 | 5 | 26 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £185,816 | £107,517 | 5 | 23 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £25,403 | £54,360 | 5 | 8 February 2023 |
| 31 March 2021 | £67,933 | £36,074 | 5 | 8 November 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 84 Commercial Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.be-united.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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