01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC045722
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- G40 4EH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Support all black minority ethnic police officers and staff within the Police Service of Scotland, the British Transport Police and the Scottish Police Authority to achieve equality in race. Primarily consult with and advise the Police Service of Scotland on policy, guidance and procedures that may adversely impact BME officers and staff. Assist the Police Service of Scotland to drive forward its agenda to become an anti racist organisation. Assist to establish / improve relations between BME communities and the Police Service of Scotland. Encourage interest in policing from BME communities. Provide practical support and guidance to BME officers and staff. Engagement with HMICS on relevant reviews of operational policing practices and policies. Regular liaison with Scottish Government Police Division. Deliver inputs to Police Officers and Staff, giving them a greater understanding of the essential work that we do.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 to promote equality of opportunity and fairness throughout the police services of Scotland. 4.2 To work with minority ethnic communities to foster, improve and strengthen relations between them and the police services of Scotland.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | £13,695 | £12,011 | 1 | 1 June 2026 |
| 30 June 2024 | £12,909 | £14,501 | 1 | 26 April 2025 |
| 30 June 2023 | £51,636 | £46,323 | 1 | 26 April 2025 |
| 30 June 2022 | £103,272 | £53,239 | 1 | 26 April 2025 |
| 30 June 2021 | £51,636 | £42,210 | 1 | 26 April 2025 |
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
- Police Scotland, 2 Clyde Gateway, French St, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.semperscotland.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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