OSCR Scottish charity profile

Zimbabwe Scotland Society

Known as ZimScot Society

Not SubmittedCharity number SC049940
Registered10 February 2020
Main locationMidlothian
Legal formUnincorporated association

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC049940
Status
Not Submitted
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
UK and overseas
Volunteers
Not supplied
Staff
0
Postcode
EH22 2FA

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

Charitable purposes

  • 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 equality and diversity

Beneficiaries

  • People with a particular ethnic or racial origin

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

4. The main aim of our organisation is to reduce social inequalities and improve peoples’ life chances in Scotland and Zimbabwe. This is achieved through the following objectives. a. To encourage active participation and community involvement as a way of reducing social exclusion. b. To facilitate a friendly and open minded environment that fosters cultural exchanges as a way of promoting an appreciation and understanding of many diverse cultures in Scotland. c. To actively promote health and well-being through sports and recreational activities particularly amongst those that do not normally engage in these activities. d. To support our members to get access to services. e. To identify and help solve problems that affects our members as well as acting as a social support group for Zimbabweans living in Scotland. f. To work in partnership with other organisations that work towards alleviation and eradication of poverty particularly in Scotland and Zimbabwe g. Providing advisory services to the Scottish Government and to Scottish charities, groups and individuals with interest on Zimbabwe. h. Organizing social events for Zimbabweans in Scotland and for other interested parties

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

2 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 March 2022£0£00Not supplied
31 March 2021£8,288£11405 April 2022

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
31 Cowdenfoot Gardens, Dalkeith, Midlothian
Website supplied to OSCR
https://zimbabwescotlandsociety.org
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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