01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050312
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH9 1HQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society (BVEDS) was founded in 2016 to address racial underrepresentation and inequality in the UK veterinary profession. Created by professionals, it provides a dedicated platform to support minority ethnic veterinarians and promote systemic change. Working alongside bodies such as the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the British Veterinary Association, BVEDS advocates for inclusive policies and greater representation. The society operates through a volunteer-led committee and offers mentorship programs linking students and early-career vets with experienced professionals. It delivers webinars and workshops on unconscious bias, leadership, and cultural competence, while creating safe spaces for discussion and peer support. BVEDS also engages in outreach to widen participation in veterinary education.
Charitable purposes
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
a) To promote the veterinary professions to people of diverse racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds. b) To provide signposting, educational and policy guidance to veterinary organisations, allied professions and individuals wishing to address inequality in access to the veterinary professions. c) To create a collaborative network of individuals and organisations within the professions with a focus on equality and diversity and tackling discrimination. d) To support individuals dealing with discrimination.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2025 | £20,218 | £4,400 | 0 | 18 February 2026 |
| 18 May 2024 | £656 | £72 | 0 | 17 February 2025 |
| 18 May 2023 | £1,501 | £0 | 0 | 17 February 2024 |
| 18 May 2022 | £885 | £0 | 0 | 18 February 2023 |
| 18 May 2021 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 14 February 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
- 31/6 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- bveds.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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