01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050378
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- G2 1PJ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
OCS aims to empower and support young people in Scotland, particularly those who are new to the country, by providing a welcoming community, mentorship and resources that help them overcome challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals. Through inclusivity, collaboration and guidance, we aim to foster a sense of belonging and create pathways to positive, sustainable futures for all young Scots.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the saving of lives
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisations overriding aim is to support and provide young people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities with mentorship, information and guidance that enhances their personal, social and economic development: Its purposes align with the charitable purposes under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 in the following ways: The saving of lives by undertaking activities aimed at prevention and reducing violence amongst young people in Scotland The advancement of education through collaborative approaches in supporting young people towards education and employment. The advancement of health, both physical and mental by promoting social inclusion, counselling and social prescribing with young people. The promotion of equality & diversity by encouraging inclusion, challenging discrimination and celebrating diversity. The advancement of community development and citizenship through awareness raising, improving access to services and advocating through representation on national bodies.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £249,617 | £167,725 | 3 | 19 December 2025 |
| 31 August 2024 | £142,209 | £130,305 | 3 | 1 May 2025 |
| 31 August 2023 | £185,626 | £124,198 | 3 | 7 May 2024 |
| 31 August 2022 | £122,594 | £64,987 | 3 | 10 May 2023 |
| 31 August 2021 | £35,488 | £6,050 | 3 | 4 May 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
- Violence Reduction Unit, One Community Scotland, James Miller House, 98 West George Street, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://onecommunityscotland.co.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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