01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051216
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH3 6RE
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity was established to advance education, culture, equality and racial harmony within African and Caribbean communities across Scotland. We promote awareness of racism, mental health and LGBTQ+ inclusion, reduce stigma, and support access to professional mental health services. We celebrate African and Caribbean culture and heritage through exhibitions, festivals and community events that are open and inclusive. We create safe spaces for dialogue that strengthen cohesion between African, Caribbean and wider Scottish communities. We represent and support all members of the community, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion regardless of age, gender, sexuality, religion, ability or background.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the promotion of religious or racial harmony
- 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
The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The Advancement of Education To promote awareness of and educate on issues pertaining to racism, mental health, and LGBTQ+ inclusion, within Scottish African and Caribbean communities and support access to professional mental health services amongst the communities and work to erode stigmas surrounding these issues. 4.2 The Advancement of Culture and Heritage To celebrate African and Caribbean Cultures and Heritage in an inclusive space for the whole Scottish community. 4.3 The Promotion of Racial Harmony To create a safe and inclusive spaces and foster environments for conversations that strengthen cultural understanding and create better cohesion between members of the African and Caribbean other members of the Scottish population. 4.4 The Promotion of Equality and Diversity To represent, support, and promote the rights of all members of the African and Caribbean community regardless of age, gender, sexuality, religion, ability, or other characteristics.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 30 April 2025 | £9,898 | £5,918 | 0 | 16 February 2026 |
| 30 April 2024 | £0 | £1,966 | 0 | 24 February 2025 |
| 30 April 2023 | £17,275 | £8,523 | 0 | 31 January 2024 |
| 30 April 2022 | £14,936 | £14,709 | 0 | 10 March 2023 |
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
- 64a Cumberland Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.acss.scot
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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