01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052798
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- KA1 2SD
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Scottish Asian Counselling Services (SACS) was set up to reduce the stigma around mental health and close the gap in access to psychological support for South Asian and other minoritised communities in Scotland. We provide culturally sensitive one-to-one counselling for children, young people and adults, delivered by qualified associate therapists and supervised trainees. We run workshops, group programmes and psychoeducation in trusted community spaces such as gurdwaras, mosques, schools and community centres, as well as online. We work with NHS, statutory, faith and third-sector partners to promote diversity and inclusion in therapy, and we train and supervise trainee therapists to build a more representative, culturally competent workforce. We also raise awareness through community events, research and published articles.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- 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 advancement of equality and diversity, and mental health well-being in Scotland, from people from all backgrounds particularly amongst members of the South Asian community, BIPOC groups, and underprivileged members, through the provision of accessible psychological interventions and educational opportunities creating awareness amongst communities. The advancement of education to address the needs of these groups by providing a facility to train and supervise our therapists to establish cultural competence to remove barriers and increase access to mental health support for services users and the community. The organisation of counselling for people affected by structural inequalities, racism, fear, stigma, and discrimination by providing psychoeducation workshops, groups, and individual sessions.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £70,739 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £39,111 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 25 October 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £25,030 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £11,614 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 6 November 2025 |
| 1 April 2024 | £10 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £5 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 3 | 21 December 2024 |
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
- 5 Jean Armour Drive, Kilmarnock
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.scottishasiancounsellingservices.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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