OSCR Scottish charity profile

The Black Scot (SCIO)

ActiveCharity number SC054476
Registered19 August 2025
Main locationAberdeenshire
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC054476
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
AB51 0PR

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

The charitable purpose of Black Scot is:(a) the advancement of education and the promotion of equality and diversity within the digital technology, cybersecurity and social sectors through initiatives and the provision of formal and informal training to public, private and voluntary sectors, as well as community groups, and educational bodies such as school and further education colleges.(b) To teach people how to stay safe and avoid dangers online. c)To bridge the gaps between authorities and Black and minority communities in Scotland, fostering active citizenship and strengthening community development.(d) to provide educational opportunities, promote inclusivity, and contribute to a fairer, more inclusive society through innovative digital and tech programmes.(e) the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life for those socially and economically disadvantaged through digital, technology, cybersecurity and social initiatives.

Charitable purposes

  • the prevention or relief of poverty
  • the advancement of education
  • the advancement of citizenship or community development
  • the promotion of equality and diversity

Beneficiaries

  • Other defined groups

Activities

  • It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

4 The organisation’s purposes are: - The charitable purpose of The Black Scot is: (a) the advancement of education and the promotion of equality and diversity within the digital technology, cybersecurity and social sectors through initiatives and the provision of formal and informal training to public, private and voluntary sectors, as well as community groups, and educational bodies such as school and further education colleges. (b) To teach people how to stay safe and avoid dangers online. c)To bridge the gaps between authorities and Black and minority communities in Scotland, fostering active citizenship and strengthening community development. (d) to provide educational opportunities, promote inclusivity, and contribute to a fairer, more inclusive society through innovative digital and tech programmes. (e) the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life for those socially and economically disadvantaged through digital, technology, cybersecurity and social initiatives. (f)To reduce poverty, and enhance the quality of life for Black and minority communities in Scotland by promoting active citizenship and community empowerment. This will be delivered through targeted initiatives in digital inclusion, technology, cybersecurity, and addressing key social issues, while also advancing other charitable purposes as identified by the trustees. Those it will benefit Underrepresented communities, Black, BAME, communities across Scotland, particularly those who face social and economic disadvantages.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

1 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 August 2025£0£004 August 2026

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
18 Howe View, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire
Website supplied to OSCR
Not supplied
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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