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British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society

SC050312Registered charity from 22 July 2020
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Information about this charity:
Charity Information Operations Annual Submissions Income and Expenditure Charity Trustees
Charity Information:
The Name the Charity is Known By BVEDS
Address 31/6 Marchmont Crescent
Edinburgh
Postcode EH9 1HQ
Website bveds.com
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
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.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
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.
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: Unincorporated association
Constitutional Form Date: 22 Jul 2020
Main Operating Location: City of Edinburgh
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Volunteers: 1-50
Purposes: "the promotion of equality and diversity"
Beneficiaries: "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community"
Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
18 May 2021 £0 £0 14 Feb 2022 Yes
18 May 2022 £885 £0 18 Feb 2023 Yes
18 May 2023 £1,501 £0 17 Feb 2024 Yes
18 May 2024 £656 £72 17 Feb 2025 Yes
18 May 2025 £20,218 £4,400 18 Feb 2026 Yes Not published by OSCR
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
Marissa Robson
Matshidiso Gardiner
Navaratnam Partheeban
Mandisa Greene
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