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British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society

Also known as: Bveds

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC050312
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Feb. 18, 2026. Filing history
Registered
July 22, 2020
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
31/6 Marchmont Crescent
Edinburgh
EH9 1HQ

Contact

Website
bveds.com
Screenshot of the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the promotion of equality and diversity'

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.

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: 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.

Geography

Main operating location
City of Edinburgh
Geographical spread
Scotland and other parts of the UK

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
May 18, 2025 Feb. 18, 2026On time £20,218 £4,400
May 18, 2024 Feb. 17, 2025On time £656 £72
May 18, 2023 Feb. 17, 2024On time £1,501 £0
May 18, 2022 Feb. 18, 2023On time £885 £0
May 18, 2021 Feb. 14, 2022On time £0 £0

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.