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Registered charity · No. SC003808Unincorporated associationGlasgow City

Glasgow University Union

Glasgow University Union is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of public participation in sport, based in Glasgow City.

Quick answer

Glasgow University Union is a registered charity (number SC003808) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £3,407,129 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC003808
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
Glasgow City
Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
£3,407,129

What the charity does

The objectives of the Union, for the public benefit ,continue to provide recreational facilities and activities for the students at Glasgow University and to provide a centre to which clubs and societies can affiliate. To help promote the advancement of education and to raise awareness of the welfare and support services at Glasgow University. To provide citizenship and community development amongst students and local residents through involvement within the union and participation in activities and events. To promote better understanding of international cultures and promote integration of i…

Registered causes

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of public participation in sport

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glasgow University Union is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glasgow University Union a legitimate charity?
Yes. Glasgow University Union is a registered charity (number SC003808) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Glasgow University Union do?
The objectives of the Union, for the public benefit ,continue to provide recreational facilities and activities for the students at Glasgow University and to provide a centre to which clubs and societies can affiliate. To help promote the advancement of education and to raise awareness of the welfare and support services at Glasgow University. To provide citizenship and community development amongst students and local residents through involvement within the union and participation in activities and events. To promote better understanding of international cultures and promote integration of i…
How can I donate to Glasgow University Union?
Glasgow University Union's website is http://www.guu.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.