Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.
Independent UK charity profile · register facts and available accounts
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Heriot-Watt University?
- Registered charity number
- SC000278
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
- £308,456,000
- Website
- www.hw.ac.uk
What does Heriot-Watt University do?
From a pioneering institute born out of the Scottish Enlightenment in 1821, to a leader in transnational education, Heriot-Watt has become a global university through a commitment to its vision, mission and ethos. Our vision is to be world leading within all our areas of specialism. Our mission is to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society and ethos. We put our community of students, staff and alumni at the heart of everything we do. Our distinctive strengths will continue to build a global university that pioneers innovation in education, research and enterprise Our Values Inspir…
What causes is Heriot-Watt University registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Heriot-Watt University yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Heriot-Watt University 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Heriot-Watt University a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Heriot-Watt University as a registered charity (number SC000278) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Heriot-Watt University's charity number?
- Heriot-Watt University's charity number is SC000278. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC000278?
- Search SC000278 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Heriot-Watt University do?
- From a pioneering institute born out of the Scottish Enlightenment in 1821, to a leader in transnational education, Heriot-Watt has become a global university through a commitment to its vision, mission and ethos. Our vision is to be world leading within all our areas of specialism. Our mission is to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society and ethos. We put our community of students, staff and alumni at the heart of everything we do. Our distinctive strengths will continue to build a global university that pioneers innovation in education, research and enterprise Our Values Inspir…
- Does Heriot-Watt University have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heriot-Watt University. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Heriot-Watt University?
- Heriot-Watt University's website listed in our register data is http://www.hw.ac.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-23, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.