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Registered charity · No. SC049546Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Outwith Scotland

OU Students Association

OU Students Association is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, based in Outwith Scotland.

Quick answer

OU Students Association is a registered charity (number SC049546) 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. Its latest reported income was £2,177,541 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC049546
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
Outwith Scotland
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£2,177,541

What the charity does

The objects of The Association are the advancement of education of Students at the Open University for the public benefit by: 4.1.1 defending the principles of equal opportunity and of open access to the Open University regardless of academic qualifications or financial circumstances. 4.1.2 promoting the interests and welfare of Students at the Open University during their course of study and representing and supporting Students. 4.1.3 being the recognised representative channel between Students and the Open University and any other external bodies. 4.1.4 asserting that all students studyin…

Registered causes

the advancement of education

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. OU Students Association 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 OU Students Association a legitimate charity?
Yes. OU Students Association is a registered charity (number SC049546) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does OU Students Association do?
The objects of The Association are the advancement of education of Students at the Open University for the public benefit by: 4.1.1 defending the principles of equal opportunity and of open access to the Open University regardless of academic qualifications or financial circumstances. 4.1.2 promoting the interests and welfare of Students at the Open University during their course of study and representing and supporting Students. 4.1.3 being the recognised representative channel between Students and the Open University and any other external bodies. 4.1.4 asserting that all students studyin…
How can I donate to OU Students Association?
OU Students Association's website is https://www.oustudents.com/ — 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.