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Registered charity · No. SC004307Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)City of Edinburgh

University Of Edinburgh Development Trust

University Of Edinburgh Development Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

University Of Edinburgh Development Trust is a registered charity (number SC004307) 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 £25,153,264 (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
SC004307
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£25,153,264

What the charity does

The University of Edinburgh Development Trust was established by resolution of the Court of The University of Edinburgh under a declaration of Trust dated 12 July 1990 and registered in the Books of Council and Session on 20 July 1990. The Trust was established to receive, administer and apply any funds and properties donated for the benefit of the University of Edinburgh. The University is responsible for fund-raising and in this context, the Trust operates as a vehicle for receipt and disbursement of philanthropic funds. The Trust, is legally obliged when accepting restricted funds given fo…

Registered causes

the advancement of education

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. University Of Edinburgh Development Trust 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 University Of Edinburgh Development Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. University Of Edinburgh Development Trust is a registered charity (number SC004307) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does University Of Edinburgh Development Trust do?
The University of Edinburgh Development Trust was established by resolution of the Court of The University of Edinburgh under a declaration of Trust dated 12 July 1990 and registered in the Books of Council and Session on 20 July 1990. The Trust was established to receive, administer and apply any funds and properties donated for the benefit of the University of Edinburgh. The University is responsible for fund-raising and in this context, the Trust operates as a vehicle for receipt and disbursement of philanthropic funds. The Trust, is legally obliged when accepting restricted funds given fo…
How can I donate to University Of Edinburgh Development Trust?
University Of Edinburgh Development Trust's website is http://www.ed.ac.uk/development-alumni — 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.