--- title: "University Of Edinburgh — charity SC005336 | CharityCompare" description: "University Of Edinburgh (charity SC005336): income £1534.2m (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/university-of-edinburgh retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:19:14.480Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC005336Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) UO # University Of Edinburgh Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data University Of Edinburgh is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.ed.ac.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC005336) Work at University Of Edinburgh? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=university-of-edinburgh&type=claim&name=University%20Of%20Edinburgh) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about University Of Edinburgh? Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31 £1,534,200,000 Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31 £1,459,900,000 Registered charity number SC005336 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.ed.ac.uk](http://www.ed.ac.uk/) Quick answer University Of Edinburgh (number SC005336) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does University Of Edinburgh do? As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030, we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for University Of Edinburgh Answers University Of Edinburgh gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Where does University Of Edinburgh's money come from? University Of Edinburgh reported £1512m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £1302m (86%), trading and fundraising events £94m (6%), investments £58m (4%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1302m · 86% - Trading and fundraising events£94m · 6% - Investments£58m · 4% - Other income£58m · 4% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 1 January 1902 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is University Of Edinburgh registered for? the advancement of educationany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for University Of Edinburgh yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score University Of Edinburgh. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to University Of Edinburgh? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. 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Search SC005336 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 University Of Edinburgh do? As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030, we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally. Does University Of Edinburgh have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for University Of Edinburgh. 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 University Of Edinburgh? University Of Edinburgh's website listed in our register data is http://www.ed.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. Where does University Of Edinburgh's money come from? University Of Edinburgh reported £1512m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £1302m (86%), trading and fundraising events £94m (6%), investments £58m (4%). When was University Of Edinburgh registered as a charity? University Of Edinburgh was entered on the register on 1 January 1902. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC005336).