--- title: "University Of St Andrews — charity SC013532 | CharityCompare" description: "University Of St Andrews (charity SC013532): income £353.3m (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/university-of-st-andrews retrieved: 2026-10-07T03:26:23.667Z 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. SC013532Educational endowment UO # University Of St Andrews Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data University Of St Andrews is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, 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.st-andrews.ac.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC013532) Work at University Of St Andrews? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=university-of-st-andrews&type=claim&name=University%20Of%20St%20Andrews) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about University Of St Andrews? Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31 £353,331,000 Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31 £326,477,000 Registered charity number SC013532 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Educational endowment Register contact address detail (not service area) Fife Website [www.st-andrews.ac.uk](http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/) Quick answer University Of St Andrews (number SC013532) 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 St Andrews do? The university is governed by Court, which is responsible for overseeing its activities and ensuring they align with its charitable purposes. The advancement of education: This encompasses providing high-quality education and fostering academic research. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture, or science: This involves promoting cultural and scientific activities and preserving heritage. These purposes guide the university's activities and initiatives, ensuring they contribute positively to society. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for University Of St Andrews Answers University Of St Andrews 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 St Andrews's money come from? University Of St Andrews reported £341m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £317m (93%), trading and fundraising events £12m (4%), investments £12m (3%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£317m · 93% - Trading and fundraising events£12m · 4% - Investments£12m · 3% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 1 January 1902 Where it says it operates Fife ## What causes is University Of St Andrews registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or scienceany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for University Of St Andrews yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score University Of St Andrews. 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 St Andrews? - 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. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=university-of-st-andrews&type=claim&name=University%20Of%20St%20Andrews) [Visit charity website](http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is University Of St Andrews a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists University Of St Andrews as a registered charity (number SC013532) 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 University Of St Andrews's charity number? University Of St Andrews's charity number is SC013532. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC013532? Search SC013532 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 St Andrews do? The university is governed by Court, which is responsible for overseeing its activities and ensuring they align with its charitable purposes. The advancement of education: This encompasses providing high-quality education and fostering academic research. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture, or science: This involves promoting cultural and scientific activities and preserving heritage. These purposes guide the university's activities and initiatives, ensuring they contribute positively to society. Does University Of St Andrews have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for University Of St Andrews. 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 St Andrews? University Of St Andrews's website listed in our register data is http://www.st-andrews.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 St Andrews's money come from? University Of St Andrews reported £341m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £317m (93%), trading and fundraising events £12m (4%), investments £12m (3%). When was University Of St Andrews registered as a charity? University Of St Andrews 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=SC013532).