01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC004818
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH10 5EG
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To raise funds to provide means tested financial assistance to pupils at George Watson's College and to help fund capital development at George Watson's College and to help fund other activities at George Watson's College.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To advance education for the public benefit and in particular but without prejudice to the generality of this primary purpose:- (1) To improve and maintain the School buildings and such other buildings as shall from time to time be transferred to the Trust or used by the School. (2) To purchase and maintain such other equipment amenities or facilities as may be necessary for the better provision of education at the School. (3) To assist the School in improving the quality and range of education provided.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £1,571,652 | £959,103 | 0 | 13 March 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £1,293,146 | £978,415 | 0 | 26 June 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £1,771,598 | £1,296,404 | 0 | 29 April 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £1,284,081 | £1,019,602 | 0 | 12 May 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £1,646,716 | £1,093,586 | 0 | 27 April 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- George Watson's College, Colinton Road, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.gwc.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Merchant Company Education Board · SC009747
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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