01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC009579
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- EH2 4AN
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 11 November 2020 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company (Company number: SC091239, Company name: David Hume Institute).
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We undertake research and events in order to increase understanding of the economy and society.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Institute is established for the benefit of the public, and in particular, will advance education by: 4.1 Undertaking impartial research and analysis to support discussion on public policy, with a particular focus on the economy 4.2 Increasing understanding of the economy and public policy by promoting learning and debate
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £234,366 | £225,916 | 2 | 5 January 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £142,179 | £147,602 | 2 | 16 December 2024 |
| 31 July 2023 | £137,865 | £186,109 | 2 | 10 January 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £153,748 | £206,002 | 2 | 17 January 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £280,887 | £324,374 | 2 | 12 January 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
- 5 South Charlotte Street , Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.davidhumeinstitute.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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