01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC012608
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 10
- Postcode
- EH21 6UU
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We are a student-led charity that exists to enhance the experience of all students at Queen Margaret University. We do this by representing student views to the University and beyond, providing independent advice and support, and delivering activities, opportunities and services that help students thrive socially, academically and personally Our work is shaped by student voice and focused on inclusion, ensuring all students can participate and benefit. Through collaboration, advocacy and community-building, we aim to make every student’s time at university as positive, supportive and impactful as possible.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of public participation in sport
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To enhance the student experience by providing representation, advice. activities and services to all matriculated students. To stimulate the expression of student opinion within the University on all matters affecting the life and education of students and to be the recognised body representing the students views both within the University and to external organisations. To promote co-operation amongst the studens in order to further their educational cultural, social, athletic and recreational interests, recognising the diversity of the student population and ensuring equal opportunities are available to all. Provision of representation, advice, activities and services shall be made available to students at all campuses
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £436,222 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £426,139 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 10 | 18 March 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £378,826 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £373,207 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 10 | 4 March 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £369,730 | £292,500 | £75,182 | £0 | £2,048 | £0 | £344,844 | £0 | £344,844 | £0 | 10 | 29 April 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £328,046 | £274,000 | £53,961 | £0 | £85 | £0 | £298,090 | £0 | £298,090 | £0 | 10 | 28 February 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £279,285 | £270,500 | £8,768 | £0 | £17 | £0 | £239,669 | £0 | £239,669 | £0 | 10 | 3 May 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
- Queen Margaret Universtiy Drive, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.qmusu.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Queen Margaret University · SC002750
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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