OSCR Scottish charity profile

University Of Strathclyde

ActiveCharity number SC015263
Registered2 April 1965
Main locationGlasgow City
Legal formStatutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC015263
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
UK and overseas
Volunteers
0 volunteers
Staff
4,527
Postcode
G1 1XQ

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

Providing world-class education: We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmer across various disciplines, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities they need to succeed in their careers and contribute to society. We achieve this through innovative teaching methods, research-informed curricula, and a supportive learning environment. Conducting impactful research: We undertake cutting-edge research that addresses global challenges, drives innovation, and advances knowledge across diverse fields, from engineering and science to business and the humanities. This research not only informs our teaching but also contributes directly to economic and social development. Engaging with society and industry: We actively collaborate with businesses, industries, public sector organisations, and communities to translate our research and expertise into practical solutions and benefits for society.

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of education
  • the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Beneficiaries

  • No specific group, or for the benefit of the community

Activities

  • It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

The advancement of education. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture, or science.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 July 2025£433,257,000£440,080,0004,52718 May 2026
31 July 2024£438,816,000£278,140,0004,52717 April 2025
31 July 2023£486,051,000£402,175,0004,52725 March 2024
31 July 2022£389,252,000£520,442,0004,52723 February 2023
31 July 2021£354,555,000£356,766,0004,52714 March 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
Finance, McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow
Website supplied to OSCR
www.strath.ac.uk
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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