01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC015800
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- over 250 volunteers
- Staff
- 405
- Postcode
- EH8 9AL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Charity operate bars, cafes, shops and nightclubs. We run the Pleasance societies hub, theatre and café. We provide impartial and confidential advice to students on areas ranging from financial matters to relationships and studies. We campaign to ensure that students get a better deal during their time at university, and support students from overseas. We help students to volunteer in the community and we support the 350+ student societies that exist. We also provide social spaces designed for students such as at Teviot and Potterrow.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects of the Association are:- 3.1.1 The advancement of education of students at the University of Edinburgh by representing, supporting and promoting the interests, health and welfare of students within the University and within the wider community, and by promoting student participation in, facilitating, co-ordinating and developing, the services, projects and activities of the Association. 3.1.2 The advancement of the arts, culture and science and the organisation of recreational activities through the services, projects and activities of the Association. 3.1.3 The advancement of community development within the University and within the wider community through student participation in the Association and its services, projects and activities, and by facilitating the involvement of students in the wider community. 3.1.4 To promote and support such similar and other charitable purposes, objects or institutions and in such proportions and manner as the Trustees shall think fit. The expressions 'charitable purpose' or 'charitable object' shall mean a charitable purpose under section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts and a 'charitable institution'shall be interpreted accordingly.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £10,891,000 | £10,730,000 | 405 | 30 October 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £10,979,000 | £10,813,000 | 405 | 21 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £10,645,000 | £10,454,000 | 405 | 23 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £7,380,000 | £8,684,000 | 405 | 31 October 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £6,051,000 | £7,139,000 | 405 | 8 November 2021 |
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
- The Potterrow, 5/2 Bristo Square, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.eusa.ed.ac.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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