01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC028544
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- over 250 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- EH5 1QE
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
EC Students' Association is here to represent all students at Edinburgh College, which means what we do adapts to suit the needs of students. That can be working on big issues that affect everyone, like how much money you have in your pocket. It can also be about commenting on the standards of facilities, teaching spaces, or the quality of food on campus. Our tag line is 'Powered by students, driven by values, committed to better' and that really is our mantra. The elected student officers are the student voice when it comes to representing you in and out of the boardroom, but it doesn’t stop there. We work on a one-to-one basis with many students who walk through our office doors, on a range of issues impacting their student experience. We also run lots of activities throughout the year that are fun and all about giving you great experiences & opportunities, such as: Welcome Week Class Rep Meetings Student Fridges on campus Societies and Activities Volunteering opportunities
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of public participation in sport
- the promotion of religious or racial harmony
- the promotion of equality and diversity
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
We aim to advance the education of students at Edinburgh College for the public benefit by: (a) promoting the interests and welfare of students at Edinburgh College during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising students. (b) being the recognised representative channel between students and Edinburgh College and any other organisation outside Edinburgh College and (c) providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of our students.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | £281,974 | £279,207 | 3 | 17 April 2026 |
| 30 June 2024 | £282,958 | £313,783 | 3 | 28 March 2025 |
| 30 June 2023 | £258,866 | £258,304 | 3 | 3 March 2025 |
| 30 June 2022 | £395,001 | £349,971 | 3 | 3 March 2025 |
| 30 June 2021 | £349,876 | £312,161 | 3 | 23 June 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
- ECSA, 350 West Granton Campus, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://ecsa.scot
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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