01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC046142
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 40
- Postcode
- IV2 3JH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The purpose of the Association is to represent the interests of all students (FE and HE) at the University of the Highlands and Islands and its ten academic partners at a regional level. The Association also represents the local interests of all students at those academic partners whose representative structures are part of the Association.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects of the Association are the advancement of education of students at the University of the Highlands and Islands and its academic partners for the public benefit by: 4.1 working to enhance the teaching and learning experience of students at the University of the Highlands and Islands and its academic partners by organising, supporting and promoting the role of students, and working in partnership with the relevant institutions and its staff. 4.2 promoting the interests and welfare of students during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising students. 4.3 being the recognised representative channel between students and the University of the Highlands and Islands and its academic partners and any other external bodies. and 4.4 providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities, and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students. 4.5 being the recognised representative body that represents students to the University of the Highlands and Islands as the regional strategic body for further education in the Highlands and Islands.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £979,015 | £1,040,751 | 40 | 18 June 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £957,726 | £954,028 | 40 | 29 April 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £957,725 | £954,027 | 40 | 22 May 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £924,050 | £922,371 | 40 | 22 May 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £909,633 | £827,979 | 40 | 29 April 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
- UHI House, Old Perth Road, Inverness
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://www.hisa.uhi.ac.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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