01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051259
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 328
- Postcode
- EH4 1QX
OSCR note: This charity has been established to replace The Governors of the Fettes Trust, SC017489 The Governors of the Fettes Trust SC017489 intends to wind up and pass its assets and liabilities to Fettes College SC051259
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The purpose of the School is the advancement of education. It provides public benefit, encourages community engagement and enables School staff to take part in charitable endeavours.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
2.1 The object of the College is: 2.1.1 to promote and advance education generally, including through the promotion, provision, maintenance and development of Fettes College and any other schools or colleges (whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere), in each case on a boarding and / or day school basis. and 2.1.2 for this purpose, to provide all appropriate educational, residential and sporting facilities and resources to students and staff of Fettes College and such other schools and colleges.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £26,954,713 | £28,230,028 | 328 | 15 May 2026 |
| 31 August 2024 | £26,788,129 | £27,752,581 | 328 | 16 May 2025 |
| 31 August 2023 | £26,336,097 | £26,980,622 | 328 | 13 May 2024 |
| 31 August 2022 | £0 | £0 | 328 | 31 May 2023 |
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
- Fettes College , Carrington Road, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.fettes.com/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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