OSCR Scottish charity profile

Elphinstone Research Group (ERG)

Known as ERG

ActiveCharity number SC054318
Registered19 June 2025
Main locationAberdeen
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC054318
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Volunteers
1-50 volunteers
Staff
0
Postcode
AB10 6HT

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

Elphinstone Research Group is set up to give students practical education and experience in finance, economics, investment research and related areas of business. We aim to make this kind of opportunity more accessible, especially for students who may not already have professional networks or experience in the sector. We do this by running student research teams, publishing articles and research, providing training materials, organising talks and events, and creating opportunities for students to work on real-world style projects. Our work is led by volunteers and students, with more experienced members helping newer members develop their research, writing, commercial awareness and professional skills.

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of education

Beneficiaries

  • Children or young people
  • No specific group, or for the benefit of the community

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

The organisation’s purpose is the advancement of education. In furtherance of this, the organisation will: These activities will be primarily directed at students at the University of Aberdeen, but may also be open to other learners and members of the public where appropriate. • To provide students with opportunities to produce and publish market research and analysis. • To support financial literacy and analytical thinking among students at the University of Aberdeen. • To host speaker events, workshops, and peer discussions on economic and financial topics. • To develop professional experience for students through collaborative research, publishing, and participation in financial debates. • To manage funds exclusively in support of these educational activities.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

1 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
30 April 2026£0£0017 July 2026

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
Attic Floor Right, 52 Broomhill Road, Aberdeen
Website supplied to OSCR
52 Broomhill Road
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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