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51
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Edinburgh Napier Students' Association

To provide safe social space and a range of services to cater for the needs of the membership.5.4 To facilitate regular communication between the Association and its membership, and between the Association, itsmembers, the University and the wider community as and when appropriate.5.510 prov ide opportunities for personal and professional development for its membership, through participation inAssociation and University committee structures and activities, and in the activities of its Sports Union and student clubsand societies.5.6 To foster an Edinburgh Napier student identity and culture within the University, across faculties and campuses, and inthe wider community. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, …

Founded
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Foundation type
Unincorporated Association

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · oscr (FY2025)
£0.92
Program£0.92
Fundraising£0.05
92% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Edinburgh Napier Students' Association has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • Established in 1902, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 51 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Edinburgh Napier Students' Association is a registered education nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1902 and has been operating for 124 years. Its registration number is SC012506. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £837K in annual revenue.

Edinburgh Napier Students' Association's official registration number is SC012506, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Edinburgh Napier Students' Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Edinburgh Napier Students' Association is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1902 and has been active for 124 years.

Based on official tax filings, Edinburgh Napier Students' Association has £837K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 5%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Edinburgh Napier Students' Association is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. It has £837K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Edinburgh Napier Students' Association is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

To provide safe social space and a range of services to cater for the needs of the membership.5.4 To facilitate regular communication between the Association and its membership, and between the Association, itsmembers, the University and the wider community as and when appropriate.5.510 prov ide opportunities for personal and professional development for its membership, through participation inAssociation and University committee structures and activities, and in the activities of its Sports Union and student clubsand societies.5.6 To foster an Edinburgh Napier student identity and culture within the University, across faculties and campuses, and inthe wider community. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the... Edinburgh Napier Students' Association is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1902.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £837K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.

Edinburgh Napier Students' Association is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC012506.

You can verify Edinburgh Napier Students' Association in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Edinburgh Napier Students' Association directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Edinburgh Napier Students' Association are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Edinburgh Napier Students' Association is based in Edinburgh in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Edinburgh Napier Students' Association was first registered in 1902, making it approximately 124 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
92% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
19
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£0.8M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£0.8M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.9M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2021
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1902
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Edinburgh Napier Students' Association

What is Edinburgh Napier Students' Association?
Edinburgh Napier Students' Association is a education unincorporated association based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. To provide safe social space and a range of services to cater for the needs of the membership.5.4 To facilitate regular communication between the Association and its membership, and between the Association, itsmembers, the University and the wider community as and when appropriate.5.510 prov ide opportunities for personal and professional development for its membership, through participation inAssociation and University committee structures and activities, and in the activities of its Sports Union and student clubsand societies.5.6 To foster an Edinburgh Napier student identity and culture within the University, across faculties and campuses, and inthe wider community. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' 5.1 To represent the interests of the membership within the Univers ity and the wider community. 5.2 To provide advice and support to the membership, collectively and individually, on issues affecting their education and welfare. 5.3 To provide safe social space and a range of services to cater for the needs of the membership. 5.4 To facilitate regular communication between the Association and its membership, and between the Association, its members, the University and the wider community as and when appropriate. 5.510 prov ide opportunities for personal and professional development for its membership, through participation in Association and University committee structures and activities, and in the activities of its Sports Union and student clubs and societies. 5.6 To foster an Edinburgh Napier student identity and culture within the University, across faculties and campuses, and in the wider community.
When was Edinburgh Napier Students' Association founded?
Edinburgh Napier Students' Association was founded in 1902.
Where is Edinburgh Napier Students' Association located?
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Edinburgh Napier Students' Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Edinburgh Napier Students' Association trustworthy?
Edinburgh Napier Students' Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Edinburgh Napier Students' Association's registration number?
Registration: SC012506 (United Kingdom).
What is Edinburgh Napier Students' Association's website?
https://www.napierstudents.com
Are donations to Edinburgh Napier Students' Association tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.