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SRUC is a unique institution founded on world-class research. In the recently published 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) – a peer assessment of the quality of UK universities’ research across all disciplines – SRUC, with University of Edinburgh - our submission partner, reaffirmed its research strength by demonstrating the greatest research power (volume x quality) in Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences. SRUC’s tertiary model delivers comprehensive skills, education, business support and consultancy services for Scotland’s rural industries, and associated food and drink sector. The integration of these three complementary ‘knowledge exchange’ services is of significant value to all with an interest in land-based activities – be they students, businesses, communities or policymakers. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, …
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- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1987, it predates 83% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 48 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
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- a contact email (present for 81% of comparable organizations)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySruc 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 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its registration number is SC003712. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 48/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £85M in annual revenue.
Sruc's official registration number is SC003712, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Sruc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. 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 48 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% 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.
Sruc is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sruc has £85M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sruc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £85M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Sruc is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.
SRUC is a unique institution founded on world-class research. In the recently published 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) – a peer assessment of the quality of UK universities’ research across all disciplines – SRUC, with University of Edinburgh - our submission partner, reaffirmed its research strength by demonstrating the greatest research power (volume x quality) in Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences. SRUC’s tertiary model delivers comprehensive skills, education, business support and consultancy services for Scotland’s rural industries, and associated food and drink sector. The integration of these three complementary ‘knowledge exchange’ services is of significant value to all with an interest in land-based activities – be they students, businesses, communities... Sruc is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1987.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of £85M is well above the peer average of £994K.
Sruc is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC003712.
You can verify Sruc 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. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). 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 Sruc 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 Sruc 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.
Sruc 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.
Sruc was first registered in 1987, making it approximately 39 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.
Filing history
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SRUC is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
SRUC is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Founding date · 1987
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Quick facts about Sruc
- What is Sruc?
- Sruc is a education charitable company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. SRUC is a unique institution founded on world-class research. In the recently published 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) – a peer assessment of the quality of UK universities’ research across all disciplines – SRUC, with University of Edinburgh - our submission partner, reaffirmed its research strength by demonstrating the greatest research power (volume x quality) in Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences. SRUC’s tertiary model delivers comprehensive skills, education, business support and consultancy services for Scotland’s rural industries, and associated food and drink sector. The integration of these three complementary ‘knowledge exchange’ services is of significant value to all with an interest in land-based activities – be they students, businesses, communities or policymakers. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' The objects for which the Institution is established are, for the benefit of the public in Scotland and elsewhere, to advance education, science and environmental protection and improvement and in furtherance of these purposes the Institution will:- 4.1.1 equip, carry on, maintain and develop a college or school or schools having as its, or their, main objects the provision of tertiary education and in particular the teaching and study of, advice on and research into the Natural Economy and so improving knowledge, training and skill levels and encouraging entrepreneurial activity, and to provide appropriate business support, in Natural Economy-related opportunities across rural Scotland. 4.1.2 expand research and education capacity in relation to the Natural Economy, developing stronger partnership working between all stakeholders including public bodies. 4.1.3 support and encourage rural communities endowed with significant Natural Economy assets to develop sustainability and inclusivity based on those assets. and 4.1.4 encourage people and communities across Scotland to grasp the opportunities of the Natural Economy to deliver a green recovery based on high quality natural capital assets. 4.2 In this clause, as elsewhere in these articles, the expression “Natural Economy” and cognate words, where the context permits, means ecosystem services being agriculture, fishing and aquaculture, food and drink, energy (including renewables), forestry, logging, and manufacture of wood and tourism and generally any and all associated sciences, technologies, crafts and skills, and all matters of whatever nature related to the use of land and water resources, health (including animal health and veterinary services), all aspects of economics and socio-economics, leisure, leisure activities and industries, wildlife habitats, conservation, climate change, natural capital, biodiversity and game management, the rural way of life and environment and the sustainable use of natural resources.
- When was Sruc founded?
- Sruc was founded in 1987.
- Where is Sruc located?
- Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Sruc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sruc trustworthy?
- Sruc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 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 Sruc's registration number?
- Registration: SC003712 (United Kingdom).
- What is Sruc's website?
- https://www.sruc.ac.uk
- Are donations to Sruc 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.