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48
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
48/100 · methodology

About University Of Edinburgh

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030, we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally. 'the advancement of education','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' The advancement of education. Any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the other preceding purposes.

Founded
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Foundation type
Statutory Corporation

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: 97%
Peer average: 92%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 48
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)
£0.97
Program£0.97
Fundraising£0.03
97% to programs beats the peer average (92%) and 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, University Of Edinburgh has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including OSCR.

  • Established in 1902, it is among the oldest education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a contact email (present for 81% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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

University Of Edinburgh 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 SC005336. 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 £1.5B in annual revenue.

University Of Edinburgh's official registration number is SC005336, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

University Of Edinburgh 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 97% 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.

University Of Edinburgh 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, University Of Edinburgh has £1.5B in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 92% for education charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 3%. 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.

University Of Edinburgh is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Statutory Corporation. It has £1.5B in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, University Of Edinburgh is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 92%). 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.

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030, we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally. 'the advancement of education','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' The advancement of education. Any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the other preceding purposes. University Of Edinburgh 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 97% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of £1.5B is well above the peer average of £994K.

You can verify University Of Edinburgh 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 University Of Edinburgh 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 University Of Edinburgh 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.

University Of Edinburgh 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.

University Of Edinburgh 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
£1B+
97% 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
19,138
Still gathering leadership data

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Fuming Edinburgh University students walk out of graduation ceremonies - Edinburgh Live
Jul 2026
www.edinburghlive.co.uk
Edinburgh Napier University set to sell original Merchiston site and join three-way educational alliance - Edinburgh New
Jul 2026
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Lecturers at Queen Margaret University strike on graduation day - The Edinburgh Reporter
Jul 2026
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
University of Edinburgh unveils flagship new engineering building - Project Scotland
Jul 2026
projectscot.com
Edinburgh Napier to quit campus as bosses face £220 million repair bill - The National Scot
Jul 2026
www.thenational.scot
Pro-Palestine protests disrupt Edinburgh University graduation - The Times
Jul 2026
www.thetimes.com
Edinburgh Napier planning to leave Merchiston for good amid restructuring - The Edinburgh Reporter
Jul 2026
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
Edinburgh Napier University 'looking to sell' historic campus - The Herald
Jul 2026
www.heraldscotland.com
Work begins on UK's new £750m supercomputer at Edinburgh University site - BBC
Jun 2026
www.bbc.co.uk
Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh Campus - Active Travel - ArcGIS StoryMaps
Jun 2026
storymaps.arcgis.com
Form filed
£1534.2M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£1462.8M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£1415.2M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£1434.1M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£1296.9M revenue
FY2021
OSCR

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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.

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1902
Not available · 5
  • 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
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about University Of Edinburgh

What is University Of Edinburgh?
University Of Edinburgh is a education statutory corporation based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030, we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally. 'the advancement of education','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' The advancement of education. Any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the other preceding purposes.
When was University Of Edinburgh founded?
University Of Edinburgh was founded in 1902.
Where is University Of Edinburgh located?
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is University Of Edinburgh's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1B+. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is University Of Edinburgh trustworthy?
University Of Edinburgh 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 University Of Edinburgh's registration number?
Registration: SC005336 (United Kingdom).
What is University Of Edinburgh's website?
https://www.ed.ac.uk
Are donations to University Of Edinburgh 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.