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The university is governed by Court, which is responsible for overseeing its activities and ensuring they align with its charitable purposes. The advancement of education: This encompasses providing high-quality education and fostering academic research. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture, or science: This involves promoting cultural and scientific activities and preserving heritage. These purposes guide the university's activities and initiatives, ensuring they contribute positively to society. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' The advancement of education. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science
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· FY2025 · oscr (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, University Of St Andrews 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 53 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUniversity Of St Andrews is a registered education nonprofit based in Fife, 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 SC013532. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £353M in annual revenue.
University Of St Andrews's official registration number is SC013532, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
University Of St Andrews has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('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 St Andrews is located in Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1902 and has been active for 124 years.
Based on official tax filings, University Of St Andrews has £353M 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 St Andrews is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It has £353M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, University Of St Andrews 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.
The university is governed by Court, which is responsible for overseeing its activities and ensuring they align with its charitable purposes. The advancement of education: This encompasses providing high-quality education and fostering academic research. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture, or science: This involves promoting cultural and scientific activities and preserving heritage. These purposes guide the university's activities and initiatives, ensuring they contribute positively to society. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' The advancement of education. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science University Of St Andrews 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 £353M is well above the peer average of £994K.
You can verify University Of St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews is based in Fife 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 St Andrews 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
University Of St Andrews 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.
University Of St Andrews 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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Latest news
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University of St Andrews scientists discover what will happen when our sun dies - AOL.com
Lady Louise Graduates from the University of St. Andrews, Just Like Cousin Prince William and Kate Middleton - People.com
SU Engineering Professor awarded prestigious Global Fellowship at the University of St Andrews - Stellenbosch University
The University of St Andrews teams up with the R&A in a unique collaboration - Golfmagic
University of St Andrews to create new college after plans greenlit - The Herald
Uh oh, America’s East Coast elite have taken over sleepy St Andrews - The Times
Demolition plans for St Andrews University campus take major step forward - Fife Today
University of St Andrews adopts Pure Storage to bolster sustainability credentials and prepare for future data growth - Diginomica
University of St. Andrews Canvas VLE and Eduframe - preserving prestige, embracing transformation. - Instructure
What is the acceptance rate for undergraduates at the University of St Andrews? - Hackney Gazette
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
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- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- News and media coverage
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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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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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1902
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about University Of St Andrews
- What is University Of St Andrews?
- University Of St Andrews is a education nonprofit organization based in Fife, United Kingdom. The university is governed by Court, which is responsible for overseeing its activities and ensuring they align with its charitable purposes. The advancement of education: This encompasses providing high-quality education and fostering academic research. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture, or science: This involves promoting cultural and scientific activities and preserving heritage. These purposes guide the university's activities and initiatives, ensuring they contribute positively to society. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' The advancement of education. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science
- When was University Of St Andrews founded?
- University Of St Andrews was founded in 1902.
- Where is University Of St Andrews located?
- Headquartered in Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is University Of St Andrews's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is University Of St Andrews trustworthy?
- University Of St Andrews has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 St Andrews's registration number?
- Registration: SC013532 (United Kingdom).
- What is University Of St Andrews's website?
- https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk
- Are donations to University Of St Andrews 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.