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The university is set up to teach and examine students and help promote world leading research which in turn has a positive impact on the economy, environment and society in local, national and global areas. This is done by having an extensive course portfolio which is taught by dedicated staff who are committed to delivering an excellent teaching and learning experience and are driven to create a culture and environment based on fairness, equality, cultural diversity, inclusion and respect. Our researchers are responding to the increasingly complex challenges facing society and our scientists work with governments and various organisations to provide tangible evidence-based solutions. 'the advancement of education' The University shall be a body for the purposes of teaching, examining …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, University Of Stirling has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
- 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
- Established in 1965, it predates 94% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- 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
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- a contact email
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUniversity Of Stirling is a registered education nonprofit based in Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its registration number is SC011159. 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 £176M in annual revenue.
University Of Stirling's official registration number is SC011159, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
University Of Stirling 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 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.
University Of Stirling is located in Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.
Based on official tax filings, University Of Stirling has £176M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 92% 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.
University Of Stirling is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Statutory Corporation. It has £176M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, University Of Stirling 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 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 set up to teach and examine students and help promote world leading research which in turn has a positive impact on the economy, environment and society in local, national and global areas. This is done by having an extensive course portfolio which is taught by dedicated staff who are committed to delivering an excellent teaching and learning experience and are driven to create a culture and environment based on fairness, equality, cultural diversity, inclusion and respect. Our researchers are responding to the increasingly complex challenges facing society and our scientists work with governments and various organisations to provide tangible evidence-based solutions. 'the advancement of education' The University... University Of Stirling is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1965.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of £176M is well above the peer average of £994K.
You can verify University Of Stirling 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 Stirling 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 Stirling 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 Stirling is based in Stirling 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 Stirling was first registered in 1965, making it approximately 61 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.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
University Of Stirling 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 Stirling 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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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Founding date · 1965
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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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Quick facts about University Of Stirling
- What is University Of Stirling?
- University Of Stirling is a education statutory corporation based in Stirling, United Kingdom. The university is set up to teach and examine students and help promote world leading research which in turn has a positive impact on the economy, environment and society in local, national and global areas. This is done by having an extensive course portfolio which is taught by dedicated staff who are committed to delivering an excellent teaching and learning experience and are driven to create a culture and environment based on fairness, equality, cultural diversity, inclusion and respect. Our researchers are responding to the increasingly complex challenges facing society and our scientists work with governments and various organisations to provide tangible evidence-based solutions. 'the advancement of education' The University shall be a body for the purposes of teaching, examining and the promotion of research and shall, subject to the provisions of this Our Charter and the Statutes of the University, have the following objects and powers:- (a) To provide instruction in such branches of learning as the University may think fit, whether for members of the University or for others, and to make provision for research and for the preservation, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner as the University may determine. (b) To prescribe in its Ordinances the conditions under which persons may be admitted as students of the University or of any particular course of study provided by the University. (c) To grant, under conditions laid down in its Statutes or Ordinances, Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions to persons who shall have pursued a course of study approved by the University and shall have passed the examinations or other tests prescribed by the University. (d) To grant, under conditions laid down in its Statutes or Ordinances, Degrees to any persons who hold office in the University or who shall have carried on research therein. (e) To grant Diplomas, Certificates or other academic distinctions to persons who have pursued a course of study approved by the University under conditions laid down by the University in its Statutes or Ordinances. (f) To grant to approved persons, under conditions laid down in its Statutes or Ordinances, Honorary Degrees or other academic distinctions. (g) To accept the examinations and periods of study passed by students of the University at other Universities or places of learning as equivalent to such examination and periods of study in the University as the Academic Council of the University may determine, and to withdraw such acceptance at any time.
- When was University Of Stirling founded?
- University Of Stirling was founded in 1965.
- Where is University Of Stirling located?
- Headquartered in Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is University Of Stirling's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100M-£1B. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is University Of Stirling trustworthy?
- University Of Stirling 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 Stirling's registration number?
- Registration: SC011159 (United Kingdom).
- What is University Of Stirling's website?
- https://www.stir.ac.uk
- Are donations to University Of Stirling 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.