# The Andrew Grant Bequest

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC001097
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Educational endowment
- **Part of:** [University Of Edinburgh](/sc/SC005336) (SC005336)
- **Registered:** Jan. 1, 1902
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC001097


## Contact

- **Address:** The University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH8 9YL
- **Website:** www.ed.ac.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education'

**What the charity does:** The Andrew Grant Bequest’s objective is the advancement of education of existing and previous students of the Edinburgh College of Art within the University of Edinburgh. These objectives are met through a variety of routes, primarily the provision of scholarships and travel awards, in line with the terms of the original benefaction from Andrew Grant.

**Objectives:** (1) The endowment created by a codicil dated 12th September 1911 to the trust disposition and settlement dated 24th October 1894 of the late Andrew Grant and known as the Andrew Grant Bequest (in this article referred to as the 'bequest' ) is to be held and administered by the transferee in accordance with the provisions of this article . (2) The transferee- (a) must apply not less than four-fifths of the free income of the bequest in each financial year to provide scholarships or bursaries to deserving students of the University on programmes of study within the reconstituted ECA either during such programme of study or in the way of travelling scholarships or otherwise after such programme of study is finished under such regulations as the transferee shall from time to time appoint: and The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336 (b) may apply the remainder - (i) in the meeting of the expenses of organised educational excursions for the benefit of students of the University on programmes of study within the reconstituted College or the expenses of holding exhibitions of work of art at the University. (ii) in providing equipment and facilities for special study at the reconstituted College. (iii) in assisting the provision and development of sports activities at or in connection with the reconstituted College. (iv) in assisting the formation, maintenance and encouragement of clubs, societies, and other organisations conducted for the benefit of students of the University on programmes of study at the reconstituted College. (3) Income unused at the end of the financial year may be carried forward to the next financial year or added to the capital of the bequest or both.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £180528 | £247888 |  -  | 0 |  |
| July 31, 2024 | £224203 | £146549 |  -  | 0 |  |
| July 31, 2023 | £197689 | £140001 |  -  | 0 |  |
| July 31, 2022 | £153148 | £111499 |  -  | 0 |  |
| July 31, 2021 | £126599 | £162479 |  -  | 0 |  |