George Watson's Family Foundation
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC004818
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed March 13, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Aug. 28, 1990
- Legal form
- Other
- Part of
- Edinburgh Merchant Company Education Board (SC009747)
Address
- Address
- George Watson's College
Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH10 5EG
Contact
- Website
gwc.org.uk
Activities
'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education'
To raise funds to provide means tested financial assistance to pupils at George Watson's College and to help fund capital development at George Watson's College and to help fund other activities at George Watson's College.
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','People with disabilities or health problems','Other charities or voluntary bodies'
Objectives: To advance education for the public benefit and in particular but without prejudice to the generality of this primary purpose:- (1) To improve and maintain the School buildings and such other buildings as shall from time to time be transferred to the Trust or used by the School. (2) To purchase and maintain such other equipment amenities or facilities as may be necessary for the better provision of education at the School. (3) To assist the School in improving the quality and range of education provided.
Geography
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | March 13, 2026On time | £1,571,652 | £959,103 |
| July 31, 2024 | June 26, 202557 days late | £1,293,146 | £978,415 |
| July 31, 2023 | April 29, 2024On time | £1,771,598 | £1,296,404 |
| July 31, 2022 | May 12, 202312 days late | £1,284,081 | £1,019,602 |
| July 31, 2021 | April 27, 2022On time | £1,646,716 | £1,093,586 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.
Nearby
- George Watson's College 0.0 mi
- The George Watson's College Endowment Trust 0.0 mi
- The Watsonian Benevolent Fund 0.0 mi
- The Watsonian Hockey Club SCIO 0.0 mi
- Bruntsfield Community Nursery 0.1 mi