# David Hume Institute

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC009579
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Jan. 15, 1985
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC009579


## Contact

- **Address:** 5 South Charlotte Street , Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH2 4AN
- **Website:** www.davidhumeinstitute.org



## Activities

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

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

**What the charity does:** We undertake research and events in order to increase understanding of the economy and society.

**Objectives:** The Institute is established for the benefit of the public, and in particular, will advance education by: 4.1 Undertaking impartial research and analysis to support discussion on public policy, with a particular focus on the economy 4.2 Increasing understanding of the economy and public policy by promoting learning and debate





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** Scotland and other parts of the UK



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £234366 | £225916 |  -  | 2 |  |
| July 31, 2024 | £142179 | £147602 |  -  |  -  |  |
| July 31, 2023 | £137865 | £186109 |  -  |  -  |  |
| July 31, 2022 | £153748 | £206002 |  -  |  -  |  |
| July 31, 2021 | £280887 | £324374 |  -  |  -  |  |