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University Of St Andrews

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC013532
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed March 31, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Jan. 1, 1902
Legal form
Educational endowment

Address

Address
Walter Bower House
Eden Campus
Main Street
Guardbridge
Fife
KY16 0US

Contact

Website
st-andrews.ac.uk
Screenshot of the University Of St Andrews website

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','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 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.

Beneficiaries: 'Other defined groups'

Objectives: The advancement of education. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science

Geography

Main operating location
Fife
Geographical spread
UK and overseas

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Employees
July 31, 2025 March 31, 2026On time £353,331,000 £326,477,000 3,126
July 31, 2024 April 1, 2025On time £328,685,000 £256,810,000 3,106
July 31, 2023 April 16, 2024On time £318,601,655 £301,658,775 2,995
July 31, 2022 April 21, 2023On time £309,929,683 £338,903,853 2,903
July 31, 2021 March 30, 2022On time £309,659,727 £250,087,390 2,830

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.