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University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC050996
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed March 27, 2026. Filing history
Registered
May 26, 2021
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
Powis Gate College
College Bounds
Aberdeen
AB24 3UG

Activities

'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

The charity collects donations and gifts made for the purpose of supporting the University of Aberdeen, its students and other University community beneficiaries as stipulated by the donors wishes. The trust disburses funds on receipt of successful applications which are approved by the trustees, ensuring that the funds are used for the stipulated purpose. Examples of disbursements may include but are not limited to: student bursaries and prizes, funding for lectureships, research support, building/upgrading facilities and equipment.

Beneficiaries: 'Other defined groups'

Objectives: The Organizations purposes are: To fundraise in accordance with the Code of Fundraising Practice from time to time or other reputable Code or protocol adopted as best practice and to manage the investment and disbursement of the funds of the Trust for the advancement of education, health, the arts, heritage and science, for the primary benefit of the University in pursuance of its Strategic Plan from time to time, the University community (undergraduates, postgraduates, alumni and others) including but not limited to the following

Geography

Main operating location
Aberdeen
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
July 31, 2026 Due April 30, 2027 £0 £0
July 31, 2025 March 27, 2026On time £7,978,000 £5,439,000
July 31, 2024 Nov. 29, 2024On time £7,534,329 £5,691,573
July 31, 2023 April 25, 2024On time £54,583,157 £3,945,292
July 31, 2022 March 30, 2023On time £0 £0

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