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Charity Details

 

University Of Stirling

SC011159Registered charity from 07 June 1965
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Charity Information:
Address Stirling Campus
Stirling
Postcode FK9 4LA
Website www.stir.ac.uk
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
The University shall be a body for the purposes of teaching, examining and the promotion of research and shall, subject to the provisions of this Our Charter and the Statutes of the University, have the following objects and powers:- (a) To provide instruction in such branches of learning as the University may think fit, whether for members of the University or for others, and to make provision for research and for the preservation, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner as the University may determine. (b) To prescribe in its Ordinances the conditions under which persons may be admitted as students of the University or of any particular course of study provided by the University. (c) To grant, under conditions laid down in its Statutes or Ordinances, Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions to persons who shall have pursued a course of study approved by the University and shall have passed the examinations or other tests prescribed by the University. (d) To grant, under conditions laid down in its Statutes or Ordinances, Degrees to any persons who hold office in the University or who shall have carried on research therein. (e) To grant Diplomas, Certificates or other academic distinctions to persons who have pursued a course of study approved by the University under conditions laid down by the University in its Statutes or Ordinances. (f) To grant to approved persons, under conditions laid down in its Statutes or Ordinances, Honorary Degrees or other academic distinctions. (g) To accept the examinations and periods of study passed by students of the University at other Universities or places of learning as equivalent to such examination and periods of study in the University as the Academic Council of the University may determine, and to withdraw such acceptance at any time.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
The university is set up to teach and examine students and help promote world leading research which in turn has a positive impact on the economy, environment and society in local, national and global areas. This is done by having an extensive course portfolio which is taught by dedicated staff who are committed to delivering an excellent teaching and learning experience and are driven to create a culture and environment based on fairness, equality, cultural diversity, inclusion and respect. Our researchers are responding to the increasingly complex challenges facing society and our scientists work with governments and various organisations to provide tangible evidence-based solutions.
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Constitutional Form Date: 07 Jun 1965
Main Operating Location: Stirling
Number of Staff: 2388
Number of Volunteers: 0
Purposes: "the advancement of education"
Beneficiaries: "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community"
Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Jul 2021 £124,478,000 £112,948,000 26 Apr 2022 Yes
31 Jul 2022 £155,255,000 £168,687,000 28 Apr 2023 Yes
31 Jul 2023 £169,700,000 £151,212,000 22 Apr 2024 Yes
31 Jul 2024 £179,133,000 £123,265,000 19 Mar 2025 Yes Visit Charity's Website
31 Jul 2025 No No
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
No charity trustee information available
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From 30 June 2025, OSCR began collecting charity trustee information through OSCR Online. Providing this information is a legal requirement for all charities. The names of trustees will be published on the Scottish Charity Register from early 2026 to promote transparency and strengthen public trust in the sector.

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