Charity Details

Edinburgh University Students' Association

SC015800Registered charity from 01 January 1992

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Charity Information:

Address The Potterrow
5/2 Bristo Square
Edinburgh

Postcode EH8 9AL

Website www.eusa.ed.ac.uk

Regulatory Type Standard

Link to Companies House https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/

Object:

The objects of the Association are:- 3.1.1 The advancement of education of students at the University of Edinburgh by representing, supporting and promoting the interests, health and welfare of students within the University and within the wider community, and by promoting student participation in, facilitating, co-ordinating and developing, the services, projects and activities of the Association. 3.1.2 The advancement of the arts, culture and science and the organisation of recreational activities through the services, projects and activities of the Association. 3.1.3 The advancement of community development within the University and within the wider community through student participation in the Association and its services, projects and activities, and by facilitating the involvement of students in the wider community. 3.1.4 To promote and support such similar and other charitable purposes, objects or institutions and in such proportions and manner as the Trustees shall think fit. The expressions 'charitable purpose' or 'charitable object' shall mean a charitable purpose under section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts and a 'charitable institution'shall be interpreted accordingly.

Operations:

What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:

The Charity operate bars, cafes, shops and nightclubs. We run the Pleasance societies hub, theatre and café. We provide impartial and confidential advice to students on areas ranging from financial matters to relationships and studies. We campaign to ensure that students get a better deal during their time at university, and support students from overseas. We help students to volunteer in the community and we support the 350+ student societies that exist. We also provide social spaces designed for students such as at Teviot and Potterrow.

Charity Status: Active

Constitutional Form: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Constitutional Form Date: 07 Aug 2012

Previous Constitutional Form: Unincorporated association

Previous Constitutional Form Date: 01 Jan 1992

Main Operating Location: Midlothian

Number of Staff: 405

Number of Volunteers: over 250

Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the advancement of citizenship or community development", "the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science"

Beneficiaries: "Children or young people", "Other charities or voluntary bodies"

Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations", "It carries out activities or services itself"

Annual Submissions:

Year End	Income	Expenditure	Annual Return Received	Accounts Received	Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Mar 2022	£7,380,000	£8,684,000	31 Oct 2022	Yes
31 Mar 2023	£10,645,000	£10,454,000	23 Nov 2023	Yes
31 Mar 2024	£10,979,000	£10,813,000	21 Nov 2024	Yes
31 Mar 2025	£10,891,000	£10,730,000	30 Oct 2025	Yes	Published accounts can be found on the Companies House website
31 Mar 2026			No	Annual Information due by 31 Dec 2026
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
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