Fettes College (number SC051259) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Fettes College do?
The purpose of the School is the advancement of education. It provides public benefit, encourages community engagement and enables School staff to take part in charitable endeavours.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Fettes College
Answers Fettes College gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Fettes College's money come from?
Fettes College reported £27m total income for the year ending 31 August 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £23m (88%), trading and fundraising events £3m (11%), investments £75k (0%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£23m · 88%
Trading and fundraising events£3m · 11%
Investments£75k · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Fettes College registered for?
the advancement of education
Why is there no Clarity Score for Fettes College yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Fettes College.
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The register data used for this profile lists Fettes College as a registered charity (number SC051259) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Fettes College's charity number?
Fettes College's charity number is SC051259. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Fettes College do?
The purpose of the School is the advancement of education. It provides public benefit, encourages community engagement and enables School staff to take part in charitable endeavours.
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How can I donate to Fettes College?
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Where does Fettes College's money come from?
Fettes College reported £27m total income for the year ending 31 August 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £23m (88%), trading and fundraising events £3m (11%), investments £75k (0%).
When was Fettes College registered as a charity?
Fettes College was entered on the register on 14 September 2021.