Registered charity · No. SC003808Unincorporated association
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Glasgow University Union
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Glasgow University Union is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of public participation in sport.
Glasgow University Union (number SC003808) 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 Glasgow University Union do?
The objectives of the Union, for the public benefit ,continue to provide recreational facilities and activities for the students at Glasgow University and to provide a centre to which clubs and societies can affiliate. To help promote the advancement of education and to raise awareness of the welfare and support services at Glasgow University. To provide citizenship and community development amongst students and local residents through involvement within the union and participation in activities and events. To promote better understanding of international cultures and promote integration of i…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Glasgow University Union
Answers Glasgow University Union gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Glasgow University Union's money come from?
Glasgow University Union reported £2.9m total income for the year ending 30 June 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £2.9m (100%), investments £7,915 (0%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£2.9m · 100%
Investments£7,915 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Glasgow City
What causes is Glasgow University Union registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of public participation in sport
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The register data used for this profile lists Glasgow University Union as a registered charity (number SC003808) 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 Glasgow University Union's charity number?
Glasgow University Union's charity number is SC003808. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Glasgow University Union do?
The objectives of the Union, for the public benefit ,continue to provide recreational facilities and activities for the students at Glasgow University and to provide a centre to which clubs and societies can affiliate. To help promote the advancement of education and to raise awareness of the welfare and support services at Glasgow University. To provide citizenship and community development amongst students and local residents through involvement within the union and participation in activities and events. To promote better understanding of international cultures and promote integration of i…
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How can I donate to Glasgow University Union?
Glasgow University Union's website listed in our register data is http://www.guu.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Glasgow University Union's money come from?
Glasgow University Union reported £2.9m total income for the year ending 30 June 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £2.9m (100%), investments £7,915 (0%).
When was Glasgow University Union registered as a charity?
Glasgow University Union was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.