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title: "Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh — check charity number SC002750 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002750. the advancement of education charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/queen-margaret-university-edinburgh
retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:26:00.930Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a registered charity (number SC002750) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £52,958,000 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?

Registered charity number

SC002750

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

East Lothian

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£52,958,000

Website

[www.qmu.ac.uk](http://www.qmu.ac.uk/)

## What does Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh do?

The objects for which the University is established are to provide education and learning of all types, to provide facilities for and encourage and undertake study and research, to encourage the advancement, development and dissemination of knowledge and to encourage and provide facilities for design, development, consultancy and testing.

## What causes is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score.

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[Visit charity website](http://www.qmu.ac.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh a legitimate charity?

Yes. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002750) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh's charity number?

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh's charity number is SC002750. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC002750?

Search SC002750 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh do?

The objects for which the University is established are to provide education and learning of all types, to provide facilities for and encourage and undertake study and research, to encourage the advancement, development and dissemination of knowledge and to encourage and provide facilities for design, development, consultancy and testing.

Does Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh's website is http://www.qmu.ac.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC002750).