--- title: "Ears — check charity number SC031518 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ears a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC031518. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ears retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:49:51.834Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ears is a registered charity (number SC031518) 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 human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. Its latest reported income was £296,763 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Ears? Registered charity number SC031518 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £296,763 Website [www.ears-advocacy.org.uk](http://www.ears-advocacy.org.uk/) ## What does Ears do? EARS provides independent advocacy to service users across a number of regions. ## What causes is Ears registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ears yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ears 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ears&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ears-advocacy.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ears a legitimate charity? Yes. Ears is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC031518) 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 Ears's charity number? Ears's charity number is SC031518. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC031518? Search SC031518 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 Ears do? EARS provides independent advocacy to service users across a number of regions. Does Ears have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ears. 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 Ears? Ears's website is http://www.ears-advocacy.org.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=SC031518).