--- title: "Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited — check charity number SC047319 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047319. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/edinburgh-merchant-company-enterprise-fund-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:01:21.182Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited is a registered charity (number SC047319) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £17,993 (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 Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited? Registered charity number SC047319 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £17,993 ## What does Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited do? to prevent or relieve poverty by assisting individuals with securing or providing employment, training and work experience opportunities. to advance education by creating education opportunities in the areas of entrepreneurship, vocational training and business enterprise. and to advance citizenship and community development by encouraging urban and rural regeneration in areas affected by poverty and low employment. ## What causes is Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited 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=edinburgh-merchant-company-enterprise-fund-limited&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047319) 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 Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited's charity number? Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited's charity number is SC047319. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047319? Search SC047319 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 Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited do? to prevent or relieve poverty by assisting individuals with securing or providing employment, training and work experience opportunities. to advance education by creating education opportunities in the areas of entrepreneurship, vocational training and business enterprise. and to advance citizenship and community development by encouraging urban and rural regeneration in areas affected by poverty and low employment. Does Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited. 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 Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited? Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Limited does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC047319).