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Registered charity · No. SC052463Unincorporated associationCity of Edinburgh

Ems

Ems is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the promotion of religious or racial harmony, based in City of Edinburgh.

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Ems is a registered charity (number SC052463) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the promotion of religious or racial harmony. Its latest reported income was £14,081 (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 Ems?

Registered charity number
SC052463
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£14,081

What does Ems do?

Edinburgh Malayalee Samajam (EMS) is set up to promote cultural heritage, social inclusion, and community wellbeing, while advancing charitable purposes for the public benefit. We support the Malayalee community in Edinburgh and the wider Scottish community by fostering integration, mutual understanding, and social cohesion. We achieve our aims by organising cultural, social, and wellbeing activities such as traditional festivals, community celebrations, and sports events that encourage participation, volunteering, and healthy lifestyles. These activities help preserve cultural traditions, s…

What causes is Ems registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe promotion of religious or racial harmony

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ems yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ems 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ems a legitimate charity?
Yes. Ems is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052463) 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 Ems's charity number?
Ems's charity number is SC052463. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052463?
Search SC052463 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 Ems do?
Edinburgh Malayalee Samajam (EMS) is set up to promote cultural heritage, social inclusion, and community wellbeing, while advancing charitable purposes for the public benefit. We support the Malayalee community in Edinburgh and the wider Scottish community by fostering integration, mutual understanding, and social cohesion. We achieve our aims by organising cultural, social, and wellbeing activities such as traditional festivals, community celebrations, and sports events that encourage participation, volunteering, and healthy lifestyles. These activities help preserve cultural traditions, s…
Does Ems have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ems. 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 Ems?
Ems 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.