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Registered charity · No. SC051939SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)City of Edinburgh

Epi

Epi is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation, the promotion of religious or racial harmony, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

Epi is a registered charity (number SC051939) 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 human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation; the promotion of religious or racial harmony. 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 Epi?

Registered charity number
SC051939
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
City of Edinburgh

What does Epi do?

The Edinburgh Peace Institute was set up to initially register as an NGO in the Israel-Palestine Territories to assist human needs. It remains our goal, to implement a three phase engagement on completion of NGO registration in Israel and the Palestinian Territories, consisting of 1. Training, 2. Research and policy research development on human needs, and 3. advocacy-mediation, of human needs, for conflict societies, and to support humanitarian agencies. This can only occur, once NGO status has been achieved, and there is currently great difficulty in achieving this in the region at this tim…

What causes is Epi registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliationthe promotion of religious or racial harmony

Why is there no Clarity Score for Epi yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Epi 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 Epi a legitimate charity?
Yes. Epi is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051939) 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 Epi's charity number?
Epi's charity number is SC051939. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051939?
Search SC051939 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 Epi do?
The Edinburgh Peace Institute was set up to initially register as an NGO in the Israel-Palestine Territories to assist human needs. It remains our goal, to implement a three phase engagement on completion of NGO registration in Israel and the Palestinian Territories, consisting of 1. Training, 2. Research and policy research development on human needs, and 3. advocacy-mediation, of human needs, for conflict societies, and to support humanitarian agencies. This can only occur, once NGO status has been achieved, and there is currently great difficulty in achieving this in the region at this tim…
Does Epi have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Epi. 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 Epi?
Epi's website is http://www.edinburghpeaceinstitute.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.