Is Eps a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Eps as a registered charity (number SC017042) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Eps's charity number?

Eps's charity number is SC017042. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC017042?

Search SC017042 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.

Does Eps have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Eps. 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 Eps?

Eps's website listed in our register data is http://www.epsoc.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Eps registered as a charity?

Eps was entered on the register on 17 November 1972.

Registered charity · No. SC017042SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Eps

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Eps is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Eps?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £76,439
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £55,631
Registered charity number: SC017042
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.epsoc.org.uk

Quick answer

Eps (number SC017042) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Eps do?

To promote the study, awareness, appreciation and practice of the art, science and application of photography by: a) Holding meetings of the Society for reading and discussing communications bearing upon photographic science or the applications thereof, or upon subjects relating thereto b) Holding courses or lectures, demonstrations, talks and conferences open to members of the Society or to members of the public, or both. c) Holding and promoting exhibitions of an international, national or local character of photographs and pictures produced by photography or any process akin thereto, or of…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Eps

Answers Eps gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 November 1972
Also known as: Edinburgh Photographic Society
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Eps registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Eps yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Eps. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Eps?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Eps a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Eps as a registered charity (number SC017042) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Eps's charity number?: Eps's charity number is SC017042. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC017042?: Search SC017042 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 Eps do?: To promote the study, awareness, appreciation and practice of the art, science and application of photography by: a) Holding meetings of the Society for reading and discussing communications bearing upon photographic science or the applications thereof, or upon subjects relating thereto b) Holding courses or lectures, demonstrations, talks and conferences open to members of the Society or to members of the public, or both. c) Holding and promoting exhibitions of an international, national or local character of photographs and pictures produced by photography or any process akin thereto, or of…
Does Eps have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Eps. 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 Eps?: Eps's website listed in our register data is http://www.epsoc.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Eps registered as a charity?: Eps was entered on the register on 17 November 1972.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.