Is Er UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Er UK as a registered charity (number SC051397) 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 Er UK's charity number?

Er UK's charity number is SC051397. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051397?

Search SC051397 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 Er UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Er UK. 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 Er UK?

Er UK does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Er UK registered as a charity?

Er UK was entered on the register on 17 November 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC051397SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Er UK

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

Er UK is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Er UK?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,258
Registered charity number: SC051397
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

Er UK (number SC051397) 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 Er UK do?

The purposes of the charity are to promote the advancement of education, specifically literacy and reading, for children and young people in Ethiopia. During the year, Ethiopia Reads UK formally launched its activities in the UK. Trustees and supporters held meetings with a range of interested individuals and organisations to raise the charity’s profile, explain its mission, and explore potential partnerships and funding opportunities.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Er UK

Answers Er UK gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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 2021
Also known as: Ethiopia Reads UK
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Er UK registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Er UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Er UK. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Er UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Er UK as a registered charity (number SC051397) 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 Er UK's charity number?: Er UK's charity number is SC051397. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051397?: Search SC051397 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 Er UK do?: The purposes of the charity are to promote the advancement of education, specifically literacy and reading, for children and young people in Ethiopia. During the year, Ethiopia Reads UK formally launched its activities in the UK. Trustees and supporters held meetings with a range of interested individuals and organisations to raise the charity’s profile, explain its mission, and explore potential partnerships and funding opportunities.
Does Er UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Er UK. 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 Er UK?: Er UK does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Er UK registered as a charity?: Er UK was entered on the register on 17 November 2021.

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.