--- title: "Er UK — check charity number SC051397 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Er UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051397. the advancement of education 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/er-uk retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:49:36.657Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Er UK is a registered charity (number SC051397) 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. Its latest reported income was £4,258 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Er UK? Registered charity number SC051397 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £4,258 ## 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. ## What causes is Er UK registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Er UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Er UK 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=er-uk&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Er UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Er UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051397) 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 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. 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=SC051397).