Ercs
Ercs is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Ercs?
- Registered charity number
- SC050257
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £440,205
- Website
- www.ercs.scot
What does Ercs do?
Our vision is of a Scotland where every person’s right to a healthy environment is respected, protected and fulfilled. ERCS is the only organisation in Scotland that provides free legal expertise in public interest environmental law. Our mission is to assist everyone, especially people who face the biggest barriers, to exercise their rights in environmental law and to protect the environment. We do this through: • Awareness-raising of legal rights and remedies and supporting equitable participation in environmental decision-making. • Advice, assistance and representation to increase access to…
What causes is Ercs registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Ercs yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ercs 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 Ercs a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Ercs is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050257) 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 Ercs's charity number?
- Ercs's charity number is SC050257. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC050257?
- Search SC050257 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 Ercs do?
- Our vision is of a Scotland where every person’s right to a healthy environment is respected, protected and fulfilled. ERCS is the only organisation in Scotland that provides free legal expertise in public interest environmental law. Our mission is to assist everyone, especially people who face the biggest barriers, to exercise their rights in environmental law and to protect the environment. We do this through: • Awareness-raising of legal rights and remedies and supporting equitable participation in environmental decision-making. • Advice, assistance and representation to increase access to…
- Does Ercs have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ercs. 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 Ercs?
- Ercs's website is http://www.ercs.scot — 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.