Is Esba a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Esba as a registered charity (number SC050832) 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 Esba's charity number?

Esba's charity number is SC050832. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050832?

Search SC050832 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 Esba have reviews and complaints?

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

Esba's website listed in our register data is http://www.eastofscotlandbeekeepers.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 Esba registered as a charity?

Esba was entered on the register on 11 March 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC050832SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Esba

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

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

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What are the key facts about Esba?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,197
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,908
Registered charity number: SC050832
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dundee City
Website: www.eastofscotlandbeekeepers.org.uk

Quick answer

Esba (number SC050832) 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 Esba do?

We are an association of beekeepers based mainly in Dundee and Angus, though we have some members in North Fife and Perthshire. We meet regularly to discuss techniques, receive educational talks. We provide beginners classes every year, and follow-up practical sessions. Beginners are then mentored by our experienced members. We also have an apiary run by the Association where we provide practical sessions and social events.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Esba

Answers Esba 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: 11 March 2021
Also known as: East of Scotland Beekeepers Association
Where it says it operates: Dundee City

What causes is Esba registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Esba yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Esba. 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 Esba a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Esba as a registered charity (number SC050832) 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 Esba's charity number?: Esba's charity number is SC050832. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050832?: Search SC050832 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 Esba do?: We are an association of beekeepers based mainly in Dundee and Angus, though we have some members in North Fife and Perthshire. We meet regularly to discuss techniques, receive educational talks. We provide beginners classes every year, and follow-up practical sessions. Beginners are then mentored by our experienced members. We also have an apiary run by the Association where we provide practical sessions and social events.
Does Esba have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Esba. 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 Esba?: Esba's website listed in our register data is http://www.eastofscotlandbeekeepers.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 Esba registered as a charity?: Esba was entered on the register on 11 March 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.