Esi
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Esi is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.
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What are the key facts about Esi?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £31,071
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £27,345
- Registered charity number
- SC039806
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Outwith Scotland
Quick answer
What does Esi do?
The objects of the Charity are: 3.1.1 to conserve preserve and restore the native red squirrel species and woodland habitats. 3.1.2 to advance and promote the education of the public in the conservation and preservation and restoration of the red squirrel species. 3.1.3 to carry out and promote research to assist with 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 above including research in humane methods of control of the alien grey squirrel species. and to conserve preserve and restore woodlands whether or not in conjunction with other parties from time to time, and mainly, but not exclusively, within Europe ('the O…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Esi
Answers Esi gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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
- Also known as
- European Squirrel Initiative Limited
- Where it says it operates
- Outwith Scotland
What causes is Esi registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Esi a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Esi as a registered charity (number SC039806) 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 Esi's charity number?
- Esi's charity number is SC039806. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC039806?
- Search SC039806 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 Esi do?
- The objects of the Charity are: 3.1.1 to conserve preserve and restore the native red squirrel species and woodland habitats. 3.1.2 to advance and promote the education of the public in the conservation and preservation and restoration of the red squirrel species. 3.1.3 to carry out and promote research to assist with 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 above including research in humane methods of control of the alien grey squirrel species. and to conserve preserve and restore woodlands whether or not in conjunction with other parties from time to time, and mainly, but not exclusively, within Europe ('the O…
- Does Esi have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Esi. 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 Esi?
- Esi's website listed in our register data is http://www.europeansquirrelinitiative.org. 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 Esi registered as a charity?
- Esi was entered on the register on 22 August 2008.
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.