--- title: "Esn UK — check charity number SC051188 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Esn UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051188. 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/esn-uk retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:08:49.412Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Esn UK is a registered charity (number SC051188) 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 £65,923 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Esn UK? Registered charity number SC051188 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £65,923 Website [esnuk.org](https://esnuk.org/) ## What does Esn UK do? ESN UK is a charity student organisation representing local associations (‘ESN sections’). Our aim is to foster student mobility in Higher Education, provide opportunities for cultural understanding and self-development under the principle of ‘Students Helping Students’. ESN UK works in the interest of international students who are spending parts of or their entire formal education at a Higher Education Institution in the UK, as well as UK students who spend parts of or their entire higher education at a Higher Education Institution abroad. All the sections of ESN UK help thousands of intern… ## What causes is Esn UK registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Esn UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Esn 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=esn-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://esnuk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Esn UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Esn UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051188) 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 Esn UK's charity number? Esn UK's charity number is SC051188. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051188? Search SC051188 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 Esn UK do? ESN UK is a charity student organisation representing local associations (‘ESN sections’). Our aim is to foster student mobility in Higher Education, provide opportunities for cultural understanding and self-development under the principle of ‘Students Helping Students’. ESN UK works in the interest of international students who are spending parts of or their entire formal education at a Higher Education Institution in the UK, as well as UK students who spend parts of or their entire higher education at a Higher Education Institution abroad. All the sections of ESN UK help thousands of intern… Does Esn UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Esn 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 Esn UK? Esn UK's website is https://esnuk.org/ — 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](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=SC051188).