Esra (number SC052080) 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 Esra do?
The purpose of the charity is to provide unpaid voluntary sea and inland waterway rescue services in East Sutherland and elsewhere in cooperation with other rescue services. We achieve this by undertaking regular training exercises on the water backed up by workshops for first aid and radio communication services. In November 2025 we were awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Esra
Answers Esra gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Esra's money come from?
Esra reported £679k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were other income £675k (99%), trading and fundraising events £4,180 (1%).
Other income£675k · 99%
Trading and fundraising events£4,180 · 1%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
East Sutherland Rescue Association SCIO
Where it says it operates
Highland
What causes is Esra registered for?
the saving of lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Esra yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Esra as a registered charity (number SC052080) 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 Esra's charity number?
Esra's charity number is SC052080. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Esra do?
The purpose of the charity is to provide unpaid voluntary sea and inland waterway rescue services in East Sutherland and elsewhere in cooperation with other rescue services. We achieve this by undertaking regular training exercises on the water backed up by workshops for first aid and radio communication services. In November 2025 we were awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service.
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How can I donate to Esra?
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Where does Esra's money come from?
Esra reported £679k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were other income £675k (99%), trading and fundraising events £4,180 (1%).
When was Esra registered as a charity?
Esra was entered on the register on 21 October 2022.