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title: "Essa — check charity number SC031877 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Essa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC031877. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 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/essa
retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:08:57.269Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Essa is a registered charity (number SC031877) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £26,407 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Essa?

Registered charity number

SC031877

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£26,407

Website

[www.essa-scottishart.com](http://www.essa-scottishart.com/)

## What does Essa do?

We have three member societies being the Society of Scottish Artists, the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour and Visual Arts Scotland. Our role is to lease the Royal Scottish Academy galleries ('RSA') from the National Galleries of Scotland to facilitate the holding of exhibitions in the RSA by the member societies.

## What causes is Essa registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Essa yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Essa 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.essa-scottishart.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Essa a legitimate charity?

Yes. Essa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC031877) 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 Essa's charity number?

Essa's charity number is SC031877. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC031877?

Search SC031877 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 Essa do?

We have three member societies being the Society of Scottish Artists, the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour and Visual Arts Scotland. Our role is to lease the Royal Scottish Academy galleries ('RSA') from the National Galleries of Scotland to facilitate the holding of exhibitions in the RSA by the member societies.

Does Essa have reviews and complaints?

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

Essa's website is http://www.essa-scottishart.com — 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=SC031877).