--- title: "The Esson Charitable Foundation — check charity number SC051813 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Esson Charitable Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051813. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-esson-charitable-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:03:24.505Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Esson Charitable Foundation is a registered charity (number SC051813) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £2,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Esson Charitable Foundation? Registered charity number SC051813 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,000 ## What does The Esson Charitable Foundation do? The organisation aims to provide financial support to assist those in society that are less fortunate and suffer poverty, ill health, disability and financial hardship and to help save lives. Provide sponsorship to advance education, sport and recreational facilities through the efforts of the Esson Group, it's partners and staff in raising funds. ## What causes is The Esson Charitable Foundation registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Esson Charitable Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Esson Charitable Foundation 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=the-esson-charitable-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Esson Charitable Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Esson Charitable Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051813) 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 The Esson Charitable Foundation's charity number? The Esson Charitable Foundation's charity number is SC051813. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051813? Search SC051813 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 The Esson Charitable Foundation do? The organisation aims to provide financial support to assist those in society that are less fortunate and suffer poverty, ill health, disability and financial hardship and to help save lives. Provide sponsorship to advance education, sport and recreational facilities through the efforts of the Esson Group, it's partners and staff in raising funds. Does The Esson Charitable Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Esson Charitable Foundation. 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 The Esson Charitable Foundation? The Esson Charitable Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC051813).