Ecas
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Ecas is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the promotion of equality and diversity, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
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What are the key facts about Ecas?
- Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
- £237,264
- Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
- £367,422
- Registered charity number
- SC014929
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- City of Edinburgh
- Website
- www.ecas.scot
Quick answer
What does Ecas do?
Ecas is an Edinburgh based charity and was established over a hundred years ago. The charity works to improve the quality of life of physically disabled people in the Edinburgh and Lothian area: promoting equality, choice and participation through our activities, befriending service and grants fund. The charity is governed by the Board of Directors, who are also the charity trustees. The directors are responsible for the strategic direction of Ecas, and also for ensuring that it operates within all relevant legislation. Ecas is largely self-financed from income from its own investment portfol…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ecas
Answers Ecas 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Ecas Limited
- Where it says it operates
- City of Edinburgh
What causes is Ecas registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ecas a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Ecas as a registered charity (number SC014929) 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 Ecas's charity number?
- Ecas's charity number is SC014929. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC014929?
- Search SC014929 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 Ecas do?
- Ecas is an Edinburgh based charity and was established over a hundred years ago. The charity works to improve the quality of life of physically disabled people in the Edinburgh and Lothian area: promoting equality, choice and participation through our activities, befriending service and grants fund. The charity is governed by the Board of Directors, who are also the charity trustees. The directors are responsible for the strategic direction of Ecas, and also for ensuring that it operates within all relevant legislation. Ecas is largely self-financed from income from its own investment portfol…
- Does Ecas have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ecas. 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 Ecas?
- Ecas's website listed in our register data is http://www.ecas.scot. 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 Ecas registered as a charity?
- Ecas was entered on the register on 25 February 1909.
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.