Is Eccan a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Eccan as a registered charity (number SC052989) 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 Eccan's charity number?

Eccan's charity number is SC052989. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052989?

Search SC052989 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.

Does Eccan have reviews and complaints?

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

Eccan's website listed in our register data is https://eccan.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 Eccan registered as a charity?

Eccan was entered on the register on 6 December 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052989SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Eccan

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Eccan is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Eccan?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £433,107
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £419,624
Registered charity number: SC052989
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: eccan.scot

Quick answer

Eccan (number SC052989) 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 Eccan do?

The Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN) mission is to foster community-led initiatives in Edinburgh that address the climate and nature emergency, aiming for a just, thriving, and resilient city. We do this via giving out grants, a programme of events and training, networking tools such as our members directory and map, newsletter to share climate action initiatives to our network, policy influence via local and national government links, and innovation via higher education links.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Eccan

Answers Eccan gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 December 2023
Also known as: Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN) [SCIO]
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Eccan registered for?

the advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Eccan yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Eccan. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Eccan?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Eccan a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Eccan as a registered charity (number SC052989) 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 Eccan's charity number?: Eccan's charity number is SC052989. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052989?: Search SC052989 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 Eccan do?: The Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN) mission is to foster community-led initiatives in Edinburgh that address the climate and nature emergency, aiming for a just, thriving, and resilient city. We do this via giving out grants, a programme of events and training, networking tools such as our members directory and map, newsletter to share climate action initiatives to our network, policy influence via local and national government links, and innovation via higher education links.
Does Eccan have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Eccan. 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 Eccan?: Eccan's website listed in our register data is https://eccan.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 Eccan registered as a charity?: Eccan was entered on the register on 6 December 2023.

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.