--- title: "Ecpa — charity SC055229 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Ecpa (charity SC055229). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ecpa retrieved: 2026-10-06T15:53:53.572Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC055229SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) E # Ecpa Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Ecpa is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated Visit charity website [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055229) Work at Ecpa? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ecpa&type=claim&name=Ecpa) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Ecpa? Registered charity number SC055229 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website Edinburgh Community Performing Arts | Dance classes for the community | Scotland Quick answer Ecpa (number SC055229) 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 Ecpa do? The organisation's purposes are to: a. advance citizenship or community development. b. advance arts, heritage and culture. c. relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. d. provide recreational facilities, or to organise recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and e. promote equality and diversity, primarily through engaging in the provision of programmes relating to dance and other performing arts to communities… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ecpa Answers Ecpa gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 30 April 2026 Also known as Edinburgh Community Performing Arts Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Ecpa registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ecpa yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ecpa. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Ecpa? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ecpa&type=claim&name=Ecpa) Visit charity website ## Frequently asked questions Is Ecpa a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Ecpa as a registered charity (number SC055229) 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 Ecpa's charity number? Ecpa's charity number is SC055229. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055229? Search SC055229 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 Ecpa do? The organisation's purposes are to: a. advance citizenship or community development. b. advance arts, heritage and culture. c. relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. d. provide recreational facilities, or to organise recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and e. promote equality and diversity, primarily through engaging in the provision of programmes relating to dance and other performing arts to communities… Does Ecpa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ecpa. 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 Ecpa? Ecpa's website listed in our register data is http://Edinburgh Community Performing Arts | Dance classes for the community | Scotland. 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 Ecpa registered as a charity? Ecpa was entered on the register on 30 April 2026. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC055229).