Ercs
Also known as Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland · working name on the OSCR register
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Ercs is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Ercs?
- Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
- £439,062
- Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
- £467,263
- Registered charity number
- SC050257
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- City of Edinburgh
- Website
- www.ercs.scot
What does the register show for Ercs?
What does Ercs do?
Our vision is of a Scotland where everybody's right to a healthy environment is respected, protected and secured. Our mission is to assist everyone, especially people who face the biggest barriers, to exercise their rights in environmental law and to protect the environment. Our four work areas take a human rights-based approach and reinforce each other to close the gap between policy and practice: • Rights awareness and outreach to increase understanding of environmental rights and how to exercise them • Legal advice and representation to enable action on holding public authorities and poll…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-11-07.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ercs
Answers Ercs 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
- Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland
- Where it says it operates
- City of Edinburgh
What causes is Ercs registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ercs a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Ercs as a registered charity (number SC050257) 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 Ercs's charity number?
- Ercs's charity number is SC050257. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC050257?
- Search SC050257 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 Ercs do?
- Our vision is of a Scotland where everybody's right to a healthy environment is respected, protected and secured. Our mission is to assist everyone, especially people who face the biggest barriers, to exercise their rights in environmental law and to protect the environment. Our four work areas take a human rights-based approach and reinforce each other to close the gap between policy and practice: • Rights awareness and outreach to increase understanding of environmental rights and how to exercise them • Legal advice and representation to enable action on holding public authorities and poll…
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- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ercs. 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 Ercs?
- Ercs's website listed in our register data is http://www.ercs.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 Ercs registered as a charity?
- Ercs was entered on the register on 3 July 2020.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-11-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.