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Registered charity · No. SC054318SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Aberdeen

Erg

Erg is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, based in Aberdeen.

Quick answer

Erg is a registered charity (number SC054318) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC054318
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Aberdeen

What the charity does

Elphinstone Research Group is set up to give students practical education and experience in finance, economics, investment research and related areas of business. We aim to make this kind of opportunity more accessible, especially for students who may not already have professional networks or experience in the sector. We do this by running student research teams, publishing articles and research, providing training materials, organising talks and events, and creating opportunities for students to work on real-world style projects. Our work is led by volunteers and students, with more experien…

Registered causes

the advancement of education

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Erg 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Erg a legitimate charity?
Yes. Erg is a registered charity (number SC054318) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Erg do?
Elphinstone Research Group is set up to give students practical education and experience in finance, economics, investment research and related areas of business. We aim to make this kind of opportunity more accessible, especially for students who may not already have professional networks or experience in the sector. We do this by running student research teams, publishing articles and research, providing training materials, organising talks and events, and creating opportunities for students to work on real-world style projects. Our work is led by volunteers and students, with more experien…
How can I donate to Erg?
Erg's website is http://52 Broomhill Road — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.