--- title: "Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM) — charity SC009747" description: "Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM) (charity SC009747). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/erskine-stewart-melville-esm retrieved: 2026-09-22T00:12:10.859Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM) is listed as a registered charity (number SC009747) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £83,053,812 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM)? Registered charity number SC009747 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Register contact locality (not service coverage) City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £83,053,812 Website [www.mcoe.org.uk](http://www.mcoe.org.uk/) ## What does Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM) do? The Edinburgh Merchant Company Education Board (the “Education Board”) is responsible for The Mary Erskine School and Stewart’s Melville College, including their combined Junior School, (Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools or ESMS) and George Watson’s College (GWC) (the “Schools”). The Merchant Company Education Board endowments are held and administered for the purposes of the provision of education at the Edinburgh Merchant Company schools, their maintenance and management and the provision of means tested financial assistance to a proportion of their pupils. The main activity undertaken co… ## What causes is Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM) registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM) 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM)? - 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) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. 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How do I check charity number SC009747? Search SC009747 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 Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM) do? The Edinburgh Merchant Company Education Board (the “Education Board”) is responsible for The Mary Erskine School and Stewart’s Melville College, including their combined Junior School, (Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools or ESMS) and George Watson’s College (GWC) (the “Schools”). The Merchant Company Education Board endowments are held and administered for the purposes of the provision of education at the Edinburgh Merchant Company schools, their maintenance and management and the provision of means tested financial assistance to a proportion of their pupils. The main activity undertaken co… Does Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM). 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 Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM)? Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.mcoe.org.uk. 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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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=SC009747).