--- title: "Esra — charity SC052080" description: "Esra (charity SC052080). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/esra retrieved: 2026-09-22T00:11:45.729Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Esra is listed as a registered charity (number SC052080) 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 saving of lives. 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 Esra? Registered charity number SC052080 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Highland Website [www.esra.uk](http://www.esra.uk/) ## What does Esra do? To provide unpaid voluntary sea and inland water rescue services in East Sutherland and elsewhere in addition to other rescue services. (See section B 2 (ii)) ## What causes is Esra registered for? the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Esra yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Esra 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 Esra? - 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=esra&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.esra.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Esra a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Esra as a registered charity (number SC052080) 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 Esra's charity number? Esra's charity number is SC052080. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052080? Search SC052080 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 Esra do? To provide unpaid voluntary sea and inland water rescue services in East Sutherland and elsewhere in addition to other rescue services. (See section B 2 (ii)) Does Esra have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Esra. 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 Esra? Esra's website listed in our register data is http://www.esra.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=SC052080).