01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052989
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 4
- Postcode
- EH1 3LH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN) mission is to foster community-led initiatives in Edinburgh that address the climate and nature emergency, aiming for a just, thriving, and resilient city. We do this via giving out grants, a programme of events and training, networking tools such as our members directory and map, newsletter to share climate action initiatives to our network, policy influence via local and national government links, and innovation via higher education links.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation's purpose is: For the public benefit, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement in Edinburgh. ECCAN supports community-led action in Edinburgh to address the climate and nature emergency and work for a just, thriving and resilient Edinburgh. Our network empowers individuals and community groups, providing resources, support, and opportunities for meaningful climate and environmental action.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 4 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £433,107 | £419,624 | 4 | 9 December 2025 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Top floor, 14 Forth Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://eccan.scot/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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