Is Bnf a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bnf as a registered charity (number SC040061) 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 Bnf's charity number?

Bnf's charity number is SC040061. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040061?

Search SC040061 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.

Does Bnf have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bnf. 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 Bnf?

Bnf's website listed in our register data is http://www.nutrition.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.

When was Bnf registered as a charity?

Bnf was entered on the register on 21 November 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC040061Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Bnf

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Bnf is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Bnf?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £954,299
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,103,045
Registered charity number: SC040061
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.nutrition.org.uk

Quick answer

Bnf (number SC040061) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Bnf do?

to advance the education of the public, and those involved in training and the education of others, in nutrition. to advance the study of and research into nutrition for the public benefit, and to disseminate and publish the useful results of such research.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bnf

Answers Bnf gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 November 2008
Also known as: The British Nutrition Foundation
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Bnf registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bnf yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bnf. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Bnf?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bnf a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bnf as a registered charity (number SC040061) 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 Bnf's charity number?: Bnf's charity number is SC040061. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040061?: Search SC040061 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 Bnf do?: to advance the education of the public, and those involved in training and the education of others, in nutrition. to advance the study of and research into nutrition for the public benefit, and to disseminate and publish the useful results of such research.
Does Bnf have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bnf. 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 Bnf?: Bnf's website listed in our register data is http://www.nutrition.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.
When was Bnf registered as a charity?: Bnf was entered on the register on 21 November 2008.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.