Is Caithness Foodbank SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Caithness Foodbank SCIO as a registered charity (number SC050903) 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 Caithness Foodbank SCIO's charity number?

Caithness Foodbank SCIO's charity number is SC050903. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050903?

Search SC050903 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 Caithness Foodbank SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Caithness Foodbank SCIO. 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 Caithness Foodbank SCIO?

Caithness Foodbank SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Caithness Foodbank SCIO registered as a charity?

Caithness Foodbank SCIO was entered on the register on 15 April 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC050903SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Caithness Foodbank SCIO

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

Caithness Foodbank SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Caithness Foodbank SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £69,688
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £66,561
Registered charity number: SC050903
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland

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Caithness Foodbank SCIO (number SC050903) 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 Caithness Foodbank SCIO do?

We provide food for people in Caithness who are struggling to make ends meet and feed their families. We also try to ensure these people and pointed in the direction of other services which may be able help. We receive food donations from major supermarkets in the area and have regular and non regular supporters who provide cash which we use to keep the foodbanks running and purchase additional food when donations are not enough to meet demand.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Caithness Foodbank SCIO

Answers Caithness Foodbank SCIO 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: 15 April 2021
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Caithness Foodbank SCIO registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Caithness Foodbank SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Caithness Foodbank SCIO. 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 Caithness Foodbank SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Caithness Foodbank SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Caithness Foodbank SCIO as a registered charity (number SC050903) 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 Caithness Foodbank SCIO's charity number?: Caithness Foodbank SCIO's charity number is SC050903. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050903?: Search SC050903 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 Caithness Foodbank SCIO do?: We provide food for people in Caithness who are struggling to make ends meet and feed their families. We also try to ensure these people and pointed in the direction of other services which may be able help. We receive food donations from major supermarkets in the area and have regular and non regular supporters who provide cash which we use to keep the foodbanks running and purchase additional food when donations are not enough to meet demand.
Does Caithness Foodbank SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Caithness Foodbank SCIO. 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 Caithness Foodbank SCIO?: Caithness Foodbank SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Caithness Foodbank SCIO registered as a charity?: Caithness Foodbank SCIO was entered on the register on 15 April 2021.

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.