--- title: "Caithness Foodbank SCIO — check charity number SC050903 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Caithness Foodbank SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050903. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompar" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/caithness-foodbank-scio retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:04:21.082Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Caithness Foodbank SCIO is a registered charity (number SC050903) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £69,688 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Caithness Foodbank SCIO? Registered charity number SC050903 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £69,688 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Caithness Foodbank SCIO 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## 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=caithness-foodbank-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Caithness Foodbank SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Caithness Foodbank SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050903) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC050903).