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Registered charity · No. SC051341SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)North Ayrshire

Choices - Community Matters

Choices - Community Matters is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in North Ayrshire.

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Choices - Community Matters is a registered charity (number SC051341) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £20,349 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Choices - Community Matters?

Registered charity number
SC051341
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
North Ayrshire
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£20,349

What does Choices - Community Matters do?

Choices Community Matters supported and provided 1930 households to access a weekly subsidized food shop to address food insecurity in the local area. Residents were able to access a range of wraparound supports which empowered and enabled households to shop with dignity and pride. Access to additional oral health support, period poverty, supports and benefit maximization checks to ensure that all households are receiving a service which provides a tangible and real time benefit for them. All households who attend the community shop are encouraged and supported to get involved by way of vol…

What causes is Choices - Community Matters registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Choices - Community Matters yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Choices - Community Matters 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Choices - Community Matters a legitimate charity?
Yes. Choices - Community Matters is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051341) 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 Choices - Community Matters's charity number?
Choices - Community Matters's charity number is SC051341. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051341?
Search SC051341 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 Choices - Community Matters do?
Choices Community Matters supported and provided 1930 households to access a weekly subsidized food shop to address food insecurity in the local area. Residents were able to access a range of wraparound supports which empowered and enabled households to shop with dignity and pride. Access to additional oral health support, period poverty, supports and benefit maximization checks to ensure that all households are receiving a service which provides a tangible and real time benefit for them. All households who attend the community shop are encouraged and supported to get involved by way of vol…
Does Choices - Community Matters have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Choices - Community Matters. 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 Choices - Community Matters?
Choices - Community Matters 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.