--- title: "Coldstream Community Larder — check charity number SC052421 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Coldstream Community Larder a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052421. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/coldstream-community-larder retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:59:16.612Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Coldstream Community Larder is a registered charity (number SC052421) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £31,168 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Coldstream Community Larder? Registered charity number SC052421 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £31,168 Website [coldstreamcomm.co.uk](https://coldstreamcomm.co.uk/) ## What does Coldstream Community Larder do? We run a community larder stocked almost entirely from donations from supermarkets and individuals and from surplus foodstuffs delivered by FareShare. We have a small award-winning organic community garden and our extra room is used by the local Youth club and by other organisations giving something back to the town. We collect from 5 supermarkets each week and have two deliveries from FareShare and currently we save circa 200kg of produce a week which is the equivalent of 10 tons per year. Any food not given out free at our 4 sessions a week is normally fed into our hotbin or compost bins t… ## What causes is Coldstream Community Larder registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Coldstream Community Larder yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Coldstream Community Larder 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=coldstream-community-larder&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://coldstreamcomm.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Coldstream Community Larder a legitimate charity? Yes. Coldstream Community Larder is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052421) 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 Coldstream Community Larder's charity number? Coldstream Community Larder's charity number is SC052421. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052421? Search SC052421 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 Coldstream Community Larder do? We run a community larder stocked almost entirely from donations from supermarkets and individuals and from surplus foodstuffs delivered by FareShare. We have a small award-winning organic community garden and our extra room is used by the local Youth club and by other organisations giving something back to the town. We collect from 5 supermarkets each week and have two deliveries from FareShare and currently we save circa 200kg of produce a week which is the equivalent of 10 tons per year. Any food not given out free at our 4 sessions a week is normally fed into our hotbin or compost bins t… Does Coldstream Community Larder have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Coldstream Community Larder. 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 Coldstream Community Larder? Coldstream Community Larder's website is https://coldstreamcomm.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC052421).