--- title: "Common Good Food — check charity number SC045670 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Common Good Food a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045670. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/common-good-food retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:16:34.341Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Common Good Food is a registered charity (number SC045670) 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 advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 Common Good Food? Registered charity number SC045670 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Website [www.commongoodfood.org](http://www.commongoodfood.org/) ## What does Common Good Food do? The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To advance the arts, heritage, culture or science and to advance environmental protection through the promotion andthe practical application of the principles of food sovereignty in Scotland, where food sovereignty (as defined in the 2007 Food Sovereignty Declaration of Nyeleni (see Appendix 1) may be summarised as 'the right of all peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems'. 4.2 To advance community development through dev… ## What causes is Common Good Food registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Common Good Food yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Common Good Food 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=common-good-food&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.commongoodfood.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Common Good Food a legitimate charity? Yes. Common Good Food is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045670) 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 Common Good Food's charity number? Common Good Food's charity number is SC045670. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045670? Search SC045670 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 Common Good Food do? The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To advance the arts, heritage, culture or science and to advance environmental protection through the promotion andthe practical application of the principles of food sovereignty in Scotland, where food sovereignty (as defined in the 2007 Food Sovereignty Declaration of Nyeleni (see Appendix 1) may be summarised as 'the right of all peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems'. 4.2 To advance community development through dev… Does Common Good Food have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Common Good Food. 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 Common Good Food? Common Good Food's website is http://www.commongoodfood.org — 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=SC045670).