--- title: "Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh — check charity number SC049223 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049223. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/community-foodbank-skye-and-lochalsh retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:45:10.425Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh is a registered charity (number SC049223) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £33,178 (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 Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh? Registered charity number SC049223 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £33,178 Website [www.skyefoodbank.co.uk](https://www.skyefoodbank.co.uk/) ## What does Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh do? The Community Food Bank - Skye and Lochalsh charity is an independent voluntary group which collects and distributes food and toiletries gathered from donation points across the Island and through purchases from supermarkets. The Foodbank works with statutory services and established voluntary organisations to provide clients/service users with food bags and these can also be requested via email or through Facebook. Two teams of volunteers operate across north and south Skye and they ensure that a supply of food is always available. Volunteers have a variety of roles from ordering supplies on… ## What causes is Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh 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=community-foodbank-skye-and-lochalsh&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.skyefoodbank.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh a legitimate charity? Yes. Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049223) 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 Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh's charity number? Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh's charity number is SC049223. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049223? Search SC049223 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 Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh do? The Community Food Bank - Skye and Lochalsh charity is an independent voluntary group which collects and distributes food and toiletries gathered from donation points across the Island and through purchases from supermarkets. The Foodbank works with statutory services and established voluntary organisations to provide clients/service users with food bags and these can also be requested via email or through Facebook. Two teams of volunteers operate across north and south Skye and they ensure that a supply of food is always available. Volunteers have a variety of roles from ordering supplies on… Does Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh. 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 Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh? Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh's website is https://www.skyefoodbank.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=SC049223).