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Registered charity · No. SC054839SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)East Renfrewshire

East Renfrewshire Foodbank

East Renfrewshire Foodbank is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in East Renfrewshire.

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East Renfrewshire Foodbank is listed as a registered charity (number SC054839) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. 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. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about East Renfrewshire Foodbank?

Registered charity number
SC054839
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact locality (not service coverage)
East Renfrewshire

What does East Renfrewshire Foodbank do?

The organisation's purposes are underpinned by Christian values of a compassionate response to human needs and the dignity of every person and is fulfilled by local churches and community working together as follows: The prevention or relief of poverty by the provision of emergency food parcels The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage irrespective of faith, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, belief or none

What causes is East Renfrewshire Foodbank 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 East Renfrewshire Foodbank yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Renfrewshire Foodbank 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is East Renfrewshire Foodbank a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists East Renfrewshire Foodbank as a registered charity (number SC054839) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is East Renfrewshire Foodbank's charity number?
East Renfrewshire Foodbank's charity number is SC054839. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054839?
Search SC054839 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 East Renfrewshire Foodbank do?
The organisation's purposes are underpinned by Christian values of a compassionate response to human needs and the dignity of every person and is fulfilled by local churches and community working together as follows: The prevention or relief of poverty by the provision of emergency food parcels The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage irrespective of faith, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, belief or none
Does East Renfrewshire Foodbank have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Renfrewshire Foodbank. 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 East Renfrewshire Foodbank?
East Renfrewshire Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://www.eastrenfrewshire.foodbank.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.