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Registered charity · No. SC051638SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)City of Edinburgh

Empty Kitchens Full Hearts or EKFH

Empty Kitchens Full Hearts or EKFH is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

Empty Kitchens Full Hearts or EKFH is a registered charity (number SC051638) 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. Its latest reported income was £400,571 (year ending 2025-04-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC051638
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)
£400,571

What the charity does

Empty Kitchens Full Hearts is set up to relieve poverty by providing nourishing meals free of charge and signposting information, advice and support on matters of social wellbeing. Access to good food is a human right. It is also a crucial first step towards addressing underlying challenges and improving a person’s situation. That’s why we combine nutritious meals with wellbeing calls and our referral service. Since we began, we have created more than 2.2 million meals for people in need. Empty Kitchens Full Hearts provides support through two key activities:(i) Meal provision and person-spec…

Registered causes

the prevention or relief of poverty

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Empty Kitchens Full Hearts or EKFH 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 Empty Kitchens Full Hearts or EKFH a legitimate charity?
Yes. Empty Kitchens Full Hearts or EKFH is a registered charity (number SC051638) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Empty Kitchens Full Hearts or EKFH do?
Empty Kitchens Full Hearts is set up to relieve poverty by providing nourishing meals free of charge and signposting information, advice and support on matters of social wellbeing. Access to good food is a human right. It is also a crucial first step towards addressing underlying challenges and improving a person’s situation. That’s why we combine nutritious meals with wellbeing calls and our referral service. Since we began, we have created more than 2.2 million meals for people in need. Empty Kitchens Full Hearts provides support through two key activities:(i) Meal provision and person-spec…
How can I donate to Empty Kitchens Full Hearts or EKFH?
Empty Kitchens Full Hearts or EKFH's website is http://www.emptykitchens.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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.