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Registered charity · No. SC050850SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Scottish Borders

Galashiels and Area Foodbank

Galashiels and Area 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 Scottish Borders.

Quick answer

Galashiels and Area Foodbank is a registered charity (number SC050850) 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 £108,819 (year ending 2025-04-05). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC050850
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Scottish Borders
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)
£108,819

What the charity does

Galashiels and Area Foodbank alleviates poverty and suffering by providing food and other necessary items to those in need. We collect food and monetary donations then purchase and distribute the food and other items via two locations in Galashiels. We also deliver to those unable to collect and support local social services and other organisations (e.g. charities and colleges) by providing food packages for their use.

Registered causes

the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Galashiels and Area 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Galashiels and Area Foodbank a legitimate charity?
Yes. Galashiels and Area Foodbank is a registered charity (number SC050850) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Galashiels and Area Foodbank do?
Galashiels and Area Foodbank alleviates poverty and suffering by providing food and other necessary items to those in need. We collect food and monetary donations then purchase and distribute the food and other items via two locations in Galashiels. We also deliver to those unable to collect and support local social services and other organisations (e.g. charities and colleges) by providing food packages for their use.
How can I donate to Galashiels and Area Foodbank?
Galashiels and Area Foodbank's website is https://galashielsfoodbank.wordpress.com/ — 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.