Is Glasgow South West Foodbank a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Glasgow South West Foodbank as a registered charity (number SC045121) 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 Glasgow South West Foodbank's charity number?

Glasgow South West Foodbank's charity number is SC045121. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045121?

Search SC045121 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.

Does Glasgow South West Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow South West 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 Glasgow South West Foodbank?

Glasgow South West Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://www.glasgowsw.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.

Registered charity · No. SC045121SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Glasgow City

Glasgow South West Foodbank

Glasgow South West 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 Glasgow City.

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Quick answer

Glasgow South West Foodbank is listed as a registered charity (number SC045121) 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. Its latest reported income was £240,892 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Glasgow South West Foodbank?

Registered charity number: SC045121
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Glasgow City
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £240,892
Website: www.glasgowsw.foodbank.org.uk

What does Glasgow South West Foodbank do?

We exist to provide food to people on food crisis in the south west of the city of Glasgow.

What causes is Glasgow South West 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 Glasgow South West Foodbank yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glasgow South West 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

What should you check before donating to Glasgow South West Foodbank?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glasgow South West Foodbank a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Glasgow South West Foodbank as a registered charity (number SC045121) 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 Glasgow South West Foodbank's charity number?: Glasgow South West Foodbank's charity number is SC045121. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045121?: Search SC045121 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 Glasgow South West Foodbank do?: We exist to provide food to people on food crisis in the south west of the city of Glasgow.
Does Glasgow South West Foodbank have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow South West 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 Glasgow South West Foodbank?: Glasgow South West Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://www.glasgowsw.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.