Is Kelso Community Larder a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kelso Community Larder as a registered charity (number SC052349) 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 Kelso Community Larder's charity number?

Kelso Community Larder's charity number is SC052349. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052349?

Search SC052349 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 Kelso Community Larder have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kelso Community Larder. 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 Kelso Community Larder?

Kelso Community Larder does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Kelso Community Larder registered as a charity?

Kelso Community Larder was entered on the register on 24 February 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052349SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Kelso Community Larder

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Kelso Community Larder is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Kelso Community Larder?

Reported income · year ending 2026-02-28: £4,089
Reported spending · year ending 2026-02-28: £76
Registered charity number: SC052349
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders

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Kelso Community Larder (number SC052349) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Kelso Community Larder do?

Collect food through supermarkets, just on their best before or use by date and give away through our rented premises to members of the public. The aim of this is to redistribute food still very edible, instead of being binned and going to landfill. With the contribution of volunteers time to collect the food and also to serve in the larder.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kelso Community Larder

Answers Kelso Community Larder gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 February 2023
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Kelso Community Larder registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kelso Community Larder yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kelso Community Larder. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Kelso Community Larder?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kelso Community Larder a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kelso Community Larder as a registered charity (number SC052349) 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 Kelso Community Larder's charity number?: Kelso Community Larder's charity number is SC052349. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052349?: Search SC052349 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 Kelso Community Larder do?: Collect food through supermarkets, just on their best before or use by date and give away through our rented premises to members of the public. The aim of this is to redistribute food still very edible, instead of being binned and going to landfill. With the contribution of volunteers time to collect the food and also to serve in the larder.
Does Kelso Community Larder have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kelso Community Larder. 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 Kelso Community Larder?: Kelso Community Larder does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Kelso Community Larder registered as a charity?: Kelso Community Larder was entered on the register on 24 February 2023.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.