Is Largs Food Hub a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Largs Food Hub as a registered charity (number SC053919) 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 Largs Food Hub's charity number?

Largs Food Hub's charity number is SC053919. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053919?

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Does Largs Food Hub have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Largs Food Hub?

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When was Largs Food Hub registered as a charity?

Largs Food Hub was entered on the register on 21 January 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC053919SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Largs Food Hub

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

Largs Food Hub is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Largs Food Hub?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £61,294
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £23,433
Registered charity number: SC053919
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Ayrshire
Website: www.largs-food-hub.org

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Largs Food Hub (number SC053919) 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 Largs Food Hub do?

Largs Food Hub has provided affordable access to food to top up members’ weekly food shops as there is only 1 large supermarket in the locality. The hub is open twice a week and managed by volunteers. We buy in bulk and stock a wide variety of food including fresh and frozen items. Fruit, fresh vegetables and bread are included free of charge. We provide free dental hygiene products, feminine hygiene products, pet food and other donations we receive. As we are only partially funded by the Fairer Food Network, we boosted our income from grants, fundraising events and donations enabling weekly…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Largs Food Hub

Answers Largs Food Hub gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 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: 21 January 2025
Where it says it operates: North Ayrshire

What causes is Largs Food Hub registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Largs Food Hub yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Largs Food Hub. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Largs Food Hub a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Largs Food Hub as a registered charity (number SC053919) 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 Largs Food Hub's charity number?: Largs Food Hub's charity number is SC053919. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053919?: Search SC053919 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 Largs Food Hub do?: Largs Food Hub has provided affordable access to food to top up members’ weekly food shops as there is only 1 large supermarket in the locality. The hub is open twice a week and managed by volunteers. We buy in bulk and stock a wide variety of food including fresh and frozen items. Fruit, fresh vegetables and bread are included free of charge. We provide free dental hygiene products, feminine hygiene products, pet food and other donations we receive. As we are only partially funded by the Fairer Food Network, we boosted our income from grants, fundraising events and donations enabling weekly…
Does Largs Food Hub have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Largs Food Hub. 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 Largs Food Hub?: Largs Food Hub's website listed in our register data is http://www.largs-food-hub.org. 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.
When was Largs Food Hub registered as a charity?: Largs Food Hub was entered on the register on 21 January 2025.

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.