Is Loaves and Fishes EK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Loaves and Fishes EK as a registered charity (number SC054685) 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 Loaves and Fishes EK's charity number?

Loaves and Fishes EK's charity number is SC054685. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054685?

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How can I donate to Loaves and Fishes EK?

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When was Loaves and Fishes EK registered as a charity?

Loaves and Fishes EK was entered on the register on 27 October 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC054685SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Loaves and Fishes EK

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

Loaves and Fishes EK is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Loaves and Fishes EK?

Registered charity number: SC054685
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Lanarkshire
Website: www.loavesandfishesek.com

Quick answer

Loaves and Fishes EK (number SC054685) 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 Loaves and Fishes EK do?

4 The Organisation has been formed to support those in need across its defined are of East Kilbride, Strathaven, Chapelton, Glassford, Sandford and other areas identified as required, defined as the “Community”), with the following purposes (the “Purposes”): 4.1 The advancement of relief of poverty through the provision a foodbank service with associated household goods. We will also provide signposting services to appropriate agencies capable of providing additional support. 4.2 The advancement of citizenship and community development through access to a community hub for access to services…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Loaves and Fishes EK

Answers Loaves and Fishes EK gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 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: 27 October 2025
Where it says it operates: South Lanarkshire

What causes is Loaves and Fishes EK registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Loaves and Fishes EK yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Loaves and Fishes EK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Loaves and Fishes EK as a registered charity (number SC054685) 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 Loaves and Fishes EK's charity number?: Loaves and Fishes EK's charity number is SC054685. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054685?: Search SC054685 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 Loaves and Fishes EK do?: 4 The Organisation has been formed to support those in need across its defined are of East Kilbride, Strathaven, Chapelton, Glassford, Sandford and other areas identified as required, defined as the “Community”), with the following purposes (the “Purposes”): 4.1 The advancement of relief of poverty through the provision a foodbank service with associated household goods. We will also provide signposting services to appropriate agencies capable of providing additional support. 4.2 The advancement of citizenship and community development through access to a community hub for access to services…
Does Loaves and Fishes EK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Loaves and Fishes EK. 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 Loaves and Fishes EK?: Loaves and Fishes EK's website listed in our register data is http://www.loavesandfishesek.com. 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 Loaves and Fishes EK registered as a charity?: Loaves and Fishes EK was entered on the register on 27 October 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.