Is Machars Churches Food Bank a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Machars Churches Food Bank as a registered charity (number SC053465) 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 Machars Churches Food Bank's charity number?

Machars Churches Food Bank's charity number is SC053465. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053465?

Search SC053465 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 Machars Churches Food Bank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Machars Churches Food Bank. 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 Machars Churches Food Bank?

Machars Churches Food Bank does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Machars Churches Food Bank registered as a charity?

Machars Churches Food Bank was entered on the register on 25 June 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053465SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Machars Churches Food Bank

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

Machars Churches Food Bank is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Machars Churches Food Bank?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £39,654
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £50,807
Registered charity number: SC053465
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway

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Machars Churches Food Bank (number SC053465) 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 Machars Churches Food Bank do?

The charity has been set up to provide relief to those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by providing practical help to individuals and families in need by giving emergency food supplies and other essentials. We also operate a shop premises that is open three mornings a week where anybody can come in, enjoy some company, collect fresh food donated by local supermarkets and be given information about contacting other local support organisations.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Machars Churches Food Bank

Answers Machars Churches Food Bank gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 25 June 2024
Also known as: Machars Churches Basics Food Bank SCIO
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Machars Churches Food Bank registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Machars Churches Food Bank yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Machars Churches Food Bank. 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 Machars Churches Food Bank?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Machars Churches Food Bank a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Machars Churches Food Bank as a registered charity (number SC053465) 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 Machars Churches Food Bank's charity number?: Machars Churches Food Bank's charity number is SC053465. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053465?: Search SC053465 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 Machars Churches Food Bank do?: The charity has been set up to provide relief to those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by providing practical help to individuals and families in need by giving emergency food supplies and other essentials. We also operate a shop premises that is open three mornings a week where anybody can come in, enjoy some company, collect fresh food donated by local supermarkets and be given information about contacting other local support organisations.
Does Machars Churches Food Bank have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Machars Churches Food Bank. 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 Machars Churches Food Bank?: Machars Churches Food Bank does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Machars Churches Food Bank registered as a charity?: Machars Churches Food Bank was entered on the register on 25 June 2024.

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.