Is Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC048580) 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 Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)'s charity number?

Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)'s charity number is SC048580. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048580?

Search SC048580 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 Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)?

Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is https://midlothian.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.

When was Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) was entered on the register on 26 July 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048580SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)

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

Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, 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 Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28: £233,391
Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28: £244,696
Registered charity number: SC048580
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian
Website: midlothian.foodbank.org.uk

Quick answer

Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) (number SC048580) 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 Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) do?

We are set up to provide for relief of poverty and hunger. Our principle service is the provision of Food Parcels to those referred to us my a number of local authority agencies. We employ 3 full time workers that organise the daily routines, coordinate with referral agencies and work with our volunteers to ensure that we have the necessary supplies to maintain our services. In addition to providing food parcels, we also operate a weekly lunch club for the elderly in our community. This entails the cooking of food on the premises, and the organisation of transport from home to club and ba…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)

Answers Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 July 2018
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) 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 Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC048580) 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 Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)'s charity number?: Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)'s charity number is SC048580. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048580?: Search SC048580 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 Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) do?: We are set up to provide for relief of poverty and hunger. Our principle service is the provision of Food Parcels to those referred to us my a number of local authority agencies. We employ 3 full time workers that organise the daily routines, coordinate with referral agencies and work with our volunteers to ensure that we have the necessary supplies to maintain our services. In addition to providing food parcels, we also operate a weekly lunch club for the elderly in our community. This entails the cooking of food on the premises, and the organisation of transport from home to club and ba…
Does Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO). 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 Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)?: Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is https://midlothian.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.
When was Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) was entered on the register on 26 July 2018.

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.