Is North Ayrshire Foodbank a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists North Ayrshire Foodbank as a registered charity (number SC055672) 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 North Ayrshire Foodbank's charity number?

North Ayrshire Foodbank's charity number is SC055672. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055672?

Search SC055672 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 North Ayrshire Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Ayrshire Foodbank. 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 North Ayrshire Foodbank?

North Ayrshire Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://Northayrshire.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 North Ayrshire Foodbank registered as a charity?

North Ayrshire Foodbank was entered on the register on 7 September 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055672SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

North Ayrshire Foodbank

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

North Ayrshire Foodbank is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about North Ayrshire Foodbank?

Registered charity number: SC055672
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Ayrshire
Website: Northayrshire.foodbank.org.uk

Quick answer

North Ayrshire Foodbank (number SC055672) 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 North Ayrshire Foodbank do?

(a) The prevention or relief of poverty in North Ayrshire by providing assistance to individuals and families in financial hardship or crisis, including through the provision of free or subsidised food, welfare rights advice, and signposting to other support services. (b) The advancement of education in North Ayrshire by providing cooking skills training and raising public awareness of the causes and effects of poverty. (c) The protection and improvement of the environment by reducing…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for North Ayrshire Foodbank

Answers North Ayrshire Foodbank gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 September 2026
Where it says it operates: North Ayrshire

What causes is North Ayrshire Foodbank registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for North Ayrshire Foodbank yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score North Ayrshire Foodbank. 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 North Ayrshire Foodbank?

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Frequently asked questions

Is North Ayrshire Foodbank a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists North Ayrshire Foodbank as a registered charity (number SC055672) 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 North Ayrshire Foodbank's charity number?: North Ayrshire Foodbank's charity number is SC055672. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055672?: Search SC055672 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 North Ayrshire Foodbank do?: (a) The prevention or relief of poverty in North Ayrshire by providing assistance to individuals and families in financial hardship or crisis, including through the provision of free or subsidised food, welfare rights advice, and signposting to other support services. (b) The advancement of education in North Ayrshire by providing cooking skills training and raising public awareness of the causes and effects of poverty. (c) The protection and improvement of the environment by reducing…
Does North Ayrshire Foodbank have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Ayrshire Foodbank. 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 North Ayrshire Foodbank?: North Ayrshire Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://Northayrshire.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 North Ayrshire Foodbank registered as a charity?: North Ayrshire Foodbank was entered on the register on 7 September 2026.

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.