--- title: "North Ayrshire Foodbank — charity SC055672 | CharityCompare" description: "North Ayrshire Foodbank (charity SC055672). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/north-ayrshire-foodbank retrieved: 2026-10-07T08:57:55.780Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC055672SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) NA # 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://northayrshire.foodbank.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055672) Work at North Ayrshire Foodbank? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=north-ayrshire-foodbank&type=claim&name=North%20Ayrshire%20Foodbank) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## 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](http://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. From the annual return ## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to North Ayrshire Foodbank? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=north-ayrshire-foodbank&type=claim&name=North%20Ayrshire%20Foodbank) [Visit charity website](http://northayrshire.foodbank.org.uk/) ## 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055672).