Is Orkney Foodbank a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Foodbank as a registered charity (number SC046553) 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 Orkney Foodbank's charity number?

Orkney Foodbank's charity number is SC046553. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046553?

Search SC046553 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 Orkney Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney 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 Orkney Foodbank?

Orkney Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://www.orkney.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 Orkney Foodbank registered as a charity?

Orkney Foodbank was entered on the register on 12 May 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046553SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Orkney Foodbank

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

Orkney Foodbank 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 Orkney Foodbank?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £183,071
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £148,118
Registered charity number: SC046553
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: www.orkney.foodbank.org.uk

Quick answer

Orkney Foodbank (number SC046553) 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 Orkney Foodbank do?

Orkney Foodbank's purpose is to provide emergency food parcels to people in Orkney who are experiencing financial crisis and who cannot afford basic essentials, especially food. We offer compassionate, non-judgmental support to all our clients and our aim is to help them address the underlying issues they are facing, not just to provide food. Clients are referred by various professionals. We then provide a parcel containing at least three days worth of nutritionally balanced food. The food is donated by the public and we also receive numerous cash donations which allow us to buy additional f…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orkney Foodbank

Answers Orkney Foodbank gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 12 May 2016
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Orkney Foodbank 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 Orkney Foodbank yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orkney 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 Orkney Foodbank?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Orkney Foodbank a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Foodbank as a registered charity (number SC046553) 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 Orkney Foodbank's charity number?: Orkney Foodbank's charity number is SC046553. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046553?: Search SC046553 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 Orkney Foodbank do?: Orkney Foodbank's purpose is to provide emergency food parcels to people in Orkney who are experiencing financial crisis and who cannot afford basic essentials, especially food. We offer compassionate, non-judgmental support to all our clients and our aim is to help them address the underlying issues they are facing, not just to provide food. Clients are referred by various professionals. We then provide a parcel containing at least three days worth of nutritionally balanced food. The food is donated by the public and we also receive numerous cash donations which allow us to buy additional f…
Does Orkney Foodbank have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney 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 Orkney Foodbank?: Orkney Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://www.orkney.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 Orkney Foodbank registered as a charity?: Orkney Foodbank was entered on the register on 12 May 2016.

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.