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Registered charity · No. SC051923SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)City of Edinburgh

The Breakfast Bothy SCIO

The Breakfast Bothy SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

The Breakfast Bothy SCIO is a registered charity (number SC051923) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £89,218 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC051923
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£89,218

What the charity does

The charity was set up in 2021 to provide relief to those experiencing homelessness or financial hardship and having difficulties with food. Initially we provided a hot breakfast 5 days a week, and then moved on to provide breakfast and lunches, Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm. We have expanded to provide other direct basic services sucha sclothing and tents, as well as partnering with local businesses for extra services in hygiene and repairs.

Registered causes

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

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Breakfast Bothy SCIO is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Breakfast Bothy SCIO a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Breakfast Bothy SCIO is a registered charity (number SC051923) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Breakfast Bothy SCIO do?
The charity was set up in 2021 to provide relief to those experiencing homelessness or financial hardship and having difficulties with food. Initially we provided a hot breakfast 5 days a week, and then moved on to provide breakfast and lunches, Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm. We have expanded to provide other direct basic services sucha sclothing and tents, as well as partnering with local businesses for extra services in hygiene and repairs.
How can I donate to The Breakfast Bothy SCIO?
The Breakfast Bothy SCIO's website is http://www.thebreakfastbothy.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.