The Food Train
The Food Train is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, based in Dumfries And Galloway.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC024843
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Dumfries And Galloway
- Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)
- £2,032,657
- Website
- www.thefoodtrain.co.uk
What the charity does
Food Train is a Scottish charity that supports older people to eat well, age well and live well. We are set up to prevent malnutrition, reduce social isolation and help older people maintain their independence, health and wellbeing. We do this by providing practical food support, including volunteer-led grocery shopping and delivery services, ensuring older people can access nutritious food and essential household items. We also deliver our Eat Well Age Well programme, which raises awareness of malnutrition, provides information and advice, and supports earlier identification of those at ris…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Food Train a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Food Train is a registered charity (number SC024843) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Food Train do?
- Food Train is a Scottish charity that supports older people to eat well, age well and live well. We are set up to prevent malnutrition, reduce social isolation and help older people maintain their independence, health and wellbeing. We do this by providing practical food support, including volunteer-led grocery shopping and delivery services, ensuring older people can access nutritious food and essential household items. We also deliver our Eat Well Age Well programme, which raises awareness of malnutrition, provides information and advice, and supports earlier identification of those at ris…
- How can I donate to The Food Train?
- The Food Train's website is http://www.thefoodtrain.co.uk — 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.