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Registered charity · No. SC049895CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)Outwith Scotland

The Hygiene Bank

The Hygiene Bank is a registered charity in Scotland working in the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.

Quick answer

The Hygiene Bank is a registered charity (number SC049895) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £7,427,267 (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
SC049895
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)
Location
Outwith Scotland
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£7,427,267

What the charity does

The objects of the CIO are: The relief of people living in the United Kingdom and such parts of the world as the trustees shall from time to time determine who are in conditions of financial need, hardship or distress, in particular but not exclusively by: (1) providing or assisting other charities and organisations in the provision of toiletries and other essential hygiene products. (2) making grants or donations of toiletry gifts, make-up and grooming products that will improve the conditions of life of such people. (3) assisting in the establishment of projects throughout the wor…

Registered causes

the 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 Hygiene Bank 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 Hygiene Bank a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Hygiene Bank is a registered charity (number SC049895) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Hygiene Bank do?
The objects of the CIO are: The relief of people living in the United Kingdom and such parts of the world as the trustees shall from time to time determine who are in conditions of financial need, hardship or distress, in particular but not exclusively by: (1) providing or assisting other charities and organisations in the provision of toiletries and other essential hygiene products. (2) making grants or donations of toiletry gifts, make-up and grooming products that will improve the conditions of life of such people. (3) assisting in the establishment of projects throughout the wor…
How can I donate to The Hygiene Bank?
The Hygiene Bank's website is http://www.thehygienebank.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.