Registered charity · No. SC042554Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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The Larder
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Larder is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.
The Larder (number SC042554) 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 The Larder do?
The Larder is committed to creating a more equal and just Scotland through the alternative economic model of social enterprise and calling for a Scotland without poverty, where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and the right to food is enshrined in Scots law. Our mission is to empower the most disadvantaged children, young people, adults and communities to improve their life chances, through access to learning and good food.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Larder
Answers The Larder 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”.
Where does The Larder's money come from?
The Larder reported £2m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £2m (100%), investments £445 (0%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£2m · 100%
Investments£445 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
The Larder West Lothian
Where it says it operates
West Lothian
What causes is The Larder registered for?
the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health
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The register data used for this profile lists The Larder as a registered charity (number SC042554) 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 The Larder's charity number?
The Larder's charity number is SC042554. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042554?
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What does The Larder do?
The Larder is committed to creating a more equal and just Scotland through the alternative economic model of social enterprise and calling for a Scotland without poverty, where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and the right to food is enshrined in Scots law. Our mission is to empower the most disadvantaged children, young people, adults and communities to improve their life chances, through access to learning and good food.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Larder. 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 The Larder?
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Where does The Larder's money come from?
The Larder reported £2m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £2m (100%), investments £445 (0%).
When was The Larder registered as a charity?
The Larder was entered on the register on 31 August 2011.