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Registered charity · No. SC045232SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

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# The Social Bite Fund

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

The Social Bite Fund is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

[Visit charity website](http://social-bite.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045232)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The Social Bite Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-30

£6,410,479

Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-30

£5,333,007

Registered charity number

SC045232

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Register contact address detail (not service area)

City of Edinburgh

Website

[social-bite.co.uk](http://social-bite.co.uk/)

Quick answer

The Social Bite Fund (number SC045232) 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 Social Bite Fund do?

We are a movement to end homelessness. We are a charity and social business providing homes, jobs, food and support to empower people to transform their own lives. We are a catalyst for change. We challenge the status quo with innovative and scalable solutions that create lasting impact. Each of our pioneering projects support people to break the cycle of homelessness, whether that starts with a free meal, supported employment, or a safe place to call home.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Social Bite Fund

Answers The Social Bite Fund gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 May 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

### Where does The Social Bite Fund's money come from?

The Social Bite Fund reported £2m total income for the year ending 30 May 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £1.7m (86%), charitable activities £171k (8%), investments £59k (3%).

- Trading and fundraising events£1.7m · 86%
- Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£171k · 8%
- Investments£59k · 3%
- Other income£59k · 3%

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

17 November 2014

Where it says it operates

City of Edinburgh

## What causes is The Social Bite Fund registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Social Bite Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Social Bite Fund.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to The Social Bite Fund?

- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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[Visit charity website](http://social-bite.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Social Bite Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Social Bite Fund as a registered charity (number SC045232) 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 Social Bite Fund's charity number?

The Social Bite Fund's charity number is SC045232. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045232?

Search SC045232 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 The Social Bite Fund do?

We are a movement to end homelessness. We are a charity and social business providing homes, jobs, food and support to empower people to transform their own lives. We are a catalyst for change. We challenge the status quo with innovative and scalable solutions that create lasting impact. Each of our pioneering projects support people to break the cycle of homelessness, whether that starts with a free meal, supported employment, or a safe place to call home.

Does The Social Bite Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Social Bite Fund. 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 Social Bite Fund?

The Social Bite Fund's website listed in our register data is http://social-bite.co.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.

Where does The Social Bite Fund's money come from?

The Social Bite Fund reported £2m total income for the year ending 30 May 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £1.7m (86%), charitable activities £171k (8%), investments £59k (3%).

When was The Social Bite Fund registered as a charity?

The Social Bite Fund was entered on the register on 17 November 2014.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045232).