--- title: "West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) — charity SC048112 | CharityCompare" description: "West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) (charity SC048112): income £738k (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-lothian-foodbank-scio retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:58:02.089Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC048112SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) WL # West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, 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://www.westlothian.foodbank.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048112) Work at West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=west-lothian-foodbank-scio&type=claim&name=West%20Lothian%20Foodbank%20(SCIO)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO)? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £737,768 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £843,959 Registered charity number SC048112 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) West Lothian Website [www.westlothian.foodbank.org.uk](http://www.westlothian.foodbank.org.uk/) Quick answer West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) (number SC048112) 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 West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) do? West Lothian Foodbank is a local organisation which works with people across the county, supporting anyone who doesn’t have enough money to afford the essentials. We provide emergency food to those who are hungry or at risk of hunger. We make time for a cup of tea, treating people with dignity and connecting them to the wider support they need to address the underlying causes of their crisis. We work alongside our partners, bringing services to where people need them in their community. We are part of the Trussell Trust network. Together we share a vision for a UK where no one needs a food pa… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) Answers West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) 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 West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO)'s money come from? West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) reported £176k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £175k (99%), investments £1,033 (1%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£175k · 99% - Investments£1,033 · 1% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 1 February 2018 Where it says it operates West Lothian ## What causes is West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO). 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. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO)? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=west-lothian-foodbank-scio&type=claim&name=West%20Lothian%20Foodbank%20(SCIO)) [Visit charity website](http://www.westlothian.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC048112) 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 West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO)'s charity number? West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO)'s charity number is SC048112. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048112? Search SC048112 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 West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) do? West Lothian Foodbank is a local organisation which works with people across the county, supporting anyone who doesn’t have enough money to afford the essentials. We provide emergency food to those who are hungry or at risk of hunger. We make time for a cup of tea, treating people with dignity and connecting them to the wider support they need to address the underlying causes of their crisis. We work alongside our partners, bringing services to where people need them in their community. We are part of the Trussell Trust network. Together we share a vision for a UK where no one needs a food pa… Does West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO). 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 West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO)? West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.westlothian.foodbank.org.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 West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO)'s money come from? West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) reported £176k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £175k (99%), investments £1,033 (1%). When was West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) registered as a charity? West Lothian Foodbank (SCIO) was entered on the register on 1 February 2018. 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=SC048112).