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title: "Dunfermline Foodbank — check charity number SC043216 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dunfermline Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043216. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dunfermline-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:35:21.201Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dunfermline Foodbank is a registered charity (number SC043216) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £186,606 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Dunfermline Foodbank?

Registered charity number

SC043216

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Fife

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£186,606

Website

[www.dunfermline.foodbank.org.uk](http://www.dunfermline.foodbank.org.uk/)

## What does Dunfermline Foodbank do?

The purposes of the charity are the relief of poverty and the advancement of citizenship. The objective of the charity is to organise donations of food from churches, schools, businesses, and individuals and to prepare and distribute food packages to those in need within our community as advised by front line support agencies and organisations under the Trussell procedures.

## What causes is Dunfermline Foodbank registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community development

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dunfermline Foodbank yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dunfermline Foodbank 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Dunfermline Foodbank a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dunfermline Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043216) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Dunfermline Foodbank's charity number?

Dunfermline Foodbank's charity number is SC043216. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043216?

Search SC043216 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 Dunfermline Foodbank do?

The purposes of the charity are the relief of poverty and the advancement of citizenship. The objective of the charity is to organise donations of food from churches, schools, businesses, and individuals and to prepare and distribute food packages to those in need within our community as advised by front line support agencies and organisations under the Trussell procedures.

Does Dunfermline Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dunfermline Foodbank. 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 Dunfermline Foodbank?

Dunfermline Foodbank's website is http://www.dunfermline.foodbank.org.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 2026-08-07,
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=SC043216).