--- title: "East Lothian Foodbank — check charity number SC043523 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Lothian Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043523. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-lothian-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:09:00.149Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Lothian Foodbank is a registered charity (number SC043523) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £656,853 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 East Lothian Foodbank? Registered charity number SC043523 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £656,853 Website [www.eastlothian.foodbank.org.uk](http://www.eastlothian.foodbank.org.uk/) ## What does East Lothian Foodbank do? The prevention or relief of poverty in East Lothian. It does this through 3 key areas of activity. the provision of emergency food and daily essentials for those without enough money to live on. working with the community partners in providing effective advice and support for those living with financial hardship. and influencing policy towards the eradication of poverty in East Lothian. ## What causes is East Lothian Foodbank 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 East Lothian Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Lothian 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=east-lothian-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.eastlothian.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Lothian Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. East Lothian Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043523) 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 East Lothian Foodbank's charity number? East Lothian Foodbank's charity number is SC043523. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043523? Search SC043523 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 East Lothian Foodbank do? The prevention or relief of poverty in East Lothian. It does this through 3 key areas of activity. the provision of emergency food and daily essentials for those without enough money to live on. working with the community partners in providing effective advice and support for those living with financial hardship. and influencing policy towards the eradication of poverty in East Lothian. Does East Lothian Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lothian 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 East Lothian Foodbank? East Lothian Foodbank's website is http://www.eastlothian.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=SC043523).