Is East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC049293) 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 East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO)'s charity number?

East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO)'s charity number is SC049293. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049293?

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Does East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO)?

East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) registered as a charity?

East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) was entered on the register on 10 May 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049293SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO)

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

East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £142,464
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £130,310
Registered charity number: SC049293
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian

Quick answer

East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) (number SC049293) 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 East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) do?

Mission Statement East Lothian ELRF (ELRF) is a community based group which aims to engage with local people and promote the benefits of healthy eating through access to education and affordable fresh produce. Vision ELRF seeks to develop and expand its role of supporting East Lothian communities to access fresh produce and advice and support for health eating by working in partnership with local people and organisations. ELRF is innovative in its response to the needs of local people and forward thinking in the means by which it develops a sustainable community based organisation.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO)

Answers East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 May 2019
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) registered for?

the 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 East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (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

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Frequently asked questions

Is East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC049293) 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 East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO)'s charity number?: East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO)'s charity number is SC049293. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049293?: Search SC049293 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 ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) do?: Mission Statement East Lothian ELRF (ELRF) is a community based group which aims to engage with local people and promote the benefits of healthy eating through access to education and affordable fresh produce. Vision ELRF seeks to develop and expand its role of supporting East Lothian communities to access fresh produce and advice and support for health eating by working in partnership with local people and organisations. ELRF is innovative in its response to the needs of local people and forward thinking in the means by which it develops a sustainable community based organisation.
Does East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (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 East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO)?: East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) registered as a charity?: East Lothian ROOTS and FRUITS (SCIO) was entered on the register on 10 May 2019.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.