--- title: "East Renfrewshire Foodbank — check charity number SC054839 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Renfrewshire Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054839. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-renfrewshire-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:05:42.963Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Renfrewshire Foodbank is a registered charity (number SC054839) 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. 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 Renfrewshire Foodbank? Registered charity number SC054839 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Renfrewshire Website [www.eastrenfrewshire.foodbank.org.uk](http://www.eastrenfrewshire.foodbank.org.uk/) ## What does East Renfrewshire Foodbank do? The organisation's purposes are underpinned by Christian values of a compassionate response to human needs and the dignity of every person and is fulfilled by local churches and community working together as follows: The prevention or relief of poverty by the provision of emergency food parcels The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage irrespective of faith, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, belief or none ## What causes is East Renfrewshire 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 Renfrewshire Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Renfrewshire 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-renfrewshire-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.eastrenfrewshire.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Renfrewshire Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. East Renfrewshire Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054839) 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 Renfrewshire Foodbank's charity number? East Renfrewshire Foodbank's charity number is SC054839. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054839? Search SC054839 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 Renfrewshire Foodbank do? The organisation's purposes are underpinned by Christian values of a compassionate response to human needs and the dignity of every person and is fulfilled by local churches and community working together as follows: The prevention or relief of poverty by the provision of emergency food parcels The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage irrespective of faith, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, belief or none Does East Renfrewshire Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Renfrewshire 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 Renfrewshire Foodbank? East Renfrewshire Foodbank's website is http://www.eastrenfrewshire.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=SC054839).