Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO]
Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Western Isles.
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What are the key facts about Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO]?
- Registered charity number
- SC053013
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Western Isles
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £31,254
What does Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] do?
The organisation's purposes are:(a) The prevention or relief of poverty by distributing food aid and where required utility aid and essential child care items (b) The relief of those in need by reason of financial or other hardship through direct aid or signposting to other relevant agencies (c) To assist other local foodbanks where required with provision of practical items relating to their role or food items for persons in need elsewhere within the Western Isles community
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The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053013) 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 Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO]'s charity number?
- Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO]'s charity number is SC053013. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC053013?
- Search SC053013 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 Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] do?
- The organisation's purposes are:(a) The prevention or relief of poverty by distributing food aid and where required utility aid and essential child care items (b) The relief of those in need by reason of financial or other hardship through direct aid or signposting to other relevant agencies (c) To assist other local foodbanks where required with provision of practical items relating to their role or food items for persons in need elsewhere within the Western Isles community
- Does Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Eilean Siar 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 Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO]?
- Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.