Is Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] as a registered charity (number SC053013) 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 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.

Does Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] have reviews and complaints?

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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.

When was Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] registered as a charity?

Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] was entered on the register on 14 December 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC053013SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO]

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

Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, 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 Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO]?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £31,254
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £30,968
Registered charity number: SC053013
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Western Isles

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Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] (number SC053013) 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 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

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO]

Answers Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 14 December 2023
Where it says it operates: Western Isles

What causes is Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] 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 Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Eilean Siar Foodbank [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 Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] as a registered charity (number SC053013) 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 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.
When was Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] registered as a charity?: Eilean Siar Foodbank [SCIO] was entered on the register on 14 December 2023.

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.