--- title: "FERN Foodbank — check charity number SC054115 | CharityCompare" description: "Is FERN Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054115. 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/fern-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:00:49.427Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer FERN Foodbank is a registered charity (number SC054115) 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 FERN Foodbank? Registered charity number SC054115 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location East Renfrewshire ## What does FERN Foodbank do? 2 The association's purposes are: a) The prevention or relief of poverty in the West of Scotland, primarily in East Renfrewshire local authority area. b) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. ## What causes is FERN 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 FERN Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. FERN 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=fern-foodbank&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is FERN Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. FERN Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054115) 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 FERN Foodbank's charity number? FERN Foodbank's charity number is SC054115. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054115? Search SC054115 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 FERN Foodbank do? 2 The association's purposes are: a) The prevention or relief of poverty in the West of Scotland, primarily in East Renfrewshire local authority area. b) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Does FERN Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for FERN 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 FERN Foodbank? FERN Foodbank 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](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=SC054115).