--- title: "Food Facts Friends Project — check charity number SC047203 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Food Facts Friends Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047203. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/food-facts-friends-project retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:10:15.487Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Food Facts Friends Project is a registered charity (number SC047203) 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. Its latest reported income was £133,668 (year ending 2024-02-28). 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 Food Facts Friends Project? Registered charity number SC047203 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2024-02-28) £133,668 ## What does Food Facts Friends Project do? 1. Provide food at minimal cost. 2. Offer free tea, coffee and a bite to eat and the opportunity to socialise with others. 3. Offer other Agencies the use of a room to communicate with those who feel the need to have discussions in private. 4. Organise fund-raising events. ## What causes is Food Facts Friends Project 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 Food Facts Friends Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Food Facts Friends Project 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=food-facts-friends-project&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Food Facts Friends Project a legitimate charity? Yes. Food Facts Friends Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047203) 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 Food Facts Friends Project's charity number? Food Facts Friends Project's charity number is SC047203. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047203? Search SC047203 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 Food Facts Friends Project do? 1. Provide food at minimal cost. 2. Offer free tea, coffee and a bite to eat and the opportunity to socialise with others. 3. Offer other Agencies the use of a room to communicate with those who feel the need to have discussions in private. 4. Organise fund-raising events. Does Food Facts Friends Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Food Facts Friends Project. 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 Food Facts Friends Project? Food Facts Friends Project 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=SC047203).