--- title: "Food for Thought SCIO — check charity number SC047239 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Food for Thought SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047239. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in West Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/food-for-thought-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:52:36.883Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Food for Thought SCIO is a registered charity (number SC047239) 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 £121,996 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 for Thought SCIO? Registered charity number SC047239 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location West Dunbartonshire Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £121,996 ## What does Food for Thought SCIO do? Our Charity is a foodbank giving out emergency food parcels ## What causes is Food for Thought 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 Food for Thought SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Food for Thought 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](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-for-thought-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Food for Thought SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Food for Thought SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047239) 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 for Thought SCIO's charity number? Food for Thought SCIO's charity number is SC047239. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047239? Search SC047239 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 for Thought SCIO do? Our Charity is a foodbank giving out emergency food parcels Does Food for Thought SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Food for Thought 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 Food for Thought SCIO? Food for Thought 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](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=SC047239).