--- title: "Grassroots Clothing — check charity number SC048810 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Grassroots Clothing a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048810. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/grassroots-clothing retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:46:41.890Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Grassroots Clothing is a registered charity (number SC048810) 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 £11,412 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Grassroots Clothing? Registered charity number SC048810 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £11,412 Website [www.grassrootsclothingedinburgh.co.uk](http://www.grassrootsclothingedinburgh.co.uk/) ## What does Grassroots Clothing do? Reduce reliance on benefits by supporting disadvantaged men in the city and beyond by providing free to keep interview appropriate clothing, shoes and personal hygiene products. ## What causes is Grassroots Clothing 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 Grassroots Clothing yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Grassroots Clothing 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=grassroots-clothing&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.grassrootsclothingedinburgh.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Grassroots Clothing a legitimate charity? Yes. Grassroots Clothing is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048810) 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 Grassroots Clothing's charity number? Grassroots Clothing's charity number is SC048810. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048810? Search SC048810 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 Grassroots Clothing do? Reduce reliance on benefits by supporting disadvantaged men in the city and beyond by providing free to keep interview appropriate clothing, shoes and personal hygiene products. Does Grassroots Clothing have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Grassroots Clothing. 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 Grassroots Clothing? Grassroots Clothing's website is http://www.grassrootsclothingedinburgh.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC048810).