--- title: "Islay Foodbank — check charity number SC051098 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Islay Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051098. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/islay-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:46:30.375Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Islay Foodbank is a registered charity (number SC051098) 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 £9,487 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Islay Foodbank? Registered charity number SC051098 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £9,487 Website [www.islayfoodbank.com](https://www.islayfoodbank.com/) ## What does Islay Foodbank do? Prevention of poverty and relief of those in need. We deliver food boxes to those who request them on Islay and Jura. ## What causes is Islay 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 Islay Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Islay 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=islay-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.islayfoodbank.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Islay Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. Islay Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051098) 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 Islay Foodbank's charity number? Islay Foodbank's charity number is SC051098. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051098? Search SC051098 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 Islay Foodbank do? Prevention of poverty and relief of those in need. We deliver food boxes to those who request them on Islay and Jura. Does Islay Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Islay 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 Islay Foodbank? Islay Foodbank's website is https://www.islayfoodbank.com/ — 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=SC051098).