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Registered charity · No. SC052349SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Scottish Borders

Kelso Community Larder

Kelso Community Larder is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Scottish Borders.

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Kelso Community Larder is a registered charity (number SC052349) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £4,089 (year ending 2026-02-28). 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 Kelso Community Larder?

Registered charity number
SC052349
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Scottish Borders
Latest income (year ending 2026-02-28)
£4,089

What does Kelso Community Larder do?

Collect food through supermarkets, just on their best before or use by date and give away through our rented premises to members of the public. The aim of this is to redistribute food still very edible, instead of being binned and going to landfill. With the contribution of volunteers time to collect the food and also to serve in the larder.

What causes is Kelso Community Larder registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kelso Community Larder yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kelso Community Larder 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kelso Community Larder a legitimate charity?
Yes. Kelso Community Larder is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052349) 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 Kelso Community Larder's charity number?
Kelso Community Larder's charity number is SC052349. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052349?
Search SC052349 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 Kelso Community Larder do?
Collect food through supermarkets, just on their best before or use by date and give away through our rented premises to members of the public. The aim of this is to redistribute food still very edible, instead of being binned and going to landfill. With the contribution of volunteers time to collect the food and also to serve in the larder.
Does Kelso Community Larder have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kelso Community Larder. 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 Kelso Community Larder?
Kelso Community Larder 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.