--- title: "Larkhall and District Foodbank [SCIO] — check charity number SC053245 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Larkhall and District Foodbank [SCIO] a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053245. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/larkhall-and-district-foodbank-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:37:24.792Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Larkhall and District Foodbank [SCIO] is a registered charity (number SC053245) 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 £88,678 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Larkhall and District Foodbank [SCIO]? Registered charity number SC053245 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £88,678 ## What does Larkhall and District Foodbank [SCIO] do? We collect donations of food and cash and provide food parcels for those in need in our community. ## What causes is Larkhall and District Foodbank [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 Larkhall and District Foodbank [SCIO] yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Larkhall and District Foodbank [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=larkhall-and-district-foodbank-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Larkhall and District Foodbank [SCIO] a legitimate charity? Yes. Larkhall and District Foodbank [SCIO] is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053245) 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 Larkhall and District Foodbank [SCIO]'s charity number? Larkhall and District Foodbank [SCIO]'s charity number is SC053245. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053245? Search SC053245 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 Larkhall and District Foodbank [SCIO] do? We collect donations of food and cash and provide food parcels for those in need in our community. Does Larkhall and District Foodbank [SCIO] have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Larkhall and District Foodbank [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 Larkhall and District Foodbank [SCIO]? Larkhall and District Foodbank [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=SC053245).