Machars Churches Food Bank
Machars Churches Food Bank is a registered charity in Scotland working in the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Dumfries And Galloway.
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What are the key facts about Machars Churches Food Bank?
- Registered charity number
- SC053465
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Dumfries And Galloway
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £65,161
What does Machars Churches Food Bank do?
The aim of the charity is to provide food and other basic necessities to all in need in the Machars (DG8 postcode) area. To achieve this a shop in Newton Stewart has been rented that is open three mornings a week where anybody can come in, enjoy some company, collect fresh food donated by local supermarkets and be given information about ontacting other local support organisations. Food parcels are also distributed to those in need in the Machars area.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Machars Churches Food Bank a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Machars Churches Food Bank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053465) 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 Machars Churches Food Bank's charity number?
- Machars Churches Food Bank's charity number is SC053465. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC053465?
- Search SC053465 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 Machars Churches Food Bank do?
- The aim of the charity is to provide food and other basic necessities to all in need in the Machars (DG8 postcode) area. To achieve this a shop in Newton Stewart has been rented that is open three mornings a week where anybody can come in, enjoy some company, collect fresh food donated by local supermarkets and be given information about ontacting other local support organisations. Food parcels are also distributed to those in need in the Machars area.
- Does Machars Churches Food Bank have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Machars Churches Food Bank. 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 Machars Churches Food Bank?
- Machars Churches Food Bank 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.