--- title: "Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) — check charity number SC048580 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048580. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/midlothian-foodbank-scio retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:02:10.419Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC048580) 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 £233,391 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)? Registered charity number SC048580 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £233,391 Website [midlothian.foodbank.org.uk](https://midlothian.foodbank.org.uk/) ## What does Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) do? We are set up to provide for relief of poverty and hunger. Our principle service is the provision of Food Parcels to those referred to us my a number of local authority agencies. We employ 3 full time workers that organise the daily routines, coordinate with referral agencies and work with our volunteers to ensure that we have the necessary supplies to maintain our services. In addition to providing food parcels, we also operate a weekly lunch club for the elderly in our community. This entails the cooking of food on the premises, and the organisation of transport from home to club and ba… ## What causes is Midlothian 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 Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Midlothian 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=midlothian-foodbank-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://midlothian.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048580) 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 Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)'s charity number? Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)'s charity number is SC048580. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048580? Search SC048580 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 Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) do? We are set up to provide for relief of poverty and hunger. Our principle service is the provision of Food Parcels to those referred to us my a number of local authority agencies. We employ 3 full time workers that organise the daily routines, coordinate with referral agencies and work with our volunteers to ensure that we have the necessary supplies to maintain our services. In addition to providing food parcels, we also operate a weekly lunch club for the elderly in our community. This entails the cooking of food on the premises, and the organisation of transport from home to club and ba… Does Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Midlothian 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 Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)? Midlothian Foodbank (SCIO)'s website is https://midlothian.foodbank.org.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=SC048580).