--- title: "Musselburgh Community Pantry — check charity number SC053298 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Musselburgh Community Pantry a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053298. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/musselburgh-community-pantry retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:42:44.163Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Musselburgh Community Pantry is a registered charity (number SC053298) 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 £26,432 (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 Musselburgh Community Pantry? Registered charity number SC053298 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £26,432 ## What does Musselburgh Community Pantry do? We provide food, toiletries, cleaning products etc at a reduced price to help individuals and families who are affected by the increasing cost of living. ## What causes is Musselburgh Community Pantry 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 Musselburgh Community Pantry yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Musselburgh Community Pantry 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=musselburgh-community-pantry&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Musselburgh Community Pantry a legitimate charity? Yes. Musselburgh Community Pantry is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053298) 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 Musselburgh Community Pantry's charity number? Musselburgh Community Pantry's charity number is SC053298. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053298? Search SC053298 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 Musselburgh Community Pantry do? We provide food, toiletries, cleaning products etc at a reduced price to help individuals and families who are affected by the increasing cost of living. Does Musselburgh Community Pantry have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Musselburgh Community Pantry. 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 Musselburgh Community Pantry? Musselburgh Community Pantry 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=SC053298).