--- title: "Orkney Foodbank — check charity number SC046553 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Orkney Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046553. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Orkney Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/orkney-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:41.550Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Orkney Foodbank is a registered charity (number SC046553) 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 £183,071 (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 Orkney Foodbank? Registered charity number SC046553 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £183,071 Website [www.orkney.foodbank.org.uk](http://www.orkney.foodbank.org.uk/) ## What does Orkney Foodbank do? Orkney Foodbank's purpose is to provide emergency food parcels to people in Orkney who are experiencing financial crisis and who cannot afford basic essentials, especially food. We offer compassionate, non-judgmental support to all our clients and our aim is to help them address the underlying issues they are facing, not just to provide food. Clients are referred by various professionals. We then provide a parcel containing at least three days worth of nutritionally balanced food. The food is donated by the public and we also receive numerous cash donations which allow us to buy additional f… ## What causes is Orkney Foodbank 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 Orkney Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orkney Foodbank 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=orkney-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.orkney.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Orkney Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. Orkney Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046553) 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 Orkney Foodbank's charity number? Orkney Foodbank's charity number is SC046553. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046553? Search SC046553 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 Orkney Foodbank do? Orkney Foodbank's purpose is to provide emergency food parcels to people in Orkney who are experiencing financial crisis and who cannot afford basic essentials, especially food. We offer compassionate, non-judgmental support to all our clients and our aim is to help them address the underlying issues they are facing, not just to provide food. Clients are referred by various professionals. We then provide a parcel containing at least three days worth of nutritionally balanced food. The food is donated by the public and we also receive numerous cash donations which allow us to buy additional f… Does Orkney Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Foodbank. 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 Orkney Foodbank? Orkney Foodbank's website is http://www.orkney.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=SC046553).