--- title: "Soul Food Edinburgh — check charity number SC048599 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Soul Food Edinburgh a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048599. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/soul-food-edinburgh retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:14:20.777Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Soul Food Edinburgh is a registered charity (number SC048599) 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 £83,999 (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 Soul Food Edinburgh? Registered charity number SC048599 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £83,999 Website [www.soulfoodedinburgh.org](https://www.soulfoodedinburgh.org/) ## What does Soul Food Edinburgh do? Our main activity is hosting healthy, home-cooked meals in churches across the city of Edinburgh and also, recently in Livingston. We assist churches to set up a service to provide hot meals to individuals in poverty or at risk of poverty, or who are in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. The charity can assist with advice, training and recruitment of volunteers to help establish these meals and then provide continuing assistance, and where required, additional funding, to help the churches continue their meal provision. We partner with ot… ## What causes is Soul Food Edinburgh 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 Soul Food Edinburgh yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Soul Food Edinburgh 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=soul-food-edinburgh&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.soulfoodedinburgh.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Soul Food Edinburgh a legitimate charity? Yes. Soul Food Edinburgh is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048599) 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 Soul Food Edinburgh's charity number? Soul Food Edinburgh's charity number is SC048599. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048599? Search SC048599 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 Soul Food Edinburgh do? Our main activity is hosting healthy, home-cooked meals in churches across the city of Edinburgh and also, recently in Livingston. We assist churches to set up a service to provide hot meals to individuals in poverty or at risk of poverty, or who are in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. The charity can assist with advice, training and recruitment of volunteers to help establish these meals and then provide continuing assistance, and where required, additional funding, to help the churches continue their meal provision. We partner with ot… Does Soul Food Edinburgh have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Soul Food Edinburgh. 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 Soul Food Edinburgh? Soul Food Edinburgh's website is https://www.soulfoodedinburgh.org/ — 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=SC048599).