Start-Up Stirling
Start-Up Stirling is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Stirling.
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What are the key facts about Start-Up Stirling?
- Registered charity number
- SC035477
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Stirling
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £447,692
- Website
- startupstirling.org.uk
What does Start-Up Stirling do?
Help those facing hardship within the Stirling council area. This was initially done with Starter Packs, working alongside Stirling Council. Then we opened up Foodbanks providing crisis food support across the council area and now running 8 foodbanks every week alongside a delivery service for rural and infirm clients. Seeing a need for more than just food in the area, our foodbanks have expanded into hubs to provide support and pulling in other organisations to help our clients. Finally, we have piloted a counselling service in our rural communities.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Start-Up Stirling a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Start-Up Stirling is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC035477) 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 Start-Up Stirling's charity number?
- Start-Up Stirling's charity number is SC035477. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC035477?
- Search SC035477 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 Start-Up Stirling do?
- Help those facing hardship within the Stirling council area. This was initially done with Starter Packs, working alongside Stirling Council. Then we opened up Foodbanks providing crisis food support across the council area and now running 8 foodbanks every week alongside a delivery service for rural and infirm clients. Seeing a need for more than just food in the area, our foodbanks have expanded into hubs to provide support and pulling in other organisations to help our clients. Finally, we have piloted a counselling service in our rural communities.
- Does Start-Up Stirling have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Start-Up Stirling. 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 Start-Up Stirling?
- Start-Up Stirling's website is https://startupstirling.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.