--- title: "The Bananabox Trust — check charity number SC047462 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bananabox Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047462. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Dundee City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bananabox-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:50:22.723Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bananabox Trust is a registered charity (number SC047462) 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 advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £90,583 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Bananabox Trust? Registered charity number SC047462 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dundee City Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £90,583 ## What does The Bananabox Trust do? We send containers of goods to Malawi on behalf of other charities etc. We support our sister organisation in Malawi to provide self-sustaining school feeding. We support a sports academy in Malawi ## What causes is The Bananabox Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bananabox Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bananabox Trust 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=the-bananabox-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bananabox Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bananabox Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047462) 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 The Bananabox Trust's charity number? The Bananabox Trust's charity number is SC047462. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047462? Search SC047462 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 The Bananabox Trust do? We send containers of goods to Malawi on behalf of other charities etc. We support our sister organisation in Malawi to provide self-sustaining school feeding. We support a sports academy in Malawi Does The Bananabox Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bananabox Trust. 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 The Bananabox Trust? The Bananabox Trust 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=SC047462).