--- title: "The Helensburgh Lunch Club — check charity number SC053280 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Helensburgh Lunch Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053280. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Cha" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-helensburgh-lunch-club retrieved: 2026-08-26T06:54:03.469Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Helensburgh Lunch Club is a registered charity (number SC053280) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £16,696 (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 The Helensburgh Lunch Club? Registered charity number SC053280 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,696 ## What does The Helensburgh Lunch Club do? The Helensburgh Lunch Club has been an institution in the Town for over forty years. It is now serving lunches to 30 members on three days each week, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. The Club has an active list of 20 volunteers. At least five volunteers are on duty each day, with two cooking and three front of house staff. It is a friendly and welcoming place which serves hot lunches cooked from scratch in a church hall kitchen. It is hugely valued by its 40-50 members. Almost all members are widows or widowers, mostly living on their own, often isolated in the community, and very often unable… ## What causes is The Helensburgh Lunch Club registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Helensburgh Lunch Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Helensburgh Lunch Club 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-helensburgh-lunch-club&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Helensburgh Lunch Club a legitimate charity? Yes. The Helensburgh Lunch Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053280) 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 Helensburgh Lunch Club's charity number? The Helensburgh Lunch Club's charity number is SC053280. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053280? Search SC053280 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 Helensburgh Lunch Club do? The Helensburgh Lunch Club has been an institution in the Town for over forty years. It is now serving lunches to 30 members on three days each week, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. The Club has an active list of 20 volunteers. At least five volunteers are on duty each day, with two cooking and three front of house staff. It is a friendly and welcoming place which serves hot lunches cooked from scratch in a church hall kitchen. It is hugely valued by its 40-50 members. Almost all members are widows or widowers, mostly living on their own, often isolated in the community, and very often unable… Does The Helensburgh Lunch Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Helensburgh Lunch Club. 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 Helensburgh Lunch Club? The Helensburgh Lunch Club 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=SC053280).