The Larder
The Larder is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in West Lothian.
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What are the key facts about The Larder?
- Registered charity number
- SC042554
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- West Lothian
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £2,045,221
- Website
- www.thelarder.org
What does The Larder do?
The Larder is committed to creating a more equal and just Scotland through the alternative economic model of social enterprise and calling for a Scotland without poverty, where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and the right to food is enshrined in Scots law. Our mission is to empower the most disadvantaged children, young people, adults and communities to improve their life chances, through access to learning and good food.
What causes is The Larder registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Larder yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Larder 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Larder a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Larder is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042554) 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 Larder's charity number?
- The Larder's charity number is SC042554. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC042554?
- Search SC042554 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 Larder do?
- The Larder is committed to creating a more equal and just Scotland through the alternative economic model of social enterprise and calling for a Scotland without poverty, where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and the right to food is enshrined in Scots law. Our mission is to empower the most disadvantaged children, young people, adults and communities to improve their life chances, through access to learning and good food.
- Does The Larder have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Larder. 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 Larder?
- The Larder's website is http://www.thelarder.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.