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Edinburgh Food Project

Edinburgh, Scotland Reg: SC043220 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Edinburgh Food Project

Our vision is an Edinburgh without poverty, where everyone has what they need to thrive. We provide food and other everyday essentials, support, and advice, while working with individuals, communities and partners to address the root causes of poverty. Our Strategic Aims: Relief: To offer dignified immediate relief to people experiencing poverty. Support: To offer support and advice to people experiencing poverty. Change: To advocate for societal change. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 The prevention or relief of poverty in Edinburgh …

Founded
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · oscr (FY2025)
£0.89
£0.11
Program£0.89
Fundraising£0.11
89% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Edinburgh Food Project has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 53 is below most of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Edinburgh Food Project is a registered health nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is SC043220. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue.

Edinburgh Food Project's official registration number is SC043220, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Edinburgh Food Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Edinburgh Food Project is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, Edinburgh Food Project has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 11%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Edinburgh Food Project is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £1M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Edinburgh Food Project is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 96%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Our vision is an Edinburgh without poverty, where everyone has what they need to thrive. We provide food and other everyday essentials, support, and advice, while working with individuals, communities and partners to address the root causes of poverty. Our Strategic Aims: Relief: To offer dignified immediate relief to people experiencing poverty. Support: To offer support and advice to people experiencing poverty. Change: To advocate for societal change. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects... Edinburgh Food Project is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £1M.

You can verify Edinburgh Food Project in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to Edinburgh Food Project directly through its donation page (https://edinburghfoodproject.org/donate-money/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Edinburgh Food Project are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Edinburgh Food Project is based in Edinburgh in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Edinburgh Food Project was first registered in 2012, making it approximately 14 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
89% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
31
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Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£1.2M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£1.2M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£1.1M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.9M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£1.5M revenue
FY2021
OSCR

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health this charity 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2012
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Edinburgh Food Project

What is Edinburgh Food Project?
Edinburgh Food Project is a health scio based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Our vision is an Edinburgh without poverty, where everyone has what they need to thrive. We provide food and other everyday essentials, support, and advice, while working with individuals, communities and partners to address the root causes of poverty. Our Strategic Aims: Relief: To offer dignified immediate relief to people experiencing poverty. Support: To offer support and advice to people experiencing poverty. Change: To advocate for societal change. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 The prevention or relief of poverty in Edinburgh and surrounding areas in particular but not exclusively by providing emergency food supplies to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. 4.2 to advance citizenship and community development by encouraging volunteering within the project
When was Edinburgh Food Project founded?
Edinburgh Food Project was founded in 2012.
Where is Edinburgh Food Project located?
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Edinburgh Food Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Edinburgh Food Project trustworthy?
Edinburgh Food Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Edinburgh Food Project's registration number?
Registration: SC043220 (United Kingdom).
What is Edinburgh Food Project's website?
https://www.edinburghfoodproject.org
Are donations to Edinburgh Food Project tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.