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The Peeblesshire Foodbank provides three days worth of nutritionally balanced food to people in crisis. We also work upstream trying to prevent people using the foodbank by providing financial inclusion advice and a number of other projects including breakfast clubs in schools, Summer holiday lunch schemes for vulnerable children, community cafes offering free refreshments and advice and much more. 'the prevention or relief of poverty' 4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only and, in particular, the prevention and relief of poverty. This will be achieved by: 4.1 The provision of emergency food parcels to those in immediate and extreme need. 4.2 The provision of emotional and spiritual support to those in need. 4.3 Signposting those in need to …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including OSCR.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 83% of the 9,257 community development 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 10,748 community development 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
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 91% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPeeblesshire Foodbank SCIO is a registered community development nonprofit based in Peebles, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is SC045330. 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 £329K in annual revenue.
Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO's official registration number is SC045330, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO is located in Peebles, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO has £329K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £329K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. 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.
The Peeblesshire Foodbank provides three days worth of nutritionally balanced food to people in crisis. We also work upstream trying to prevent people using the foodbank by providing financial inclusion advice and a number of other projects including breakfast clubs in schools, Summer holiday lunch schemes for vulnerable children, community cafes offering free refreshments and advice and much more. 'the prevention or relief of poverty' 4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only and, in particular, the prevention and relief of poverty. This will be achieved by: 4.1 The provision of emergency food parcels to those in immediate and extreme need. 4.2 The provision of emotional and spiritual support... Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO is classified as a community development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among community development charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £329K is comparable to the peer average of £271K.
You can verify Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO 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 Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO directly through its donation page (https://peeblesshire.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/). 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 Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO 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.
Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO is based in Peebles 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.
Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO was first registered in 2015, making it approximately 11 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.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO
- What is Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO?
- Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO is a community development scio based in Peebles, United Kingdom. The Peeblesshire Foodbank provides three days worth of nutritionally balanced food to people in crisis. We also work upstream trying to prevent people using the foodbank by providing financial inclusion advice and a number of other projects including breakfast clubs in schools, Summer holiday lunch schemes for vulnerable children, community cafes offering free refreshments and advice and much more. 'the prevention or relief of poverty' 4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only and, in particular, the prevention and relief of poverty. This will be achieved by: 4.1 The provision of emergency food parcels to those in immediate and extreme need. 4.2 The provision of emotional and spiritual support to those in need. 4.3 Signposting those in need to external agencies as and when appropriate.
- When was Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO founded?
- Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO was founded in 2015.
- Where is Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO located?
- Headquartered in Peebles, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO trustworthy?
- Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO 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 Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO's registration number?
- Registration: SC045330 (United Kingdom).
- What is Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO's website?
- https://peeblesshire.foodbank.org.uk
- Are donations to Peeblesshire Foodbank SCIO 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.