--- title: "Alive Foodbank — check charity number 1198585 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Alive Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198585. Disability charity based in Mersham Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alive-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:15:54.309Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Alive Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1198585) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £27,188 (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 Alive Foodbank? Registered charity number 1198585 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Mersham Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £27,188 Website [www.mershamroad.org](http://www.mershamroad.org/) ## What does Alive Foodbank do? Food bank service for the community ## What causes is Alive Foodbank registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Alive Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alive Foodbank 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=alive-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mershamroad.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Alive Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. Alive Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198585) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Alive Foodbank's charity number? Alive Foodbank's charity number is 1198585. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198585? Search 1198585 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Alive Foodbank do? Food bank service for the community Does Alive Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alive Foodbank. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Alive Foodbank? Alive Foodbank's website is http://www.mershamroad.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1198585).