Is Arden Foodbank a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Arden Foodbank as a registered charity (number 1214819) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Arden Foodbank's charity number?

Arden Foodbank's charity number is 1214819. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1214819?

Search 1214819 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.

Does Arden Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arden 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 Arden Foodbank?

Arden Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://arden.foodbank.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Arden Foodbank registered as a charity?

Arden Foodbank was entered on the register on 5 September 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1214819CIO

Arden Foodbank

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Arden Foodbank is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Arden Foodbank?

Registered charity number: 1214819
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): The Priory
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: arden.foodbank.org.uk

Quick answer

Arden Foodbank (number 1214819) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Arden Foodbank do?

Arden Foodbank is part of the Trussell national network of foodbanks and provides emergency food, toiletries and household products to people in Alcester, Studley and our surrounding communities. We also work with those people to signpost them to other support that can help them out of poverty.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Arden Foodbank

Answers Arden Foodbank gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Arden Foodbank as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 September 2025
Where it says it operates: Warwickshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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What causes is Arden Foodbank registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Arden Foodbank yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Arden Foodbank. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Arden Foodbank?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arden Foodbank a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Arden Foodbank as a registered charity (number 1214819) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Arden Foodbank's charity number?: Arden Foodbank's charity number is 1214819. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1214819?: Search 1214819 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 Arden Foodbank do?: Arden Foodbank is part of the Trussell national network of foodbanks and provides emergency food, toiletries and household products to people in Alcester, Studley and our surrounding communities. We also work with those people to signpost them to other support that can help them out of poverty.
Does Arden Foodbank have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arden 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 Arden Foodbank?: Arden Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://arden.foodbank.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Arden Foodbank?: The register records Arden Foodbank as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Arden Foodbank registered as a charity?: Arden Foodbank was entered on the register on 5 September 2025.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.