--- title: "Atherton & Leigh Foodbank — check charity number 1153333 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Atherton & Leigh Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1153333. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Market Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/atherton-leigh-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:35:42.631Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Atherton & Leigh Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1153333) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £115,603 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Atherton & Leigh Foodbank? Registered charity number 1153333 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Market Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £115,603 Website [athertonleigh.foodbank.org.uk](http://athertonleigh.foodbank.org.uk/) ## What does Atherton & Leigh Foodbank do? TO ASSIST PERSONS PRIMARILY IN ATHERTON, TYLDESLEY, LEIGH AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS OR IN OTHER PARTS OF THE UK WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY THE PROVISION OF FOOD TO ENSURE A HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS DIET DURING A PERIOD OF CRISIS WHERE THEY COULD NOT OTHERWISE OBTAIN FOOD TO EAT. ## What causes is Atherton & Leigh Foodbank registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Atherton & Leigh Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Atherton & Leigh 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=atherton-leigh-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://athertonleigh.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Atherton & Leigh Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. Atherton & Leigh Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1153333) 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 Atherton & Leigh Foodbank's charity number? Atherton & Leigh Foodbank's charity number is 1153333. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1153333? Search 1153333 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 Atherton & Leigh Foodbank do? TO ASSIST PERSONS PRIMARILY IN ATHERTON, TYLDESLEY, LEIGH AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS OR IN OTHER PARTS OF THE UK WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF HARDSHIP AND DISTRESS IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY THE PROVISION OF FOOD TO ENSURE A HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS DIET DURING A PERIOD OF CRISIS WHERE THEY COULD NOT OTHERWISE OBTAIN FOOD TO EAT. Does Atherton & Leigh Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Atherton & Leigh 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 Atherton & Leigh Foodbank? Atherton & Leigh Foodbank's website is http://athertonleigh.foodbank.org.uk — 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/1153333).