--- title: "Bags of Taste — check charity number 1218102 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bags of Taste a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1218102. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bags-of-taste retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:45:34.775Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bags of Taste is a registered charity (number 1218102) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. 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 Bags of Taste? Registered charity number 1218102 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Website [www.bagsoftaste.org](http://www.bagsoftaste.org/) ## What does Bags of Taste do? We improve health outcomes for people with multiple challenges by tackling the social determinants of health. Our home based Food Resilience Programme removes financial and physical barriers by shipping food ingredients and equipment directly to participants' homes. Combined with personalised mentoring & support, we enable long-term behavioral change and dietary independence entirely from home. ## What causes is Bags of Taste registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bags of Taste yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bags of Taste 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=bags-of-taste&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bagsoftaste.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bags of Taste a legitimate charity? Yes. Bags of Taste is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1218102) 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 Bags of Taste's charity number? Bags of Taste's charity number is 1218102. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1218102? Search 1218102 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 Bags of Taste do? We improve health outcomes for people with multiple challenges by tackling the social determinants of health. Our home based Food Resilience Programme removes financial and physical barriers by shipping food ingredients and equipment directly to participants' homes. Combined with personalised mentoring & support, we enable long-term behavioral change and dietary independence entirely from home. Does Bags of Taste have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bags of Taste. 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 Bags of Taste? Bags of Taste's website is http://www.bagsoftaste.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/1218102).