--- title: "Banbury Food for Charities — check charity number 1159862 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Banbury Food for Charities a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159862. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Banbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/banbury-food-for-charities retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:21:56.694Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Banbury Food for Charities is a registered charity (number 1159862) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £198 (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 Banbury Food for Charities? Registered charity number 1159862 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Banbury Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £198 Website [foodforcharities.com](https://foodforcharities.com/) ## What does Banbury Food for Charities do? We negotiate with food suppliers in the Banbury area to collect their surplus fresh food that would otherwise be lost to consumption. The food is collected by Banbury Food For Charities volunteers using their own vehicle and delivered to Banbury Charities operating for the financially disadvantaged such as the homeless, those with mental health issues and vulnerable young families - all for free. ## What causes is Banbury Food for Charities registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Banbury Food for Charities yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Banbury Food for Charities 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=banbury-food-for-charities&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://foodforcharities.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Banbury Food for Charities a legitimate charity? Yes. Banbury Food for Charities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159862) 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 Banbury Food for Charities's charity number? Banbury Food for Charities's charity number is 1159862. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159862? Search 1159862 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 Banbury Food for Charities do? We negotiate with food suppliers in the Banbury area to collect their surplus fresh food that would otherwise be lost to consumption. The food is collected by Banbury Food For Charities volunteers using their own vehicle and delivered to Banbury Charities operating for the financially disadvantaged such as the homeless, those with mental health issues and vulnerable young families - all for free. Does Banbury Food for Charities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banbury Food for Charities. 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 Banbury Food for Charities? Banbury Food for Charities's website is https://foodforcharities.com/ — 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/1159862).