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Registered charity · No. 1204982CIOThe Church Centre

Banbury Foodbank

Banbury Foodbank is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in The Church Centre.

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Banbury Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1204982) 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 £50,535 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Banbury Foodbank?

Registered charity number
1204982
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
The Church Centre
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£50,535

What does Banbury Foodbank do?

To prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship in Banbury and the surrounding area by working with local churches to:(a) provide emergency food, toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need;(b) distribute such goods to other charities or organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty; and(c) provide individuals and families with advice and support

What causes is Banbury Foodbank registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Banbury Foodbank yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Banbury 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Banbury Foodbank a legitimate charity?
Yes. Banbury Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1204982) 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 Foodbank's charity number?
Banbury Foodbank's charity number is 1204982. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1204982?
Search 1204982 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 Foodbank do?
To prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship in Banbury and the surrounding area by working with local churches to:(a) provide emergency food, toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need;(b) distribute such goods to other charities or organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty; and(c) provide individuals and families with advice and support
Does Banbury Foodbank have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banbury 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 Banbury Foodbank?
Banbury Foodbank's website is http://banbury.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.