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title: "Banbury Foodbank — check charity number 1204982 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Banbury Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1204982. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in The Church Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/banbury-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:05:43.974Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

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

Website

[banbury.foodbank.org.uk](http://banbury.foodbank.org.uk/)

## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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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](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/1204982).