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title: "Big Community Takeaway — check charity number 1196442 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Big Community Takeaway a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196442. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Chesham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/big-community-takeaway
retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:01:29.303Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Big Community Takeaway is a registered charity (number 1196442) 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 £2,996 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Big Community Takeaway?

Registered charity number

1196442

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Chesham

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)

£2,996

Website

[bigcommunitytakeaway.org.uk](https://bigcommunitytakeaway.org.uk/)

## What does Big Community Takeaway do?

The Big Community Takeaway supports those affected by Food Poverty due to financial or medical crisis.It offer those who need it a hot, freshly cooked, two-course through a referral system. It provides this service through a team of volunteers who help prepare, cook and deliver the food. Service are covers Chesham, Amersham, The Chalfonts, Great Missenden and surrounding villages.

## What causes is Big Community Takeaway registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Big Community Takeaway yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Big Community Takeaway 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Big Community Takeaway a legitimate charity?

Yes. Big Community Takeaway is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196442) 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 Big Community Takeaway's charity number?

Big Community Takeaway's charity number is 1196442. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1196442?

Search 1196442 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 Big Community Takeaway do?

The Big Community Takeaway supports those affected by Food Poverty due to financial or medical crisis.It offer those who need it a hot, freshly cooked, two-course through a referral system. It provides this service through a team of volunteers who help prepare, cook and deliver the food. Service are covers Chesham, Amersham, The Chalfonts, Great Missenden and surrounding villages.

Does Big Community Takeaway have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Big Community Takeaway. 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 Big Community Takeaway?

Big Community Takeaway's website is https://bigcommunitytakeaway.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/1196442).