--- title: "Birchgrove Community Foodbank — check charity number 1188963 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Birchgrove Community Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188963. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Birchgrove. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birchgrove-community-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:07:42.855Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Birchgrove Community Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1188963) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £8,187 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Birchgrove Community Foodbank? Registered charity number 1188963 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Birchgrove Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £8,187 ## What does Birchgrove Community Foodbank do? Operating from the Birchgrove Community Centre in Lon Gwesyn Birchgrove. The relief of financial hardship amongst people in Birchgrove and the surrounding area in such ways as the trustees from time-to-time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively by providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and/or for distribution by charities ## What causes is Birchgrove Community Foodbank registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birchgrove Community Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birchgrove Community 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. 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=birchgrove-community-foodbank&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Birchgrove Community Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. Birchgrove Community Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188963) 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 Birchgrove Community Foodbank's charity number? Birchgrove Community Foodbank's charity number is 1188963. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188963? Search 1188963 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 Birchgrove Community Foodbank do? Operating from the Birchgrove Community Centre in Lon Gwesyn Birchgrove. The relief of financial hardship amongst people in Birchgrove and the surrounding area in such ways as the trustees from time-to-time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively by providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and/or for distribution by charities Does Birchgrove Community Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birchgrove Community 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 Birchgrove Community Foodbank? Birchgrove Community Foodbank does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1188963).