--- title: "Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO — check charity number 1201310 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201310. General Charitable Purposes charity based in c/o Blackburn Food Bank. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blackburn-with-darwen-food-alliance-cio retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:00:27.130Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO is a registered charity (number 1201310) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £131,804 (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 Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO? Registered charity number 1201310 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location c/o Blackburn Food Bank Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £131,804 Website [HTTPS://BWDFOODALLIANCE.ORG.UK](https://bwdfoodalliance.org.uk/) ## What does Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO do? The preservation, protection & promotion of good health & the environment for the public benefit in Blackburn with Darwen & the surrounding area by increasing public understanding, education, involvement & knowledge of the way in which food is produced, distributed, consumed & disposed of & the effects this can have on human health & the health of the environment on which humans depend ## What causes is Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO 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=blackburn-with-darwen-food-alliance-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://bwdfoodalliance.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201310) 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 Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO's charity number? Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO's charity number is 1201310. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201310? Search 1201310 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 Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO do? The preservation, protection & promotion of good health & the environment for the public benefit in Blackburn with Darwen & the surrounding area by increasing public understanding, education, involvement & knowledge of the way in which food is produced, distributed, consumed & disposed of & the effects this can have on human health & the health of the environment on which humans depend Does Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO. 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 Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO? Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO's website is HTTPS://BWDFOODALLIANCE.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/1201310).