--- title: "Blackwood and District Foodbank — check charity number 1175604 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blackwood and District Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1175604. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Blackwood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blackwood-and-district-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:08:09.302Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blackwood and District Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1175604) 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 £9,519 (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 Blackwood and District Foodbank? Registered charity number 1175604 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Blackwood Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £9,519 Website [blackwooddistrict.foodbank.org.uk](https://blackwooddistrict.foodbank.org.uk/) ## What does Blackwood and District Foodbank do? The Foodbank exists to prevent or relieve poverty in Blackwood and the surrounding area, in particular but not exclusively, by providing emergency food supplies to individuals with assessed short-term need and/or to charities or other organisations working towards the same aims. ## What causes is Blackwood and District Foodbank registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blackwood and District Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blackwood and District 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=blackwood-and-district-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://blackwooddistrict.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blackwood and District Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. Blackwood and District Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1175604) 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 Blackwood and District Foodbank's charity number? Blackwood and District Foodbank's charity number is 1175604. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1175604? Search 1175604 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 Blackwood and District Foodbank do? The Foodbank exists to prevent or relieve poverty in Blackwood and the surrounding area, in particular but not exclusively, by providing emergency food supplies to individuals with assessed short-term need and/or to charities or other organisations working towards the same aims. Does Blackwood and District Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blackwood and District 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 Blackwood and District Foodbank? Blackwood and District Foodbank's website is https://blackwooddistrict.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/1175604).