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title: "Borehamwood Foodbank — check charity number 1155599 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Borehamwood Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155599. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Borehamwood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/borehamwood-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:26:39.813Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Borehamwood Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1155599) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £301,448 (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 Borehamwood Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1155599

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Borehamwood

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£301,448

Website

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

## What does Borehamwood Foodbank do?

to give out food to those in need

## What causes is Borehamwood Foodbank registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Borehamwood Foodbank yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Borehamwood 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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[Visit charity website](http://borehamwood.foodbank.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Borehamwood Foodbank a legitimate charity?

Yes. Borehamwood Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155599) 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 Borehamwood Foodbank's charity number?

Borehamwood Foodbank's charity number is 1155599. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1155599?

Search 1155599 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 Borehamwood Foodbank do?

to give out food to those in need

Does Borehamwood Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Borehamwood 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 Borehamwood Foodbank?

Borehamwood Foodbank's website is http://borehamwood.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/1155599).