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title: "Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank — check charity number 1120018 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1120018. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 39A Kirkgate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bradford-metropolitan-food-bank
retrieved: 2026-08-19T01:29:45.745Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank is a registered charity (number 1120018) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £279,297 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank?

Registered charity number

1120018

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

39A Kirkgate

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£279,297

Website

[www.bradfordfoodbank.co.uk](http://www.bradfordfoodbank.co.uk/)

## What does Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank do?

RELIEF FROM FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND SOCIAL/ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE AMONG PEOPLE LIVING/WORKING IN BRADFORD METROPOLTAN DISTRICT BY PROVIDING SUCH PERSONS WITH GOODS+/SERVICES WHICH THEY OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD THROUGH LACK OF MEANS. WE COLLECT UNWANTED NONPERISHABLE FOOD FROM ORGANISATIONS&BUSINESSES (AVERT IT GOING INTO LANDFILL)& DISTRIBUTE IT FREE TO ORGANISATIONS WORKING WITH THOSE IN NEED.

## What causes is Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1120018) 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 Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank's charity number?

Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank's charity number is 1120018. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1120018?

Search 1120018 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 Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank do?

RELIEF FROM FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND SOCIAL/ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE AMONG PEOPLE LIVING/WORKING IN BRADFORD METROPOLTAN DISTRICT BY PROVIDING SUCH PERSONS WITH GOODS+/SERVICES WHICH THEY OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD THROUGH LACK OF MEANS. WE COLLECT UNWANTED NONPERISHABLE FOOD FROM ORGANISATIONS&BUSINESSES (AVERT IT GOING INTO LANDFILL)& DISTRIBUTE IT FREE TO ORGANISATIONS WORKING WITH THOSE IN NEED.

Does Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank. 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 Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank?

Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank's website is http://www.bradfordfoodbank.co.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/1120018).