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title: "Bridgwater Foodbank — check charity number 1170515 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bridgwater Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170515. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Mount Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bridgwater-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:53:29.215Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bridgwater Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1170515) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £72,965 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Bridgwater Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1170515

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Mount Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£72,965

Website

[www.bridgwater.foodbank.org.uk](http://www.bridgwater.foodbank.org.uk/)

## What does Bridgwater Foodbank do?

We are a Foodbank and hold the Trussell Trust franchise for Bridgwater. We issue our Red Vouchers to 39 agencies in and around Bridgwater the CAB, Housing Associations, Social Services, Primary Schools, Salvation Army etc etc.If the holders see a family in need they offer the person in crisis one of our Red Vouchers, they then bring the voucher to us and we give food in exchange.

## What causes is Bridgwater Foodbank registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bridgwater 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bridgwater Foodbank a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bridgwater Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170515) 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 Bridgwater Foodbank's charity number?

Bridgwater Foodbank's charity number is 1170515. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1170515?

Search 1170515 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 Bridgwater Foodbank do?

We are a Foodbank and hold the Trussell Trust franchise for Bridgwater. We issue our Red Vouchers to 39 agencies in and around Bridgwater the CAB, Housing Associations, Social Services, Primary Schools, Salvation Army etc etc.If the holders see a family in need they offer the person in crisis one of our Red Vouchers, they then bring the voucher to us and we give food in exchange.

Does Bridgwater Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

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

Bridgwater Foodbank's website is http://www.bridgwater.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/1170515).