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title: "Broxbourne Foodbank — check charity number 1157199 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Broxbourne Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157199. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in New River Trading Estate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/broxbourne-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:12:48.326Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Broxbourne Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1157199) 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 £35,619 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Broxbourne Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1157199

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

New River Trading Estate

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£35,619

Website

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

## What does Broxbourne Foodbank do?

During the year we have continued to distribute food parcels and essentials to those in need.4793 vouchers were fulfilled - 7038 adults and 5679 children recieved food. This is a big increase upon last year. than the previous year.Over the year the amount of food we had donated to us was over 100 tons.

## What causes is Broxbourne Foodbank registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Broxbourne 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 Broxbourne Foodbank a legitimate charity?

Yes. Broxbourne Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157199) 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 Broxbourne Foodbank's charity number?

Broxbourne Foodbank's charity number is 1157199. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1157199?

Search 1157199 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 Broxbourne Foodbank do?

During the year we have continued to distribute food parcels and essentials to those in need.4793 vouchers were fulfilled - 7038 adults and 5679 children recieved food. This is a big increase upon last year. than the previous year.Over the year the amount of food we had donated to us was over 100 tons.

Does Broxbourne Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

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

Broxbourne Foodbank's website is http://broxbourne.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/1157199).