--- title: "Caistor Food Bank — check charity number 1200542 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Caistor Food Bank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200542. Disability charity based in Caistor Methodist Church Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/caistor-food-bank retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:43:50.704Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Caistor Food Bank is a registered charity (number 1200542) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £49,970 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Caistor Food Bank? Registered charity number 1200542 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Caistor Methodist Church Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £49,970 ## What does Caistor Food Bank do? Based in Caistor, Lincolnshire in the West Linsey area, Caistor Food Bank support Caistor and its' surrounding areas by providing free food parcels to people in hardship or distress, who are self-referred or referred by a network of agreed referrers. Caistor Food Bank provides signposting information to local advice and information services for those in crisis and/or in difficulty. ## What causes is Caistor Food Bank registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Caistor Food Bank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Caistor 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? 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=caistor-food-bank&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Caistor Food Bank a legitimate charity? Yes. Caistor Food Bank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200542) 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 Caistor Food Bank's charity number? Caistor Food Bank's charity number is 1200542. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1200542? Search 1200542 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 Caistor Food Bank do? Based in Caistor, Lincolnshire in the West Linsey area, Caistor Food Bank support Caistor and its' surrounding areas by providing free food parcels to people in hardship or distress, who are self-referred or referred by a network of agreed referrers. Caistor Food Bank provides signposting information to local advice and information services for those in crisis and/or in difficulty. Does Caistor Food Bank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Caistor 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 Caistor Food Bank? Caistor Food Bank does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1200542).