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title: "Calne Foodbank — check charity number 1197756 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Calne Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197756. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Calne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/calne-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:04:26.629Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Calne Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1197756) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £46,495 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Calne Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1197756

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Calne

Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)

£46,495

Website

[WWW.CALNEFOODBANK.CO.UK](http://www.calnefoodbank.co.uk/)

## What does Calne Foodbank do?

To relieve persons in the Marden Vale Area who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress in such ways as the Trustees think appropriate. In the first instance, by supplying food parcels containing non-perishable food to ensure a healthy, balanced, nutritious diet for up to 3 days, either directly or through partner agencies approved by the Trustees.

## What causes is Calne Foodbank registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

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

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

Yes. Calne Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197756) 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 Calne Foodbank's charity number?

Calne Foodbank's charity number is 1197756. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197756?

Search 1197756 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 Calne Foodbank do?

To relieve persons in the Marden Vale Area who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress in such ways as the Trustees think appropriate. In the first instance, by supplying food parcels containing non-perishable food to ensure a healthy, balanced, nutritious diet for up to 3 days, either directly or through partner agencies approved by the Trustees.

Does Calne Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

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

Calne Foodbank's website is http://WWW.CALNEFOODBANK.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/1197756).