--- title: "Carpenters Food & Support — check charity number 1212123 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Carpenters Food & Support a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212123. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Queens Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/carpenters-food-support retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:28:27.309Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Carpenters Food & Support is a registered charity (number 1212123) 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. 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 Carpenters Food & Support? Registered charity number 1212123 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Queens Road ## What does Carpenters Food & Support do? The prevention or relief of poverty for the public benefit in South Bristol and the Chew Valley, in particular within the Bristol postcode areas BS13, BS39, BS40 and BS41, through the operation of a foodbank to assist individuals and families in financial need and the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services. ## What causes is Carpenters Food & Support registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Carpenters Food & Support yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Carpenters Food & Support 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=carpenters-food-support&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Carpenters Food & Support a legitimate charity? Yes. Carpenters Food & Support is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212123) 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 Carpenters Food & Support's charity number? Carpenters Food & Support's charity number is 1212123. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1212123? Search 1212123 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 Carpenters Food & Support do? The prevention or relief of poverty for the public benefit in South Bristol and the Chew Valley, in particular within the Bristol postcode areas BS13, BS39, BS40 and BS41, through the operation of a foodbank to assist individuals and families in financial need and the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services. Does Carpenters Food & Support have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carpenters Food & Support. 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 Carpenters Food & Support? Carpenters Food & Support 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/1212123).