Is Colchester Foodbank a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Colchester Foodbank as a registered charity (number 1152387) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Colchester Foodbank's charity number?

Colchester Foodbank's charity number is 1152387. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1152387?

Search 1152387 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.

Does Colchester Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

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

Colchester Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://www.colchester.foodbank.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Colchester Foodbank registered as a charity?

Colchester Foodbank was entered on the register on 12 June 2013.

Registered charity · No. 1152387

Colchester Foodbank

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Colchester Foodbank is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Colchester Foodbank?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1152387
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 35 Harwich Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.colchester.foodbank.org.uk

Quick answer

Colchester Foodbank (number 1152387) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Colchester Foodbank do?

The Foodbank exists to prevent or relieve poverty in Colchester and the surrounding area, in particular but not exclusively, by providing emergency food supplies to individuals with assessed short-term need and/or to charities or other organisations working towards the same aims.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Colchester Foodbank

Answers Colchester Foodbank gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Colchester Foodbank as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 June 2013
Also known as: None
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Colchester Foodbank registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Colchester Foodbank yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Colchester Foodbank. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Colchester Foodbank?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Colchester Foodbank a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Colchester Foodbank as a registered charity (number 1152387) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Colchester Foodbank's charity number?: Colchester Foodbank's charity number is 1152387. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1152387?: Search 1152387 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 Colchester Foodbank do?: The Foodbank exists to prevent or relieve poverty in Colchester and the surrounding area, in particular but not exclusively, by providing emergency food supplies to individuals with assessed short-term need and/or to charities or other organisations working towards the same aims.
Does Colchester Foodbank have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colchester 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 Colchester Foodbank?: Colchester Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://www.colchester.foodbank.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Colchester Foodbank?: The register records Colchester Foodbank as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Colchester Foodbank registered as a charity?: Colchester Foodbank was entered on the register on 12 June 2013.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.