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title: "Colchester Foodbank — check charity number 1204958 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Colchester Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1204958. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Tollgate West. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/colchester-foodbank-2
retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:04:53.368Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Colchester Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1204958) 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 £391,840 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Colchester Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1204958

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Tollgate West

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£391,840

Website

[www.colchester.foodbank.org.uk](http://www.colchester.foodbank.org.uk/)

## What does Colchester Foodbank do?

Colchester Foodbank seeks to address food poverty in the local area by giving food parcels to clients who have been issued with a voucher from a professional agency. In addition, we seek to make available signposting from a range of professionals who can advise on debt, housing, benefits, health and wellbeing, budgeting and child welfare.

## What causes is Colchester Foodbank registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Colchester 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)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Colchester Foodbank a legitimate charity?

Yes. Colchester Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1204958) 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 Colchester Foodbank's charity number?

Colchester Foodbank's charity number is 1204958. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1204958?

Search 1204958 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?

Colchester Foodbank seeks to address food poverty in the local area by giving food parcels to clients who have been issued with a voucher from a professional agency. In addition, we seek to make available signposting from a range of professionals who can advise on debt, housing, benefits, health and wellbeing, budgeting and child welfare.

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 is http://www.colchester.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/1204958).