--- title: "Cornwall Food Action — check charity number 1179476 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cornwall Food Action a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179476. Disability charity based in 3 St. Clement Vean. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cornwall-food-action retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:07:16.736Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cornwall Food Action is a registered charity (number 1179476) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £250 (year ending 2025-03-04). 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 Cornwall Food Action? Registered charity number 1179476 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 3 St. Clement Vean Latest income (year ending 2025-03-04) £250 ## What does Cornwall Food Action do? Cornwall Food Action identifies, secures and redistributes in-date surplus food in the system. We also educate and promote resource efficiency in both our food supply chain and across the range of recipients to whom Cornwall Food Action conveys surplus food. ## What causes is Cornwall Food Action registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cornwall Food Action yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cornwall Food Action 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=cornwall-food-action&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cornwall Food Action a legitimate charity? Yes. Cornwall Food Action is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179476) 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 Cornwall Food Action's charity number? Cornwall Food Action's charity number is 1179476. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179476? Search 1179476 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 Cornwall Food Action do? Cornwall Food Action identifies, secures and redistributes in-date surplus food in the system. We also educate and promote resource efficiency in both our food supply chain and across the range of recipients to whom Cornwall Food Action conveys surplus food. Does Cornwall Food Action have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cornwall Food Action. 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 Cornwall Food Action? Cornwall Food Action 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/1179476).