--- title: "Crowborough Foodbank — check charity number 1194485 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Crowborough Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194485. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chapel Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/crowborough-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-19T19:08:28.607Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Crowborough Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1194485) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £67,388 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Crowborough Foodbank? Registered charity number 1194485 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Chapel Green Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £67,388 Website [crowboroughfoodbank.org](http://crowboroughfoodbank.org/) ## What does Crowborough Foodbank do? The prevention or relief of poverty in Crowborough, East Sussex and the surrounding areas or such wider area as may seem appropriate by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty and in particular by providing emergency food supplies/help to those in crisis including signposting to other agencies. ## What causes is Crowborough Foodbank registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Crowborough Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Crowborough 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? 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=crowborough-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://crowboroughfoodbank.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Crowborough Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. Crowborough Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194485) 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 Crowborough Foodbank's charity number? Crowborough Foodbank's charity number is 1194485. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1194485? Search 1194485 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 Crowborough Foodbank do? The prevention or relief of poverty in Crowborough, East Sussex and the surrounding areas or such wider area as may seem appropriate by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty and in particular by providing emergency food supplies/help to those in crisis including signposting to other agencies. Does Crowborough Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Crowborough 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 Crowborough Foodbank? Crowborough Foodbank's website is http://crowboroughfoodbank.org — 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/1194485).