--- title: "Dover Pantry — charity 1214941" description: "Dover Pantry (charity 1214941). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dover-pantry retrieved: 2026-09-23T04:42:20.040Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dover Pantry is listed as a registered charity (number 1214941) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Dover Pantry? Registered charity number 1214941 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) High Street Website [www.doverpantry.org](http://www.doverpantry.org/) ## What does Dover Pantry do? The Pantry is a community based largely volunteer run social supermarket, providing members for a £6 fee a weekly shop on its three opening days. Surplus good quality food is collected by volunteers from local supermarkets to stock the Pantry. This contributes to environmental sustainability and diverts from landfill. Members can feed themselves and help reduce financial pressures on households ## 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. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Dover Pantry registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dover Pantry yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dover Pantry 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Dover Pantry? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=dover-pantry&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.doverpantry.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dover Pantry a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Dover Pantry as a registered charity (number 1214941) 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 Dover Pantry's charity number? Dover Pantry's charity number is 1214941. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1214941? Search 1214941 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 Dover Pantry do? The Pantry is a community based largely volunteer run social supermarket, providing members for a £6 fee a weekly shop on its three opening days. Surplus good quality food is collected by volunteers from local supermarkets to stock the Pantry. This contributes to environmental sustainability and diverts from landfill. Members can feed themselves and help reduce financial pressures on households Does Dover Pantry have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dover Pantry. 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 Dover Pantry? Dover Pantry's website listed in our register data is http://www.doverpantry.org. 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1214941&subId=0).