Is Edible York a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Edible York as a registered charity (number 1158779) 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 Edible York's charity number?

Edible York's charity number is 1158779. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1158779?

Search 1158779 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 Edible York have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edible York. 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 Edible York?

Edible York's website listed in our register data is http://www.edibleyork.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 Edible York registered as a charity?

Edible York was entered on the register on 6 October 2014.

Registered charity · No. 1158779

Edible York

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Edible York is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Edible York?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £9,629
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,186
Registered charity number: 1158779
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): York
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.edibleyork.org.uk

Quick answer

Edible York (number 1158779) 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 Edible York do?

Edible York supports public gardens for growing vegetables, fruit and herbs, with produce available for anyone to pick. Each Autumn EY organises Abundance to pick and distribute fruit.The charity holds regular events for anyone as an individual or member of a gardening group, such as talks, workshops and visits.The trustees provide information and mentoring to new gardening groups.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edible York

Answers Edible York 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 Edible York 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: 6 October 2014
Where it says it operates: City of York

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services.

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 Edible York registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edible York yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Edible York. 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 Edible York?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edible York a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Edible York as a registered charity (number 1158779) 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 Edible York's charity number?: Edible York's charity number is 1158779. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1158779?: Search 1158779 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 Edible York do?: Edible York supports public gardens for growing vegetables, fruit and herbs, with produce available for anyone to pick. Each Autumn EY organises Abundance to pick and distribute fruit.The charity holds regular events for anyone as an individual or member of a gardening group, such as talks, workshops and visits.The trustees provide information and mentoring to new gardening groups.
Does Edible York have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edible York. 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 Edible York?: Edible York's website listed in our register data is http://www.edibleyork.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 Edible York?: The register records Edible York 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 Edible York registered as a charity?: Edible York was entered on the register on 6 October 2014.

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.