Is Epping Forest Foodbank a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Epping Forest Foodbank as a registered charity (number 1182270) 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 Epping Forest Foodbank's charity number?

Epping Forest Foodbank's charity number is 1182270. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1182270?

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How can I donate to Epping Forest Foodbank?

Epping Forest Foodbank's website listed in our register data is https://eppingforest.foodbank.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.

Registered charity · No. 1182270CIOoakwood hill industrial estate

Epping Forest Foodbank

Epping Forest Foodbank is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in oakwood hill industrial estate.

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Quick answer

Epping Forest Foodbank is listed as a registered charity (number 1182270) 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: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £196,123 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Epping Forest Foodbank?

Registered charity number: 1182270
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact locality (not service coverage): oakwood hill industrial estate
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31): £196,123
Website: eppingforest.foodbank.org.uk

What does Epping Forest Foodbank do?

Epping Forest Foodbank aims to relieve persons in Epping Forest district and surrounding areas that are in financialhardship through providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and signposting to other community support services they could benefit from.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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What causes is Epping Forest Foodbank registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Epping Forest Foodbank yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Epping Forest 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Epping Forest Foodbank?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Epping Forest Foodbank a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Epping Forest Foodbank as a registered charity (number 1182270) 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 Epping Forest Foodbank's charity number?: Epping Forest Foodbank's charity number is 1182270. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1182270?: Search 1182270 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 Epping Forest Foodbank do?: Epping Forest Foodbank aims to relieve persons in Epping Forest district and surrounding areas that are in financialhardship through providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and signposting to other community support services they could benefit from.
Does Epping Forest Foodbank have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Epping Forest 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 Epping Forest Foodbank?: Epping Forest Foodbank's website listed in our register data is https://eppingforest.foodbank.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.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.