--- title: "Food4heroes CIO — charity 1193549" description: "Food4heroes CIO (charity 1193549). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/food4heroes-cio retrieved: 2026-09-23T10:48:19.234Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Food4heroes CIO is listed as a registered charity (number 1193549) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £398 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Food4heroes CIO? Registered charity number 1193549 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) Market Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £398 Website [www.food4heroes.org.uk](http://www.food4heroes.org.uk/) ## What does Food4heroes CIO do? We offer healthy, nutritious food to those in food poverty. We are centred in Northamptonshire but can operate nationally rather than locally. Our food is distributed via foodbanks and other charitable organisations. Since 2020, we have run an annual Christmas Meal Appeal to provide an individual festive meal for those in need. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-23. 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 Food4heroes CIO registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Food4heroes CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Food4heroes CIO 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 Food4heroes CIO? - 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional partner plans add a logo, photos and featured visibility; claiming itself is always free and never changes a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=food4heroes-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.food4heroes.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Food4heroes CIO a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Food4heroes CIO as a registered charity (number 1193549) 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 Food4heroes CIO's charity number? Food4heroes CIO's charity number is 1193549. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193549? Search 1193549 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 Food4heroes CIO do? We offer healthy, nutritious food to those in food poverty. We are centred in Northamptonshire but can operate nationally rather than locally. Our food is distributed via foodbanks and other charitable organisations. Since 2020, we have run an annual Christmas Meal Appeal to provide an individual festive meal for those in need. Does Food4heroes CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Food4heroes CIO. 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 Food4heroes CIO? Food4heroes CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.food4heroes.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 2026-09-23, 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=1193549&subId=0).