Is Hope for Food a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hope for Food as a registered charity (number 1162039) 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 Hope for Food's charity number?

Hope for Food's charity number is 1162039. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1162039?

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How can I donate to Hope for Food?

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Registered charity · No. 1162039Elliott Road

Hope for Food

Hope for Food is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Elliott Road.

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Quick answer

Hope for Food is listed as a registered charity (number 1162039) 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 £124,055 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Hope for Food?

Registered charity number: 1162039
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Elliott Road
Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31): £124,055
Website: www.hopeforfood.org.uk

What does Hope for Food do?

Hope for Food supplies clothing, boots, toiletries, hot food, soup, sandwiches, fruit & veg, tea and coffee to the homeless through community meals in Bournemouth. We also help struggling families with weekly food hampers, clothing and occasionally household items.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

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What causes is Hope for Food registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope for Food yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope for Food 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 Hope for Food?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hope for Food a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hope for Food as a registered charity (number 1162039) 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 Hope for Food's charity number?: Hope for Food's charity number is 1162039. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1162039?: Search 1162039 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 Hope for Food do?: Hope for Food supplies clothing, boots, toiletries, hot food, soup, sandwiches, fruit & veg, tea and coffee to the homeless through community meals in Bournemouth. We also help struggling families with weekly food hampers, clothing and occasionally household items.
Does Hope for Food have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope for Food. 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 Hope for Food?: Hope for Food's website listed in our register data is http://www.hopeforfood.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.