Is Whitchurch Foodbank a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Whitchurch Foodbank as a registered charity (number 1213329) 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 Whitchurch Foodbank's charity number?

Whitchurch Foodbank's charity number is 1213329. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1213329?

Search 1213329 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 Whitchurch Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch Foodbank?

Whitchurch Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://www.whitchurch.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.

When was Whitchurch Foodbank registered as a charity?

Whitchurch Foodbank was entered on the register on 19 May 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1213329CIO

Whitchurch Foodbank

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Whitchurch Foodbank is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Whitchurch Foodbank?

Registered charity number: 1213329
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Church Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.whitchurch.foodbank.org.uk

Quick answer

Whitchurch Foodbank (number 1213329) 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 Whitchurch Foodbank do?

The Foodbank provides 7 days emergency food to those in crisis that live within the town and surrounding area. Food is provided upon securing an authorised voucher. These vouchers are issued by 'Care Professionals' such as Doctors, Health Visitors, etc.. Over 70 different Referral organisations are currently registered. Foodbank operates twice a week with a paid Project Leader & 40 volunteers.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Whitchurch Foodbank

Answers Whitchurch Foodbank 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 Whitchurch Foodbank 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: 19 May 2025
Where it says it operates: Shropshire · Wrexham

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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 Whitchurch Foodbank registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Whitchurch Foodbank yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Whitchurch Foodbank. 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 Whitchurch Foodbank?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Whitchurch Foodbank a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Whitchurch Foodbank as a registered charity (number 1213329) 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 Whitchurch Foodbank's charity number?: Whitchurch Foodbank's charity number is 1213329. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1213329?: Search 1213329 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 Whitchurch Foodbank do?: The Foodbank provides 7 days emergency food to those in crisis that live within the town and surrounding area. Food is provided upon securing an authorised voucher. These vouchers are issued by 'Care Professionals' such as Doctors, Health Visitors, etc.. Over 70 different Referral organisations are currently registered. Foodbank operates twice a week with a paid Project Leader & 40 volunteers.
Does Whitchurch Foodbank have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch Foodbank?: Whitchurch Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://www.whitchurch.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Whitchurch Foodbank?: The register records Whitchurch Foodbank 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 Whitchurch Foodbank registered as a charity?: Whitchurch Foodbank was entered on the register on 19 May 2025.

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.