Winchester Food & Basics Bank
Winchester Food & Basics Bank is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in 21a Penton Place.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1102470
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Location
- 21a Penton Place
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £346,053
- Website
- winchesterbasicsbank.co.uk
What the charity does
Provides emergency food parcels and clothing to families and individuals in need. The food parcels and clothing are issued in exchange for vouchers obtained from local welfare organisations such as Winchester City Council Citizens Advice Bureau, social services, churches, night shelter, probation service and housing associations.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Winchester Food & Basics Bank a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Winchester Food & Basics Bank is a registered charity (number 1102470) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Winchester Food & Basics Bank do?
- Provides emergency food parcels and clothing to families and individuals in need. The food parcels and clothing are issued in exchange for vouchers obtained from local welfare organisations such as Winchester City Council Citizens Advice Bureau, social services, churches, night shelter, probation service and housing associations.
- How can I donate to Winchester Food & Basics Bank?
- Winchester Food & Basics Bank's website is http://winchesterbasicsbank.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.