Is Wirral Foodbank a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wirral Foodbank as a registered charity (number 1145123) 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 Wirral Foodbank's charity number?

Wirral Foodbank's charity number is 1145123. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1145123?

Search 1145123 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 Wirral Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

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

Wirral Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://www.wirral.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 Wirral Foodbank registered as a charity?

Wirral Foodbank was entered on the register on 19 December 2011.

Registered charity · No. 1145123Trust

Wirral Foodbank

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

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

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at Wirral Foodbank? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Wirral Foodbank?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £2,155
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £55
Registered charity number: 1145123
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dock Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.wirral.foodbank.org.uk

Quick answer

Wirral Foodbank (number 1145123) 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 Wirral Foodbank do?

We collect food from the public via Churches, schools and supermarkets and through a voucher scheme held by frontline agencies registered with Wirral Foodbank who signpoint clients to us, we provide free three days worth of food for individuals and families in Crisis.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Wirral 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 Wirral 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 December 2011
Where it says it operates: Wirral

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Wirral Foodbank registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wirral Foodbank yet?

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

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 · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is Wirral Foodbank a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wirral Foodbank as a registered charity (number 1145123) 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 Wirral Foodbank's charity number?: Wirral Foodbank's charity number is 1145123. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1145123?: Search 1145123 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 Wirral Foodbank do?: We collect food from the public via Churches, schools and supermarkets and through a voucher scheme held by frontline agencies registered with Wirral Foodbank who signpoint clients to us, we provide free three days worth of food for individuals and families in Crisis.
Does Wirral Foodbank have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wirral 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 Wirral Foodbank?: Wirral Foodbank's website listed in our register data is http://www.wirral.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 Wirral Foodbank?: The register records Wirral 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 Wirral Foodbank registered as a charity?: Wirral Foodbank was entered on the register on 19 December 2011.

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.