--- title: "East Grinstead Foodbank — check charity number 1208343 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Grinstead Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1208343. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Jubilee Community Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-grinstead-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:52:12.732Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Grinstead Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1208343) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £150,700 (year ending 2025-11-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about East Grinstead Foodbank? Registered charity number 1208343 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Jubilee Community Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30) £150,700 Website [eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk](http://eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk/) ## What does East Grinstead Foodbank do? Provision of food and other support to those in need ## What causes is East Grinstead Foodbank registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Grinstead Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Grinstead Foodbank 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=east-grinstead-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Grinstead Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. East Grinstead Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1208343) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is East Grinstead Foodbank's charity number? East Grinstead Foodbank's charity number is 1208343. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1208343? Search 1208343 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 East Grinstead Foodbank do? Provision of food and other support to those in need Does East Grinstead Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead Foodbank? East Grinstead Foodbank's website is http://eastgrinstead.foodbank.org.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 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1208343).