--- title: "East Lincolnshire Food Collective — check charity number 1217226 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Lincolnshire Food Collective a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217226. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lincoln Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-lincolnshire-food-collective retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:03:27.978Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Lincolnshire Food Collective is a registered charity (number 1217226) 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. 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 Lincolnshire Food Collective? Registered charity number 1217226 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Lincoln Road ## What does East Lincolnshire Food Collective do? The prevention or relief of poverty amongst those classed as economicallydisadvantaged in East Lincolnshire through the provision of healthy, nutritious mealsusing surplus foods primarily, but not exclusively, to foodbanks. ## What causes is East Lincolnshire Food Collective registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Lincolnshire Food Collective yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Lincolnshire Food Collective 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-lincolnshire-food-collective&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Lincolnshire Food Collective a legitimate charity? Yes. East Lincolnshire Food Collective is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217226) 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 Lincolnshire Food Collective's charity number? East Lincolnshire Food Collective's charity number is 1217226. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217226? Search 1217226 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 Lincolnshire Food Collective do? The prevention or relief of poverty amongst those classed as economicallydisadvantaged in East Lincolnshire through the provision of healthy, nutritious mealsusing surplus foods primarily, but not exclusively, to foodbanks. Does East Lincolnshire Food Collective have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lincolnshire Food Collective. 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 Lincolnshire Food Collective? East Lincolnshire Food Collective does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1217226).