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title: "Epping Forest Foodbank — check charity number 1182270 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Epping Forest Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182270. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in oakwood hill industrial estate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/epping-forest-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:52:45.702Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Epping Forest Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1182270) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £196,123 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Epping Forest Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1182270

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

oakwood hill industrial estate

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£196,123

Website

[eppingforest.foodbank.org.uk](https://eppingforest.foodbank.org.uk/)

## What does Epping Forest Foodbank do?

Epping Forest Foodbank aims to relieve persons in Epping Forest district and surrounding areas that are in financialhardship through providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and signposting to other community support services they could benefit from.

## What causes is Epping Forest Foodbank registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Epping Forest Foodbank yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Epping Forest 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Epping Forest Foodbank a legitimate charity?

Yes. Epping Forest Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182270) 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 Epping Forest Foodbank's charity number?

Epping Forest Foodbank's charity number is 1182270. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1182270?

Search 1182270 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 Epping Forest Foodbank do?

Epping Forest Foodbank aims to relieve persons in Epping Forest district and surrounding areas that are in financialhardship through providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and signposting to other community support services they could benefit from.

Does Epping Forest Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Epping Forest 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 Epping Forest Foodbank?

Epping Forest Foodbank's website is https://eppingforest.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/1182270).