--- title: "Exeter Food Action — check charity number 1174174 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Exeter Food Action a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174174. Disability charity based in The Space Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/exeter-food-action retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:32:46.168Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Exeter Food Action is a registered charity (number 1174174) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £136,250 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Exeter Food Action? Registered charity number 1174174 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Space Place Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £136,250 Website [www.exeterfoodaction.org.uk](http://www.exeterfoodaction.org.uk/) ## What does Exeter Food Action do? Saving food and stopping waste. We collect and receive excess food from supermarkets, wholesalers, manufacturers and farms and redistribute to organisations in and around Exeter that feed people. ## What causes is Exeter Food Action registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Exeter Food Action yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Exeter Food Action 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=exeter-food-action&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.exeterfoodaction.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Exeter Food Action a legitimate charity? Yes. Exeter Food Action is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174174) 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 Exeter Food Action's charity number? Exeter Food Action's charity number is 1174174. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174174? Search 1174174 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 Exeter Food Action do? Saving food and stopping waste. We collect and receive excess food from supermarkets, wholesalers, manufacturers and farms and redistribute to organisations in and around Exeter that feed people. Does Exeter Food Action have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Exeter Food Action. 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 Exeter Food Action? Exeter Food Action's website is http://www.exeterfoodaction.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/1174174).