--- title: "Fareshare North East — check charity number 1189901 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fareshare North East a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189901. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stamfordham Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fareshare-north-east retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:51:49.677Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fareshare North East is a registered charity (number 1189901) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £723,093 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Fareshare North East? Registered charity number 1189901 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Stamfordham Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £723,093 ## What does Fareshare North East do? THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE PROMOTION OF GOOD HEALTH AND NUTRITION IN NORTH EAST ENGLAND BY REDISTRIBUTING SURPLUS PRODUCE (IN PARTICULAR FOOD) TO ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS IN SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, HEALTH-RELATED OR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, AND THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN; AND THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH REDUCTION OF FOOD WASTE ## What causes is Fareshare North East registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fareshare North East yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fareshare North East 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=fareshare-north-east&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fareshare North East a legitimate charity? Yes. Fareshare North East is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189901) 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 Fareshare North East's charity number? Fareshare North East's charity number is 1189901. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189901? Search 1189901 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 Fareshare North East do? THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE PROMOTION OF GOOD HEALTH AND NUTRITION IN NORTH EAST ENGLAND BY REDISTRIBUTING SURPLUS PRODUCE (IN PARTICULAR FOOD) TO ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS IN SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, HEALTH-RELATED OR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, AND THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN; AND THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH REDUCTION OF FOOD WASTE Does Fareshare North East have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fareshare North East. 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 Fareshare North East? Fareshare North East 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/1189901).