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title: "Food Behind Bars — check charity number 1190462 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Food Behind Bars a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1190462. Education/training charity based in Westcliff-on-Sea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/food-behind-bars
retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:50:17.390Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Food Behind Bars is a registered charity (number 1190462) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £141,303 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Food Behind Bars?

Registered charity number

1190462

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Westcliff-on-Sea

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£141,303

Website

[www.foodbehindbars.co.uk](http://www.foodbehindbars.co.uk/)

## What does Food Behind Bars do?

The organisation offers prisons in the UK with training and support to encourage improvement in the nutritional value, variety, and quality of the food served inside prisons. This includes menu consultation and development, staff training,cooking support and healthy eating initiatives. It also offers education on nutrition and healthy eating habits, cooking skills, growing and ingredients.

## What causes is Food Behind Bars registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Food Behind Bars yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Food Behind Bars 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 Food Behind Bars a legitimate charity?

Yes. Food Behind Bars is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1190462) 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 Food Behind Bars's charity number?

Food Behind Bars's charity number is 1190462. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1190462?

Search 1190462 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 Food Behind Bars do?

The organisation offers prisons in the UK with training and support to encourage improvement in the nutritional value, variety, and quality of the food served inside prisons. This includes menu consultation and development, staff training,cooking support and healthy eating initiatives. It also offers education on nutrition and healthy eating habits, cooking skills, growing and ingredients.

Does Food Behind Bars have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Food Behind Bars. 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 Food Behind Bars?

Food Behind Bars's website is http://www.foodbehindbars.co.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/1190462).