--- title: "Food for Families — check charity number 1209118 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Food for Families a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209118. Disability charity based in Elland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/food-for-families retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:58:16.896Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Food for Families is a registered charity (number 1209118) 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. Its latest reported income was £66,741 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 for Families? Registered charity number 1209118 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Elland Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £66,741 Website [foodforfamilies.co.uk](https://foodforfamilies.co.uk/) ## What does Food for Families do? Food for Families was created to use surplus food from food supermarkets and stores, and use this to cook meals for local families who are struggling with food poverty. We also provide Emergency Food Bags, and provide FREE food at a local Charity Hub. Food for Families also has a cooking project called Let's Cook! to help families to learn to cook on a budget ## What causes is Food for Families registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Food for Families yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Food for Families 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=food-for-families&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://foodforfamilies.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Food for Families a legitimate charity? Yes. Food for Families is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209118) 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 for Families's charity number? Food for Families's charity number is 1209118. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1209118? Search 1209118 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 for Families do? Food for Families was created to use surplus food from food supermarkets and stores, and use this to cook meals for local families who are struggling with food poverty. We also provide Emergency Food Bags, and provide FREE food at a local Charity Hub. Food for Families also has a cooking project called Let's Cook! to help families to learn to cook on a budget Does Food for Families have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Food for Families. 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 for Families? Food for Families's website is https://foodforfamilies.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/1209118).