--- title: "Food for Nought — check charity number 1179699 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Food for Nought a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179699. Education/training charity based in Peterborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/food-for-nought retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:43:49.274Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Food for Nought is a registered charity (number 1179699) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £17,100 (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 Food for Nought? Registered charity number 1179699 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Peterborough Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £17,100 Website [www.foodfornought.org](http://www.foodfornought.org/) ## What does Food for Nought do? The prevention and/or relief of poverty by providing donations of food for local for banks, not for profit community food projects and charities ## What causes is Food for Nought registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Food for Nought yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Food for Nought 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-nought&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.foodfornought.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Food for Nought a legitimate charity? Yes. Food for Nought is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179699) 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 Nought's charity number? Food for Nought's charity number is 1179699. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179699? Search 1179699 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 Nought do? The prevention and/or relief of poverty by providing donations of food for local for banks, not for profit community food projects and charities Does Food for Nought have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Food for Nought. 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 Nought? Food for Nought's website is http://www.foodfornought.org — 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/1179699).