--- title: "Food Matters Foundation — check charity number 1178078 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Food Matters Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178078. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 113 Queens Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/food-matters-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:45:27.248Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Food Matters Foundation is a registered charity (number 1178078) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £302,923 (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 Matters Foundation? Registered charity number 1178078 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 113 Queens Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £302,923 Website [www.foodmatters.org](http://www.foodmatters.org/) ## What does Food Matters Foundation do? Food Matters aims to build capacity and action for healthy, sustainable, fair food, by taking a whole systems approach to food work. This recognises the interdependence of food growing, food production and food consumption. Our work focuses on policy development, interventions and project work that enhance people's health, protect the environment and create vibrant and fair food economies. ## What causes is Food Matters Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Food Matters Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Food Matters Foundation 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-matters-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.foodmatters.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Food Matters Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Food Matters Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178078) 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 Matters Foundation's charity number? Food Matters Foundation's charity number is 1178078. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178078? Search 1178078 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 Matters Foundation do? Food Matters aims to build capacity and action for healthy, sustainable, fair food, by taking a whole systems approach to food work. This recognises the interdependence of food growing, food production and food consumption. Our work focuses on policy development, interventions and project work that enhance people's health, protect the environment and create vibrant and fair food economies. Does Food Matters Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Food Matters Foundation. 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 Matters Foundation? Food Matters Foundation's website is http://www.foodmatters.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/1178078).