--- title: "Food Parcels — check charity number 1166371 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Food Parcels a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166371. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Earley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/food-parcels retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:42:38.638Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Food Parcels is a registered charity (number 1166371) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £14,237 (year ending 2023-12-31). 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 Parcels? Registered charity number 1166371 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Earley Latest income (year ending 2023-12-31) £14,237 ## What does Food Parcels do? The Objects are to provide food parcels and other nutritional products, and related support, to the needy.Key aspects of the organisation are that:1. it is a faith based charity, governed by Islamic principles, with activities being consistent with the Islamicvalues2. it is apolitical, and distinct from all political groups in the UK, as well as abroad3. its goals and actions have a huma ## What causes is Food Parcels registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Food Parcels yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Food Parcels 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-parcels&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Food Parcels a legitimate charity? Yes. Food Parcels is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166371) 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 Parcels's charity number? Food Parcels's charity number is 1166371. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166371? Search 1166371 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 Parcels do? The Objects are to provide food parcels and other nutritional products, and related support, to the needy.Key aspects of the organisation are that:1. it is a faith based charity, governed by Islamic principles, with activities being consistent with the Islamicvalues2. it is apolitical, and distinct from all political groups in the UK, as well as abroad3. its goals and actions have a huma Does Food Parcels have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Food Parcels. 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 Parcels? Food Parcels 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/1166371).