--- title: "Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight — check charity number 1188081 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188081. Disability charity based in Sandown. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/free-food-in-sandown-and-the-isle-of-wight retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:39:45.378Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight is a registered charity (number 1188081) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £33,979 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight? Registered charity number 1188081 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Sandown Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £33,979 ## What does Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight do? Purchase and provide food for people in poverty and crisis at this current time. This is achieved by placing a stand at our chairty shop/cafe in Lake for people to collect for free. We also offer a home delivery of an emergency box of fresh fruit and veg plus home cooked meals and a supply of packet and tinned products as a back up. In the Sandown Bay area and across the island where required ## What causes is Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight 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=free-food-in-sandown-and-the-isle-of-wight&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight a legitimate charity? Yes. Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188081) 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 Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight's charity number? Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight's charity number is 1188081. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188081? Search 1188081 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 Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight do? Purchase and provide food for people in poverty and crisis at this current time. This is achieved by placing a stand at our chairty shop/cafe in Lake for people to collect for free. We also offer a home delivery of an emergency box of fresh fruit and veg plus home cooked meals and a supply of packet and tinned products as a back up. In the Sandown Bay area and across the island where required Does Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight. 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 Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight? Free Food in Sandown and the Isle of Wight 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/1188081).