--- title: "Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent — check charity number 1198866 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198866. Disability charity based in 111 Pickhurst Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hayes-community-foodbank-kent retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:45:42.429Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent is a registered charity (number 1198866) 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 £24,863 (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 Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent? Registered charity number 1198866 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 111 Pickhurst Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £24,863 ## What does Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent do? Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent was established in March 2020 to support families during the Coronavirus pandemic. Teams of volunteers met weekly to collect and sort donations, pack bags of food and delivery them to a small number of local families. To date, the charity continues to support a growing number of families and, if relevant, signpost other agencies offering additional support. ## What causes is Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent 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=hayes-community-foodbank-kent&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent a legitimate charity? Yes. Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198866) 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 Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent's charity number? Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent's charity number is 1198866. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198866? Search 1198866 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 Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent do? Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent was established in March 2020 to support families during the Coronavirus pandemic. Teams of volunteers met weekly to collect and sort donations, pack bags of food and delivery them to a small number of local families. To date, the charity continues to support a growing number of families and, if relevant, signpost other agencies offering additional support. Does Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent. 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 Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent? Hayes Community Foodbank, Kent 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/1198866).