--- title: "Help in the Community — check charity number 1166505 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Help in the Community a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166505. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Riverside 1. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/help-in-the-community retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:55:53.947Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Help in the Community is a registered charity (number 1166505) 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 £352,266 (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 Help in the Community? Registered charity number 1166505 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Riverside 1 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £352,266 Website [medway.foodbank.org.uk](https://medway.foodbank.org.uk/) ## What does Help in the Community do? Help in the Community is the charity responsible for Medway Foodbank, which operates as part of the Trussell Trust, a national network whose aim is to end UK food poverty. Clients access the foodbank via a voucher system. Vouchers are issued in over 100 partner agencies across the Medway towns. These are redeemed in one of 9 centres, open over 6 days of the week. ## What causes is Help in the Community registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Help in the Community yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Help in the Community 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=help-in-the-community&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://medway.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Help in the Community a legitimate charity? Yes. Help in the Community is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166505) 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 Help in the Community's charity number? Help in the Community's charity number is 1166505. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166505? Search 1166505 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 Help in the Community do? Help in the Community is the charity responsible for Medway Foodbank, which operates as part of the Trussell Trust, a national network whose aim is to end UK food poverty. Clients access the foodbank via a voucher system. Vouchers are issued in over 100 partner agencies across the Medway towns. These are redeemed in one of 9 centres, open over 6 days of the week. Does Help in the Community have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Help in the Community. 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 Help in the Community? Help in the Community's website is https://medway.foodbank.org.uk/ — 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/1166505).