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title: "Hertford and District Foodbank — check charity number 1157028 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hertford and District Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157028. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hertford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hertford-and-district-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:15:49.219Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hertford and District Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1157028) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £151,280 (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 Hertford and District Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1157028

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Hertford

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£151,280

Website

[hertforddistrictfoodbank.org.uk](http://hertforddistrictfoodbank.org.uk/)

## What does Hertford and District Foodbank do?

Distributing food and consumables to people from Hertford, Ware and surrounding district in short term financial need, under the auspices of The Trussell Trust.

## What causes is Hertford and District Foodbank registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hertford and District Foodbank yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hertford and District Foodbank 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Hertford and District Foodbank a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hertford and District Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157028) 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 Hertford and District Foodbank's charity number?

Hertford and District Foodbank's charity number is 1157028. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1157028?

Search 1157028 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 Hertford and District Foodbank do?

Distributing food and consumables to people from Hertford, Ware and surrounding district in short term financial need, under the auspices of The Trussell Trust.

Does Hertford and District Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hertford and District Foodbank. 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 Hertford and District Foodbank?

Hertford and District Foodbank's website is http://hertforddistrictfoodbank.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/1157028).