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title: "Hope for Food — check charity number 1162039 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hope for Food a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162039. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Elliott Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hope-for-food
retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:04:32.112Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hope for Food is a registered charity (number 1162039) 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 £124,055 (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 Hope for Food?

Registered charity number

1162039

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Elliott Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)

£124,055

Website

[www.hopeforfood.org.uk](http://www.hopeforfood.org.uk/)

## What does Hope for Food do?

Hope for Food supplies clothing, boots, toiletries, hot food, soup, sandwiches, fruit & veg, tea and coffee to the homeless through community meals in Bournemouth. We also help struggling families with weekly food hampers, clothing and occasionally household items.

## What causes is Hope for Food registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope for Food yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope for Food 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 Hope for Food a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hope for Food is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162039) 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 Hope for Food's charity number?

Hope for Food's charity number is 1162039. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1162039?

Search 1162039 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 Hope for Food do?

Hope for Food supplies clothing, boots, toiletries, hot food, soup, sandwiches, fruit & veg, tea and coffee to the homeless through community meals in Bournemouth. We also help struggling families with weekly food hampers, clothing and occasionally household items.

Does Hope for Food have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope for Food. 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 Hope for Food?

Hope for Food's website is http://www.hopeforfood.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/1162039).