--- title: "Isle of Wight Foodbank — check charity number 1144644 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Isle of Wight Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1144644. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Love Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/isle-of-wight-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:53:22.888Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Isle of Wight Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1144644) 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 £260,209 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Isle of Wight Foodbank? Registered charity number 1144644 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Love Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £260,209 Website [www.isleofwightfoodbank.com](http://www.isleofwightfoodbank.com/) ## What does Isle of Wight Foodbank do? We provide emergency food and support to local people in crisis. This is achieved through the public donating food either at Collection Points or Supermarket Collections. Food is then sorted and distributed to the Distribution Centres. Frontline care professionals give foodbank vouchers to people in crisis and these can be exchanged for three days worth of food at a foodbank Distribution Centre. ## What causes is Isle of Wight Foodbank registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Isle of Wight Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Isle of Wight 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? 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=isle-of-wight-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.isleofwightfoodbank.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Isle of Wight Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. Isle of Wight Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1144644) 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 Isle of Wight Foodbank's charity number? Isle of Wight Foodbank's charity number is 1144644. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1144644? Search 1144644 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 Isle of Wight Foodbank do? We provide emergency food and support to local people in crisis. This is achieved through the public donating food either at Collection Points or Supermarket Collections. Food is then sorted and distributed to the Distribution Centres. Frontline care professionals give foodbank vouchers to people in crisis and these can be exchanged for three days worth of food at a foodbank Distribution Centre. Does Isle of Wight Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight Foodbank? Isle of Wight Foodbank's website is http://www.isleofwightfoodbank.com — 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/1144644).