--- title: "Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank — check charity number 1193820 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193820. Disability charity based in 240 Lancaster Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kensington-chelsea-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:16:17.997Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1193820) 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 £202,159 (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 Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank? Registered charity number 1193820 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 240 Lancaster Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £202,159 Website [www.kensingtonchelsea.foodbank.org.uk](http://www.kensingtonchelsea.foodbank.org.uk/) ## What does Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank do? The Foodbank seeks to help those facing food poverty in Kensington & Chelsea (London) and the surrounding area, by:a) Providing emergency food parcels, normally via a voucher referral system in partnership with local agenciesb) Providing essential toiletries to those in needc) Signposting and referring clients to local support agencies to help address the root causes of food poverty ## What causes is Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kensington & Chelsea 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=kensington-chelsea-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.kensingtonchelsea.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193820) 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 Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank's charity number? Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank's charity number is 1193820. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193820? Search 1193820 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 Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank do? The Foodbank seeks to help those facing food poverty in Kensington & Chelsea (London) and the surrounding area, by:a) Providing emergency food parcels, normally via a voucher referral system in partnership with local agenciesb) Providing essential toiletries to those in needc) Signposting and referring clients to local support agencies to help address the root causes of food poverty Does Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kensington & Chelsea 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 Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank? Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank's website is http://www.kensingtonchelsea.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/1193820).