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title: "Knottingley Foodbank — check charity number 1163711 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Knottingley Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163711. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Ropewalk. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/knottingley-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:14:34.324Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Knottingley Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1163711) 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 £93,616 (year ending 2025-04-04). 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 Knottingley Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1163711

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Ropewalk

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-04)

£93,616

Website

[www.knottingley.foodbank.org.uk](http://www.knottingley.foodbank.org.uk/)

## What does Knottingley Foodbank do?

THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY IN KNOTTINGLEY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING FREE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES IN NEED AND ALSO BY SIGNPOSTING PEOPLE TO APPROPRIATE SUPPORT AGENCIES. THE TRUSTEES OF KNOTTINGLEY FOODBANK ARE FRANCHISEES OF THE TRUSSELL TRUST FOODBANK NETWORK AND SUBSCRIBE TO ITS AIMS, VISION AND WORK PROCESSES.

## What causes is Knottingley Foodbank registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Knottingley Foodbank yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Knottingley 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 Knottingley Foodbank a legitimate charity?

Yes. Knottingley Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163711) 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 Knottingley Foodbank's charity number?

Knottingley Foodbank's charity number is 1163711. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1163711?

Search 1163711 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 Knottingley Foodbank do?

THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY IN KNOTTINGLEY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING FREE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES IN NEED AND ALSO BY SIGNPOSTING PEOPLE TO APPROPRIATE SUPPORT AGENCIES. THE TRUSTEES OF KNOTTINGLEY FOODBANK ARE FRANCHISEES OF THE TRUSSELL TRUST FOODBANK NETWORK AND SUBSCRIBE TO ITS AIMS, VISION AND WORK PROCESSES.

Does Knottingley Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Knottingley 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 Knottingley Foodbank?

Knottingley Foodbank's website is http://www.knottingley.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/1163711).