--- title: "Letchworth Foodbank — check charity number 1197672 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Letchworth Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197672. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Works Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/letchworth-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:48:27.989Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Letchworth Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1197672) 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 £228,047 (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 Letchworth Foodbank? Registered charity number 1197672 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Works Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £228,047 Website [www.letchworth.foodbank.org.uk](http://www.letchworth.foodbank.org.uk/) ## What does Letchworth Foodbank do? THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN LETCHWORTH, HITCHIN AND BALDOCK IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLIES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO RELIEVE POVERTY ## What causes is Letchworth Foodbank registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Letchworth Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Letchworth 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=letchworth-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.letchworth.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Letchworth Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. Letchworth Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197672) 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 Letchworth Foodbank's charity number? Letchworth Foodbank's charity number is 1197672. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197672? Search 1197672 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 Letchworth Foodbank do? THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN LETCHWORTH, HITCHIN AND BALDOCK IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLIES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO RELIEVE POVERTY Does Letchworth Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Letchworth 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 Letchworth Foodbank? Letchworth Foodbank's website is http://www.letchworth.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/1197672).