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title: "Market Drayton Foodbank — check charity number 1198835 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Market Drayton Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198835. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/market-drayton-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:20:27.830Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Market Drayton Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1198835) 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 £116,577 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Market Drayton Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1198835

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Church Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£116,577

Website

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

## What does Market Drayton Foodbank do?

Market Drayton Foodbank aims to relieve and prevent poverty in the Market Drayton Area by providing emergency food supplies and by signposting to other agencies.

## What causes is Market Drayton Foodbank registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Market Drayton Foodbank yet?

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

Yes. Market Drayton Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198835) 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 Market Drayton Foodbank's charity number?

Market Drayton Foodbank's charity number is 1198835. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1198835?

Search 1198835 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 Market Drayton Foodbank do?

Market Drayton Foodbank aims to relieve and prevent poverty in the Market Drayton Area by providing emergency food supplies and by signposting to other agencies.

Does Market Drayton Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton Foodbank?

Market Drayton Foodbank's website is http://www.marketdrayton.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/1198835).