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title: "Morecambe Bay Foodbank — check charity number 1176579 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Morecambe Bay Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176579. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Westgate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/morecambe-bay-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:20:29.197Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Morecambe Bay Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1176579) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £287,538 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Morecambe Bay Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1176579

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Westgate

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£287,538

Website

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

## What does Morecambe Bay Foodbank do?

Morecambe Bay Foodbank has been set up for the relief of need and hardship among people in Morecambe and the surrounding area by providing emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need and for the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services in the area.

## What causes is Morecambe Bay Foodbank registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Morecambe Bay Foodbank yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Morecambe Bay 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Morecambe Bay Foodbank a legitimate charity?

Yes. Morecambe Bay Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176579) 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 Morecambe Bay Foodbank's charity number?

Morecambe Bay Foodbank's charity number is 1176579. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1176579?

Search 1176579 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 Morecambe Bay Foodbank do?

Morecambe Bay Foodbank has been set up for the relief of need and hardship among people in Morecambe and the surrounding area by providing emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need and for the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services in the area.

Does Morecambe Bay Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Morecambe Bay 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 Morecambe Bay Foodbank?

Morecambe Bay Foodbank's website is http://www.morecambebay.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/1176579).