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title: "Newham Foodbank — check charity number 1178551 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Newham Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178551. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Beckton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/newham-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:43:52.300Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Newham Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1178551) 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 £12,716 (year ending 2025-03-30). 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 Newham Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1178551

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Beckton

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-30)

£12,716

Website

[www.newhamfoodbank.org.uk](http://www.newhamfoodbank.org.uk/)

## What does Newham Foodbank do?

PROVIDING EMERGENCY FOOD, ESSENTIAL TOILETRIES, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED AND/OR FOR DISTRIBUTION BY CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY; SUCH OTHER MEANS, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT OR SIGNPOSTING TO RELEVANT INFORMATION AND OTHER ADVISORY SERVICES.

## What causes is Newham Foodbank registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

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

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

Yes. Newham Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178551) 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 Newham Foodbank's charity number?

Newham Foodbank's charity number is 1178551. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1178551?

Search 1178551 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 Newham Foodbank do?

PROVIDING EMERGENCY FOOD, ESSENTIAL TOILETRIES, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED AND/OR FOR DISTRIBUTION BY CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY; SUCH OTHER MEANS, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT OR SIGNPOSTING TO RELEVANT INFORMATION AND OTHER ADVISORY SERVICES.

Does Newham Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

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

Newham Foodbank's website is http://www.newhamfoodbank.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/1178551).