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title: "North Paddington Foodbank — check charity number 1165272 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is North Paddington Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165272. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/north-paddington-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:53:07.014Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

North Paddington Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1165272) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £618,598 (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 North Paddington Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1165272

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£618,598

Website

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

## What does North Paddington Foodbank do?

NPFB addresses the "hidden hunger" and issues around the lack of food and opportunity which affect thousands of people across the UK. We provide not only food parcels but also advice through specialist partners in areas such as benefits and welfare. While no-one who needs help is turned away, our core area for both contributions and distribution is in the north of Westminster and Kensington.

## What causes is North Paddington Foodbank registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for North Paddington Foodbank yet?

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

Yes. North Paddington Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165272) 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 North Paddington Foodbank's charity number?

North Paddington Foodbank's charity number is 1165272. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1165272?

Search 1165272 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 North Paddington Foodbank do?

NPFB addresses the "hidden hunger" and issues around the lack of food and opportunity which affect thousands of people across the UK. We provide not only food parcels but also advice through specialist partners in areas such as benefits and welfare. While no-one who needs help is turned away, our core area for both contributions and distribution is in the north of Westminster and Kensington.

Does North Paddington Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Paddington 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 North Paddington Foodbank?

North Paddington Foodbank's website is http://www.npfoodbank.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/1165272).