--- title: "Northern Devon Foodbank — check charity number 1162651 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Northern Devon Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162651. Education/training charity based in Pitt Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/northern-devon-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:52:41.110Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Northern Devon Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1162651) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £236,218 (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 Northern Devon Foodbank? Registered charity number 1162651 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Pitt Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £236,218 Website [www.northerndevon.foodbank.org.uk](http://www.northerndevon.foodbank.org.uk/) ## What does Northern Devon Foodbank do? Provision of services to people in financial hardship, mainly but not exclusively, by offering food or vouchers. Running educational courses to help clients improve their ability to remain in good health. Signposting clients to additional services that may improve their ability to survive. Encouraging clients in the Christian faith ## What causes is Northern Devon Foodbank registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northern Devon Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northern Devon 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=northern-devon-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.northerndevon.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Northern Devon Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. Northern Devon Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162651) 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 Northern Devon Foodbank's charity number? Northern Devon Foodbank's charity number is 1162651. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162651? Search 1162651 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 Northern Devon Foodbank do? Provision of services to people in financial hardship, mainly but not exclusively, by offering food or vouchers. Running educational courses to help clients improve their ability to remain in good health. Signposting clients to additional services that may improve their ability to survive. Encouraging clients in the Christian faith Does Northern Devon Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northern Devon 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 Northern Devon Foodbank? Northern Devon Foodbank's website is http://www.northerndevon.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/1162651).