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Registered charity · No. 1166798CIO70 High Street

Poole Waste Not Want Not

Poole Waste Not Want Not is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in 70 High Street.

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Poole Waste Not Want Not is a registered charity (number 1166798) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £387,091 (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 Poole Waste Not Want Not?

Registered charity number
1166798
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
70 High Street
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£387,091

What does Poole Waste Not Want Not do?

Poole Waste Not Want Not runs a community shop that is intended for individuals and families that are struggling to feed themselves and their families with nutritious food due to financial hardship in Poole and surrounding areas.This includes people in poorly paid employment, in debt, and with insufficient benefits.

What causes is Poole Waste Not Want Not registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Poole Waste Not Want Not yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Poole Waste Not Want Not 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Poole Waste Not Want Not a legitimate charity?
Yes. Poole Waste Not Want Not is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166798) 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 Poole Waste Not Want Not's charity number?
Poole Waste Not Want Not's charity number is 1166798. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1166798?
Search 1166798 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 Poole Waste Not Want Not do?
Poole Waste Not Want Not runs a community shop that is intended for individuals and families that are struggling to feed themselves and their families with nutritious food due to financial hardship in Poole and surrounding areas.This includes people in poorly paid employment, in debt, and with insufficient benefits.
Does Poole Waste Not Want Not have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Poole Waste Not Want Not. 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 Poole Waste Not Want Not?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.