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title: "Portland Foodbank — check charity number 1194428 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Portland Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194428. Disability charity based in Ventnor Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/portland-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:03:47.405Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Portland Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1194428) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £52,330 (year ending 2025-05-10). 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 Portland Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1194428

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Ventnor Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-10)

£52,330

Website

[www.portlandfoodbank.co.uk](http://www.portlandfoodbank.co.uk/)

## What does Portland Foodbank do?

The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship, in particular but not exclusively in Portland and the surrounding area based on Christian principles by providing emergency food to individuals and families in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship.

## What causes is Portland Foodbank registered for?

DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Portland 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Portland Foodbank a legitimate charity?

Yes. Portland Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194428) 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 Portland Foodbank's charity number?

Portland Foodbank's charity number is 1194428. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1194428?

Search 1194428 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 Portland Foodbank do?

The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship, in particular but not exclusively in Portland and the surrounding area based on Christian principles by providing emergency food to individuals and families in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship.

Does Portland Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

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

Portland Foodbank's website is http://www.portlandfoodbank.co.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/1194428).