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title: "Runcorn and District Foodbank — check charity number 1169600 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Runcorn and District Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169600. Disability charity based in Runcorn. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/runcorn-and-district-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:23:15.361Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Runcorn and District Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1169600) 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 £98,860 (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 Runcorn and District Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1169600

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Runcorn

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£98,860

Website

[www.runcorndistrict.foodbank.org.uk](http://www.runcorndistrict.foodbank.org.uk/)

## What does Runcorn and District Foodbank do?

Runcorn and District Foodbank activities are the prevention or relief of poverty - by providing emergency food boxes containing a supply of balanced and nutritional foodstuffs to individuals in need and provides signposting to relevant information and other advisory services. Non-perishable food is donated by the community and is distributed to individuals via seven distribution centres.

## What causes is Runcorn and District Foodbank registered for?

DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Runcorn and District Foodbank yet?

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

Yes. Runcorn and District Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169600) 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 Runcorn and District Foodbank's charity number?

Runcorn and District Foodbank's charity number is 1169600. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1169600?

Search 1169600 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 Runcorn and District Foodbank do?

Runcorn and District Foodbank activities are the prevention or relief of poverty - by providing emergency food boxes containing a supply of balanced and nutritional foodstuffs to individuals in need and provides signposting to relevant information and other advisory services. Non-perishable food is donated by the community and is distributed to individuals via seven distribution centres.

Does Runcorn and District Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Runcorn and District 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 Runcorn and District Foodbank?

Runcorn and District Foodbank's website is http://www.runcorndistrict.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/1169600).