--- title: "Share a Meal — check charity number 1192700 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Share a Meal a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1192700. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Northwood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/share-a-meal retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:26:36.263Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Share a Meal is a registered charity (number 1192700) 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. Its latest reported income was £11,744 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Share a Meal? Registered charity number 1192700 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Northwood Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £11,744 Website [www.shareameal.uk](http://www.shareameal.uk/) ## What does Share a Meal do? SAM AIMS TO ROVIDE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD THROUGH GRANT FUNDING WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS. ## What causes is Share a Meal registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Share a Meal yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Share a Meal 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=share-a-meal&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.shareameal.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Share a Meal a legitimate charity? Yes. Share a Meal is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1192700) 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 Share a Meal's charity number? Share a Meal's charity number is 1192700. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1192700? Search 1192700 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 Share a Meal do? SAM AIMS TO ROVIDE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD THROUGH GRANT FUNDING WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS. Does Share a Meal have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Share a Meal. 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 Share a Meal? Share a Meal's website is http://www.shareameal.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/1192700).