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title: "St Ives Foodbank — check charity number 1201246 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is St Ives Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201246. Disability charity based in Penzance. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-ives-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:31:32.952Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

St Ives Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1201246) 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 £66,558 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 St Ives Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1201246

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Penzance

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£66,558

Website

[stivesfoodbank.blogspot.com](http://stivesfoodbank.blogspot.com/)

## What does St Ives Foodbank do?

The relief of financial hardship amongst people in St Ives and the surrounding TR26 postcode area who are referred by staturory agencies, schools, churches or other community charities, by providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need; and by other means, including provision of support or signposting to relevant information or advice.

## What causes is St Ives Foodbank registered for?

DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Ives Foodbank yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Ives 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 St Ives Foodbank a legitimate charity?

Yes. St Ives Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201246) 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 St Ives Foodbank's charity number?

St Ives Foodbank's charity number is 1201246. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1201246?

Search 1201246 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 St Ives Foodbank do?

The relief of financial hardship amongst people in St Ives and the surrounding TR26 postcode area who are referred by staturory agencies, schools, churches or other community charities, by providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need; and by other means, including provision of support or signposting to relevant information or advice.

Does St Ives Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Ives 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 St Ives Foodbank?

St Ives Foodbank's website is http://stivesfoodbank.blogspot.com — 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/1201246).