--- title: "Tavistock Area Foodbank — check charity number 1198161 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Tavistock Area Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198161. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Russell Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tavistock-area-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:32:54.876Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Tavistock Area Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1198161) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £73,051 (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 Tavistock Area Foodbank? Registered charity number 1198161 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Russell Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £73,051 Website [tavistock.foodbank.org.uk](http://tavistock.foodbank.org.uk/) ## What does Tavistock Area Foodbank do? We are based in the Lower Deck Cafe, Tavistock to provide emergency food parcels to individuals and families in the local area who are experiencing financial hardship. We are open on Fridays between 10am and 2pm. Emergency parcels can be arranged during the week if required. In addition food and drinks are available from the cafe and information about a range of other services is provided. ## What causes is Tavistock Area Foodbank registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tavistock Area Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tavistock Area 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. 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=tavistock-area-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://tavistock.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Tavistock Area Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. Tavistock Area Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198161) 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 Tavistock Area Foodbank's charity number? Tavistock Area Foodbank's charity number is 1198161. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198161? Search 1198161 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 Tavistock Area Foodbank do? We are based in the Lower Deck Cafe, Tavistock to provide emergency food parcels to individuals and families in the local area who are experiencing financial hardship. We are open on Fridays between 10am and 2pm. Emergency parcels can be arranged during the week if required. In addition food and drinks are available from the cafe and information about a range of other services is provided. Does Tavistock Area Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tavistock Area 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 Tavistock Area Foodbank? Tavistock Area Foodbank's website is http://tavistock.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/1198161).