--- title: "The Hereford Food Bank — check charity number 1170826 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hereford Food Bank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170826. Disability charity based in Hereford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hereford-food-bank retrieved: 2026-08-26T07:57:49.827Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hereford Food Bank is a registered charity (number 1170826) 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 £389,259 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 The Hereford Food Bank? Registered charity number 1170826 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Hereford Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £389,259 Website [herefordfoodbank.co.uk](http://herefordfoodbank.co.uk/) ## What does The Hereford Food Bank do? A food parcel for up to a maximum of 7 days is supplied according to need.Referrals come from Case workers, Social workers, Support Staff and other agencies and an appropriate food parcel is prepared. Food is supplied by local churches, schools, firms and individuals and is checked and stored ready for distribution. ## What causes is The Hereford Food Bank registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hereford Food Bank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hereford Food Bank 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=the-hereford-food-bank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://herefordfoodbank.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hereford Food Bank a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hereford Food Bank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170826) 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 The Hereford Food Bank's charity number? The Hereford Food Bank's charity number is 1170826. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170826? Search 1170826 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 The Hereford Food Bank do? A food parcel for up to a maximum of 7 days is supplied according to need.Referrals come from Case workers, Social workers, Support Staff and other agencies and an appropriate food parcel is prepared. Food is supplied by local churches, schools, firms and individuals and is checked and stored ready for distribution. Does The Hereford Food Bank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hereford Food Bank. 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 The Hereford Food Bank? The Hereford Food Bank's website is http://herefordfoodbank.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/1170826).