--- title: "The Multibank — check charity number 1216394 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Multibank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216394. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 186 Petersham Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-multibank retrieved: 2026-08-27T01:30:19.508Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Multibank is a registered charity (number 1216394) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Multibank? Registered charity number 1216394 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 186 Petersham Road ## What does The Multibank do? A Multibank is a hygiene product, clothes, bedding, baby products, toys & furniture bank. Businesses with surplus good products that might otherwise go to waste donate them and we work with leading community charities across England, Scotland and Wales to distribute them via social workers, local charities & health visitors to families in need. ## What causes is The Multibank registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Multibank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Multibank 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-multibank&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Multibank a legitimate charity? Yes. The Multibank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216394) 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 Multibank's charity number? The Multibank's charity number is 1216394. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216394? Search 1216394 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 Multibank do? A Multibank is a hygiene product, clothes, bedding, baby products, toys & furniture bank. Businesses with surplus good products that might otherwise go to waste donate them and we work with leading community charities across England, Scotland and Wales to distribute them via social workers, local charities & health visitors to families in need. Does The Multibank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Multibank. 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 Multibank? The Multibank does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1216394).