The South West Food Collective
The South West Food Collective is a registered charity in England & Wales working in disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Exeter.
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What are the key facts about The South West Food Collective?
- Registered charity number
- 1179238
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Exeter
What does The South West Food Collective do?
The South West Food Collective makes collections of surplus food from food suppliers, food retailers, and/or from the catering and events industries, and redistributes this food to local charitable organisations providing food to disadvantaged people. We work primarily in south-west England but our operations also extend across the southern UK.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The South West Food Collective a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The South West Food Collective is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179238) 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 South West Food Collective's charity number?
- The South West Food Collective's charity number is 1179238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1179238?
- Search 1179238 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 South West Food Collective do?
- The South West Food Collective makes collections of surplus food from food suppliers, food retailers, and/or from the catering and events industries, and redistributes this food to local charitable organisations providing food to disadvantaged people. We work primarily in south-west England but our operations also extend across the southern UK.
- Does The South West Food Collective have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The South West Food Collective. 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 South West Food Collective?
- The South West Food Collective's website is http://thesouthwestfoodcollective.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.