--- title: "Thornaby Foodbank — check charity number 1203043 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thornaby Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1203043. Disability charity based in C/O Thornaby Baptist Church. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thornaby-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-28T19:33:40.215Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thornaby Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1203043) 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 £9,406 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Thornaby Foodbank? Registered charity number 1203043 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location C/O Thornaby Baptist Church Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £9,406 ## What does Thornaby Foodbank do? THORNABY FOODBANK SUPPORTS CLIENTS WITHIN THE TS17 POSTCODE WITH THE PROVISION OF, OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF, NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED EMERGENCY FOOD, ESSENTIAL TOILETRIES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND SUPPORT TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED, PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE TS17 (THORNABY / INGLEBY BARWICK) AREA OF STOCKTON ON TEES ## What causes is Thornaby Foodbank registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thornaby Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thornaby 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=thornaby-foodbank&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thornaby Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. Thornaby Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1203043) 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 Thornaby Foodbank's charity number? Thornaby Foodbank's charity number is 1203043. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1203043? Search 1203043 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 Thornaby Foodbank do? THORNABY FOODBANK SUPPORTS CLIENTS WITHIN THE TS17 POSTCODE WITH THE PROVISION OF, OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF, NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED EMERGENCY FOOD, ESSENTIAL TOILETRIES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND SUPPORT TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED, PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE TS17 (THORNABY / INGLEBY BARWICK) AREA OF STOCKTON ON TEES Does Thornaby Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thornaby 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 Thornaby Foodbank? Thornaby Foodbank 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/1203043).