--- title: "Washington Community Food Project — check charity number 1156409 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Washington Community Food Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156409. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Washington Galleries. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/washington-community-food-project retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:58:49.424Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Washington Community Food Project is a registered charity (number 1156409) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £105,300 (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 Washington Community Food Project? Registered charity number 1156409 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Washington Galleries Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £105,300 Website [www.wcfp.org.uk](http://www.wcfp.org.uk/) ## What does Washington Community Food Project do? We are a food bank. ## What causes is Washington Community Food Project registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Washington Community Food Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Washington Community Food Project 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=washington-community-food-project&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wcfp.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Washington Community Food Project a legitimate charity? Yes. Washington Community Food Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156409) 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 Washington Community Food Project's charity number? Washington Community Food Project's charity number is 1156409. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156409? Search 1156409 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 Washington Community Food Project do? We are a food bank. Does Washington Community Food Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Washington Community Food Project. 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 Washington Community Food Project? Washington Community Food Project's website is http://www.wcfp.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/1156409).