--- title: "West Somerset Food Cupboard — check charity number 1198591 | CharityCompare" description: "Is West Somerset Food Cupboard a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198591. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-somerset-food-cupboard retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:44:32.649Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer West Somerset Food Cupboard is a registered charity (number 1198591) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £34,611 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 West Somerset Food Cupboard? Registered charity number 1198591 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Church Street Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £34,611 Website [www.wsfoodcupboard.org.uk](https://www.wsfoodcupboard.org.uk/) ## What does West Somerset Food Cupboard do? West Somerset Food Cupboard is committed to providing emergency food for those in need without prejudice, and to developing and promoting projects and activities that promote food resilience with kindness and compassion. We operate from premises belonging to St Michael the Archangel Church in Alcombe, Minehead, where we also operate a Local Food Pantry. ## What causes is West Somerset Food Cupboard registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Somerset Food Cupboard yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Somerset Food Cupboard 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=west-somerset-food-cupboard&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.wsfoodcupboard.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is West Somerset Food Cupboard a legitimate charity? Yes. West Somerset Food Cupboard is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198591) 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 West Somerset Food Cupboard's charity number? West Somerset Food Cupboard's charity number is 1198591. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198591? Search 1198591 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 West Somerset Food Cupboard do? West Somerset Food Cupboard is committed to providing emergency food for those in need without prejudice, and to developing and promoting projects and activities that promote food resilience with kindness and compassion. We operate from premises belonging to St Michael the Archangel Church in Alcombe, Minehead, where we also operate a Local Food Pantry. Does West Somerset Food Cupboard have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Somerset Food Cupboard. 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 West Somerset Food Cupboard? West Somerset Food Cupboard's website is https://www.wsfoodcupboard.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/1198591).