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title: "Widnes Foodbank — check charity number 1155130 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Widnes Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155130. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Cemetery Lodge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/widnes-foodbank
retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:11:08.961Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Widnes Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1155130) 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. Its latest reported income was £216,570 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Widnes Foodbank?

Registered charity number

1155130

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Cemetery Lodge

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£216,570

Website

[www.widnesfoodbank.org.uk](http://www.widnesfoodbank.org.uk/)

## What does Widnes Foodbank do?

We provide in the area of Halton, north of the River Mersey and the surrounding area:a) emergency food boxes containing three days supply of balanced and nutritional foodstuffs to individuals in need and/or for distribution by charities and others working to prevent or relieve poverty;b) relevant information and other advisory services to individuals in need

## What causes is Widnes Foodbank registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Widnes Foodbank yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Widnes 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Widnes Foodbank a legitimate charity?

Yes. Widnes Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155130) 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 Widnes Foodbank's charity number?

Widnes Foodbank's charity number is 1155130. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1155130?

Search 1155130 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 Widnes Foodbank do?

We provide in the area of Halton, north of the River Mersey and the surrounding area:a) emergency food boxes containing three days supply of balanced and nutritional foodstuffs to individuals in need and/or for distribution by charities and others working to prevent or relieve poverty;b) relevant information and other advisory services to individuals in need

Does Widnes Foodbank have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Widnes 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 Widnes Foodbank?

Widnes Foodbank's website is http://www.widnesfoodbank.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/1155130).