--- title: "Winchester Food & Basics Bank — check charity number 1102470 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Winchester Food & Basics Bank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1102470. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 21a Penton Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/winchester-food-basics-bank retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:12:39.960Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Winchester Food & Basics Bank is a registered charity (number 1102470) 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 £346,053 (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 Winchester Food & Basics Bank? Registered charity number 1102470 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 21a Penton Place Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £346,053 Website [winchesterbasicsbank.co.uk](http://winchesterbasicsbank.co.uk/) ## What does Winchester Food & Basics Bank do? Provides emergency food parcels and clothing to families and individuals in need. The food parcels and clothing are issued in exchange for vouchers obtained from local welfare organisations such as Winchester City Council Citizens Advice Bureau, social services, churches, night shelter, probation service and housing associations. ## What causes is Winchester Food & Basics Bank registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Winchester Food & Basics Bank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Winchester Food & Basics Bank 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=winchester-food-basics-bank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://winchesterbasicsbank.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Winchester Food & Basics Bank a legitimate charity? Yes. Winchester Food & Basics Bank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1102470) 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 Winchester Food & Basics Bank's charity number? Winchester Food & Basics Bank's charity number is 1102470. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1102470? Search 1102470 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 Winchester Food & Basics Bank do? Provides emergency food parcels and clothing to families and individuals in need. The food parcels and clothing are issued in exchange for vouchers obtained from local welfare organisations such as Winchester City Council Citizens Advice Bureau, social services, churches, night shelter, probation service and housing associations. Does Winchester Food & Basics Bank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Winchester Food & Basics Bank. 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 Winchester Food & Basics Bank? Winchester Food & Basics Bank's website is http://winchesterbasicsbank.co.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/1102470).