--- title: "Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank — check charity number 1170366 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170366. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Cottsway House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/witney-and-west-oxfordshire-food-bank retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:16:18.598Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank is a registered charity (number 1170366) 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 £190,897 (year ending 2026-04-05). 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 Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank? Registered charity number 1170366 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cottsway House Latest income (year ending 2026-04-05) £190,897 Website [witney.foodbank.org.uk](http://witney.foodbank.org.uk/) ## What does Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank do? Witney & West Oxfordshire Food Bank provides emergency food parcels of non-perishable food items and occasionally toiletries to people experiencing unexpected crisis. Clients are referred from professionals working in the community including, but not limited to, Citizens Advice Bureau, Job Centre, health workers, education professionals who assess each client?s situation to verify their need. ## What causes is Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Witney and West Oxfordshire Food 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=witney-and-west-oxfordshire-food-bank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://witney.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank a legitimate charity? Yes. Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170366) 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 Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank's charity number? Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank's charity number is 1170366. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170366? Search 1170366 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 Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank do? Witney & West Oxfordshire Food Bank provides emergency food parcels of non-perishable food items and occasionally toiletries to people experiencing unexpected crisis. Clients are referred from professionals working in the community including, but not limited to, Citizens Advice Bureau, Job Centre, health workers, education professionals who assess each client?s situation to verify their need. Does Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Witney and West Oxfordshire Food 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 Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank? Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank's website is http://witney.foodbank.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/1170366).