--- title: "York Foodbank — check charity number 1154149 | CharityCompare" description: "Is York Foodbank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1154149. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 5 Sterling Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/york-foodbank retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:16:56.006Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer York Foodbank is a registered charity (number 1154149) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £310,284 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 York Foodbank? Registered charity number 1154149 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 5 Sterling Park Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £310,284 Website [www.york.foodbank.org.uk](http://www.york.foodbank.org.uk/) ## What does York Foodbank do? To relieve poverty, hardship or distress through the provision of food to people in need of emergency supplies in York and the surrounding area and by such other means as the trustees may determine. ## What causes is York Foodbank registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for York Foodbank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. York 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) ## 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=york-foodbank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.york.foodbank.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is York Foodbank a legitimate charity? Yes. York Foodbank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1154149) 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 York Foodbank's charity number? York Foodbank's charity number is 1154149. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1154149? Search 1154149 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 York Foodbank do? To relieve poverty, hardship or distress through the provision of food to people in need of emergency supplies in York and the surrounding area and by such other means as the trustees may determine. Does York Foodbank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for York 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 York Foodbank? York Foodbank's website is http://www.york.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/1154149).