Pontefract and Knottingley Foodbank
Registration #1155552 · Registered
www.pontefract.foodbank.org.ukinfo@pontefract.foodbank.org.uk
C/O CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH NEWGATE WF8 1NB
The prevention and relief of poverty in Pontefract and surrounding area particularly but not exclusively by providing emergency food and supplies to individuals and families in need and signposting people to appropriate agencies.
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About Pontefract and Knottingley Foodbank
Pontefract and Knottingley Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1155552), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), Pontefract and Knottingley Foodbank reported a total income of £21,104 and total expenditure of £11,727 (a spending ratio of 56%, which may warrant further review of spending efficiency). According to the Charity Commission, Pontefract and Knottingley Foodbank operates with the following stated purpose: The prevention and relief of poverty in Pontefract and surrounding area particularly but not exclusively by providing emergency food and supplies to individuals and families in need and signposting people to appropriate agencies. No significant governance concerns were identified for Pontefract and Knottingley Foodbank in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 55.6% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £21,104 | £11,727 | 56% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026