FOOD REDISTRIBUTION WALES LTD
Registered charity 1141781 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FARESHARE CYMRU
We source edible surplus food from food manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, which would otherwise be disposed of as waste. We redistribute this food, and donated food, through community food members to disadvantaged groups. We provide a wide range of meaningful volunteering and/or work experience opportunities for individuals from all walks of life. We provide training for our volunteers.
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Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit for the year, which was funded from general reserves. The trustees maintain a target reserves policy aiming to cover six to twelve months of ordinary ongoing expenditure, with free reserves of £814,454 at year-end. The charity notes a heavy reliance on Welsh Government funding, which has been confirmed until March 2029.
Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six to twelve months of ordinary ongoing expenditure (held: £814k)
“This is also addressed by our target reserves policy of aiming to cover six to twelve months of ordinary ongoing expenditure.” — page 13
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The charity heavily relies on Welsh Government funding which has been confirmed until March 2029.” — page 26
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Carston ETL. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — FareShare Cymru (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Welsh Government — “Surplus with Purpose Cymru Fund Renewed for Three Years Thanks to Welsh Government Support” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Reported reserves equal ~30.1 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (91% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
- Chris Bray
- Dr Jessica Rhiannon Paddock
- Jonathan Belcher
- Martin Little
- Martin Sutherland
- Rhian Thomas
- SIMON HARRIS
- Stephen James Milburn
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is FOOD REDISTRIBUTION WALES LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit for the year, which was funded from general reserves. The trustees maintain a target reserves policy aiming to cover six to twelve months of ordinary ongoing expenditure, with free reserves of £814,454 at year-end. The charity notes a heavy reliance on Welsh Government funding, which has been confirmed until March 2029. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Carston ETL.
Who funds FOOD REDISTRIBUTION WALES LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FOOD REDISTRIBUTION WALES LTD as a grant recipient include WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION, LANGDALE TRUST, THE JENOUR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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