Foodshare
We feed people in and around Maidenhead who are in such poverty that they are unable to feed themselves properly, along with other support where appropriate. We also provide volunteering opportunities for people in and around Maidenhead to provide help for people in poverty who may live outside the area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted general reserves were £32,332, while the charity holds a designated property reserve of £131,607 following the purchase of a long leasehold. The trustees report that they are satisfied with their risk systems and have no material concerns regarding the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“We aim to have sufficient reserves to allow us to buy food for the demand for food we project for the coming six months, in addition to reserves for specific initiatives either planned or being considered.”
“During the year, the charity commissioned Digital Glacier to upgrade the charity’s computer system that managed the Foodbank. The company is one in which our trustee Nigel Cohen’s daughter has an interest. During the year, the charity paid maintenance fees of £1,280 (2024: £1,200) to the company, which was charged at a 50% discount on its normal rates. Nigel Cohen was not involved in any of the discussions with Digital Glacier about the decision about whether to use the charity or about the rates charged and obtains no personal benefit from this contract.” — page 15
“During the year, the charity commissioned Digital Glacier to upgrade the charity’s computer system that managed the Foodbank. The company is one in which our trustee Nigel Cohen’s daughter has an interest. During the year, the charity paid maintenance fees of £1,280 (2024: £1,200) to the company, which was charged at a 50% discount on its normal rates. Nigel Cohen was not involved in any of the discussions with Digital Glacier about the decision about whether to use the charity or about the rates charged and obtains no personal benefit from this contract.” — page 15
Trustees
- David Richard Howells
- Debra Gee
- NIGEL COHEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £253k | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £290k | £82k |
| 31/03/2023 | £261k | £49k |
| 31/03/2022 | £241k | £59k |
| 31/03/2021 | £352k | £61k |
Common questions
Is Foodshare financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted general reserves were £32,332, while the charity holds a designated property reserve of £131,607 following the purchase of a long leasehold. The trustees report that they are satisfied with their risk systems and have no material concerns regarding the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Foodshare?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Foodshare as a grant recipient include MOBBS MEMORIAL TRUST LIMITED, NASSERPURIA MEMON UK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOBBS MEMORIAL TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £5k | |
| NASSERPURIA MEMON UK | FY2022 | £3k | Humanitarian Assistance |
| NASSERPURIA MEMON UK | FY2023 | £2k | Charitable Grants and Donations |
| NASSERPURIA MEMON UK | FY2025 | £1k | Humanitarian assistance |
| NASSERPURIA MEMON UK | FY2023 | £325 | Charitable Grants and Donations |
| NASSERPURIA MEMON UK | FY2022 | £100 | Charitable and Donation Distributed |