North Norfolk Foodbank
North Norfolk Foodbank is a franchise of the Trussell Trust. It collects, sorts and warehouses non-perishable food donated by churches, schools, community groups and the general public. Any person in crisis can access our food vouchers via our numerous partner agencies, who will assess the need and where appropriate give a voucher which can be exchanged for food at our distribution centres.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £338,706 from £370,408 in the prior year, while charitable expenditure also fell to £284,882 from £344,192. The charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £291,398, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately three months of normal recurring unrestricted expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“In practice, in the view of the Charity Leadership, free reserves should be approximately 3 months normal recurring unrestricted expenditure.” — page 5
“During the year, donations totalling £250 in aggregate were received from Trustees.” — page 23
Trustees
- PETER WENHAMchair
- CHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL COOKE
- Emma Jane Carrington
- James Andrew Athill
- Lesley Julia Cooley
- Michele Bishop
- Valerie Mary Woodland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £339k | £285k |
| 31/03/2024 | £197k | £173k |
| 31/03/2023 | £233k | £230k |
| 31/03/2022 | £172k | £141k |
| 31/03/2021 | £196k | £64k |
Common questions
Is North Norfolk Foodbank financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £338,706 from £370,408 in the prior year, while charitable expenditure also fell to £284,882 from £344,192. The charity holds free unrestricted reserves of £291,398, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately three months of normal recurring unrestricted expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds North Norfolk Foodbank?
Funders whose own accounts filings name North Norfolk Foodbank as a grant recipient include YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE AYLSHAM AGRICULTURAL SHOW ASSOCIATION LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE AYLSHAM AGRICULTURAL SHOW ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2023 | £3k |