NEW FOREST BASICS BANK
Providing -1. food and other essentials to families and individuals referred by social work agencies in the New Forest District2. goods, services and discretionary grants in association with a referral agency3. practical guidance and training for local people to improve budgeting of limited resources, and to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that net incoming resources for the year were £24,914, resulting in total funds carried forward of £522,678. The charity operates entirely through volunteers with no paid staff, and its reserves policy targets retaining six months of forecast running costs, which equates to approximately £110,000. The trustees note that a significant portion of funds is tied up in fixed assets, with general reserves (after deducting fixed assets) standing at approximately £344,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees reviewed the minimum target for these general reserves in the year and decided to retain it at 6 months of forecast running costs. For the year ending 30 April 2026, the minimum target equates to approximately £110k.” — page 4
Funders the charity credits
- Coop Local Community Fund
Trustees
- Oliver Stanleychair
- Charles Cooke-Hurle
- David Anthony da Cunha
- Douglas James Knight
- Hilary Naida Jane Tudor
- Lynn Diana Peck
- Sarah Richards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2026 | £245k | £220k |
| 30/04/2025 | £264k | £241k |
| 30/04/2024 | £236k | £222k |
| 30/04/2023 | £259k | £213k |
| 30/04/2022 | £207k | £189k |
Common questions
Is NEW FOREST BASICS BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that net incoming resources for the year were £24,914, resulting in total funds carried forward of £522,678. The charity operates entirely through volunteers with no paid staff, and its reserves policy targets retaining six months of forecast running costs, which equates to approximately £110,000. The trustees note that a significant portion of funds is tied up in fixed assets, with general reserves (after deducting fixed assets) standing at approximately £344,000. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NEW FOREST BASICS BANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEW FOREST BASICS BANK as a grant recipient include THE BURRY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE WYNDHAM CHARITABLE TRUST, THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST, ABOVE BAR CHURCH, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH WINCHESTER.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | 1 | £106k |
| THE RETA LILA HOWARD FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHANDLER'S FORD | 1 | £8k |
| Advance Nottingham | 1 | £6k |
| UTILITA GIVING | 1 | £4k |
| SSP FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- NEW FOREST HERITAGE TRUST
- NEW FOREST DISABILITY INFORMATION SERVICE
- EASTLEIGH BASICS BANK
- New Forest Care Homes Ltd
- EPPING FOREST FOODBANK
- THE BASIC LIFE CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW FOREST BASICS BANK | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW FOREST HERITAGE TRUST | £470k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| NEW FOREST DISABILITY INFORMATION SERVICE | £300k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EASTLEIGH BASICS BANK | £251k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| New Forest Care Homes Ltd | £1.8m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| EPPING FOREST FOODBANK | £196k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |