HARTLEPOOL FOODBANK CIO
The foodbank collects food from various sources and issues parcels to individuals and families in crisis in Hartlepool. Partner agencies decide on need and issue vouchers. Nearly 40 volunteers also give advice, signposting clients to other assistance as appropriate.
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THE RELIEF AND PREVENTION OF POVERTY FOR PERSONS IN HARTLEPOOL WHO ARE IN A CONDITION OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS (‘BENEFICIARIES’) IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:A) SUPPLYING FOOD PACKAGES TO BENEFICIARIES.B) SUCH OTHER MEANS, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT AND ADVICE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £65,084.90 as of 31 December 2025, while total net assets were £114,303.18. The trustees report a funding gap due to increased food purchase costs and difficulty obtaining grants, noting they are applying for a grant to employ a fundraiser to address this.
What the accounts disclose
“especially Angela Carrick our treasurer who continues to provide accounting and payroll services without payment.”
“Many thanks are due to our independent examiner, Clive Rathbone, for contributing to the work of the foodbank by carrying out the independent examination of the accounts without payment.” — page 13
“especially Angela Carrick our treasurer who continues to provide accounting and payroll services without payment.”
“Many thanks are due to our independent examiner, Clive Rathbone, for contributing to the work of the foodbank by carrying out the independent examination of the accounts without payment.” — page 13
“especially Angela Carrick our treasurer who continues to provide accounting and payroll services without payment.”
“Many thanks are due to our independent examiner, Clive Rathbone, for contributing to the work of the foodbank by carrying out the independent examination of the accounts without payment.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 40
- Government income: £42,000 — grants £42,000 (2); 23% of the £184,526 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 40
- Government income: £42,000 — grants £42,000 (2); 21% of the £199,852 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 41
- Government income: £32,000 — grants £32,000 (2); 17% of the £193,381 total gross income on the same return
Trustees
- Rev ANDREW JOHN CRAIGchair
- Alan MacDonald
- Angela Carrick
- John Albert Harvey
- Linn Eklund
- SUSAN ATKINSON
- Shane Robert Moore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £185k | £220k |
| 31/12/2024 | £200k | £201k |
| 31/12/2023 | £193k | £196k |
| 31/12/2022 | £134k | £131k |
| 31/12/2021 | £106k | £91k |
Common questions
Is HARTLEPOOL FOODBANK CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £65,084.90 as of 31 December 2025, while total net assets were £114,303.18. The trustees report a funding gap due to increased food purchase costs and difficulty obtaining grants, noting they are applying for a grant to employ a fundraiser to address this. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HARTLEPOOL FOODBANK CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HARTLEPOOL FOODBANK CIO as a grant recipient include CEO SLEEPOUT, The Teesside Charity.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEO SLEEPOUT | FY2024 | £3k | |
| The Teesside Charity | FY2022 | £3k | Direct costs |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 09/10/2025 | £10k | Grant to Hartlepool Foodbank CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/03/2017 | £10k | Contribution to salaries for the two key workers |
| Community Foundation North East | 24/03/2016 | £10k | Towards salaries |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| THE TRUSSELL TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE INDIGO TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BRAMSHOTT AND LIPHOOK | 1 | £3k |
| SSP FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAUL, SOUTH HARROW | 1 | £300 |
| IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £14 |
Charities like this
- BILLINGHAM AND STOCKTON BOROUGH FOODBANK
- ISLE OF WIGHT FOODBANK
- CARLISLE FOODBANK
- HARROW FOODBANK
- LIPHOOK FOOD BANK
- HANGLETON AND WEST BLATCHINGTON FOOD BANK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTLEPOOL FOODBANK CIO | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BILLINGHAM AND STOCKTON BOROUGH FOODBANK | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ISLE OF WIGHT FOODBANK | £284k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARLISLE FOODBANK | £344k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HARROW FOODBANK | £92k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LIPHOOK FOOD BANK | £30k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |