WARRINGTON FOODBANK
To relieve persons in Warrington and surrounding areas who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by the provision of food, in such ways as the trustees see fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £282,660, which sits £33,000 above the trustees' stated target of £177,000. However, the filing notes that unrestricted donations have reduced, causing a General Fund deficit of £81,000 and a reliance on restricted grants that do not cover everyday costs. The trustees acknowledge this trend puts pressure on general funds and is being addressed by employing a full-time Fundraising & Partnerships Lead.
What the accounts disclose
“during the year the Trustees set an unrestricted free reserves target of £177,000.” — page 8
“No trustees ,nor any person connected with them, have received any renumeration from the charity during the year. No other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during the financial year. No other material transaction took place between the charity and a trustee or any person connected with them.” — page 18
Trustees
- Michael Ruckchair
- Benjamin William Pennell
- Carmena Wood
- Jane Christine McVey
- Lesley Anne Sweeney
- Philip Raymond Rawlinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £418k | £531k |
| 31/05/2024 | £290k | £290k |
| 31/05/2023 | £248k | £152k |
| 31/05/2022 | £189k | £188k |
| 31/05/2021 | £290k | £89k |
Common questions
Is WARRINGTON FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £282,660, which sits £33,000 above the trustees' stated target of £177,000. However, the filing notes that unrestricted donations have reduced, causing a General Fund deficit of £81,000 and a reliance on restricted grants that do not cover everyday costs. The trustees acknowledge this trend puts pressure on general funds and is being addressed by employing a full-time Fundraising & Partnerships Lead. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WARRINGTON FOODBANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WARRINGTON FOODBANK as a grant recipient include UTILITA GIVING, Royal Warrant Holders' Charity.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTILITA GIVING | FY2025 | £15k | Food poverty support |
| Royal Warrant Holders' Charity | FY2023 | £3k | |
| Royal Warrant Holders' Charity | FY2024 | £3k | |
| UTILITA GIVING | FY2024 | £2k |