STRATFORD UPON AVON FOODBANK
The objects of the Stratford upon Avon Foodbank are the prevention or relief of poverty in Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas in particular but not exclusively by providing emergency food supplies to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net loss of £39,086 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £320,979. The trustees have designated £116,973 of unrestricted funds, which they state is equivalent to 12 months of expenditure to ensure continuity in the event of a significant drop in funding. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, with trustees expressing reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“we agreed to set aside £100k to ensure our ability to continue to meet the potential demands upon us. This would effectively cover us for around 6 months” — page 7
Funders the charity credits
- Coventry Building Society
Trustees
- Davina Loganchair
- Alan Geoffrey Cable
- Anne Turner
- Gerry Dryden
- Hannah Margaret Hedger
- Kate Rolfe
- Mark Gerard Langley
- Neal Hounsell
- Simon William Smith
- YVONNE HUNTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £378k | £418k |
| 30/11/2024 | £434k | £400k |
| 30/11/2023 | £372k | £309k |
| 30/11/2022 | £191k | £101k |
| 30/11/2021 | £211k | £167k |
Common questions
Is STRATFORD UPON AVON FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net loss of £39,086 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves to £320,979. The trustees have designated £116,973 of unrestricted funds, which they state is equivalent to 12 months of expenditure to ensure continuity in the event of a significant drop in funding. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, with trustees expressing reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STRATFORD UPON AVON FOODBANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STRATFORD UPON AVON FOODBANK as a grant recipient include THE E H SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, WARWICKSHIRE FREEMASONS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE LESLIE AND DORIS SECCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE E H SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £13k | |
| THE E H SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £13k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STRATFORD-UPON-AVON | FY2023 | £5k | Missionary and charitable giving |
| WARWICKSHIRE FREEMASONS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STRATFORD-UPON-AVON | FY2025 | £1k | Missionary and charitable giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STRATFORD-UPON-AVON | FY2024 | £733 | Missionary and charitable giving |
| THE LESLIE AND DORIS SECCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/04/2024 | £20k | Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank satellite distribution service |