ST NEOTS FOODBANK
Non-perishable foodstuffs are donated by individual donors, churches, schools and supermarkets. Parcels providing three days emergency food supplies are distributed by volunteers to individuals and families in need by reason of a short-term financial crisis, as identified by professionals in health, education and social services. Clients are signposted to other agencies for longer-term support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves totalled £117,013, which is above the stated policy target of £45,000. The charity reported a surplus of unrestricted funds for the year and maintains total reserves over £210,000, indicating adequate financial resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The latter compares with the aim under the Trust’s Reserves Policy to maintain minimum unrestricted reserves of £45,000 being equivalent to about 6 months operating costs and about 3 months food supplies.” — page 7
Trustees
- Kevin Michael Rowlandchair
- Anna Todd
- David Gill
- Judith Johnson
- Michael Woodward
- Wendy Daphne Hallett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £47k | £33k |
| 31/03/2024 | £54k | £32k |
| 31/03/2023 | £66k | £24k |
| 31/03/2022 | £53k | £26k |
| 31/03/2021 | £77k | £28k |
Common questions
Is ST NEOTS FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves totalled £117,013, which is above the stated policy target of £45,000. The charity reported a surplus of unrestricted funds for the year and maintains total reserves over £210,000, indicating adequate financial resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ST NEOTS FOODBANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST NEOTS FOODBANK as a grant recipient include GODMANCHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH, THE STRANGWARD TRUST, MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GODMANCHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2023 | £27k | Gifts/Grants for the relief of poverty and advancement of health or saving of lives |
| THE STRANGWARD TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| GODMANCHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £2k | for the relief of poverty and advancement of health or saving of lives |
| GODMANCHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2024 | £2k | Gifts/Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| GODMANCHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2025 | £825 | Gifts/Grants for UK and overseas mission |