COBHAM AREA FOODBANK
THE OBJECTS ARE: TO RELIEVE PERSONS IN COBHAM, OXSHOTT, STOKE D'ABERNON AND DOWNSIDE WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF ELMBRIDGE, SURREY AND SURROUNDING AREAS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS, BY PROVIDING FREE FOOD.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash funds of £181,396 at the end of the period, representing a decrease from the previous year's £181,943. Total receipts for the year were £31,681, while total payments amounted to £32,228, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £547. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Gifts, donations and collections 31,681” — page 2
Trustees
- DAVENE STIRLING
- ELISABETH CHRISTINA VAN ROEST MA
- TIMOTHY JAMES CLARKE BA,ACA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £32k | £32k |
| 31/03/2024 | £80k | £27k |
| 31/03/2023 | £80k | £27k |
| 31/03/2022 | £37k | £22k |
| 31/03/2021 | £110k | £38k |
Common questions
Is COBHAM AREA FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash funds of £181,396 at the end of the period, representing a decrease from the previous year's £181,943. Total receipts for the year were £31,681, while total payments amounted to £32,228, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £547. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds COBHAM AREA FOODBANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COBHAM AREA FOODBANK as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OXSHOTT, THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF COBHAM IN THE DIOCESE OF GUILDFORD, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARTIN EAST HORSLEY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OXSHOTT | FY2025 | £4k | Home Mission Partner |
| THE BASSIL SHIPPAM AND ALSFORD TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | 08.12.23 Cobham Area Foodbank |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF COBHAM IN THE DIOCESE OF GUILDFORD | FY2022 | £1k | Other charities |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF COBHAM IN THE DIOCESE OF GUILDFORD | FY2021 | £1k | Other charities |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARTIN EAST HORSLEY | FY2025 | £560 | Donation mentioned in report, amount inferred from context of other donations or specific note if available. Note: The text states £1463 raised for Children's S |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OXSHOTT | FY2024 | £435 | Provision of food to those in need in Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke D'Abernon and Downside |