BASSETLAW FOOD BANK
We are an independent food bank that operates in the Bassetlaw area. Referral Partner Agencies and individuals from anywhere within Bassetlaw can contact us to request an emergency food parcel. The parcel provides food for a 7 day period. We also run a number of other project to increase the accessibility and affordability of food. More information is available at www.bassetlawfoodbank.org
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £77,433 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £427,787 to £350,354. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirmed that surplus funds remain in the bank account to cover the shortfall. The charity's reserves policy targets holding six months of operating costs, which are currently held in a separate savings account.
What the accounts disclose
“Ellen Ryan - CEO from March 2024. Salary £39,000pa” — page 2
“Our policy is to hold enough reserves to operate the core purpose of the charity, providing emergency food parcels, for six months.” — page 4
Funders the charity credits
- The National Lottery Community Fund
Trustees
- KEVIN DUKESchair
- Christine Oldfield
- Emily Hoe-Crook
- Karen Whitlam
- Kathy Cowbrough
- Malcolm Lane-Ley
- Rebecca Cullen
- Robert H Lamb
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/03/2025 | £361k | £438k |
| 31/03/2024 | £428k | £396k |
| 31/03/2023 | £434k | £287k |
| 31/03/2022 | £174k | £102k |
Common questions
Is BASSETLAW FOOD BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £77,433 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £427,787 to £350,354. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirmed that surplus funds remain in the bank account to cover the shortfall. The charity's reserves policy targets holding six months of operating costs, which are currently held in a separate savings account. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BASSETLAW FOOD BANK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £39,000 band.
Who funds BASSETLAW FOOD BANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BASSETLAW FOOD BANK as a grant recipient include THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST, THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, J N DERBYSHIRE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | Theme of the Year |
| THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Relief of Poverty |
| THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Purposes Beneficial to the Community |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Youth |
| J N DERBYSHIRE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | FY2025 | £3k | Donations made during the year |
| LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND) | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 27/08/2022 | £20k | Staff salary |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2022 | £10k | Mobile Community Shop |
| UK government | 01/04/2022 | £6k | BASSETLAW FOOD BANK |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2021 | £10k | Bassetlaw Food Bank Electric Van |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/09/2021 | £199k | Bassetlaw Food and Community Hub |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £12k | BASSETLAW FOOD BANK |