NANTWICH FOOD BANK
The relief of poverty in Nantwich and surrounding areas in particular but not exclusively by providing emergency food supplies to individuals and families in need and/or charities or other organizations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £151,284, which is above the stated policy target of one year’s expenditure (increased to £60,000). The charity reported a net movement in funds of -£17,008, driven by a 14% diminution in donations and reduced referrals, though it maintained sufficient funds to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have set a policy of maintaining unrestricted reserves roughly equivalent to one year’s expenditure.” — page 9
“Sue Pritchard, who is a Trustee, is a part owner of the premises where the Food Bank supplies are stored.” — page 9
Trustees
- ALAN BROWN
- ANNA LOUISE BATES
- CLAIRE NOREEN FLYNN
- JAMIE HULL
- Philip Ian Boxhall
- SUE PRITCHARD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £58k | £75k |
| 31/03/2024 | £89k | £73k |
| 31/03/2023 | £80k | £59k |
| 31/03/2022 | £69k | £58k |
| 31/03/2021 | £146k | £81k |
Common questions
Is NANTWICH FOOD BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £151,284, which is above the stated policy target of one year’s expenditure (increased to £60,000). The charity reported a net movement in funds of -£17,008, driven by a 14% diminution in donations and reduced referrals, though it maintained sufficient funds to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/03/2020 | £7k | Safe and improved access to store room |