WEST NORTHUMBERLAND FOOD BANK
Our vision is a community where no one faces food insecurity. Through our Helpline staffed by volunteers who provide much needed information, support and Hardship Awards, our Food Bank volunteer team making year round doorstep deliveries of food parcels, and our One to One Outreach support in the community, we provide a lifeline of practical help to households experiencing poverty.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £20,862 for the year, with total income of £318,032 against total expenditure of £338,895. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £170,318 are within the stated policy of holding 3-6 months of operating expenditure, supporting the going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider it appropriate to hold unrestricted general cash reserves equivalent to 3 - 6 months of operating expenditure (excluding donated goods)” — page 5
Trustees
- Thomas Oliver Russellchair
- Alison Margaret Clark
- Amber Lauren Proctor
- Antigoni Anastasiou
- Christopher Baty
- Dr Kate Haddow
- Timothy James Hakim
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £318k | £339k |
| 30/09/2024 | £361k | £380k |
| 30/09/2023 | £357k | £338k |
| 30/09/2022 | £272k | £227k |
| 30/09/2021 | £129k | £95k |
Common questions
Is WEST NORTHUMBERLAND FOOD BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £20,862 for the year, with total income of £318,032 against total expenditure of £338,895. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £170,318 are within the stated policy of holding 3-6 months of operating expenditure, supporting the going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/08/2018 | £10k | Together we make a difference |