Deal Area Foodbank & Pantry
Deal Area Foodbank & Pantry provides emergency food aid to individuals and families located in Deal and the surrounding villages including Sandwich & Aylsham. Donated food is taken to a warehouse for storage and stock control measures. Clients attend local distribution points to exchange a voucher issued by one of over 30 agencies and partner organisations for a 3 day emergency supply of food.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £129,601 for the year, resulting in total net assets decreasing from £410,770 to £281,169. The trustees confirmed that unrestricted reserves were maintained at the policy target of six months' unrestricted expenditure, although £115,000 of these reserves have been designated for future premises and van costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to have unrestricted reserves at a minimum level of 6 months' unrestricted expenditure.” — page 3
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER STRINGERchair
- Paul Green
- Theti Angelika Doggett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £192k | £321k |
| 31/03/2024 | £311k | £246k |
| 31/03/2023 | £296k | £239k |
| 31/03/2022 | £201k | £125k |
| 31/03/2021 | £238k | £145k |
Common questions
Is Deal Area Foodbank & Pantry financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £129,601 for the year, resulting in total net assets decreasing from £410,770 to £281,169. The trustees confirmed that unrestricted reserves were maintained at the policy target of six months' unrestricted expenditure, although £115,000 of these reserves have been designated for future premises and van costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.