THE HIVE FOOD BANK
A food bank: the relief of poverty, financial hardship or distress in London by providing emergency food relief to individuals and families experiencing crisis situations, whether long or short-term.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit for the year, with total incoming resources of £33,327 against outgoing resources of £39,128. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of £1,000, while the closing balance held at the end of the period was £37,818. An independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“During the period in question, the charity had income totalling £33,327 and expenditure totalling £39,128.” — page 3
“The trustees have maintained a reserves policy of £1000.” — page 3
Trustees
- Andrew Hill
- BRYONY JANE HIRSCH
- Eppie Leese
- NATALIE AMY STEWART
- Rev TAMSIN MERCHANT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £33k | £39k |
| 31/12/2023 | £66k | £54k |
| 31/12/2022 | £31k | £45k |
| 31/12/2021 | £44k | £43k |
| 31/12/2020 | £56k | £20k |
Common questions
Is THE HIVE FOOD BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit for the year, with total incoming resources of £33,327 against outgoing resources of £39,128. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of £1,000, while the closing balance held at the end of the period was £37,818. An independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE HIVE FOOD BANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HIVE FOOD BANK as a grant recipient include CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Confronting social isolation |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | Islington Council’s Community Chest Grants |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | Islington Giving Food Fund Grants |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Community Chest |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Islington Giving Islington Food Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/06/2026 | £20k | The Hive Food Bank |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/01/2025 | £20k | Hive Food Bank |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2023 | £9k | The Hive Food Bank |
| City Bridge Foundation | 01/02/2018 | £4k | Grant to The Hive Food Bank |