TAUNTON FOODBANK
To help relief poverty in Taunton Deane by receiving and distributing food.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a cash surplus of £403,075, representing an increase from the previous year. The trustees noted that while demand and food donations fell, the charity remains well-placed to move forward, having satisfied all referrals for food support.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations under gift aid 59,635” — page 4
“annual payment is made to the Trussell Trust (RCN 1110522) for ongoing support as a member of its network of Foodbank” — page 2
Trustees
- Howard Leslie Mathers CBE
- Jane Cobby
- John Salter
- Jonathan Spencer Hughes
- MARY HART
- PAULA CLINCHANT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £149k | £100k |
| 31/03/2024 | £148k | £89k |
| 31/03/2023 | £150k | £73k |
| 31/03/2022 | £125k | £57k |
| 31/03/2021 | £148k | £48k |
Common questions
Is TAUNTON FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a cash surplus of £403,075, representing an increase from the previous year. The trustees noted that while demand and food donations fell, the charity remains well-placed to move forward, having satisfied all referrals for food support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TAUNTON FOODBANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TAUNTON FOODBANK as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TRULL, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, STAPLEGROVE, TAUNTON IN THE DIOCESE OF BATH & WELLS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TRULL | FY2023 | £2k | Local mission support (also supported from offerings) |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, STAPLEGROVE, TAUNTON IN THE DIOCESE OF BATH & WELLS | FY2025 | £524 | Donations to Charity |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, STAPLEGROVE, TAUNTON IN THE DIOCESE OF BATH & WELLS | FY2024 | £201 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 02/08/2017 | £2k | Grant to Taunton Foodbank |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 24/06/2016 | £1k | Taunton Foodbank - rental of Unit 4 Belvedere Road |