SOUTHEND FOODBANK
Registered charity 1163160 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The provision of food parcels and other items to those referred to us by local professional agencies/groups and who have been identified as in a emergency or crisis situation.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased significantly to £265k from £488k in the prior year, while expenditure remained relatively stable at £366k. The charity holds £70,000 in designated reserves, which the trustees confirm covers six months of operating costs, and the independent examiner reported no material matters of concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: General donations (35% of income)
“General donations made up 35% of total income, amounting to £94k.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: six months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £70k)
“Within a designated fund an amount of £70,000 is held in reserve, in accordance with the Reserve Policy. These reserves ensure that the Foodbank can continue operating (covering payroll, rent, utilities etc.) for a period of 6 months in the event income falls sharply.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Southend Foodbank (matched by registered charity number).
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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Southend-on-sea
Income and spending
Common questions
Is SOUTHEND FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased significantly to £265k from £488k in the prior year, while expenditure remained relatively stable at £366k. The charity holds £70,000 in designated reserves, which the trustees confirm covers six months of operating costs, and the independent examiner reported no material matters of concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SOUTHEND FOODBANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOUTHEND FOODBANK as a grant recipient include THE REED FOUNDATION, THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST, ROSCA TRUST, THE DULVERTON TRUST, CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST.
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