EARLSFIELD FOODBANK
Registered charity 1167812 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The charity seeks to prevent or relieve poverty in the Earlsfield and surrounding areas by providing food to individuals in need. The charity's main activity is to run a foodbank one morning per week to help those living in the SW18 and SW17 postcode areas who are short of food or other essentials. Donations of money and food are primarily received through local churches, mosque and supermarkets.
Causes: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £75,979, representing 63% of the previous year's payments, which is above the trustees' policy target of a quarter of projected unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £37,112 for the year, driven largely by a significant legacy donation, and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: a quarter of projected unrestricted expenditure for the following year (held: £76k)
“The Trustees have concluded that Earlsfield Foodbank should seek to build up unrestricted reserves that equate to a quarter of projected unrestricted expenditure for the following year.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The document states: 'A successful claim was made on our insurance policy less the £1k excess on it. Internal processes have been amended to prevent an occurrence of this very regrettable incident.' and 'The matter was reported immediately to the Charity Commission, the Metropolitan Police and Action Fraud.' This constitutes a serious incident report/disclosure.
“It became apparent that at least £4,300 of vouchers, out of a total issued of £5,378, were issued to him, his family or friends where they could be exchanged for cash. The matter was reported immediately to the Charity Commission, the Metropolitan Police and Action Fraud.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Earlsfield Foodbank (matched by registered charity number).
- Robin William Gisbychair
- Beverly Morgan
- Lucy Therese Keen
- Paul Charles Henry
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Wandsworth
Income and spending
Common questions
Is EARLSFIELD FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £75,979, representing 63% of the previous year's payments, which is above the trustees' policy target of a quarter of projected unrestricted expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £37,112 for the year, driven largely by a significant legacy donation, and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EARLSFIELD FOODBANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EARLSFIELD FOODBANK as a grant recipient include THE HEADLEY TRUST.
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