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WITNEY AND WEST OXFORDSHIRE FOOD BANK

Registered charity 1170366 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as OXFORDSHIRE WEST FOOD BANK

Witney & West Oxfordshire Food Bank provides emergency food parcels of non-perishable food items and occasionally toiletries to people experiencing unexpected crisis. Clients are referred from professionals working in the community including, but not limited to, Citizens Advice Bureau, Job Centre, health workers, education professionals who assess each client?s situation to verify their need.

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Latest income
£191k
Latest spending
£175k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that annual running costs are approximately £90,000, with the charity holding a reserves policy target of 12 months of running costs due to income volatility. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounting records or the accuracy of the accounts for the year ended 5 April 2026.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“Our income comes from financial donations from individuals and local businesses, as well as grants.” — page 5
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 12 months of running costs
“Therefore, as a Board we have determined that holding 12 months of running costs as a reserve is sensible.”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Oxfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2026£191k£175k
05/04/2025£97k£201k
05/04/2024£311k£218k
05/04/2023£294k£318k
05/04/2022£61k£47k

Common questions

Is WITNEY AND WEST OXFORDSHIRE FOOD BANK financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that annual running costs are approximately £90,000, with the charity holding a reserves policy target of 12 months of running costs due to income volatility. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounting records or the accuracy of the accounts for the year ended 5 April 2026. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.