HOUNSLOW COMMUNITY FOODBOX
We provide food and staple household goods to those in the community of the London Borough of Hounslow who are in need and referred to us by approved referral agencies.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £39,669 for the year, with total expenses of £126,806 exceeding total incoming resources of £87,137. Despite this, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £128,514, which is above the stated policy target of £20,000. The trustees note that funding is inherently uncertain and dependent on donations, requiring the charity to find other sources if current funding is reduced.
What the accounts disclose
“Two Operations Managers were appointed during the year ended 31 March 2025, and both worked part-time. The service of the Operations Managers is provided to FoodBox by Adecco who employ them.” — page 17
“Total income for the year ended 31 March 2025 was £87,137 (2024: £151,456) comprising cash donations of £85,757 and interest of £1,380.” — page 10
“FoodBox aims to maintain minimum unrestricted cash reserves of £20,000 to enable core activities to continue without interruption over the short-term in an emergency such as increased demand for food parcels outstripping cash and food donations.” — page 10
“The nature of FoodBox’s funding is inherently uncertain as it is dependent on both non-cash and cash donations and grants. Should such funding from existing sources be reduced in future years FoodBox would have to find other sources of funding or significantly curtail its activities.” — page 15
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/11/2024)
Trustees
- Christopher Muir
- Jennifer Prain
- Marcela Benedetti
- Sara Holly Downs Nessling
- Unsa Chaudri
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £87k | £127k |
| 31/03/2024 | £151k | £157k |
| 31/03/2023 | £161k | £143k |
| 31/03/2022 | £70k | £63k |
| 31/03/2021 | £169k | £47k |
Common questions
Is HOUNSLOW COMMUNITY FOODBOX financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £39,669 for the year, with total expenses of £126,806 exceeding total incoming resources of £87,137. Despite this, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £128,514, which is above the stated policy target of £20,000. The trustees note that funding is inherently uncertain and dependent on donations, requiring the charity to find other sources if current funding is reduced. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of HOUNSLOW COMMUNITY FOODBOX earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.
Who funds HOUNSLOW COMMUNITY FOODBOX?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOUNSLOW COMMUNITY FOODBOX as a grant recipient include THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY | FY2023 | £25k | |
| THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY | FY2022 | £25k | |
| THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND'S CHARITY | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Hounslow | 19/10/2022 | £1k | Grant to Hounslow Community Foodbox |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 15/11/2017 | £15k | Grant to Hounslow Community Foodbox |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 15/11/2017 | £180 | Grant to Hounslow Community Foodbox |