THE HEREFORD FOOD BANK
A food parcel for up to a maximum of 7 days is supplied according to need.Referrals come from Case workers, Social workers, Support Staff and other agencies and an appropriate food parcel is prepared. Food is supplied by local churches, schools, firms and individuals and is checked and stored ready for distribution.
Objects
The relief of poverty in Herefordshire and the surrounding area through the provision of emergency food parcels containing basic nutritional foods and other basic amenities, or provision of vouchers or support to enable the relief of the same, founded on the Christian principle that humanity should ?love your neighbour as yourself". Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for purposes which are not charitable.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £694,119 at the end of the year, which is significantly above the trustees' policy target of 6 to 9 months of normal expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £46,697, driven by total incoming resources of £389,259 against charitable expenditure of £342,562.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 211,307” — page 16
“Due to the current economic uncertainties, the trustees consider that the required reserves level should be between 6 and 9 months of normal expenditure. in addition to this, the trustees aim to maintain a reserve of £81,000 to cover the charity's liabilities that would arise if it were to cease to operate.” — page 12
“During the year, payments totalling £1,769 (2024: £nil) were made to Bright Wave Projects Ltd, a limited company of which trustee Suzanne Hunter is a director, inrespect of consultancy services. No balance was outstanding at the year end.” — page 23
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Marie Rosenthalchair
- Michael John Wilkinson
- Susan Mary Ewart
- Suzanne Hunter
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £389k | £343k |
| 31/12/2024 | £407k | £301k |
| 31/12/2023 | £451k | £293k |
| 31/12/2022 | £388k | £254k |
| 31/12/2021 | £239k | £214k |
Common questions
Is THE HEREFORD FOOD BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £694,119 at the end of the year, which is significantly above the trustees' policy target of 6 to 9 months of normal expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £46,697, driven by total incoming resources of £389,259 against charitable expenditure of £342,562. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE HEREFORD FOOD BANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HEREFORD FOOD BANK as a grant recipient include THE MUMFORD MEMORIAL TRUST, HEREFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MUMFORD MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| HEREFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £563 | Iron Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 23/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |