UKHARVEST LIMITED
UKHarvest exists to prevent environmental damage by rescuing good food, preventing it going to landfill andfeeding people in need. We help support communities ? working collaboratively with the charities we supportby educating and providing great opportunities for economic and social well-being.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FOOD AND THE RELIEF OF HUNGER IN PARTICULAR BY:A) TRANSPORTING AND DIRECTLY PROVIDING FOOD FROM INSTITUTIONS WITH EXCESS FOOD TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS AND AGENCIES WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM;B) ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO FOOD SECURITY FOR THOSE IN POVERTY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, INCLUDING EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT PREPARING NUTRITIOUS AND HEALTHY MEALS AND COOKING ON A BUDGET; ANDC) BY SUCH OTHER MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £390,619 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which was supported by unrestricted reserves. The trustees note that the charity requires additional grant funding of £35,000 monthly after July 2026 to continue operations, indicating a dependency on securing future funding.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 31.3.25 1 £100,001 - £110,000” — page 34
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 31.3.25 1 £100,001 - £110,000” — page 34
“During the year The Rare Brand Market Limited, a company of which Emma Schwarz is director and shareholder provided donation income totalling £12,790 (31.3.24: £13,636). Key management The total remuneration paid to those considered key management during the year was £263,314 (31.3.24: £338,393). Key management includes the CEO, COO, head of finance, business support manager, programmes manager and Nourish Hub manager who are involved in the day to day decision making of the charity.” — page 43
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 538
- Government income: £385,822 — grants £385,822 (13); 34% of the £1,148,573 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£100,001–£110,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 516
- Government income: £532,919 — grants £532,919 (12); 43% of the £1,237,163 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£60,001–£70,000: 1; £120,001–£130,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 313
- Government income: £531,493 — grants £531,493 (9); 41% of the £1,295,780 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£110,001–£120,000: 1)
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 10428026
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Peter Ralston — Vice Chair
- Chets Modi — Treasurer
Company officers (Companies House)
- MODI, Chatan on trustee list
- RALSTON, Peter Christopher on trustee list
- SIM, Amy Louise on trustee list
- DAY, Susannah Clare on trustee list
- SIM, Amy
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Amy Sim
- Chatan Modi
- Peter Christopher Ralston
- Susannah Clare Day
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.1m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.2m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £986k |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.1m | £617k |
Common questions
Is UKHARVEST LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £390,619 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which was supported by unrestricted reserves. The trustees note that the charity requires additional grant funding of £35,000 monthly after July 2026 to continue operations, indicating a dependency on securing future funding. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gibson Whitter Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of UKHARVEST LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,001 - £110,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds UKHARVEST LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name UKHARVEST LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE BOLTINI TRUST, THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES, The Patricia Routledge Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BOLTINI TRUST | FY2021 | £74k | Community |
| THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £20k | |
| THE BOLTINI TRUST | FY2025 | £6k | |
| THE BOLTINI TRUST | FY2024 | £6k | |
| HAMMERSMITH UNITED CHARITIES | FY2025 | £5k | The grant will contribute to the core costs associated with community meals for attendees from Monday to Friday. |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | FY2021 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/07/2026 | £492k | Strengthening Community Wellbeing at Nourish Hub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/11/2025 | £20k | Community Grub Clubs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2021 | £105k | Nourish the Nation Continuation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2020 | £49k | Nourish the Nation- Covid-19 Response |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £1k | 'Nourish the Nation' pop up Community Cafe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/04/2019 | £10k | Nourish the Nation |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JMCMRJ SORRELL FOUNDATION | 2 | £100k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 2 | £10k |
| THE GAUDIO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £875k |
| IGY FOUNDATION | 1 | £860k |
| THE EQUINOXE TRUST | 1 | £858k |
| THE PERMIRA FOUNDATION | 1 | £468k |
| UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation | 1 | £400k |
| THE JONGEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £300k |
Charities like this
- CITY HARVEST
- WORLD HARVEST (UK)
- UNIVERSAL HARVEST
- Harvest Alliance UK
- HARVEST COMMUNITY NETWORK
- WATERHARVEST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKHARVEST LIMITED | £1.1m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY HARVEST | £4.3m | — | — | unclear | 8.9% | no doubt |
| WORLD HARVEST (UK) | £686k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSAL HARVEST | £150k | — | 0 | below | 0.0% | no doubt |
| Harvest Alliance UK | £30k | £18,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HARVEST COMMUNITY NETWORK | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |