ROCHDALE FOODBANK
Registered charity 1172470 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Operating a Foodbank in the centre of Rochdale, we issue food to those in need through a food voucher obtained through various agencies in the town. Our operating systems are based on Trussell Trust recommended methods.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £8,557 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £73,341 to £64,784. Unrestricted free reserves stood at £45,331, which the trustees acknowledged was lower than their policy target of six months' core running costs but deemed adequate for current operations. The trustees expressed confidence in the charity's financial security through September 2026, supported by secured funding for a fundraiser and continued community support.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £45k; policy: at least 6 months costs)
“The amount of free reserves as at 31st March 2025 is lower than 6 months core running costs which the trustees deem adequate for the charity.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Rochdale Foodbank (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Stephen Fieldchair
- Adrian Graham
- Joanna Mary Hill
- Luke Settle
- Martina Mary Power
- Michael Tomlinson
- Rev Rachel Battershell
- Wendy Fell
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Rochdale
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ROCHDALE FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £8,557 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £73,341 to £64,784. Unrestricted free reserves stood at £45,331, which the trustees acknowledged was lower than their policy target of six months' core running costs but deemed adequate for current operations. The trustees expressed confidence in the charity's financial security through September 2026, supported by secured funding for a fundraiser and continued community support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ROCHDALE FOODBANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ROCHDALE FOODBANK as a grant recipient include DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND, THE EAST LANCASHIRE MASONIC CHARITY.
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