FEAST WITH US
Registered charity 1172884 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
FEAST aims to improve the nutrition, well-being and health of people at risk of food insecurity in London.We work with charity and community partners and volunteers to provide regular nutritious community meals using surplus food, and healthy eating on a budget programmes, to nourish and empower vulnerable people in homeless hostels, mental health day centres and community centres across London.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £57,856 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £156,449 to £98,593. Per the trustees' report, the charity drew on unrestricted reserves to support operating costs due to lower-than-expected income from statutory, corporate, and trust sources. The trustees acknowledge the challenging funding environment and are implementing actions to address the deficit to ensure the charity remains resilient and solvent.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Trusts & Foundations (41% of income)
“Although share of total income from Trusts & Foundations reduced from 2023 to 2024, income continued to grow from new and existing funders increasing by 11% to £175,957, contributing to 40.5% of total income raised.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Fundraising cost ratio: 9.4% of fundraised income, as disclosed
“From every £1 raised in 2024, FEAST spent 90.6% on charitable activities and 9.4% on fundraising.” — page 14
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £88k; policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure)
“As of 31st December 2024, our total reserves were £98,593 (2.6 months) and unrestricted reserves £88,491 (2.3 months).”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — FEAST With Us (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Helen Burgesschair
- Chris Christofi
- Daniel Heller
- HANNAH STYLE
- Jane Wilson
- Leonardus Paulus Hendrikus Maria Aarts
- Sasha Maisel
- Tim O'Neill
- Ulyana Charikova
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Barnet · Camden · Haringey · Islington
Income and spending
Common questions
Is FEAST WITH US financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £57,856 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £156,449 to £98,593. Per the trustees' report, the charity drew on unrestricted reserves to support operating costs due to lower-than-expected income from statutory, corporate, and trust sources. The trustees acknowledge the challenging funding environment and are implementing actions to address the deficit to ensure the charity remains resilient and solvent. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FEAST WITH US?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FEAST WITH US as a grant recipient include THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, KUSUMA TRUST UK, CAMDEN GIVING, SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST, MEETINGS INDUSTRY MEETING NEEDS.
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