WANSBECK VALLEY FOOD BANK
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank is a registered charity set up to "prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship in particular, but not exclusively by the provision of emergency food parcels to individuals in need"
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £310,696 to £260,884, resulting in a net deficit of £49,812 for the year. The trustees note that the charity's operation depends on the landlord's continued goodwill for its premises and the ongoing generosity of the community for funding.
What the accounts disclose
“The total value of reserved/designated funds is £225,000 [1st January 2026]” — page 14
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/11/2019)
Trustees
- Rev John Rowleychair
- David Roy Lea
- Mark E D Facey
- Sophie Ward
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £166k | £215k |
| 31/12/2024 | £250k | £211k |
| 31/12/2023 | £189k | £216k |
| 31/12/2022 | £181k | £96k |
| 31/12/2021 | £188k | £99k |
Common questions
Is WANSBECK VALLEY FOOD BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £310,696 to £260,884, resulting in a net deficit of £49,812 for the year. The trustees note that the charity's operation depends on the landlord's continued goodwill for its premises and the ongoing generosity of the community for funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WANSBECK VALLEY FOOD BANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WANSBECK VALLEY FOOD BANK as a grant recipient include THE ELSIE DAVIS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ELSIE DAVIS TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |