FEEDING BRISTOL

Registered charity 1177585 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Latest income
£1.2m
Latest spending
£1.3m
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit of £3,163 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with total funds decreasing slightly to £182,204. The trustees confirmed that unrestricted reserves of £66,107 exceed their stated policy target of £50,000, representing just above six months of core operating costs. The auditors confirmed that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue operations for the next twelve months.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — below the median for charities its size (£76k)
No employee earned more than £60,000 during the current or prior year. — page 30
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 6 months of core operating costs, amounting to £50,000 (held: £66k)
The trustees agreed a reserves policy in March 2024 to work towards securing and retaining 6 months of core operating costs, amounting to £50,000, as the charity’s unrestricted reserves. — page 11
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Andrew Street is a trustee of Fareshare / Community Initiatives South-West. The charity paid £80,000 in grants and purchased £3,790 in supplies.
Andrew Street, a trustee, is also a trustee of Fareshare / Community Initiatives South-West. Fareshare / Community Initiatives South-West received £80,000 (2023: £80,000) from the charity in grants as part of the Household Support Fund. In addition, the charity purchased supplies from Fareshare / Community Initiatives South-West of £3,790. — page 35
Julian Mines is also a CEO of Bristol Charities. Bristol Charities received £34,500 from the charity in grants as part of the Household Support Fund. In addition, the charity purchased supplies from Bristol Charities of £45. — page 35
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Julian Mines is CEO of Bristol Charities. The charity paid £34,500 in grants and purchased £45 in supplies.
Andrew Street, a trustee, is also a trustee of Fareshare / Community Initiatives South-West. Fareshare / Community Initiatives South-West received £80,000 (2023: £80,000) from the charity in grants as part of the Household Support Fund. In addition, the charity purchased supplies from Fareshare / Community Initiatives South-West of £3,790. — page 35
Julian Mines is also a CEO of Bristol Charities. Bristol Charities received £34,500 from the charity in grants as part of the Household Support Fund. In addition, the charity purchased supplies from Bristol Charities of £45. — page 35
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Sara Venn is a director of Incredible Edible. The charity purchased £450 in goods and services.
Andrew Street, a trustee, is also a trustee of Fareshare / Community Initiatives South-West. Fareshare / Community Initiatives South-West received £80,000 (2023: £80,000) from the charity in grants as part of the Household Support Fund. In addition, the charity purchased supplies from Fareshare / Community Initiatives South-West of £3,790. — page 35
Julian Mines is also a CEO of Bristol Charities. Bristol Charities received £34,500 from the charity in grants as part of the Household Support Fund. In addition, the charity purchased supplies from Bristol Charities of £45. — page 35
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.

Year-over-year changes

Comparing this charity’s FY2023 and FY2024 accounts as analysed by this site.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Feeding Bristol (matched by registered charity number).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£1.2m
Total spending
£1.3m
Cost of raising funds
£14k
Reserves (reported)
£39k
Employees
4

Reported reserves equal ~0.4 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bath And North East Somerset · Bristol City · North Somerset · South Gloucestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£1.2m£1.3m
31/03/2024£1.3m£1.3m
31/03/2023£825k£789k
31/03/2022£452k£445k
31/03/2021£388k£338k

Common questions

Is FEEDING BRISTOL financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit of £3,163 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with total funds decreasing slightly to £182,204. The trustees confirmed that unrestricted reserves of £66,107 exceed their stated policy target of £50,000, representing just above six months of core operating costs. The auditors confirmed that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue operations for the next twelve months. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.

What does the highest-paid employee of FEEDING BRISTOL earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.

Who funds FEEDING BRISTOL?

Funders whose own accounts filings name FEEDING BRISTOL as a grant recipient include IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION, THE NISBET TRUST, JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

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