FEEDING BRISTOL
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
“No employee earned more than £60,000 during the current or prior year.” — page 30
“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
“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
“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
“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
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2023) to "above" (FY2024).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- ANDREW STREETchair
- ANNA LOUISE Jones
- Christine Alice Storry
- Dr Rebekah Mary Stone
- Ellie King
- JAMIE CAMERON
- Jasmine Tippett
- Lucy Holburn
- Sally Elizabeth Jaeckle
- Sara Goodfellow
- Shada Nasrullah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £188k |
| THE NISBET TRUST | FY2023 | £6k |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £6k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER, CRINGLEFORD | 1 | — |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7.3m |
| IGY FOUNDATION | 1 | £450k |
| THE ALDAMA FOUNDATION | 1 | £360k |
| POUNDLAND FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE JABBS FOUNDATION | 1 | £125k |
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |