BILLINGHAM AND STOCKTON BOROUGH FOODBANK
The Foodbank collects food from various sources and issues food parcels to individuals and families in crisis, in the Stockton Borough. Partner agencies decide on need and issue vouchers. Staff and volunteers give advice and signpost clients to help address their underlying needs.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £124,091.85 at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover three months of costs. The charity reported a surplus for the year, increasing its net assets from £295,963.41 to £303,497.39. While the charity faces dependency on external agreements for its future premises, it confirms adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“We have increased our reserves to a minimum of £40,000 this year, representing 3 months costs.” — page 3
“The relocation of our Billingham foodbank is still dependent on Stockton Council and Evolve(owners) reaching agreement. If and when that happens the plans for the town centre include the demolition of our site.” — page 3
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/01/2019)
Trustees
- BEVERLEY BURTON
- Emma Radcliffe
- William Andrew Pearce
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £128k | £125k |
| 31/03/2025 | £105k | £125k |
| 31/03/2024 | £147k | £129k |
| 31/03/2023 | £107k | £91k |
| 31/03/2022 | £124k | £95k |
Common questions
Is BILLINGHAM AND STOCKTON BOROUGH FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £124,091.85 at year-end, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover three months of costs. The charity reported a surplus for the year, increasing its net assets from £295,963.41 to £303,497.39. While the charity faces dependency on external agreements for its future premises, it confirms adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 07/07/2025 | £40k | Millionaire Street 2025 07w1 |
| UK government | 10/08/2020 | £10k | VSCE CMC Fund |