FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP
We are based in Hove and provide a meal on a bi-weekly basis for elderly and isolated people and also for adults with learning disabilities. Community transport is provided if required. Food is largely supplied by Fareshare which helps to tackle food waste. We also run healthy eating cooking clubs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds three months of unrestricted operating costs in reserves, with a total net fund value of £28,448 at the end of the period. The trustees report that resources are adequate to fund ongoing work, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified that would hinder understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“We also work with care provider Kingsway Care who sponsor us by lending us staff to volunteer. Kingsway have their own policies and procedures.” — page 3
Trustees
- Gabriella Casemore
- Julia Riches
- KAREN HEAD
- MICHAEL HILL
- Marianne Gina Holgate
- RACHEL ELIZABETH RICHARDS
- Shelley Jane Brown
- Vince Young
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £48k | £64k |
| 31/03/2024 | £60k | £58k |
| 31/03/2023 | £70k | £50k |
| 31/03/2022 | £50k | £51k |
| 31/03/2021 | £49k | £32k |
Common questions
Is FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds three months of unrestricted operating costs in reserves, with a total net fund value of £28,448 at the end of the period. The trustees report that resources are adequate to fund ongoing work, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were identified that would hinder understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 27/07/2022 | £6k | Food and Friendship Transport |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/05/2020 | £4k | Food and Friendship COVID-19 Support |