FOOD MATTERS FOUNDATION
Food Matters aims to build capacity and action for healthy, sustainable, fair food, by taking a whole systems approach to food work. This recognises the interdependence of food growing, food production and food consumption. Our work focuses on policy development, interventions and project work that enhance people's health, protect the environment and create vibrant and fair food economies.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources decreased by 17% to £302,923, while expenditure increased by 4% to £291,429. The trustees confirm that free reserves surpass the policy target of three to six months of unrestricted expenditure, ensuring the charity can meet its liabilities. Consequently, the trustees maintain a going concern basis, citing adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Food Matters aims to accumulate reserves equal to three to six months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 25
Trustees
- TIM HOWARD MARSHchair
- COLIN HAVARD
- Dain Grace Son
- Dr Rounaq Sanjay Nayak
- KATH DALMENY
- Samantha Mary Ward Dyer MBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £303k | £291k |
| 31/03/2024 | £367k | £281k |
| 31/03/2023 | £306k | £266k |
| 31/03/2022 | £227k | £209k |
| 31/03/2021 | £243k | £150k |
Common questions
Is FOOD MATTERS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources decreased by 17% to £302,923, while expenditure increased by 4% to £291,429. The trustees confirm that free reserves surpass the policy target of three to six months of unrestricted expenditure, ensuring the charity can meet its liabilities. Consequently, the trustees maintain a going concern basis, citing adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/09/2022 | £10k | Mood AF (AndMood) |
| UK government | 01/04/2022 | £70k | Women's Community Sector Organisations Core Costs Funding 2022/25 |
| UK government | 01/04/2022 | £65k | Women's Community Sector - Core Costs Funding |
| UK government | 01/04/2022 | £20k | HMPPS: Innovation Grant Programme |
| UK government | 01/04/2022 | £10k | Women's Community Sector - Core Costs Funding |
| UK government | 01/07/2020 | £82k | HMPPS Innovation Awards |
| UK government | 01/07/2020 | £65k | HMPPS Innovation Awards |