INDEPENDENT FOOD AID NETWORK
Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) seeks to connect and support grassroots independent food aid providers, to provide a voice for these groups by advocating on their behalf at a national level, and to campaign for food security for all - and the end for the need of charitable food aid in the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £80,671 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a significant reduction in total funds from £106,303 to £25,632. The trustees' report confirms that current unrestricted reserves of £18,007 are equivalent to the agreed policy target of five months of operating costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have set a policy of holding 5 months operating costs in unrestricted funds to enable the charity to meet all of its liabilities should operations have to cease at some point in the future.” — page 12
Trustees
- Deirdre Alison Woodschair
- Cllr Kemi Akinola
- Dr KAYLEIGH GARTHWAITE
- Dr Sinead Furey
- Felicia Boshorin
- MADELEINE POWER
- Professor JONATHAN ROGER MAY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £107k | £188k |
| 31/12/2024 | £118k | £247k |
| 31/12/2023 | £256k | £256k |
| 31/12/2022 | £268k | £117k |
| 31/12/2021 | £211k | £227k |
Common questions
Is INDEPENDENT FOOD AID NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £80,671 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a significant reduction in total funds from £106,303 to £25,632. The trustees' report confirms that current unrestricted reserves of £18,007 are equivalent to the agreed policy target of five months of operating costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds INDEPENDENT FOOD AID NETWORK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name INDEPENDENT FOOD AID NETWORK as a grant recipient include THE RODDICK FOUNDATION, THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE RODDICK FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £25k | |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £8k | Health and Welfare |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Health and Welfare |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/10/2020 | £21k | Independent Food Aid Network |