FOOD FOR THOUGHT DAVENTRY

Registered charity 1184601 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as Food for Thought West Northamptonshire

We aim to alleviate hunger for children, families and the elderly in Daventry District (now West Northants) by providing access to sustainable affordable food. Bringing the community together in an environment where there is no stigma or embarrassment. 4,900 children (plus families) in Daventry District could need this help. We support schools, local community and local businesses

Objects

THE OBJECT OF THE CIO: THE RELIEF OF POVERTY OF SCHOOLCHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS IN THE DAVENTRY CATCHMENT AREA BY THE PROVISION OF FREE HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £135,315, which is above the stated policy target of three months' running costs. The trustees confirm a strong financial position and report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

• Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
• Complaints policy and procedures
• Financial reserves policy and procedures
• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
• Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Trustees · trustee networks

• Miranda Wixonchair · trustee of 4 other charities
• Angela Gee
• Helen West · trustee of 1 other charity
• John Brownhill
• Rachel Helen Ardel Johnston
• Teresa McCarthy-Dixon MBE

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Northamptonshire

Income and spending

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Known funders

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Government & lottery funding

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