FITZJOHNS FOODBANK
We hand out weekly food parcels from Christ Church, Prince Edwards Road, Lewes to provide food, essential toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need residing in Lewes and local surrounding areas. We receive donations of food and financial support from many local businesses, schools, churches and individuals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £107,710 against total expenditure of £97,389, resulting in a net movement in funds. Reserves stood at £64,000 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain current activities until July 2028, despite anticipating future deficits without external funding.
What the accounts disclose
“We accept that we are likely to continue to run at a deficit without external funding, but that our reserves are sufficient to maintain our current activities up to 31 July 2028”
Trustees
- Dr Ronald Rantachair
- Alison Jane Ghanimi
- Claire Elizabeth Bell
- John Terence Turner
- Kelvin John Bromley
- Louise Lacey
- Neil Graham Fisher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £65k | £97k |
| 31/07/2024 | £108k | £87k |
| 31/07/2023 | £77k | £51k |
| 31/07/2022 | £31k | £21k |
| 31/07/2021 | £44k | £22k |
Common questions
Is FITZJOHNS FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £107,710 against total expenditure of £97,389, resulting in a net movement in funds. Reserves stood at £64,000 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain current activities until July 2028, despite anticipating future deficits without external funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 08/10/2025 | £50k | Unrestricted Funding |