SOUTH GWYNEDD FOODBANK

Registered charity 1185190 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

South Gwynedd Foodbank operates throughout South Gwynedd and surrounding areas of North Wales. In partnership with over 60 voluntary and statutory Agencies, we help to relieve poverty by providing a minimum of three days emergency food and toiletries (supplemented on occasions by clothing and furniture) to individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship, sickness or need.

Causes: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£52k
Latest spending
£63k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £10,544 for the year ended 5th April 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £15,855 to £8,244. The trustees report that food distribution exceeded donations year-on-year, with stocks reducing from over 10 tonnes in 2021 to just over 3.0 tonnes in 2025. Despite this financial pressure, the charity continues to operate and serve the community, relying on volunteer support and agency referrals.

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

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Premises owned by Barmouth Oasis Community Group Ltd. (Reg. Charity No. 1199257).
The foodbank base and warehouse are located in King Edward Street, Barmouth, occupying premises owned by Barmouth Oasis Community Group Ltd. (Reg. Charity No. 1199257). Through BOCG, we have access to a Community Support Hub, charity shop and numerous advisory services including CAB, Energy Support and Cost of Living Advice, Carers Support, Dementia Support and others. — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Gwynedd

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£52k£63k
05/04/2024£67k£43k
05/04/2023£71k£52k
05/04/2022£61k£48k
05/04/2021£72k£39k

Common questions

Is SOUTH GWYNEDD FOODBANK financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £10,544 for the year ended 5th April 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £15,855 to £8,244. The trustees report that food distribution exceeded donations year-on-year, with stocks reducing from over 10 tonnes in 2021 to just over 3.0 tonnes in 2025. Despite this financial pressure, the charity continues to operate and serve the community, relying on volunteer support and agency referrals. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.