BLAZE 4:16-POTTERS BAR FOODBANK

Registered charity 1185255 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

. We operate a Foodbank which provides food and support to people in crisis in Potters Bar and surrounding areas. We work with care professionals and over 20 local agencies such as Hertsmere Council and Citizens Advice Bereuau who assess clients and provide them with foodbank vouchers. We also provide education and training in various areas to enrich community development for children and adults

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£92k
Latest spending
£82k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £9,614.47 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves carried forward totalling £60,054.98. The trustees confirm that no benefits were paid to trustees other than expense reimbursements, and the independent examiner reported no material matters of concern regarding the accounts.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Hertsmere Council Grant (42% of income)
“Hertsmere Council Grant- Food, Energy & Wider Essentials 38,430.00”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Hertfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£92k£82k
31/03/2024£88k£85k
31/03/2023£83k£56k
31/03/2022£43k£36k
31/03/2021£33k£6k

Common questions

Is BLAZE 4:16-POTTERS BAR FOODBANK financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £9,614.47 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves carried forward totalling £60,054.98. The trustees confirm that no benefits were paid to trustees other than expense reimbursements, and the independent examiner reported no material matters of concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.