THE QUANTOCK FOODBANK
The prevention or relief of poverty in Watchet, Williton and surrounding area by the provision of food, essential toiletries, and household items to people in need; working with professional partners to restore dignity, maintain health and support efforts to regain independence and stability, and providing support to access or signposting to relevant agencies, advisory or information services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity relies entirely on volunteers and has no paid staff, meaning there are no employee emoluments to report. The trustees have created specific reserves for disaster recovery, succession planning, and asset management to hedge against income volatility and operational risks.
What the accounts disclose
“OUR CHARITY FINANCED BY THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OF THE QUANTOCK AREA”
“The Trustees will continue to explore co-operative action with other community groups who face similar risk to their operations from energy supply disruption.”
Trustees
- Rev Jane Sperringchair
- Catherine Mary Benham
- Chloe De Renzy-Martin
- Cllr Peter Frederick Payne
- Jane Wynne
- John Irven
- Marlene Mason
- Richard Learmont
- Samantha Searle
- Sarah Elizabeth Silvester
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £41k | £21k |
| 31/03/2024 | £39k | £88k |
| 31/03/2023 | £44k | £15k |
| 31/03/2022 | £31k | £9k |
| 31/03/2021 | £57k | £15k |
Common questions
Is THE QUANTOCK FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity relies entirely on volunteers and has no paid staff, meaning there are no employee emoluments to report. The trustees have created specific reserves for disaster recovery, succession planning, and asset management to hedge against income volatility and operational risks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 09/04/2020 | £2k | COVID19 Emergency food bank funding |