FOOD BEHIND BARS
The organisation offers prisons in the UK with training and support to encourage improvement in the nutritional value, variety, and quality of the food served inside prisons. This includes menu consultation and development, staff training,cooking support and healthy eating initiatives. It also offers education on nutrition and healthy eating habits, cooking skills, growing and ingredients.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased by approximately 8% to £141,303, while total expenditure increased to £146,417, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Despite this, the charity maintains unrestricted cash reserves of £32,622, which the trustees monitor through regular quarterly reviews and monthly cash flow statements.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the charity received £60,752 of unrestricted funds and £80,551 of restricted funds.” — page 18
Trustees
- Kate Eves OBEchair
- Josie Bevan
- Leon Aarts
- Mehrunika Malik-Flynn
- Sophie Tebbetts
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £141k | £146k |
| 05/04/2024 | £159k | £95k |
| 05/04/2023 | £58k | £78k |
| 05/04/2022 | £83k | £58k |
| 05/04/2021 | £19k | £2k |
Common questions
Is FOOD BEHIND BARS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased by approximately 8% to £141,303, while total expenditure increased to £146,417, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Despite this, the charity maintains unrestricted cash reserves of £32,622, which the trustees monitor through regular quarterly reviews and monthly cash flow statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FOOD BEHIND BARS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FOOD BEHIND BARS as a grant recipient include THE 4814 TRUST, THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE 4814 TRUST | FY2024 | £30k | |
| THE 4814 TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2025 | £5k | Disabled and elderly |
| THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £5k | Grant category header |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SAVOY EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 2 | £82k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2.0m |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £161k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £109k |
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £92k |
| THE INNHOLDERS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
Charities like this
- SQUARE FOOD FOUNDATION
- THE CLINK CHARITY
- NORTHERN DEVON FOODBANK
- PRISON SERVICE CHARITY FUND
- PARTNERS OF PRISONERS AND FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP
- JUSTICE DEFENDERS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD BEHIND BARS | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SQUARE FOOD FOUNDATION | £283k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE CLINK CHARITY | £6.9m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| NORTHERN DEVON FOODBANK | £236k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRISON SERVICE CHARITY FUND | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PARTNERS OF PRISONERS AND FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP | £2.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |