COMMUNITY FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP BLYTH
The prevention or relief of poverty people in Blyth and the surrounding area by providing food, essential household items and toiletries to individuals in financial need. To promote social inclusion by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of (3,785) for the year, resulting in total reserves of 30,986. The trustees' report notes that expenditure on food has doubled while donations and fundraising income remained roughly the same as the previous year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of 1,632 against a policy aim to hold 100% of annual non-grant income as a reserve fund.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the aim of the charity to hold 100% of our annual non-grant income as a reserve fund.” — page 4
Trustees
- Lesley Ann Correiachair
- Alan Hall
- DAVID COOPER
- Jean Lillian Hayton
- Rev Peter Knibbs
- Richard Hayton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £31k | £34k |
| 31/12/2024 | £26k | £21k |
| 31/12/2023 | £23k | £32k |
| 31/12/2022 | £43k | £18k |
| 31/12/2021 | £26k | £29k |
Common questions
Is COMMUNITY FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP BLYTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of (3,785) for the year, resulting in total reserves of 30,986. The trustees' report notes that expenditure on food has doubled while donations and fundraising income remained roughly the same as the previous year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of 1,632 against a policy aim to hold 100% of annual non-grant income as a reserve fund. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2022 | £10k | Reach for the Stars |