FOOD FRIENDS UK
Food Friends runs a meal sharing initiative that connects volunteers - who are looking to share extra portions of home cooked food - with a neighbour - who would benefit from a nutritious meal delivered with company and conversation. Encouraging the community to support one another with every delicious bite!
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £62,921 from £38,874 in the prior year, driven by a net income of £24,047. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficit or trading subsidiaries. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and accounts accorded with those records.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Andrea Dennis
- Beverley Dela Cruz
- Sarah Mills
- Vanessa Hardy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £138k | £118k |
| 31/10/2024 | £119k | £95k |
| 31/10/2023 | £86k | £75k |
| 31/10/2022 | £50k | £39k |
| 31/10/2021 | £48k | £32k |
Common questions
Is FOOD FRIENDS UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £62,921 from £38,874 in the prior year, driven by a net income of £24,047. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficit or trading subsidiaries. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and accounts accorded with those records. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FOOD FRIENDS UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FOOD FRIENDS UK as a grant recipient include THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Unrestricted |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/04/2026 | £20k | Expanding the Food Friends model |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/09/2023 | £10k | Food Friends geographical expansion |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2022 | £10k | Food Friends |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2021 | £5k | Food Friends |