NORTH BRISTOL AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE FOODBANK CIO
THE RELIEF AND PREVENTION OF POVERTY IN THE NORTH BRISTOL AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AREAS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY WORKING WITH A NETWORK OF CARE PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE FOOD PARCELS, ITEMS AND RELATED SERVICES INCLUDING SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO ANY IN NEED, AND DELIVERING SUCH SERVICES WITHIN A CHRISTIAN ETHOS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £773,850 significantly exceed the trustees' stated policy target of six months' operating expenses (£416,675). The charity reported a net surplus of £22,126 for the year, with total income of £855,477 against expenditure of £833,351. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters gave cause to believe the accounts were not in compliance with regulatory requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“Our trustees have approved a reserves policy, which states NBSG Foodbank shall maintain accessible reserves equivalent to six months’ worth of operating expenses. This would be £416,675 for this financial year.”
“Mr Stewart North is also a trustee of EbeTrust and is a key management member of that charity. NBSGFB paid EbeTrust £12,548 in office rent during the period (2024: £12,348), and received a donation from EbeTrust of £172.50.”
“Mr Stewart North is also a trustee of Bristol Noise. NBSGFB paid £1,437.50 to Bristol Noise for Community Hub partnership project consultancy work during the period.”
“Mr Stewart North is also a trustee of EbeTrust and is a key management member of that charity. NBSGFB paid EbeTrust £12,548 in office rent during the period (2024: £12,348), and received a donation from EbeTrust of £172.50.”
“Mr Stewart North is also a trustee of Bristol Noise. NBSGFB paid £1,437.50 to Bristol Noise for Community Hub partnership project consultancy work during the period.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/04/2022)
Trustees
- Stewart Northchair
- Christopher Edward Popkin
- Christopher Mark Richardson
- Jessica Higgins
- Rev ANTHONY JOHN MATTHEWS
- Ruth Beatrice Pitter
- Sally Elaine Tate
- Suzanne Louise Wilson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £855k | £833k |
| 31/03/2024 | £876k | £857k |
| 31/03/2023 | £784k | £748k |
| 31/03/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is NORTH BRISTOL AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE FOODBANK CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £773,850 significantly exceed the trustees' stated policy target of six months' operating expenses (£416,675). The charity reported a net surplus of £22,126 for the year, with total income of £855,477 against expenditure of £833,351. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters gave cause to believe the accounts were not in compliance with regulatory requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NORTH BRISTOL AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE FOODBANK CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORTH BRISTOL AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE FOODBANK CIO as a grant recipient include EBETRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- Stewart North — trustee here and at EBETRUST
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBETRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 06/12/2024 | £75k | Millionaire Street 2024 12w2 |