HAYWARDS HEATH FOODBANK
The charity's objective, through a christian initiative, is the prevention and relief of poverty in Haywards Heath and surrounding districts, in particular but not exclusively by a/ providing local people in crisis and need with emergency food supplies, and b/ the provision of other help for the beneficaries including signposting and other advisory services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position is stable with unrestricted reserves of £157,446, which the trustees consider sufficient to ensure continuity of service. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £4,189 for the year, with total income of £71,847 and expenditure of £76,036. Reserves are maintained at 148% of projected annual costs, providing a position of stability.
What the accounts disclose
“the Haywards Heath Foodbank should retain the equivalent of at least 12 months of operating costs.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/10/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (25/10/2023)
Trustees
- Alison Doreen Whelan
- Peter Arthur Brown
- Robert Anthony McWilliam
- Susan Osborne
- William Ritchie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £72k | £76k |
| 31/03/2024 | £68k | £65k |
| 31/03/2023 | £198k | £39k |
| 31/03/2022 | £492 | £0 |
Common questions
Is HAYWARDS HEATH FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position is stable with unrestricted reserves of £157,446, which the trustees consider sufficient to ensure continuity of service. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £4,189 for the year, with total income of £71,847 and expenditure of £76,036. Reserves are maintained at 148% of projected annual costs, providing a position of stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HAYWARDS HEATH FOODBANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HAYWARDS HEATH FOODBANK as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WILFRID, HAYWARDS HEATH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WILFRID, HAYWARDS HEATH | FY2023 | £400 | Charity fund-raising contributions |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WILFRID, HAYWARDS HEATH | FY2024 | £250 | Donation |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/07/2022 | £10k | Foodbank delivery service |