WESTERHAM FOODBANK
Operating a foodbank, by delivering donated food and provisions to those in the community referred by support services.The foodbank deliver all donations to its clients by means of volunteers, who pack and deliver orders.Operating from Westerham Scout Hut Hortons way Westerham TN16 1BY on a Thursday morning 9am to 1pm
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves are sufficient to cover operating expenses for at least 4 ¾ years, significantly exceeding the trustees' policy target of 6 months. Administrative costs were kept to a minimum, amounting to 4.94% of total income, resulting in a healthy surplus. The trustees report that the charity's future looks secure due to ongoing community and donor support.
What the accounts disclose
“We don’t take any support for granted and are very grateful for grants from Sevenoaks District Council’s Household Support Fund, The Barley Trust and The Nisa Foundation and for donations from individuals, local businesses, schools and community events.” — page 11
“In this financial year administrative costs amounted to 4.94% of total income.” — page 11
“The board of trustees has determined that our unrestricted reserves should be maintained at a minimum of 6 months of operating expenses.” — page 12
Trustees
- Elizabeth Ann Wicks
- FIONA VEITCH OWEN
- JACQUELINE LENDRIM
- John Anthony Stewart
- Sally Anne Houston
- Sharon Lord
- Susan Caroline Mueller
- Timothy john Warren
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £30k | £20k |
| 31/10/2024 | £25k | £14k |
| 31/10/2023 | £26k | £8k |
| 31/10/2022 | £13k | £9k |
Common questions
Is WESTERHAM FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves are sufficient to cover operating expenses for at least 4 ¾ years, significantly exceeding the trustees' policy target of 6 months. Administrative costs were kept to a minimum, amounting to 4.94% of total income, resulting in a healthy surplus. The trustees report that the charity's future looks secure due to ongoing community and donor support.