SWANSEA FOODBANK
Swansea Foodbank was established in 2010 and provides emergency food to people referred to us by our partner agencies. We rely on the generosity of local people to donate food and volunteer. We operate from locations around Swansea including Clydach, Port Tennant, Gorseinon, Mayhill, Penlan and Uplands.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity stabilized its financial position after losing key funding sources, resulting in a net incoming resource of £38,085 for the year. Unrestricted funds increased to £171,006, with a designated reserve of £85,000 held to cover 12 months of staff costs. The charity remains operationally active across six centres with no material uncertainties reported.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have agreed a Reserves policy and have designated £85,000.00 of the Charity's unrestricted funds as a reserve to cover the cost of staff for 12 months ahead.” — page 15
Trustees
- Gloria Hugheschair
- Alan Cram
- Alan Joseph Mainwaring
- Julie Rees
- Peter Edward Hurst
- Philip Davies
- Sandra Kay Thomas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2026 | £241k | £203k |
| 31/05/2025 | £230k | £164k |
| 31/05/2024 | £266k | £129k |
Common questions
Is SWANSEA FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity stabilized its financial position after losing key funding sources, resulting in a net incoming resource of £38,085 for the year. Unrestricted funds increased to £171,006, with a designated reserve of £85,000 held to cover 12 months of staff costs. The charity remains operationally active across six centres with no material uncertainties reported. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SWANSEA FOODBANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SWANSEA FOODBANK as a grant recipient include SWANSEA C V S, THE GREENSLADE FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWANSEA C V S | FY2025 | £19k | Shared Prosperity Fund - Communities Anchor grants |
| THE GREENSLADE FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £11k | |
| SWANSEA C V S | FY2024 | £9k | Shared Prosperity Fund - Communities Anchor grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/07/2025 | £20k | Swansea Foodbank - Food for Penlan and Mayhill |