ST JOHN'S SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD BANK
Provision of emergency food supplies and hot meals to the residents of the London Borough of Hackney and surrounding boroughs.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds free reserves of £46,391, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months' routine expenditure (£36,000). The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination, and the trustees report a strong financial position with sufficient reserves for at least six months of operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that, given the nature of the charity’s work, free reserves should be equivalent to approximately 6 months’ routine general fund expenditure, plus committed future expenditure on other projects, where funds permit.” — page 4
“The Trustees gave a total of £280 (2023: 280) to the charity during the year. There were no other related party transactions.” — page 10
Trustees
- Rev Stephen Isaac Raphael Hearnchair
- Calum Douglas Docherty
- Dr EMILY JANE LUCY FINCH
- Dr Nicola Susan Byrne
- Katharine Nina Szamuely
- Krishan Ryan Neelendra
- Siu Man Alison Wong
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £150k | £114k |
| 31/12/2023 | £20k | £33k |
Common questions
Is ST JOHN'S SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD BANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds free reserves of £46,391, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months' routine expenditure (£36,000). The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination, and the trustees report a strong financial position with sufficient reserves for at least six months of operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ST JOHN'S SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD BANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ST JOHN'S SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD BANK as a grant recipient include LONDON CATALYST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2025 | £2k | Hardship grant. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/02/2024 | £20k | Soup Kitchen & Food Bank |