RESURRECTED BITES CIO
Resurrected Bites CIO collects food surplus from local food businesses, quality-controls it, and then redistributes it to people in food poverty via low-cost community groceries in Harrogate and Knaresborough.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £80,807 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £173,244. The trustees state the charity is in a good position to navigate economic challenges and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have set a policy which aims to ensure that the Charity maintains unrestricted reserves at a level that covers a minimum of three to nine months of gross salary expenses and ongoing fixedterm contract commitments.” — page 12
“During the year, the subsidiary transferred profits of £26,620 (2024: £nil) to the charity by way of gift aid. This amount is included within income in the Statement of Financial Activities.” — page 32
“Cyber Resilience: Following a security breach of our "ResBites" Instagram account in February 2025, the Board took proactive measures. The incident was reported to the Charity Commission (Serious Incident No. 777931) and Action Fraud.”
“The charity has a trading subsidiary, Resurrected Bites CIC (company number 12137481), which is incorporated in the United Kingdom.” — page 32
Trustees
- RICHARD HALL MBLLB,chair
- Caitlin Louise Storey
- Richard Andrew Wheeldon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £222k | £141k |
| 31/10/2024 | £160k | £49k |
Common questions
Is RESURRECTED BITES CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £80,807 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £173,244. The trustees state the charity is in a good position to navigate economic challenges and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RESURRECTED BITES CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RESURRECTED BITES CIO as a grant recipient include THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARK'S HARROGATE, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT JOHN AND ST LUKE, BILTON, HARROGATE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARK'S HARROGATE | FY2024 | £400 | Small Grant |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARK'S HARROGATE | FY2023 | £400 | Small grant |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT JOHN AND ST LUKE, BILTON, HARROGATE | FY2023 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/07/2025 | £20k | Resurrected Bites Community Groceries |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/06/2024 | £20k | Resurrected Bites Community Groceries |