BASSETLAW FOODBANK
Provision of services to the people of Bassetlaw who are experience hardship and poverty. We provide 7 day emergency food parcels for those in crisis. We operate a mobile shop in the rural areas of Bassetlaw. We operate a lunch club in the Harworth and Bircotes area. We operate a community cafe in Worksop. We run a fruit and veg box scheme and have an allotment project in Manton.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £3,532, contrasting with a budgeted deficit of £66,038. However, the trustees note that the financial position is not as strong as in previous years and express concern regarding the challenging grant-giving landscape and the need to diversify income streams. Wage costs remain the biggest outgoing at around 60%, and the charity is committed to paying the Real Living Wage despite rising costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Ellen Ryan - CEO from March 2024. Salary £40,950pa” — page 2
“Our policy is to hold enough reserves to operate the core purpose of the charity, providing emergency food parcels, for six months.” — page 4
“We ended the financial year with a surplus of £3,532, against a budgeted defecit of £66,038. While this is a better financial position than budgeted our finanicalposition is not as strong as in previous years. Our success with grant funding is of some concern, and we are looking to increase the diversification of our income streams.” — page 4
Trustees
- Rebecca Cullenchair
- Carly Straughan
- Donna Humphries
- Karen Whitlam
- Matthew Chappell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £375k | £392k |
| 31/03/2025 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is BASSETLAW FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £3,532, contrasting with a budgeted deficit of £66,038. However, the trustees note that the financial position is not as strong as in previous years and express concern regarding the challenging grant-giving landscape and the need to diversify income streams. Wage costs remain the biggest outgoing at around 60%, and the charity is committed to paying the Real Living Wage despite rising costs. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BASSETLAW FOODBANK earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £40,950 band.
Who funds BASSETLAW FOODBANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BASSETLAW FOODBANK as a grant recipient include Fuel Bank Foundation, SSP FOUNDATION, RETFORD BAPTIST CHURCH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Bank Foundation | FY2023 | £3k | Fuel Bank Vouchers |
| SSP FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | |
| RETFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2023 | £0 | N/A |
| RETFORD BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2026 | £19k | Grow It Fix It |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/04/2025 | £337k | BFB and The Hive |