THE OKEHAMPTON FOODBANK
The Okehampton Food Bank supports people in Okehampton and the surrounding areas by providing food aid for those in poverty. This includes:Distributing emergency food supplies, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in needOffering support and directing people to relevant information and advisory servicesWhile the focus is on emergency assistance, the food
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £26,900, which is above the charity's stated policy target of holding a contingency fund of no less than £10,000. Per the trustees' report, total income for the period was £59,241 against total expenditure of £19,940, resulting in a net increase in cash resources.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to hold a contingency fund of no less than £10,000.” — page 4
Trustees
- Angie Marien
- Kate Pledger
- Louise Winstanley
- Susan Spence Mrs
- Suzanne Eveleigh
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £59k | £20k |
Common questions
Is THE OKEHAMPTON FOODBANK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £26,900, which is above the charity's stated policy target of holding a contingency fund of no less than £10,000. Per the trustees' report, total income for the period was £59,241 against total expenditure of £19,940, resulting in a net increase in cash resources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE OKEHAMPTON FOODBANK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OKEHAMPTON FOODBANK as a grant recipient include OKEHAMPTON FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKEHAMPTON FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £13k | Various |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/11/2025 | £12k | Strengthening Food Security and Dignity in Okehampton |