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Bankthefood

To relieve persons in the UK that are in financial hardship through a free app, that aims to link shoppers with their local supermarkets and food banks to make sure that the donations that food banks receive are always plentiful, relevant and consistent.

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Activities & Mission

To relieve persons in the UK that are in financial hardship through a free app, that aims to link shoppers with their local supermarkets and food banks to make sure that the donations that food banks receive are always plentiful, relevant and consistent.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£77,783
Latest Expenditure
£101,717

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 130.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£77,783
£101,7170 / 0
2024
£62,225
£24,5980 / 0
2023
£11,033
£34,3250 / 0
2022
£52,107
£5,4130 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bankthefood

What does Bankthefood do?

To relieve persons in the UK that are in financial hardship through a free app, that aims to link shoppers with their local supermarkets and food banks to make sure that the donations that food banks receive are always plentiful, relevant and consistent.

How much income did Bankthefood report in 2025?

Bankthefood reported total income of £78k and reported expenditure of £102k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bankthefood registered as a charity?

Bankthefood was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 April 2021 as charity number 1194167. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Bankthefood?

Bankthefood is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emma Spring. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bankthefood operate?

Bankthefood operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bankthefood a registered charity?

Yes — Bankthefood is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194167.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
21 April 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5176184
Charity Number
1194167

Trustees

Emma Spring Chair
Aikta Hancock
Daniel Owen
David Mills

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
19 October 2026
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