Bedford Foodbank
Bedford Foodbank is set up to benefit people who are in financial crisis and hungry due to reasons such as family breakdown, sudden unemployment,benefits problems ( such as delays or changes), debt, or any other eventualities by helping them through the crisis, through food parcels and signposting them to receive further help primarily in the area of Bedford Borough.
Activities & Mission
Bedford Foodbank is set up to benefit people who are in financial crisis and hungry due to reasons such as family breakdown, sudden unemployment,benefits problems ( such as delays or changes), debt, or any other eventualities by helping them through the crisis, through food parcels and signposting them to receive further help primarily in the area of Bedford Borough.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £678,815 | £790,500 | £790,296 | £514,842 | £511,040 | 7 / 120 |
| 2023 | £864,365 | £682,356 | £257,484 | £626,527 | £630,835 | 5 / 120 |
| 2022 | £609,016 | £511,477 | £218,661 | £444,518 | £405,087 | 4 / 120 |
| 2021 | £268,000 | £131,000 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2020 | £183,362 | £72,113 | 0 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bedford Foodbank
What does Bedford Foodbank do?
Bedford Foodbank is set up to benefit people who are in financial crisis and hungry due to reasons such as family breakdown, sudden unemployment,benefits problems ( such as delays or changes), debt, or any other eventualities by helping them through the crisis, through food parcels and signposting them to receive further help primarily in the area of Bedford Borough.
How much income did Bedford Foodbank report in 2024?
Bedford Foodbank reported total income of £679k and reported expenditure of £791k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bedford Foodbank?
Bedford Foodbank has a program ratio of 116.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bedford Foodbank registered as a charity?
Bedford Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 August 2018 as charity number 1179538. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Bedford Foodbank?
Bedford Foodbank is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Graham Robert Moore. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bedford Foodbank operate?
Bedford Foodbank operates in Bedford, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bedford Foodbank a registered charity?
Yes — Bedford Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179538.
Details
8-9 Murdock Road
Manton Industrial Estate
BEDFORD
MK41 7PE
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