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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.

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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

Latest Income
£623,205
Latest Expenditure
£713,209

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 114.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £346,711
Charitable Activities £270,587
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,907
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £713,209
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£623,205
£713,209£713,209£424,838£424,8387 / 127
2024
£678,815
£790,500£790,296£514,842£511,0407 / 120
2023
£864,365
£682,356£257,484£626,527£630,8355 / 120
2022
£609,016
£511,477£218,661£444,518£405,0874 / 120
2021
£268,000
£131,0000 / 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 2025?

Bedford Foodbank reported total income of £623k and reported expenditure of £713k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 5 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

Address
Bedford Foodbank
8-9 Murdock Road
Manton Industrial Estate
BEDFORD
MK41 7PE
Registration Date
14 August 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5124651
Charity Number
1179538

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Trustees

David Lowe
Emma Ponsonby
Joanna Elizabeth Mary Hyne
Justin Charles Wharton

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30 July 2026
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