Black Country Food Bank Limited
THE CHARITY PROVIDES FOOD AND TOILETRIES TO PEOPLE WITHIN THE BLACK COUNTRY (I.E. THE BOROUGHS OF DUDLEY, SANDWELL, WALSALL AND WOLVERHAMPTON) WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, SICKNESS OR NEED.THE CHARITY IS ABLE TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE THROUGH DONATIONS OF FOOD AND OTHER ARTICLES BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, LOCAL CHURCHES AND VARIOUS OTHER ORGANISATIONS.
Activities & Mission
THE CHARITY PROVIDES FOOD AND TOILETRIES TO PEOPLE WITHIN THE BLACK COUNTRY (I.E. THE BOROUGHS OF DUDLEY, SANDWELL, WALSALL AND WOLVERHAMPTON) WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, SICKNESS OR NEED.THE CHARITY IS ABLE TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE THROUGH DONATIONS OF FOOD AND OTHER ARTICLES BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, LOCAL CHURCHES AND VARIOUS OTHER ORGANISATIONS.
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.
Show all 7 areas of operation Hide areas of operation
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 68% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,186,004 | £1,170,085 | £1,167,467 | £1,368,746 | £1,339,071 | 6 / 300 |
| 2024 | £1,433,901 | £1,120,129 | £1,119,529 | £1,352,827 | £1,072,652 | 5 / 330 |
| 2023 | £1,426,938 | £1,094,829 | £1,092,505 | £1,039,055 | £836,548 | 5 / 300 |
| 2022 | £1,121,710 | £988,892 | £988,892 | £706,946 | £610,154 | 6 / 300 |
| 2021 | £1,216,797 | £785,725 | £785,725 | £574,128 | £478,882 | 5 / 300 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Black Country Food Bank Limited
What does Black Country Food Bank Limited do?
THE CHARITY PROVIDES FOOD AND TOILETRIES TO PEOPLE WITHIN THE BLACK COUNTRY (I.E. THE BOROUGHS OF DUDLEY, SANDWELL, WALSALL AND WOLVERHAMPTON) WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, SICKNESS OR NEED.THE CHARITY IS ABLE TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE THROUGH DONATIONS OF FOOD AND OTHER ARTICLES BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, LOCAL CHURCHES AND VARIOUS OTHER ORGANISATIONS.
How much income did Black Country Food Bank Limited report in 2025?
Black Country Food Bank Limited reported total income of £1.19m and reported expenditure of £1.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Black Country Food Bank Limited?
Black Country Food Bank Limited has a program ratio of 98.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Black Country Food Bank Limited registered as a charity?
Black Country Food Bank Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 2010 as charity number 1136676. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Black Country Food Bank Limited?
Black Country Food Bank Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jason Mark Russell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Black Country Food Bank Limited operate?
Black Country Food Bank Limited operates across 7 areas, including Birmingham City, Dudley, Sandwell and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Black Country Food Bank Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Black Country Food Bank Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136676.
Details
Albion Street
Brierley Hill
DY5 3EE
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Social welfare charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated