Blackpool Food Bank
To relieve financial hardship and to promote and preserve goodhealth amongst the general public in the Blackpool area by theprovision of funds, food, goods and services of any kind as deemedappropriate by the trustees
Activities & Mission
To relieve financial hardship and to promote and preserve goodhealth amongst the general public in the Blackpool area by theprovision of funds, food, goods and services of any kind as deemedappropriate by the trustees
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 14% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Social welfare 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £230,356 | £656,359 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2023 | £935,789 | £967,160 | £360,491 | £868,809 | £761,108 | 12 / 150 |
| 2022 | £875,775 | £674,659 | £674,659 | £900,180 | £632,832 | 7 / 150 |
| 2021 | £863,163 | £676,173 | £676,173 | £555,842 | £250,000 | 5 / 45 |
| 2020 | £485,538 | £249,519 | 0 / 45 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Blackpool Food Bank
What does Blackpool Food Bank do?
To relieve financial hardship and to promote and preserve goodhealth amongst the general public in the Blackpool area by theprovision of funds, food, goods and services of any kind as deemedappropriate by the trustees
How much income did Blackpool Food Bank report in 2024?
Blackpool Food Bank reported total income of £230k and reported expenditure of £656k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Blackpool Food Bank?
Blackpool Food Bank has a program ratio of 38.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Blackpool Food Bank registered as a charity?
Blackpool Food Bank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 2013 as charity number 1153538. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Blackpool Food Bank?
Blackpool Food Bank is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is John McNeil Cowan Reid. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blackpool Food Bank operate?
Blackpool Food Bank operates in Blackpool, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Blackpool Food Bank a registered charity?
Yes — Blackpool Food Bank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153538.
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Whitehills Business Park
BLACKPOOL
FY4 5QP
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