Borough Market (southwark)
Also known as: Borough Food Market, Borough Market, Trustees of the Borough Market
To provide a market as a public amenity for the benefit of the public. The Borough Market Trust is committed to playing a leading role in the debate and education about food and its impact on society and public health, and will continue to provide only those foods which meet our standards of nutrition, freshness and taste quality and demonstrate environmental sustainability in their production.
Activities & Mission
To provide a market as a public amenity for the benefit of the public. The Borough Market Trust is committed to playing a leading role in the debate and education about food and its impact on society and public health, and will continue to provide only those foods which meet our standards of nutrition, freshness and taste quality and demonstrate environmental sustainability in their production.
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 62% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Environment 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 | £8,360,080 | £8,550,728 | £7,711,736 | £99,922,761 | £60,472,761 | 40 / 0 |
| 2024 | £7,662,417 | £7,904,482 | £7,108,325 | £95,776,239 | £59,476,239 | 40 / 0 |
| 2023 | £7,353,348 | £6,866,089 | £6,180,847 | £95,652,205 | £59,352,205 | 37 / 0 |
| 2022 | £6,622,805 | £7,034,056 | £5,752,986 | £94,803,779 | £58,503,779 | 37 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,816,642 | £6,130,999 | £5,062,576 | £88,848,740 | £20,503,584 | 42 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Borough Market (southwark)
What does Borough Market (southwark) do?
To provide a market as a public amenity for the benefit of the public. The Borough Market Trust is committed to playing a leading role in the debate and education about food and its impact on society and public health, and will continue to provide only those foods which meet our standards of nutrition, freshness and taste quality and demonstrate environmental sustainability in their production.
How much income did Borough Market (southwark) report in 2025?
Borough Market (southwark) reported total income of £8.36m and reported expenditure of £8.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Borough Market (southwark)?
Borough Market (southwark) has a program ratio of 92.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Borough Market (southwark) registered as a charity?
Borough Market (southwark) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 1999 as charity number 1076940. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Borough Market (southwark)?
Borough Market (southwark) is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is SHANE HOLLAND. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Borough Market (southwark) operate?
Borough Market (southwark) operates in Southwark, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Borough Market (southwark) a registered charity?
Yes — Borough Market (southwark) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076940.
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Also Known As
- Borough Food Market
- Borough Market
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated