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Bournemouth Foodbank

The relief of financial hardship among people living or working in Bournemourth, Dorset and surrounding area by holding stocks of food and giving food to those who are seen as needy

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Activities & Mission

The relief of financial hardship among people living or working in Bournemourth, Dorset and surrounding area by holding stocks of food and giving food to those who are seen as needy

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
£652,280
Latest Expenditure
£639,371

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.0%
% 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 £587,031
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £41,148
Investments £7,064
Other Income £17,037

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £639,371
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£652,280
£639,371£639,371£285,591£150,87412 / 180
2024
£580,258
£439,820£399,663£272,682£90,0488 / 180
2023
£363,802
£323,9840 / 160
2022
£266,269
£382,7300 / 200
2021
£203,141
£129,8520 / 130

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bournemouth Foodbank

What does Bournemouth Foodbank do?

The relief of financial hardship among people living or working in Bournemourth, Dorset and surrounding area by holding stocks of food and giving food to those who are seen as needy

How much income did Bournemouth Foodbank report in 2025?

Bournemouth Foodbank reported total income of £652k and reported expenditure of £639k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bournemouth Foodbank registered as a charity?

Bournemouth Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 August 2011 as charity number 1143446. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Bournemouth Foodbank?

Bournemouth Foodbank is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bournemouth Foodbank operate?

Bournemouth Foodbank operates across 2 areas: Bournemouth and Dorset.

Is Bournemouth Foodbank a registered charity?

Yes — Bournemouth Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143446.

Details

Address
118 Haviland Rd
Bournemouth
DORSET
BH7 6HW
Registration Date
18 August 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5020610
Charity Number
1143446

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Trustees

Andrew John Main
Emma Jane Kelly
Julia Shaw
Lauren Catherine Jenkins
Michael McClintock
Richard John Smith

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30 July 2026
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