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
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% 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 | £580,258 | £439,820 | £399,663 | £272,682 | £90,048 | 8 / 180 |
| 2023 | £363,802 | £323,984 | 0 / 160 | |||
| 2022 | £266,269 | £382,730 | 0 / 200 | |||
| 2021 | £203,141 | £129,852 | 0 / 130 | |||
| 2020 | £191,956 | £123,749 | 0 / 388 |
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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 2024?
Bournemouth Foodbank reported total income of £580k and reported expenditure of £440k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bournemouth Foodbank?
Bournemouth Foodbank has a program ratio of 68.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 7 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
Bournemouth
DORSET
BH7 6HW
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