bournemouth foodbank

The charity supports the general public. Bournemouth Foodbank is a registered charity whose purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Dorset and operates in Dorset and Bournemouth.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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

Fundraising

See where Bournemouth Foodbank is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Dorset Bournemouth

Financial Information

Latest Income

£580,258

Latest Expenditure

£439,820

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 90.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 9.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £129,347

Charitable Activities £426,559

Other Trading £15,777

Investments £5,765

Other Income £2,810

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £399,663

Raising Funds £40,157

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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