Activities & Mission
Operation of an independent foodbank in Tower Hamlets
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 77% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £781,754 | £830,628 | £798,228 | £497,852 | £416,809 | 20 / 1065 |
| 2024 | £887,257 | £894,264 | £884,898 | £546,726 | £431,181 | 15 / 980 |
| 2023 | £809,213 | £669,640 | £669,100 | £553,733 | £436,487 | 13 / 200 |
| 2022 | £522,820 | £578,889 | £577,825 | £414,160 | £352,740 | 14 / 300 |
| 2021 | £1,057,242 | £646,492 | £646,492 | £470,229 | £470,229 | 0 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bow Foodbank
What does Bow Foodbank do?
Operation of an independent foodbank in Tower Hamlets
How much income did Bow Foodbank report in 2025?
Bow Foodbank reported total income of £782k and reported expenditure of £831k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bow Foodbank?
Bow Foodbank has a program ratio of 102.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bow Foodbank registered as a charity?
Bow Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 2015 as charity number 1162185. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Bow Foodbank?
Bow Foodbank is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bow Foodbank operate?
Bow Foodbank operates in Tower Hamlets, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bow Foodbank a registered charity?
Yes — Bow Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162185.
Details
Bow Community Hall
1 William Place
London
E3 5ED
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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