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The Bow Foodbank Limited

Also known as: Bow Foodbank

Operation of an independent foodbank in Tower Hamlets

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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

Latest Income
£781,754
Latest Expenditure
£830,628

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £772,733
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,021
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £798,228
Raising Funds £32,400
Governance £3,041
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
£781,754
£830,628£798,228£497,852£416,80920 / 1065
2024
£887,257
£894,264£884,898£546,726£431,18115 / 980
2023
£809,213
£669,640£669,100£553,733£436,48713 / 200
2022
£522,820
£578,889£577,825£414,160£352,74014 / 300
2021
£1,057,242
£646,492£646,492£470,229£470,2290 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bow Foodbank Limited

What does The Bow Foodbank Limited do?

Operation of an independent foodbank in Tower Hamlets

How much income did The Bow Foodbank Limited report in 2025?

The Bow Foodbank Limited 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.

When was The Bow Foodbank Limited registered as a charity?

The Bow Foodbank Limited 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 The Bow Foodbank Limited?

The Bow Foodbank Limited 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 The Bow Foodbank Limited operate?

The Bow Foodbank Limited operates in Tower Hamlets, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Bow Foodbank Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Bow Foodbank Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162185.

Details

Address
Bow Foodbank
Bow Community Hall
1 William Place
London
E3 5ED
Registration Date
15 June 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5054338
Charity Number
1162185

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Trustees

Dr Irum Shehreen Ali
Emma Louise Singh
Kristin Elizabeth Konschnik
Leonard Bartel G R Duin
Lynn Patricia Stone
Matthew Gill
Meena Chavda
Prathab Narenthiran
Stephen Terence GILVIN
Also governs 2 other charities
Suzanne Siyuan Tang
Vincent Patrick Francois Allilaire

Also Known As

  • Bow Foodbank

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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