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Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank

RELIEF FROM FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND SOCIAL/ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE AMONG PEOPLE LIVING/WORKING IN BRADFORD METROPOLTAN DISTRICT BY PROVIDING SUCH PERSONS WITH GOODS+/SERVICES WHICH THEY OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD THROUGH LACK OF MEANS. WE COLLECT UNWANTED NONPERISHABLE FOOD FROM ORGANISATIONS&BUSINESSES (AVERT IT GOING INTO LANDFILL)& DISTRIBUTE IT FREE TO ORGANISATIONS WORKING WITH THOSE IN NEED.

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Activities & Mission

RELIEF FROM FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND SOCIAL/ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE AMONG PEOPLE LIVING/WORKING IN BRADFORD METROPOLTAN DISTRICT BY PROVIDING SUCH PERSONS WITH GOODS+/SERVICES WHICH THEY OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD THROUGH LACK OF MEANS. WE COLLECT UNWANTED NONPERISHABLE FOOD FROM ORGANISATIONS&BUSINESSES (AVERT IT GOING INTO LANDFILL)& DISTRIBUTE IT FREE TO ORGANISATIONS WORKING WITH THOSE IN NEED.

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
£279,297
Latest Expenditure
£284,619

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 101.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 101.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£279,297
£284,6190 / 30
2023
£265,844
£291,5290 / 40
2022
£407,992
£373,5240 / 50
2021
£305,550
£317,1550 / 40
2020
£488,159
£408,6980 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank

What does Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank do?

RELIEF FROM FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND SOCIAL/ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE AMONG PEOPLE LIVING/WORKING IN BRADFORD METROPOLTAN DISTRICT BY PROVIDING SUCH PERSONS WITH GOODS+/SERVICES WHICH THEY OTHERWISE COULD NOT AFFORD THROUGH LACK OF MEANS. WE COLLECT UNWANTED NONPERISHABLE FOOD FROM ORGANISATIONS&BUSINESSES (AVERT IT GOING INTO LANDFILL)& DISTRIBUTE IT FREE TO ORGANISATIONS WORKING WITH THOSE IN NEED.

How much income did Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank report in 2024?

Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank reported total income of £279k and reported expenditure of £285k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank registered as a charity?

Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 2007 as charity number 1120018. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank?

Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is LASHMAN SINGH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank operate?

Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank operates in Bradford City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank a registered charity?

Yes — Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120018.

Details

Address
Kirkgate Community Centre
39A Kirkgate
SHIPLEY
West Yorkshire
BD18 3EH
Registration Date
11 July 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4030215
Charity Number
1120018

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Trustees

LASHMAN SINGH Chair
HELEN BRADSHAW LYNSKEY
John Angus Henkel
Also governs 1 other charity
John Graham Walker
JULIE WOODHURST
Justin Kerslake

Sectors & Classifications

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