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Braintree Area Foodbank Limited

Also known as: Braintree Foodbank

The alleviation or relief of poverty in the Braintree Area by the provision of emergency food supplies to individuals in need. Food is provided from four distribution centres in the Braintree Area on production of a voucher. Voucher holders are statutory agencies and charities in the area. Clients receive food sufficient for 3/4 days.

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Activities & Mission

The alleviation or relief of poverty in the Braintree Area by the provision of emergency food supplies to individuals in need. Food is provided from four distribution centres in the Braintree Area on production of a voucher. Voucher holders are statutory agencies and charities in the area. Clients receive food sufficient for 3/4 days.

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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
£494,572
Latest Expenditure
£440,076

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 24.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 31.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £355,039
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,762
Other Income £159,608

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £129,809
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £277,078

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£494,572
£440,0760 / 130
2025
£420,972
£423,9650 / 145
2024
£524,409
£406,887£129,809£431,485£365,5123 / 155
2023
£380,124
£310,4040 / 119
2022
£306,291
£248,6340 / 131

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Braintree Area Foodbank Limited

What does Braintree Area Foodbank Limited do?

The alleviation or relief of poverty in the Braintree Area by the provision of emergency food supplies to individuals in need. Food is provided from four distribution centres in the Braintree Area on production of a voucher. Voucher holders are statutory agencies and charities in the area. Clients receive food sufficient for 3/4 days.

How much income did Braintree Area Foodbank Limited report in 2026?

Braintree Area Foodbank Limited reported total income of £495k and reported expenditure of £440k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Braintree Area Foodbank Limited registered as a charity?

Braintree Area Foodbank Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 August 2012 as charity number 1148782. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Braintree Area Foodbank Limited?

Braintree Area Foodbank Limited 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 Braintree Area Foodbank Limited operate?

Braintree Area Foodbank Limited operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Braintree Area Foodbank Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Braintree Area Foodbank Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148782.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
31 August 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5031073
Charity Number
1148782

Trustees

Claire Yvonne Gibson
Dale West
John Hartwell
Lyndon John Hopkins
Malcolm Seward
Nicholas Clive Vosper
Zelma Holt

Also Known As

  • Braintree Foodbank

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2 November 2026
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