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.
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.
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 11% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% 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 | £420,972 | £423,965 | 0 / 145 | |||
| 2024 | £524,409 | £406,887 | £129,809 | £431,485 | £365,512 | 3 / 155 |
| 2023 | £380,124 | £310,404 | 0 / 119 | |||
| 2022 | £306,291 | £248,634 | 0 / 131 | |||
| 2021 | £343,283 | £230,701 | 0 / 132 |
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 2025?
Braintree Area Foodbank Limited reported total income of £421k and reported expenditure of £424k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Braintree Area Foodbank Limited?
Braintree Area Foodbank Limited has a program ratio of 24.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Lower Chapel Hill
BRAINTREE
CM7 3RU
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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