Can Cook

THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY: - PROVIDING FRESH MEALS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND WORKING WITH CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY

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Activities & Mission

THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY: - PROVIDING FRESH MEALS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND WORKING WITH CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY

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

Flintshire Knowsley Liverpool City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,531,449

Latest Expenditure

£1,697,051

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 89% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 60% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,750

Charitable Activities £1,510,286

Other Trading £635

Investments £17,778

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,697,051

Raising Funds £0

Governance £26,711

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,531,449	£1,697,051	£1,697,051	£1,087,939	£189,582	25 / 0
2024	£1,761,910	£1,826,339	£1,826,339	£1,253,541	£284,209	26 / 0
2023	£2,060,360	£1,829,400	£1,824,400	£1,317,970	£431,499	23 / 0
2022	£1,588,704	£1,384,564	£1,384,564	£1,086,953	£435,988	15 / 0
2021	£1,377,604	£813,576	£813,576	£882,813	£257,459	12 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Can Cook

What does Can Cook do?

THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY: - PROVIDING FRESH MEALS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND WORKING WITH CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY

How much income did Can Cook report in 2025?

Can Cook reported total income of £1.53m and reported expenditure of £1.70m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Can Cook?

Can Cook has a program ratio of 110.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Can Cook registered as a charity?

Can Cook was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 2018 as charity number 1178169. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Can Cook?

Can Cook is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is BARRY O'DOHERTY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Can Cook operate?

Can Cook operates across 3 areas: Flintshire, Knowsley and Liverpool City.

Is Can Cook a registered charity?

Yes — Can Cook is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178169.