Cardiff Foodbank
Cardiff Foodbank aims to provide a supply of basic food to help clients through short term crisis situations caused by ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and who are living in the City of Cardiff and its environs.The organisation collects, stores and distributes food to clients who are assessed to be in need by front line professional agencies in the city.
Activities & Mission
Cardiff Foodbank aims to provide a supply of basic food to help clients through short term crisis situations caused by ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and who are living in the City of Cardiff and its environs.The organisation collects, stores and distributes food to clients who are assessed to be in need by front line professional agencies in the city.
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 72% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% 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 | £601,005 | £598,371 | £598,371 | £820,270 | £98,918 | 10 / 200 |
| 2024 | £465,521 | £421,596 | 0 / 200 | |||
| 2023 | £483,001 | £358,078 | 0 / 200 | |||
| 2022 | £475,306 | £294,177 | 0 / 225 | |||
| 2021 | £517,720 | £175,417 | £175,417 | £452,998 | £105,400 | 4 / 160 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cardiff Foodbank
What does Cardiff Foodbank do?
Cardiff Foodbank aims to provide a supply of basic food to help clients through short term crisis situations caused by ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and who are living in the City of Cardiff and its environs.The organisation collects, stores and distributes food to clients who are assessed to be in need by front line professional agencies in the city.
How much income did Cardiff Foodbank report in 2025?
Cardiff Foodbank reported total income of £601k and reported expenditure of £598k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cardiff Foodbank?
Cardiff Foodbank has a program ratio of 99.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cardiff Foodbank registered as a charity?
Cardiff Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 2010 as charity number 1139456. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Cardiff Foodbank?
Cardiff Foodbank is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cardiff Foodbank operate?
Cardiff Foodbank operates in Cardiff, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cardiff Foodbank a registered charity?
Yes — Cardiff Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139456.
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