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Carlisle Foodbank

Collection and distribution of food to those referred to the Carlisle Foodbank by recognised referrers

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Activities & Mission

Collection and distribution of food to those referred to the Carlisle Foodbank by recognised referrers

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
£343,664
Latest Expenditure
£332,297

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 96.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 96.7%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£343,664
£332,2970 / 40
2024
£354,483
£315,4140 / 40
2023
£369,140
£311,0160 / 40
2022
£261,545
£235,5150 / 40
2021
£207,431
£129,9180 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Foodbank

What does Carlisle Foodbank do?

Collection and distribution of food to those referred to the Carlisle Foodbank by recognised referrers

How much income did Carlisle Foodbank report in 2025?

Carlisle Foodbank reported total income of £344k and reported expenditure of £332k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Carlisle Foodbank registered as a charity?

Carlisle Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 2016 as charity number 1165332. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Carlisle Foodbank?

Carlisle Foodbank is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Carlisle Foodbank operate?

Carlisle Foodbank operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Carlisle Foodbank a registered charity?

Yes — Carlisle Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165332.

Details

Address
Unit 4
Tower Court
West Tower Street
Carlisle
CA3 8QT
Registration Date
27 January 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5073316
Charity Number
1165332

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Trustees

Catherine Prescott-Develing
CHRISTINE BOWDITCH
Also governs 1 other charity
Darren James Kelton
John Heneghan
Marie Twiss-Walker
Natalie Richardson

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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