Charity Meals

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.

Show all 19 areas of operation

Country

Afghanistan Bangladesh Ghana India Kenya Nepal Northern Ireland Occupied Palestinian Territories Pakistan Scotland Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia Sri Lanka Syria The Gambia Turkey Yemen

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,559,596

Latest Expenditure

£1,697,366

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 86.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 13.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,558,299

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,297

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,472,686

Raising Funds £224,680

Governance £5,280

Grants to Institutions £1,241,378

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	£1,559,596	£1,697,366	£1,472,686	£369,165	£369,165	0 / 5
2024	£855,977	£349,042	£315,616	£506,935	£0	0 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Charity Meals

How much income did Charity Meals report in 2025?

Charity Meals reported total income of £1.56m and reported expenditure of £1.70m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Charity Meals registered as a charity?

Charity Meals was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 April 2023 as charity number 1202716. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Charity Meals?

Charity Meals is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Charity Meals operate?

Charity Meals operates across 19 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ghana and 16 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Charity Meals a registered charity?

Yes — Charity Meals is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202716.