City Catering Southampton
Social Care CateringHoliday Hunger - provision of food for families
Activities & Mission
Social Care CateringHoliday Hunger - provision of food for families
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 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £5,576,612 | £5,395,712 | £5,395,712 | £1,780,877 | £1,100,619 | 206 / 1 |
| 2024 | £5,502,491 | £5,291,719 | £5,291,719 | £1,596,977 | £846,976 | 217 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,445,049 | £5,422,264 | £5,359,946 | £533,204 | £533,204 | 231 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,393,866 | £5,412,765 | £5,379,193 | £510,420 | £510,420 | 239 / 12 |
| 2021 | £4,193,191 | £4,469,947 | £4,428,979 | £529,319 | £529,319 | 243 / 13 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about City Catering Southampton
What does City Catering Southampton do?
Social Care CateringHoliday Hunger - provision of food for families
How much income did City Catering Southampton report in 2025?
City Catering Southampton reported total income of £5.58m and reported expenditure of £5.40m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is City Catering Southampton?
City Catering Southampton has a program ratio of 96.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was City Catering Southampton registered as a charity?
City Catering Southampton was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 2015 as charity number 1160776. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs City Catering Southampton?
City Catering Southampton 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 City Catering Southampton operate?
City Catering Southampton operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and Southampton City.
Is City Catering Southampton a registered charity?
Yes — City Catering Southampton is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160776.
Details
5-7 Cumberland Place
Southampton
Hampshire
SO152BH
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