City Harvest
City Harvest helps put surplus food to good use in a sustainable way, by distributing to organisations that feed the hungry in London
Activities & Mission
City Harvest helps put surplus food to good use in a sustainable way, by distributing to organisations that feed the hungry in London
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £4,288,657 | £5,221,433 | £4,837,907 | £3,918,827 | £114,081 | 69 / 2002 |
| 2024 | £4,131,065 | £4,015,361 | £3,758,443 | £4,851,603 | £607,204 | 65 / 2123 |
| 2023 | £3,719,938 | £3,478,491 | £3,229,963 | £4,735,899 | £445,075 | 63 / 1527 |
| 2022 | £2,869,959 | £2,884,113 | £2,736,065 | £4,494,452 | £656,525 | 52 / 986 |
| 2021 | £5,319,752 | £1,991,695 | £1,881,862 | £4,508,606 | £373,338 | 34 / 634 |
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Frequently asked questions about City Harvest
What does City Harvest do?
City Harvest helps put surplus food to good use in a sustainable way, by distributing to organisations that feed the hungry in London
How much income did City Harvest report in 2025?
City Harvest reported total income of £4.29m and reported expenditure of £5.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was City Harvest registered as a charity?
City Harvest was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 August 2015 as charity number 1163055. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs City Harvest?
City Harvest is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Freeston OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does City Harvest operate?
City Harvest operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is City Harvest a registered charity?
Yes — City Harvest is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163055.
Details
Acton Park Estate
The Vale
LONDON
W3 7QE
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