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Cornwall Food Foundation

Also known as: Cornwall Foundation of Promise, The Cornwall Foundation of Promise Limited

**IN LIQUIDATION**TO INSPIRE PEOPLE IN CORNWALL THROUGH FOOD & ENABLE THOSE IN GREATEST NEED TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL, SUSTAINED CHANGE THROUGH TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT & BETTER LIFE OPPORTUNITIES WHILE ADDING REAL VALUE TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY. WE RUN PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN OUR SUBSIDIARY RESTAURANT FIFTEEN CORNWALL, DEVELOP COMMUNITY TRAINING IN OTHER SETTINGS AND HELP DEVELOP THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM.

Activities & Mission

**IN LIQUIDATION**TO INSPIRE PEOPLE IN CORNWALL THROUGH FOOD & ENABLE THOSE IN GREATEST NEED TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL, SUSTAINED CHANGE THROUGH TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT & BETTER LIFE OPPORTUNITIES WHILE ADDING REAL VALUE TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY. WE RUN PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN OUR SUBSIDIARY RESTAURANT FIFTEEN CORNWALL, DEVELOP COMMUNITY TRAINING IN OTHER SETTINGS AND HELP DEVELOP THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM.

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

Cornwall

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,879,496
Latest Expenditure
£3,022,692

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 24.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 3% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 23.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 76.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 1% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £111,435
Charitable Activities £476,520
Other Trading £2,291,541
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £711,011
Raising Funds £2,306,120
Governance £7,613
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £5,561

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2019.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2019
£2,879,496
£3,022,692£711,011£151,847£151,84782 / 4
2018
£3,101,319
£3,205,987£570,257£295,043£258,20878 / 4
2017
£3,119,893
£3,190,344£491,702£399,711£346,55672 / 4
2016
£3,326,557
£3,300,705£528,206£470,162£384,20374 / 8
2015
£3,258,531
£3,237,537£439,162£444,310£441,49171 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cornwall Food Foundation

What does Cornwall Food Foundation do?

**IN LIQUIDATION**TO INSPIRE PEOPLE IN CORNWALL THROUGH FOOD & ENABLE THOSE IN GREATEST NEED TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL, SUSTAINED CHANGE THROUGH TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT & BETTER LIFE OPPORTUNITIES WHILE ADDING REAL VALUE TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY. WE RUN PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN OUR SUBSIDIARY RESTAURANT FIFTEEN CORNWALL, DEVELOP COMMUNITY TRAINING IN OTHER SETTINGS AND HELP DEVELOP THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM.

How much income did Cornwall Food Foundation report in 2019?

Cornwall Food Foundation reported total income of £2.88m and reported expenditure of £3.02m for the financial year ending 2019, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Cornwall Food Foundation?

Cornwall Food Foundation has a program ratio of 24.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Cornwall Food Foundation registered as a charity?

Cornwall Food Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 2007 as charity number 1119341. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Cornwall Food Foundation?

Cornwall Food Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Catherine Mead OBE DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cornwall Food Foundation operate?

Cornwall Food Foundation operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cornwall Food Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Cornwall Food Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119341.

Details

Address
B D O
5 TEMPLE SQUARE
TEMPLE STREET
LIVERPOOL
L2 5RH
Registration Date
22 May 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4030980
Charity Number
1119341

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Trustees

Catherine Mead OBE DL Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Judith Anne Blakeburn
Also governs 1 other charity
LINDSEY VICTORIA HALL
Also governs 2 other charities
MALCOLM ELLIS BELL
Rachel Katherine Wigglesworth
Raoul Humphreys
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Economic and community development Education

Also Known As

  • Cornwall Food Foundation
  • Cornwall Foundation of Promise
  • The Cornwall Foundation of Promise Limited

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