Devizes And District Foodbank

The relief of financial hardship by:(a) providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need(b) such other means, including the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services.

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Activities & Mission

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

Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£156,737

Latest Expenditure

£102,704

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 65.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 65.5%

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — United Charities (organisation 239937)
Asset transfer in in 2020 — Devizes Food Bank (organisation 4039994)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£156,737	£102,704	0 / 40
2024	£109,633	£105,052	0 / 46
2023	£168,030	£74,450	0 / 45
2022	£70,899	£28,778	0 / 67
2021	£82,169	£37,086	0 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Devizes And District Foodbank

What does Devizes And District Foodbank do?

How much income did Devizes And District Foodbank report in 2025?

Devizes And District Foodbank reported total income of £157k and reported expenditure of £103k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Devizes And District Foodbank registered as a charity?

Devizes And District Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 2018 as charity number 1179387. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Devizes And District Foodbank?

Devizes And District Foodbank is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD SCOTT OLIVER OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Devizes And District Foodbank operate?

Devizes And District Foodbank operates in Wiltshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Devizes And District Foodbank a registered charity?

Yes — Devizes And District Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179387.