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Eastbourne Foodbank

Prevention and relief of poverty in Eastbourne, East Sussex and the surrounding area by providing items and services to individuals in need which they would not otherwise afford through lack of means.This is achieved mainly through the provision of 3 days food, clothing & signposting to services.

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Activities & Mission

Prevention and relief of poverty in Eastbourne, East Sussex and the surrounding area by providing items and services to individuals in need which they would not otherwise afford through lack of means.This is achieved mainly through the provision of 3 days food, clothing & signposting to services.

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

Latest Income
£864,558
Latest Expenditure
£1,109,330

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 122.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 93% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 31% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £839,996
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £24,562
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,055,413
Raising Funds £53,917
Governance £11,898
Grants to Institutions £0
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£864,558
£1,109,330£1,055,413£803,029£735,72418 / 135
2024
£1,202,329
£1,107,034£1,090,760£1,047,801£781,83017 / 185
2023
£1,073,426
£977,540£970,727£952,506£188,54515 / 185
2022
£1,117,311
£950,364£945,178£856,620£156,46514 / 130
2021
£732,492
£635,143£631,244£689,673£112,2799 / 130

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Eastbourne Foodbank

What does Eastbourne Foodbank do?

Prevention and relief of poverty in Eastbourne, East Sussex and the surrounding area by providing items and services to individuals in need which they would not otherwise afford through lack of means.This is achieved mainly through the provision of 3 days food, clothing & signposting to services.

How much income did Eastbourne Foodbank report in 2025?

Eastbourne Foodbank reported total income of £865k and reported expenditure of £1.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Eastbourne Foodbank?

Eastbourne Foodbank has a program ratio of 122.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Eastbourne Foodbank registered as a charity?

Eastbourne Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 2012 as charity number 1149902. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Eastbourne Foodbank?

Eastbourne Foodbank is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Adrian Butcher. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Eastbourne Foodbank operate?

Eastbourne Foodbank operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Eastbourne Foodbank a registered charity?

Yes — Eastbourne Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149902.

Details

Address
Unit 3
55 Brampton Road
Eastbourne
BN22 9AF
Registration Date
26 November 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5033123
Charity Number
1149902

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Trustees

Adrian Butcher Chair
Alison Whitby
Caroline Kelly
David Scott-Ralphs
James Richard Rowe
Jayne Rice-Oxley
Timothy Coleman

Sectors & Classifications

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