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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
Overall Efficiency 95.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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.

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
Jonathan Ross Northway
Keith David Dyte
Timothy Coleman

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30 July 2026
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