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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
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
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 | £864,558 | £1,109,330 | £1,055,413 | £803,029 | £735,724 | 18 / 135 |
| 2024 | £1,202,329 | £1,107,034 | £1,090,760 | £1,047,801 | £781,830 | 17 / 185 |
| 2023 | £1,073,426 | £977,540 | £970,727 | £952,506 | £188,545 | 15 / 185 |
| 2022 | £1,117,311 | £950,364 | £945,178 | £856,620 | £156,465 | 14 / 130 |
| 2021 | £732,492 | £635,143 | £631,244 | £689,673 | £112,279 | 9 / 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
55 Brampton Road
Eastbourne
BN22 9AF
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