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Epping Forest Foodbank

Epping Forest Foodbank aims to relieve persons in Epping Forest district and surrounding areas that are in financialhardship through providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and signposting to other community support services they could benefit from.

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Activities & Mission

Epping Forest Foodbank aims to relieve persons in Epping Forest district and surrounding areas that are in financialhardship through providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and signposting to other community support services they could benefit from.

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
£196,123
Latest Expenditure
£253,893

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 129.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 129.5%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£196,123
£253,8930 / 150
2023
£239,291
£166,3200 / 160
2022
£133,166
£98,8430 / 150
2021
£106,682
£63,4170 / 130
2020
£154,217
£51,0910 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Epping Forest Foodbank

What does Epping Forest Foodbank do?

Epping Forest Foodbank aims to relieve persons in Epping Forest district and surrounding areas that are in financialhardship through providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and signposting to other community support services they could benefit from.

How much income did Epping Forest Foodbank report in 2024?

Epping Forest Foodbank reported total income of £196k and reported expenditure of £254k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Epping Forest Foodbank registered as a charity?

Epping Forest Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 2019 as charity number 1182270. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Epping Forest Foodbank?

Epping Forest Foodbank is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sharon Heather. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Epping Forest Foodbank operate?

Epping Forest Foodbank operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Epping Forest Foodbank a registered charity?

Yes — Epping Forest Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182270.

Details

Address
unit 24
oakwood hill industrial estate
loughton
essex
IG10 3TZ
Registration Date
28 February 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5136391
Charity Number
1182270

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Trustees

Sharon Heather Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Jane Evans
Jenny Ann Thompson BSc
Julian Richard Dutnall LLB,MA,MBA
Rashni Chahal Holden
Zachary Huw Cook

Sectors & Classifications

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