Exeter Food Action
Saving food and stopping waste. We collect and receive excess food from supermarkets, wholesalers, manufacturers and farms and redistribute to organisations in and around Exeter that feed people.
Activities & Mission
Saving food and stopping waste. We collect and receive excess food from supermarkets, wholesalers, manufacturers and farms and redistribute to organisations in and around Exeter that feed people.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £136,250 | £113,634 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2024 | £103,133 | £92,558 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2023 | £135,326 | £133,149 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £62,280 | £62,924 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2021 | £62,945 | £57,473 | 0 / 45 |
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Frequently asked questions about Exeter Food Action
What does Exeter Food Action do?
Saving food and stopping waste. We collect and receive excess food from supermarkets, wholesalers, manufacturers and farms and redistribute to organisations in and around Exeter that feed people.
How much income did Exeter Food Action report in 2025?
Exeter Food Action reported total income of £136k and reported expenditure of £114k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Exeter Food Action registered as a charity?
Exeter Food Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 August 2017 as charity number 1174174. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Exeter Food Action?
Exeter Food Action is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nigel Christopher Walsh. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Exeter Food Action operate?
Exeter Food Action operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Exeter Food Action a registered charity?
Yes — Exeter Food Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174174.
Details
The Space Place
Alphinbrook Road
Marsh Barton Trading Estate
EXETER
EX2 8RG
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- 14 May 2026
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