Fareshare
FareShare redistributes surplus good quality food that would otherwise have gone to waste to charitable organisations around the UK for the production of meals for those most in need. The organisation also provides educational, advice and training for staff, volunteers and clients of those organisations as well as to its own volunteers.
Activities & Mission
FareShare redistributes surplus good quality food that would otherwise have gone to waste to charitable organisations around the UK for the production of meals for those most in need. The organisation also provides educational, advice and training for staff, volunteers and clients of those organisations as well as to its own volunteers.
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
Higher than 97% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M (sample: 62). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M. (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 | £20,767,000 | £27,553,000 | £24,172,000 | £14,881,000 | £8,900,000 | 225 / 24346 |
| 2024 | £23,067,000 | £27,190,000 | £23,328,000 | £21,679,000 | £16,112,000 | 234 / 26600 |
| 2023 | £23,060,000 | £27,168,000 | £24,402,000 | £25,744,000 | £23,027,000 | 211 / 289 |
| 2022 | £20,296,000 | £18,107,000 | £17,126,000 | £29,839,000 | £24,501,000 | 181 / 305 |
| 2021 | £72,068,000 | £50,157,000 | £49,341,000 | £27,650,000 | £21,882,000 | 186 / 332 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Fareshare
What does Fareshare do?
FareShare redistributes surplus good quality food that would otherwise have gone to waste to charitable organisations around the UK for the production of meals for those most in need. The organisation also provides educational, advice and training for staff, volunteers and clients of those organisations as well as to its own volunteers.
How much income did Fareshare report in 2025?
Fareshare reported total income of £20.77m and reported expenditure of £27.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Fareshare?
Fareshare has a program ratio of 116.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income over £10M (sample of 62 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Fareshare registered as a charity?
Fareshare was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 2003 as charity number 1100051. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Fareshare?
Fareshare is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dominic Blakemore. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Fareshare operate?
Fareshare operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Fareshare a registered charity?
Yes — Fareshare is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100051.
Details
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2 Old Street Yard
London
EC1Y 8AF
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- 14 May 2026
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