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Fareshare Midlands

Also known as: Fareshare Leicester

FareShare Midlands (formerly FareShare Leicester) was formed on 1st July, 2008, as a project of the Diocese of Leicester and a franchise of the national charity FareShare. FareShare takes good quality surplus food from the food industry that is supplied to community organisations for those in need, rather than being disposed of.

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Activities & Mission

FareShare Midlands (formerly FareShare Leicester) was formed on 1st July, 2008, as a project of the Diocese of Leicester and a franchise of the national charity FareShare. FareShare takes good quality surplus food from the food industry that is supplied to community organisations for those in need, rather than being disposed of.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,382,478
Latest Expenditure
£3,618,999

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £109,110
Charitable Activities £4,239,666
Other Trading £0
Investments £33,452
Other Income £250

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,150,123
Raising Funds £468,876
Governance £55,482
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
£4,382,478
£3,618,999£3,150,123£1,504,996£553,76065 / 1978
2024
£3,305,410
£3,533,221£3,180,274£741,517£071 / 1542
2023
£3,602,605
£3,988,617£3,675,051£969,328£078 / 1487
2022
£3,053,581
£3,164,667£2,998,743£1,355,340£1,053,13363 / 880
2021
£2,989,527
£2,575,008£2,472,031£1,466,426£1,122,25852 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Fareshare Midlands

What does Fareshare Midlands do?

FareShare Midlands (formerly FareShare Leicester) was formed on 1st July, 2008, as a project of the Diocese of Leicester and a franchise of the national charity FareShare. FareShare takes good quality surplus food from the food industry that is supplied to community organisations for those in need, rather than being disposed of.

How much income did Fareshare Midlands report in 2025?

Fareshare Midlands reported total income of £4.38m and reported expenditure of £3.62m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Fareshare Midlands registered as a charity?

Fareshare Midlands was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 2012 as charity number 1146847. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Fareshare Midlands?

Fareshare Midlands is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Vincent Craig. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Fareshare Midlands operate?

Fareshare Midlands operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Fareshare Midlands a registered charity?

Yes — Fareshare Midlands is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146847.

Details

Address
FareShare Midlands
10 Wilson Road
WIGSTON
Leicestershire
LE18 4TP
Registration Date
11 April 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5026850
Charity Number
1146847

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Trustees

Vincent Craig Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Barbara Lunnon
Also governs 2 other charities
Charlotte McClelland
Helen Sisson
Holly Hughes
Kulbir Chatrik
Mike Court
Rev Bachelard Kaze Yemtsa
Sabrina Ffrench
Sophie Lawson

Also Known As

  • Fareshare Leicester

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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