First Love Foundation Limited
Also known as: Tower Hamlets Foodbank
First Love Foundation is a Christian charity working for a world where people are able to live sustainable and independent lives. We do this through the design and delivery of projects, with advocacy - holistic and person-centered in design that not only tackles poverty and its underlying causes - but seeks to restore income, dignity, thus reducing dependence on long term charitable food support.
Activities & Mission
First Love Foundation is a Christian charity working for a world where people are able to live sustainable and independent lives. We do this through the design and delivery of projects, with advocacy - holistic and person-centered in design that not only tackles poverty and its underlying causes - but seeks to restore income, dignity, thus reducing dependence on long term charitable food support.
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 86% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% 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
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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 | £692,902 | £761,255 | £755,382 | £163,062 | £163,062 | 7 / 2 |
| 2024 | £615,757 | £782,478 | £782,478 | £231,415 | £231,415 | 8 / 2 |
| 2023 | £876,288 | £749,096 | £595,358 | £398,136 | £289,109 | 10 / 10 |
| 2022 | £566,985 | £695,644 | £583,484 | £270,943 | £250,762 | 11 / 113 |
| 2021 | £977,266 | £647,619 | £551,689 | £399,582 | £150,688 | 11 / 176 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about First Love Foundation Limited
What does First Love Foundation Limited do?
First Love Foundation is a Christian charity working for a world where people are able to live sustainable and independent lives. We do this through the design and delivery of projects, with advocacy - holistic and person-centered in design that not only tackles poverty and its underlying causes - but seeks to restore income, dignity, thus reducing dependence on long term charitable food support.
How much income did First Love Foundation Limited report in 2025?
First Love Foundation Limited reported total income of £693k and reported expenditure of £761k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is First Love Foundation Limited?
First Love Foundation Limited has a program ratio of 109.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was First Love Foundation Limited registered as a charity?
First Love Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 September 2010 as charity number 1137819. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs First Love Foundation Limited?
First Love Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does First Love Foundation Limited operate?
First Love Foundation Limited operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is First Love Foundation Limited a registered charity?
Yes — First Love Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137819.
Details
Export Building
1 Clove Crescent
London
E14 2BE
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Also Known As
- Tower Hamlets Foodbank
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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