Food And Shelter Foundation
to relieve poverty, advance education, preserve and protect health worldwide
Activities & Mission
to relieve poverty, advance education, preserve and protect health worldwide
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% 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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £771,205 | £529,061 | £528,840 | £715,073 | £715,073 | 0 / 3 |
| 2023 | £333,139 | £403,291 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £370,000 | £432,693 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £400,000 | £250,442 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £416,012 | £319,847 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Food And Shelter Foundation
What does Food And Shelter Foundation do?
to relieve poverty, advance education, preserve and protect health worldwide
How much income did Food And Shelter Foundation report in 2024?
Food And Shelter Foundation reported total income of £771k and reported expenditure of £529k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Food And Shelter Foundation?
Food And Shelter Foundation has a program ratio of 68.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Food And Shelter Foundation registered as a charity?
Food And Shelter Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 2003 as charity number 1096411. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Food And Shelter Foundation?
Food And Shelter Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Food And Shelter Foundation operate?
Food And Shelter Foundation operates across 6 areas, including Egypt, India, Malawi and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Food And Shelter Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Food And Shelter Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096411.
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