Food Behind Bars
The organisation offers prisons in the UK with training and support to encourage improvement in the nutritional value, variety, and quality of the food served inside prisons. This includes menu consultation and development, staff training,cooking support and healthy eating initiatives. It also offers education on nutrition and healthy eating habits, cooking skills, growing and ingredients.
Activities & Mission
The organisation offers prisons in the UK with training and support to encourage improvement in the nutritional value, variety, and quality of the food served inside prisons. This includes menu consultation and development, staff training,cooking support and healthy eating initiatives. It also offers education on nutrition and healthy eating habits, cooking skills, growing and ingredients.
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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 | £141,303 | £146,417 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £158,588 | £95,124 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2023 | £57,510 | £77,683 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £82,637 | £58,268 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £19,062 | £2,324 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Food Behind Bars
What does Food Behind Bars do?
The organisation offers prisons in the UK with training and support to encourage improvement in the nutritional value, variety, and quality of the food served inside prisons. This includes menu consultation and development, staff training,cooking support and healthy eating initiatives. It also offers education on nutrition and healthy eating habits, cooking skills, growing and ingredients.
How much income did Food Behind Bars report in 2025?
Food Behind Bars reported total income of £141k and reported expenditure of £146k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Food Behind Bars registered as a charity?
Food Behind Bars was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 July 2020 as charity number 1190462. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Food Behind Bars?
Food Behind Bars is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kate Eves OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Food Behind Bars operate?
Food Behind Bars operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Food Behind Bars a registered charity?
Yes — Food Behind Bars is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1190462.
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Essex
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