Food For All
Food For All distributes around 6,000 free, nutritionally balanced meals to the homeless and disadvantaged on a daily basis. FFA targets the homeless, single parents, the elderly, the unemployed, people suffering from mental and physical disabilities and the marginalised. FFA is based on the philosophy of community self-help.
Activities & Mission
Food For All distributes around 6,000 free, nutritionally balanced meals to the homeless and disadvantaged on a daily basis. FFA targets the homeless, single parents, the elderly, the unemployed, people suffering from mental and physical disabilities and the marginalised. FFA is based on the philosophy of community self-help.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £518,206 | £428,848 | £414,349 | £233,214 | £0 | 1 / 360 |
| 2023 | £496,692 | £550,696 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2022 | £536,051 | £472,863 | £472,863 | £198,145 | £198,145 | 2 / 100 |
| 2021 | £486,300 | £484,743 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2020 | £446,651 | £415,003 | 0 / 100 |
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Frequently asked questions about Food For All
What does Food For All do?
Food For All distributes around 6,000 free, nutritionally balanced meals to the homeless and disadvantaged on a daily basis. FFA targets the homeless, single parents, the elderly, the unemployed, people suffering from mental and physical disabilities and the marginalised. FFA is based on the philosophy of community self-help.
How much income did Food For All report in 2024?
Food For All reported total income of £518k and reported expenditure of £429k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Food For All?
Food For All has a program ratio of 80.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Food For All registered as a charity?
Food For All was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 October 1999 as charity number 1077897. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Food For All?
Food For All is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Food For All operate?
Food For All operates across 14 areas, including Denmark, France, Norway and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Food For All a registered charity?
Yes — Food For All is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1077897.
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