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Food For Families

Food for Families was created to use surplus food from food supermarkets and stores, and use this to cook meals for local families who are struggling with food poverty. We also provide Emergency Food Bags, and provide FREE food at a local Charity Hub. Food for Families also has a cooking project called Let's Cook! to help families to learn to cook on a budget

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Activities & Mission

Food for Families was created to use surplus food from food supermarkets and stores, and use this to cook meals for local families who are struggling with food poverty. We also provide Emergency Food Bags, and provide FREE food at a local Charity Hub. Food for Families also has a cooking project called Let's Cook! to help families to learn to cook on a budget

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£66,741
Latest Expenditure
£45,187

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 67.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 67.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£66,741
£45,1870 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Food For Families

What does Food For Families do?

Food for Families was created to use surplus food from food supermarkets and stores, and use this to cook meals for local families who are struggling with food poverty. We also provide Emergency Food Bags, and provide FREE food at a local Charity Hub. Food for Families also has a cooking project called Let's Cook! to help families to learn to cook on a budget

How much income did Food For Families report in 2025?

Food For Families reported total income of £67k and reported expenditure of £45k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Food For Families registered as a charity?

Food For Families was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 July 2024 as charity number 1209118. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Food For Families?

Food For Families is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lesley Josephine Maslen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Food For Families operate?

Food For Families operates in Calderdale, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Food For Families a registered charity?

Yes — Food For Families is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1209118.

Details

Address
BRIDGEFIELD MILLS
ELLAND
HX5 0SQ
Registration Date
15 July 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5242756
Charity Number
1209118

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Trustees

Lesley Josephine Maslen Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Christine Prashad

Sectors & Classifications

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