Food Foundation
To advance the education of the public through research in all aspects ofthe food system including health, sustainability, business practice,distribution, consumption, food policy and economics, and to disseminatethe useful results of such research; and to promote and protect health by promoting healthy eating and improveddiet and to decrease diet related disease among the public.
Activities & Mission
To advance the education of the public through research in all aspects ofthe food system including health, sustainability, business practice,distribution, consumption, food policy and economics, and to disseminatethe useful results of such research; and to promote and protect health by promoting healthy eating and improveddiet and to decrease diet related disease among the public.
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 28% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 43% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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 | £1,953,892 | £1,652,687 | £1,581,435 | £902,108 | £436,503 | 23 / 64 |
| 2024 | £1,381,335 | £1,597,260 | £1,597,260 | £600,903 | £460,186 | 23 / 50 |
| 2023 | £1,844,276 | £1,709,658 | £1,709,658 | £816,828 | £532,292 | 19 / 30 |
| 2022 | £1,776,433 | £1,666,121 | £1,666,121 | £682,210 | £255,090 | 17 / 171 |
| 2021 | £1,549,910 | £1,648,357 | £1,648,357 | £571,898 | £287,492 | 16 / 156 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Food Foundation
What does Food Foundation do?
To advance the education of the public through research in all aspects ofthe food system including health, sustainability, business practice,distribution, consumption, food policy and economics, and to disseminatethe useful results of such research; and to promote and protect health by promoting healthy eating and improveddiet and to decrease diet related disease among the public.
How much income did Food Foundation report in 2025?
Food Foundation reported total income of £1.95m and reported expenditure of £1.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Food Foundation?
Food Foundation has a program ratio of 80.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Food Foundation registered as a charity?
Food Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 January 2020 as charity number 1187611. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Food Foundation?
Food Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Food Foundation operate?
Food Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Food Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Food Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187611.
Details
6 Canterbury Crescent
London
SW9 7QD
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