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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,953,892
Latest Expenditure
£1,652,687

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,658,067
Charitable Activities £290,748
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,077
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,581,435
Raising Funds £71,252
Governance £3,149
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,953,892
£1,652,687£1,581,435£902,108£436,50323 / 64
2024
£1,381,335
£1,597,260£1,597,260£600,903£460,18623 / 50
2023
£1,844,276
£1,709,658£1,709,658£816,828£532,29219 / 30
2022
£1,776,433
£1,666,121£1,666,121£682,210£255,09017 / 171
2021
£1,549,910
£1,648,357£1,648,357£571,898£287,49216 / 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.

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. The chair of trustees is DAME JULIE MELLOR. 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

Address
International House
6 Canterbury Crescent
London
SW9 7QD
Registration Date
28 January 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5136564
Charity Number
1187611

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Trustees

DAME JULIE MELLOR Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Andrew Hobbs
Dr Sophie Harris
Judith Batchelar
Neil Leitch
PROFESSOR HUGH CHARLES JONATHAN GODFRAY
ROSEL MARIE BOYCOTT
Sir Michael Gideon Marmot
Vanessa North
Also governs 1 other charity

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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