Foodcycle
FoodCycle provides a delicious communal three course meal for people at risk of food poverty and social isolation using surplus food
Activities & Mission
FoodCycle provides a delicious communal three course meal for people at risk of food poverty and social isolation using surplus food
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 56% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% of UK Social welfare 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 | £2,313,813 | £2,521,088 | £2,199,638 | £805,843 | £613,172 | 45 / 8266 |
| 2024 | £2,003,147 | £2,607,094 | £2,250,091 | £1,013,118 | £654,603 | 45 / 8770 |
| 2023 | £2,760,280 | £2,331,644 | £2,013,614 | £1,617,065 | £1,040,245 | 39 / 5849 |
| 2022 | £1,853,643 | £1,699,504 | £1,474,784 | £1,188,429 | £529,055 | 33 / 5458 |
| 2021 | £1,261,972 | £1,326,776 | £1,132,867 | £1,034,290 | £574,925 | 25 / 3600 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Foodcycle
What does Foodcycle do?
FoodCycle provides a delicious communal three course meal for people at risk of food poverty and social isolation using surplus food
How much income did Foodcycle report in 2025?
Foodcycle reported total income of £2.31m and reported expenditure of £2.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Foodcycle?
Foodcycle has a program ratio of 95.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Foodcycle registered as a charity?
Foodcycle was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 2010 as charity number 1134423. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Foodcycle?
Foodcycle 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 Foodcycle operate?
Foodcycle operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Foodcycle a registered charity?
Yes — Foodcycle is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134423.
Details
82 Tanner Street
London
SE1 3GN
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated