Gateshead Foodbank

The Gateshead Foodbank is here to help individuals and families in crisis, through the provision of emergency food supplies.

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Activities & Mission

The Gateshead Foodbank is here to help individuals and families in crisis, through the provision of emergency food supplies.

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

Gateshead

Financial Information

Latest Income

£475,293

Latest Expenditure

£515,044

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £620,622

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £326

Other Income £3,470

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £584,574

Raising Funds £0

Governance £564

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£475,293	£515,044				0 / 122
2024	£464,742	£448,780				0 / 100
2023	£624,418	£584,574	£584,574	£505,061	£505,061	2 / 148
2022	£407,355	£313,032				0 / 100
2021	£593,302	£422,006	£422,006	£370,894	£370,894	0 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gateshead Foodbank

What does Gateshead Foodbank do?

The Gateshead Foodbank is here to help individuals and families in crisis, through the provision of emergency food supplies.

How much income did Gateshead Foodbank report in 2025?

Gateshead Foodbank reported total income of £475k and reported expenditure of £515k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gateshead Foodbank registered as a charity?

Gateshead Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 April 2015 as charity number 1161395. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Gateshead Foodbank?

Gateshead Foodbank is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gateshead Foodbank operate?

Gateshead Foodbank operates in Gateshead, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gateshead Foodbank a registered charity?

Yes — Gateshead Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161395.