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Independent Food Aid Network

Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) seeks to connect and support grassroots independent food aid providers, to provide a voice for these groups by advocating on their behalf at a national level, and to campaign for food security for all - and the end for the need of charitable food aid in the UK.

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Activities & Mission

Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) seeks to connect and support grassroots independent food aid providers, to provide a voice for these groups by advocating on their behalf at a national level, and to campaign for food security for all - and the end for the need of charitable food aid in the UK.

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
£117,606
Latest Expenditure
£247,354

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 210.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 210.3%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£117,606
£247,3540 / 3
2023
£255,813
£256,4400 / 2
2022
£268,317
£116,7250 / 1
2021
£210,779
£226,9230 / 1
2020
£263,205
£160,4610 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Independent Food Aid Network

What does Independent Food Aid Network do?

Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) seeks to connect and support grassroots independent food aid providers, to provide a voice for these groups by advocating on their behalf at a national level, and to campaign for food security for all - and the end for the need of charitable food aid in the UK.

How much income did Independent Food Aid Network report in 2024?

Independent Food Aid Network reported total income of £118k and reported expenditure of £247k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Independent Food Aid Network registered as a charity?

Independent Food Aid Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 October 2018 as charity number 1180382. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Independent Food Aid Network?

Independent Food Aid Network is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Deirdre Alison Woods. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Independent Food Aid Network operate?

Independent Food Aid Network operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Independent Food Aid Network a registered charity?

Yes — Independent Food Aid Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180382.

Details

Address
71-75
Shelton Street
LONDON
Registration Date
19 October 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5119485
Charity Number
1180382

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Trustees

Deirdre Alison Woods Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Cllr Kemi Akinola
Dr KAYLEIGH GARTHWAITE
Dr Sinead Furey
Felicia Boshorin
Also governs 2 other charities
MADELEINE POWER
Professor JONATHAN ROGER MAY

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30 July 2026
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