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Isle Of Wight Foodbank

We provide emergency food and support to local people in crisis. This is achieved through the public donating food either at Collection Points or Supermarket Collections. Food is then sorted and distributed to the Distribution Centres. Frontline care professionals give foodbank vouchers to people in crisis and these can be exchanged for three days worth of food at a foodbank Distribution Centre.

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Activities & Mission

We provide emergency food and support to local people in crisis. This is achieved through the public donating food either at Collection Points or Supermarket Collections. Food is then sorted and distributed to the Distribution Centres. Frontline care professionals give foodbank vouchers to people in crisis and these can be exchanged for three days worth of food at a foodbank Distribution Centre.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£260,209
Latest Expenditure
£235,103

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 90.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 90.4%
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
£260,209
£235,1030 / 120
2023
£299,000
£272,0000 / 119
2022
£292,916
£211,9180 / 120
2021
£221,534
£156,9480 / 100
2020
£248,148
£134,8230 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Isle Of Wight Foodbank

What does Isle Of Wight Foodbank do?

We provide emergency food and support to local people in crisis. This is achieved through the public donating food either at Collection Points or Supermarket Collections. Food is then sorted and distributed to the Distribution Centres. Frontline care professionals give foodbank vouchers to people in crisis and these can be exchanged for three days worth of food at a foodbank Distribution Centre.

How much income did Isle Of Wight Foodbank report in 2024?

Isle Of Wight Foodbank reported total income of £260k and reported expenditure of £235k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Isle Of Wight Foodbank registered as a charity?

Isle Of Wight Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 2011 as charity number 1144644. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Isle Of Wight Foodbank?

Isle Of Wight Foodbank is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT CHRISTOPHER HOLGATE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Isle Of Wight Foodbank operate?

Isle Of Wight Foodbank operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Isle Of Wight Foodbank a registered charity?

Yes — Isle Of Wight Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144644.

Details

Address
ISLE OF WIGHT FOODBANK
LOVE LANE
COWES
ISLE OF WIGHT
PO31 7ET
Registration Date
14 November 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5023498
Charity Number
1144644

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Trustees

ROBERT CHRISTOPHER HOLGATE Chair
Caroline Osborn
Rev STEPHEN BELL
Also governs 1 other charity
STEPHEN PORTER
Also governs 1 other charity

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