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Leicester South Foodbank

The relief of financial hardship amongst people in Leicestershire by: a) providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to people in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty b) such other means, including the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory service

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Activities & Mission

The relief of financial hardship amongst people in Leicestershire by: a) providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to people in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty b) such other means, including the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory service

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
£516,067
Latest Expenditure
£683,929

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 131.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.9%
% 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 £70,292
Charitable Activities £249,592
Other Trading £156,669
Investments £16,886
Other Income £22,628

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £676,617
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,017
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £7,312

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
£516,067
£683,929£676,617£407,838£97,0006 / 75
2024
£793,671
£662,211£330,112£575,700£97,0005 / 80
2023
£796,940
£691,533£427,804£444,240£61,0004 / 65
2022
£619,150
£603,887£603,887£338,833£61,0003 / 40
2021
£642,545
£490,937£347,667£323,570£45,0583 / 78

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Leicester South Foodbank

What does Leicester South Foodbank do?

The relief of financial hardship amongst people in Leicestershire by: a) providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to people in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty b) such other means, including the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory service

How much income did Leicester South Foodbank report in 2025?

Leicester South Foodbank reported total income of £516k and reported expenditure of £684k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Leicester South Foodbank registered as a charity?

Leicester South Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 2016 as charity number 1166104. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Leicester South Foodbank?

Leicester South Foodbank is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Dundas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Leicester South Foodbank operate?

Leicester South Foodbank operates across 2 areas: Leicester City and Leicestershire.

Is Leicester South Foodbank a registered charity?

Yes — Leicester South Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166104.

Details

Address
40 Bell Street
WIGSTON
Leicestershire
LE18 1AD
Registration Date
17 March 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5075287
Charity Number
1166104

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Trustees

Peter Dundas Chair
Annemarie Cossar
Christopher Batty
GEOFF ADAMS
John Nicholas Simon
PATRICIA KENDALL
Also governs 1 other charity
Rakesh Veja

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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