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
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 15% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £793,671 | £662,211 | £330,112 | £575,700 | £97,000 | 5 / 80 |
| 2023 | £796,940 | £691,533 | £427,804 | £444,240 | £61,000 | 4 / 65 |
| 2022 | £619,150 | £603,887 | £603,887 | £338,833 | £61,000 | 3 / 40 |
| 2021 | £642,545 | £490,937 | £347,667 | £323,570 | £45,058 | 3 / 78 |
| 2020 | £398,565 | £316,816 | 0 / 80 |
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 2024?
Leicester South Foodbank reported total income of £794k and reported expenditure of £662k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Leicester South Foodbank?
Leicester South Foodbank has a program ratio of 41.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
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Leicestershire
LE18 1AD
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