Manna Meals
Also known as: Community Manna
Partner with local charities providing regular grocery and recipe bags.Partner with a number of local churches by cooking, freezing and stocking freezer hubs for the community.Run events at a local community centre providing a free 2 course dinner to the local community and kids activities.Run an Affordable Food Hub
Activities & Mission
Partner with local charities providing regular grocery and recipe bags.Partner with a number of local churches by cooking, freezing and stocking freezer hubs for the community.Run events at a local community centre providing a free 2 course dinner to the local community and kids activities.Run an Affordable Food Hub
Grants
Manna Meals makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2026)
- £41,477
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £88,038 | £41,477 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2025 | £34,916 | £41,789 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £8,842 | £32,774 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £42,205 | £30,380 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £19,337 | £12,853 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Manna Meals
What does Manna Meals do?
Partner with local charities providing regular grocery and recipe bags.Partner with a number of local churches by cooking, freezing and stocking freezer hubs for the community.Run events at a local community centre providing a free 2 course dinner to the local community and kids activities.Run an Affordable Food Hub
How much income did Manna Meals report in 2026?
Manna Meals reported total income of £88k and reported expenditure of £41k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Manna Meals registered as a charity?
Manna Meals was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 January 2016 as charity number 1165147. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Manna Meals?
Manna Meals is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANNA COPE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Manna Meals operate?
Manna Meals operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Manna Meals a registered charity?
Yes — Manna Meals is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165147.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- Community Manna
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated