Newcastle Foodbank
Also known as: The Bede Foodbank, None, Newcastle West End Foodbank
provision of food parcels for people in crisis
Activities & Mission
provision of food parcels for people in crisis
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 20% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 70% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 72% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,374,587 | £977,354 | £975,936 | £2,752,784 | £986,000 | 15 / 105 |
| 2024 | £1,399,654 | £1,028,206 | £1,026,242 | £2,355,551 | £1,431,000 | 12 / 105 |
| 2023 | £1,465,967 | £779,667 | £777,854 | £1,984,103 | £1,789,936 | 8 / 86 |
| 2022 | £832,715 | £483,056 | £481,746 | £1,297,803 | £1,294,116 | 6 / 80 |
| 2021 | £1,377,598 | £783,447 | £783,004 | £1,005,506 | £999,339 | 6 / 78 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Newcastle Foodbank
What does Newcastle Foodbank do?
provision of food parcels for people in crisis
How much income did Newcastle Foodbank report in 2025?
Newcastle Foodbank reported total income of £1.37m and reported expenditure of £977k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Newcastle Foodbank?
Newcastle Foodbank has a program ratio of 71.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Newcastle Foodbank registered as a charity?
Newcastle Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 2013 as charity number 1152656. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Newcastle Foodbank?
Newcastle Foodbank is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alison Louise Walton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Newcastle Foodbank operate?
Newcastle Foodbank operates in Newcastle Upon Tyne City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Newcastle Foodbank a registered charity?
Yes — Newcastle Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152656.
Details
331 Benwell Lane
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE15 6LX
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Bede Foodbank
- None
- Newcastle West End Foodbank
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated