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

Newcastle Upon Tyne City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,374,587

Latest Expenditure

£977,354

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £994,512

Charitable Activities £311,614

Other Trading £0

Investments £68,461

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £975,936

Raising Funds £1,418

Governance £5,520

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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.

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.