North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO
Also known as: North Bristol and South Glos Foodbank
THE RELIEF AND PREVENTION OF POVERTY IN THE NORTH BRISTOL AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AREAS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY WORKING WITH A NETWORK OF CARE PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE FOOD PARCELS, ITEMS AND RELATED SERVICES INCLUDING SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO ANY IN NEED, AND DELIVERING SUCH SERVICES WITHIN A CHRISTIAN ETHOS.
Activities & Mission
THE RELIEF AND PREVENTION OF POVERTY IN THE NORTH BRISTOL AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AREAS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY WORKING WITH A NETWORK OF CARE PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE FOOD PARCELS, ITEMS AND RELATED SERVICES INCLUDING SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO ANY IN NEED, AND DELIVERING SUCH SERVICES WITHIN A CHRISTIAN ETHOS.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% 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 2025.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — North Bristol Foodbank (organisation 5048080)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £855,477 | £833,351 | £833,351 | £854,499 | £788,650 | 10 / 320 |
| 2024 | £876,116 | £857,368 | £857,368 | £832,373 | £755,216 | 9 / 250 |
| 2023 | £784,214 | £747,643 | £747,643 | £813,625 | £758,891 | 9 / 250 |
| 2022 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 250 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO
What does North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO do?
THE RELIEF AND PREVENTION OF POVERTY IN THE NORTH BRISTOL AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AREAS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY WORKING WITH A NETWORK OF CARE PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE FOOD PARCELS, ITEMS AND RELATED SERVICES INCLUDING SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO ANY IN NEED, AND DELIVERING SUCH SERVICES WITHIN A CHRISTIAN ETHOS.
How much income did North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO report in 2025?
North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO reported total income of £855k and reported expenditure of £833k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO?
North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO has a program ratio of 97.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO registered as a charity?
North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 2021 as charity number 1195058. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO?
North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stewart North. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO operate?
North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO operates across 2 areas: Bristol City and South Gloucestershire.
Is North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO a registered charity?
Yes — North Bristol And South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195058.
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- North Bristol and South Glos Foodbank
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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