Norwich Food Bank

Also known as: Norwich Foodbank

The principle activity will be the collection of non perishable food by public donation at supermarkets, from churches and elsewhere eg. schools and harvest festivals. the produce will be distributed as emergency parcels sufficient for an individual or family to cover a period of three days. Nobody in need will be turned away. We plan to imitate the model created by the Trussell Trust.

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Activities & Mission

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

Norfolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£771,638

Latest Expenditure

£669,648

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 86% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £747,774

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £23,864

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £669,648

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

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 2024.

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 2025 — Authentic Church (organisation 5201968)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£771,638	£669,648	£669,648	£596,327	£195,157	5 / 180
2023	£589,872	£653,248	£653,248	£494,337	£435,152	4 / 180
2022	£600,958	£427,264	£427,264	£557,713	£363,072	4 / 180
2021	£200,440	£99,415				0 / 150
2020	£203,299	£81,791				0 / 180

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Norwich Food Bank

What does Norwich Food Bank do?

How much income did Norwich Food Bank report in 2024?

Norwich Food Bank reported total income of £772k and reported expenditure of £670k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Norwich Food Bank?

Norwich Food Bank has a program ratio of 86.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Norwich Food Bank registered as a charity?

Norwich Food Bank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 2011 as charity number 1143528. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Norwich Food Bank?

Norwich Food Bank is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is KEIR ROBERT HOUNSOME. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Norwich Food Bank operate?

Norwich Food Bank operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Norwich Food Bank a registered charity?

Yes — Norwich Food Bank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143528.