School Food Matters
School Food Matters exists to teach children about food and to improve children's access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully-funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.
Activities & Mission
School Food Matters exists to teach children about food and to improve children's access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully-funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £1,547,744 | £1,521,940 | £1,494,628 | £174,110 | £174,110 | 22 / 41 |
| 2024 | £1,217,527 | £1,188,195 | £1,167,395 | £148,306 | £90,000 | 18 / 49 |
| 2023 | £1,217,861 | £1,193,560 | £1,173,351 | £118,974 | £115,179 | 19 / 40 |
| 2022 | £802,042 | £930,987 | £911,567 | £94,673 | £94,673 | 19 / 30 |
| 2021 | £1,524,813 | £1,458,461 | £1,442,359 | £223,618 | £223,618 | 14 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about School Food Matters
What does School Food Matters do?
School Food Matters exists to teach children about food and to improve children's access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully-funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.
How much income did School Food Matters report in 2025?
School Food Matters reported total income of £1.55m and reported expenditure of £1.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is School Food Matters?
School Food Matters has a program ratio of 96.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was School Food Matters registered as a charity?
School Food Matters was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2010 as charity number 1134094. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs School Food Matters?
School Food Matters is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Katrina Bowles. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does School Food Matters operate?
School Food Matters operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.
Is School Food Matters a registered charity?
Yes — School Food Matters is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134094.
Details
9 Rushworth Street
London
SE1 0RB
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