Social welfare Charities That specialise in Food
Discover 1,150 Social welfare charities that specialise in Food. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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S2 Food Poverty Network
Social welfareWe are a Food Bank operating within the S2 Postcode of Sheffield.
Pontypridd Foodbank
Charitable activities, Social welfareWe provide emergency food parcels to clients in need who have been referred to us by partner referral agencies. We provide access to information and signposting to relevant services and organisations who can assist. As part of the Trussell Trust national network of foodbanks we also campaign for policy change to prevent the need for emergency food aid.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Good Shepherd With St. Peter, Lee
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareMaintaining and developing our worshipping life, providing pastoral care to those in the parish through the occasional offices e.g. baptisms, weddings, funerals, providing opportunities for growth in faith through small groups, offering our buildings for use by community groups e.g. uniformed groups, Lee Green Open Studios, serving the local community through the provision of a refugee foodbank
B30 And South Birmingham Foodbank
Social welfareProvision of emergency food to people in crisis.
Widnes Foodbank
Social welfareWe provide in the area of Halton, north of the River Mersey and the surrounding area:a) emergency food boxes containing three days supply of balanced and nutritional foodstuffs to individuals in need and/or for distribution by charities and others working to prevent or relieve poverty;b) relevant information and other advisory services to individuals in need
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Andrews, Kinson, Bournemouth
Associations, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareTHE CHARITY PROVIDES CHRISTIAN WORSHIP ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND FOR THE COMMUNITY IN KINSON, BOURNEMOUTH. THE CHARITY ALSO PROVIDES MANY COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, E.G. A WEEKLY COFFEE MORNING, A KNIT & NATTER SESSION, KINSON & WEST HOWE FOOD BANK PLUS AVAILABILITY TO HIRE THE CHURCH CENTRE.
African Relief Fund
Education, Social welfareactivities were mainly education, supporting schools in Somalia and emergency food aid.
All Saints Community Project Trust
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfareThe All Saints Community Project operates a community Cafe at the Community Centre and also provides a community space for information and advice, training, a computer centre, access to Food bank, English language classes, lunch club, children's activities and craft sessions.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Gorleston St Mary Magdalene
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Religion, Social welfareSt Mary Magdalene Church exists to seek the transformation of our community with the extraordinary love of Christ. We do this through regular public worship which is open all, and by seeking to serve the social needs of our community, including (but not limited to) via a foodbank, community lunch, parent and toddler group, drop-in warm spaces and a youth club.
All Saints Church Highams Park
Arts, Religion, Social welfareThe Charity operates under the auspices of the Church of England Diocese of Chelmsford in carrying out the following activites:*supporting Christian Mission through tithing its unrestricted income;*providing and operating a Christian place of worship and prayer;*providing a community resource in terms of spaces for hire and a concert venue*running a Food Hub and CAP Debt Centre
Friends Of Eastwoods Park
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, Professions, Social welfareOperating the Miners Lamp Community Cafe & Hub. Reducing food poverty through our food bank and food redistribution. Combatting climate change through reducing food waste, making environmental improvements and increasing biodiversity. Providing youth employment opportunities. Providing sporting equipment and facilities to improve health. Promoting and protecting our local heritage and history
Ten Little Toes Baby Bank
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareOperating like a foodbank, giving out bundles of essential items to people who need them in our community. We support people who are pregnant or looking after children. We provide free (mostly pre-loved) baby and child equipment and supplies, including clothing, nappies, prams, car seats, cots and bedding and safety equipment such as highchairs and stair gates.
Purley & Kenley Churches Together Food Hub
Social welfarePurley & Kenley Churches Together Food Hub runs the Purley Food Hub, a food bank which provides tinned and dried food to people in crisis and food need. It is based in Purley, Surrey
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of All Saints, St Ives. Diocese Of Ely.
Religion, Social welfareReligious activities, Runs St Ives Food Bank which provides short term relief and advice for those in crisis regardless of belief or any other discriminatory factor.
Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank
Social welfareThe Foodbank seeks to help those facing food poverty in Kensington & Chelsea (London) and the surrounding area, by:a) Providing emergency food parcels, normally via a voucher referral system in partnership with local agenciesb) Providing essential toiletries to those in needc) Signposting and referring clients to local support agencies to help address the root causes of food poverty
Howbury Friends
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure, Social welfareRun 5 after school activities for children aged 5-11yrs, 2 over 60's clubs, Lunches and breakfasts, first aid courses, half term holiday activities for families, fitness project for adults and other courses that have been asked for by people living in the community of Slade Green and it's surrounding area of Bexley. We ov and also run a food bank in the community.
Kingdom Storehouse LTD
Economic and community development, Social welfareThe charity operates a Trussell Trust Network Food Bank in Harold Hill, Romford, Essex. It also operates a CAP Job Club, and a CAP Debt Centre.
Neo Community Services
Health, Housing, Social welfareWe help and empower vulnerable and isolated people who require support and advice. We work along side the hospital and provide support to the inpatients and offer support withdeep cleansing services befriending services food bank wide range of domestic supporting homeless installing key safes house sitting. We have referrals sent via the hospital and we meet patients at the hospital
Grace Community Church Morval
Health, Housing, Religion, Social care, Social welfareProvide religious and charitable services. Small groups meet mid-week for study, prayer, social action and care. Support street pastors. Pastoral visitation. Hold services in open air, in residential care homes and in hospitals; assisting patients in hospital to attend services. Crisis and bereavement counselling. Collect food for and support local Foodbanks.
The Cotteridge Church
Facilities, Religion, Social welfareThe Cotteridge Church serves the community through worship, involvement in the local foodbank, running a cafe and an older adults centre. Alongside church events, it also acts as a hire venue to a wide range of groups throughout the week. The Church was formed in 1986 when local Church of England, Methodist and United Reformed Churches combined as a Single Congregation Ecumenical Partnership.
Kentish Town Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Social welfareKentish Town Community Centre promotes the benefit of the people living in, working in, receiving education in or visiting Kentish Town. We run a Youth Service and provide many activities for older people. We have an onsite foodbank 'The Pantry' and provide advice services. We also offer rooms for hire.
Oaks Trust
Social welfareOaks Trust runs four food banks across Brighton & Hove and Shoreham. We are part of a nationwide network, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. Each of these food banks serve their respective community areas with emergency food parcels, designed to meet a crisis need, as well as signposting beneficiaries towards other key agencies and services.
Guildford Food Bank
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareThe charity provides food and household items to needy individuals and families in the Guildford area. In some cases it helps with household gas and electricity payments.
Hartlepool Foodbank CIO
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareThe foodbank collects food from various sources and issues parcels to individuals and families in crisis in Hartlepool. Partner agencies decide on need and issue vouchers. Nearly 40 volunteers also give advice, signposting clients to other assistance as appropriate.
Truro Foodbank
Social welfarePREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN TRURO BY PROVIDING ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT. IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE, TO SUPPLY TO BENEFICIARIES, OR THROUGH AGENCY PARTNERS APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES, FOODBOXES, ENSURING A HEALTHY, BALANCED AND NUTRITIOUS DIET, SUFFICIENT FOR UP TO 3 DAYS.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many Food social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 1,150 registered Food social welfare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the Food social welfare charities by income?
Change, Grow, Live is the largest by latest reported annual income (£339.7m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of Food social welfare charities?
Food social welfare charities reported a combined annual income of £14.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for Food social welfare charities?
Across all Food social welfare charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 86.5%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of Food social welfare charities?
Food social welfare charities have an average annual income of £515k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.