Activities & Mission
We run a food bank in the St Albans district area.
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 81% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% 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
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £535,009 | £559,690 | £558,833 | £527,678 | £527,678 | 5 / 130 |
| 2023 | £515,328 | £443,549 | £443,549 | £552,359 | £531,729 | 3 / 130 |
| 2022 | £235,841 | £137,222 | 0 / 130 | |||
| 2021 | £234,888 | £66,126 | 0 / 125 | |||
| 2020 | £182,003 | £53,836 | 0 / 120 |
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Frequently asked questions about St Albans And District Foodbank
What does St Albans And District Foodbank do?
We run a food bank in the St Albans district area.
How much income did St Albans And District Foodbank report in 2024?
St Albans And District Foodbank reported total income of £535k and reported expenditure of £560k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Albans And District Foodbank?
St Albans And District Foodbank has a program ratio of 104.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Albans And District Foodbank registered as a charity?
St Albans And District Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 October 2014 as charity number 1158917. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs St Albans And District Foodbank?
St Albans And District Foodbank is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Edward Pontin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Albans And District Foodbank operate?
St Albans And District Foodbank operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Albans And District Foodbank a registered charity?
Yes — St Albans And District Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158917.
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Redbourn Industrial Park
Redbourn
Hertfordshire
AL3 7LG
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