Sustainable Food Trust
Also known as: None
We advocate food systems that are beneficial to the environment and public health by:Leadership/Collaboration - Providing thought leadership and support for establishing collaborative partnershipsResearch/Policy - Advancing knowledge by promoting good science, thus enabling effective solutions to challenges facing food systemsCommunications - Communicating issues in accessible ways
Activities & Mission
We advocate food systems that are beneficial to the environment and public health by:Leadership/Collaboration - Providing thought leadership and support for establishing collaborative partnershipsResearch/Policy - Advancing knowledge by promoting good science, thus enabling effective solutions to challenges facing food systemsCommunications - Communicating issues in accessible ways
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 45% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 81% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £1,739,427 | £1,582,225 | £1,582,225 | £1,118,773 | £1,067,101 | 21 / 5 |
| 2024 | £1,367,279 | £1,651,947 | £1,651,947 | £961,571 | £642,403 | 20 / 7 |
| 2023 | £2,153,757 | £1,826,279 | £1,826,279 | £1,051,131 | £608,216 | 22 / 8 |
| 2022 | £1,573,525 | £1,516,947 | £1,516,947 | £723,653 | £540,440 | 15 / 8 |
| 2021 | £951,977 | £916,130 | £916,130 | £667,075 | £351,035 | 14 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sustainable Food Trust
What does Sustainable Food Trust do?
We advocate food systems that are beneficial to the environment and public health by:Leadership/Collaboration - Providing thought leadership and support for establishing collaborative partnershipsResearch/Policy - Advancing knowledge by promoting good science, thus enabling effective solutions to challenges facing food systemsCommunications - Communicating issues in accessible ways
How much income did Sustainable Food Trust report in 2025?
Sustainable Food Trust reported total income of £1.74m and reported expenditure of £1.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sustainable Food Trust?
Sustainable Food Trust has a program ratio of 91.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sustainable Food Trust registered as a charity?
Sustainable Food Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 2012 as charity number 1148645. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Sustainable Food Trust?
Sustainable Food Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sustainable Food Trust operate?
Sustainable Food Trust operates across 29 areas, including Argentina, Australia, Belgium and 26 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Sustainable Food Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Sustainable Food Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148645.
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