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Sustenance

Sustenance provides nutritious food for people experiencing food poverty, by repurposing surplus produce. Sustenance operates a weekly community kitchen and food bank in St Leonards on Sea, run by volunteers.

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Activities & Mission

Sustenance provides nutritious food for people experiencing food poverty, by repurposing surplus produce. Sustenance operates a weekly community kitchen and food bank in St Leonards on Sea, run by volunteers.

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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

Latest Income
£88,042
Latest Expenditure
£39,347

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 44.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£88,042
£39,3470 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sustenance

What does Sustenance do?

Sustenance provides nutritious food for people experiencing food poverty, by repurposing surplus produce. Sustenance operates a weekly community kitchen and food bank in St Leonards on Sea, run by volunteers.

How much income did Sustenance report in 2025?

Sustenance reported total income of £88k and reported expenditure of £39k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sustenance registered as a charity?

Sustenance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 2024 as charity number 1209111. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Sustenance?

Sustenance is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Bennett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sustenance operate?

Sustenance operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sustenance a registered charity?

Yes — Sustenance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1209111.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 July 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5236997
Charity Number
1209111

Trustees

James Bennett Chair
Celia Wilson
Madeleine Mason

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26 October 2026
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