Swale Foodbank

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Activities & Mission

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

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.

Local Authority

Kent

Financial Information

Latest Income

£256,248

Latest Expenditure

£190,346

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 74.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 74.3%

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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2022 — Association for Disabled - Sittingbourne (organisation 5067040)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£256,248	£190,346	0 / 46
2024	£208,685	£168,331	0 / 45
2023	£134,881	£100,149	0 / 49
2022	£64,154	£82,541	0 / 38
2021	£106,329	£37,656	0 / 38

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Swale Foodbank

What does Swale Foodbank do?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

How much income did Swale Foodbank report in 2025?

Swale Foodbank reported total income of £256k and reported expenditure of £190k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Swale Foodbank registered as a charity?

Swale Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 July 2020 as charity number 1190373. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Swale Foodbank?

Swale Foodbank is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER LE BEAU MBE, JP. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Swale Foodbank operate?

Swale Foodbank operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Swale Foodbank a registered charity?

Yes — Swale Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1190373.