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Tavistock Area Foodbank

We are based in the Lower Deck Cafe, Tavistock to provide emergency food parcels to individuals and families in the local area who are experiencing financial hardship. We are open on Fridays between 10am and 2pm. Emergency parcels can be arranged during the week if required. In addition food and drinks are available from the cafe and information about a range of other services is provided.

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Activities & Mission

We are based in the Lower Deck Cafe, Tavistock to provide emergency food parcels to individuals and families in the local area who are experiencing financial hardship. We are open on Fridays between 10am and 2pm. Emergency parcels can be arranged during the week if required. In addition food and drinks are available from the cafe and information about a range of other services is provided.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£73,051
Latest Expenditure
£82,502

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 112.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 112.9%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£73,051
£82,5020 / 41
2023
£83,069
£80,6930 / 37
2022
£66,892
£60,4990 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Tavistock Area Foodbank

What does Tavistock Area Foodbank do?

We are based in the Lower Deck Cafe, Tavistock to provide emergency food parcels to individuals and families in the local area who are experiencing financial hardship. We are open on Fridays between 10am and 2pm. Emergency parcels can be arranged during the week if required. In addition food and drinks are available from the cafe and information about a range of other services is provided.

How much income did Tavistock Area Foodbank report in 2024?

Tavistock Area Foodbank reported total income of £73k and reported expenditure of £83k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Tavistock Area Foodbank registered as a charity?

Tavistock Area Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 March 2022 as charity number 1198161. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Tavistock Area Foodbank?

Tavistock Area Foodbank is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Robert Weston. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Tavistock Area Foodbank operate?

Tavistock Area Foodbank operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Tavistock Area Foodbank a registered charity?

Yes — Tavistock Area Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198161.

Details

Address
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
RUSSELL STREET
TAVISTOCK
PL19 8BD
Registration Date
8 March 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5177372
Charity Number
1198161

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Trustees

Rev Robert Weston Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Anne Keogh
Anthony David Welsh
Deborah Lyn Palmer
Francis Sian Pope
Joan Margaret Dennis
Julie Jillians
Julie Lloyd
Rosemarie Collins Crook
Vicky Dawson

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