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The Bay Foodbank

The Bay Foodbank provides assistance, primarily in the form of emergency food parcels, to those in need in North Tyneside, responding to referrals from social and health services, churches, and other organisations.

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Activities & Mission

The Bay Foodbank provides assistance, primarily in the form of emergency food parcels, to those in need in North Tyneside, responding to referrals from social and health services, churches, and other organisations.

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
£337,564
Latest Expenditure
£357,576

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 105.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 105.9%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£337,564
£357,5760 / 52
2024
£406,965
£335,0550 / 50
2023
£283,954
£207,2580 / 40
2022
£349,358
£216,4890 / 45
2021
£469,082
£152,0940 / 45

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bay Foodbank

What does The Bay Foodbank do?

The Bay Foodbank provides assistance, primarily in the form of emergency food parcels, to those in need in North Tyneside, responding to referrals from social and health services, churches, and other organisations.

How much income did The Bay Foodbank report in 2025?

The Bay Foodbank reported total income of £338k and reported expenditure of £358k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bay Foodbank registered as a charity?

The Bay Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 2013 as charity number 1151746. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Bay Foodbank?

The Bay Foodbank is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Margaret Walker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bay Foodbank operate?

The Bay Foodbank operates across 3 areas: Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside and Northumberland.

Is The Bay Foodbank a registered charity?

Yes — The Bay Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151746.

Details

Address
The Bay Foodbank
Meadow Well Way
Waterville Road
North Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE29 6BA
Registration Date
24 April 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5036152
Charity Number
1151746

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Trustees

Margaret Walker Chair
Andy John Sherwood
Anthony Bainbridge
Also governs 1 other charity
Chris Watts
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Kathryn Lane
Martin Wrightson
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Samantha Adams
Sharon Williams-Moffat
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Tony Donaldson

Sectors & Classifications

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