The Bread And Butter Thing.
Also known as: Heathfield Drive, Tbbt, The Benefits Thing, The Bread and Butter Thing, The Debt Thing, The Energy Thing, The Food Thing
Activities focus on the relief of poverty premiums in low income families. The charity is building a membership model, whereby families with low disposable income will be offered the provision of a basket of services i.e. weekly supply of fresh food, to help that income go further, in return for a low membership fee. We have numerous venues across the UK.
Activities & Mission
Activities focus on the relief of poverty premiums in low income families. The charity is building a membership model, whereby families with low disposable income will be offered the provision of a basket of services i.e. weekly supply of fresh food, to help that income go further, in return for a low membership fee. We have numerous venues across the UK.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £6,763,867 | £6,022,296 | £6,022,296 | £4,158,477 | £1,055,680 | 60 / 1100 |
| 2023 | £5,431,357 | £4,649,807 | £4,649,807 | £3,416,906 | £622,849 | 52 / 3533 |
| 2022 | £3,720,560 | £2,677,772 | £2,677,772 | £2,635,356 | £1,197,159 | 40 / 1692 |
| 2021 | £2,189,768 | £1,545,277 | £1,545,277 | £1,592,568 | £641,043 | 23 / 900 |
| 2020 | £1,805,342 | £1,145,154 | £1,145,154 | £948,077 | £468,553 | 13 / 700 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Bread And Butter Thing.
What does The Bread And Butter Thing. do?
Activities focus on the relief of poverty premiums in low income families. The charity is building a membership model, whereby families with low disposable income will be offered the provision of a basket of services i.e. weekly supply of fresh food, to help that income go further, in return for a low membership fee. We have numerous venues across the UK.
How much income did The Bread And Butter Thing. report in 2024?
The Bread And Butter Thing. reported total income of £6.76m and reported expenditure of £6.02m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Bread And Butter Thing.?
The Bread And Butter Thing. has a program ratio of 89.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Bread And Butter Thing. registered as a charity?
The Bread And Butter Thing. was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 September 2016 as charity number 1169383. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The Bread And Butter Thing.?
The Bread And Butter Thing. is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Bread And Butter Thing. operate?
The Bread And Butter Thing. operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Bread And Butter Thing. a registered charity?
Yes — The Bread And Butter Thing. is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169383.
Details
Lyntown Trading Estate
Eccles
MANCHESTER
M30 9QG
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Also Known As
- Heathfield Drive
- Tbbt
- The Benefits Thing
- The Bread and Butter Thing
- The Debt Thing
- The Energy Thing
- The Food Thing
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated