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The Feed Foundation

We are a charity based in Norwich helping people who are at risk of poverty to access affordable food and support. We have opened a cafe and social supermarket on Hall Road and work closely with our trading social enterprise The Feed Enterprises CIC.

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Activities & Mission

We are a charity based in Norwich helping people who are at risk of poverty to access affordable food and support. We have opened a cafe and social supermarket on Hall Road and work closely with our trading social enterprise The Feed Enterprises CIC.

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
£1,460,759
Latest Expenditure
£1,509,182

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 76% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 55% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 48% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £305,531
Charitable Activities £57,439
Other Trading £1,097,253
Investments £536
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,488,359
Raising Funds £20,823
Governance £19,280
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,460,759
£1,509,182£1,488,359£72,817£79,20049 / 40
2024
£1,442,492
£1,488,913£1,475,734£121,240£79,20049 / 85
2023
£1,496,300
£1,539,471£326,712£167,661£78,98046 / 97
2022
£193,711
£151,1020 / 100
2021
£134,059
£67,7050 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Feed Foundation

What does The Feed Foundation do?

We are a charity based in Norwich helping people who are at risk of poverty to access affordable food and support. We have opened a cafe and social supermarket on Hall Road and work closely with our trading social enterprise The Feed Enterprises CIC.

How much income did The Feed Foundation report in 2025?

The Feed Foundation reported total income of £1.46m and reported expenditure of £1.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Feed Foundation?

The Feed Foundation has a program ratio of 101.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Feed Foundation registered as a charity?

The Feed Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 2018 as charity number 1176940. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs The Feed Foundation?

The Feed Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTINE JANE CHALMERS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Feed Foundation operate?

The Feed Foundation operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Feed Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Feed Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176940.

Details

Address
65-65A Hall Road
NORWICH
NR1 3HL
Registration Date
1 February 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5110987
Charity Number
1176940

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Trustees

CHRISTINE JANE CHALMERS Chair
Julie Elizabeth Rainford
Karl Georg Friedrich Gessner
Kevin Hanner

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