The Food Chain (uk) Limited
Also known as: The Food Chain
The Food Chain ensures people living with HIV in London can access the nutrition they need to get well, stay well and lead healthy, independent lives. Our tailored support is delivered by volunteers and includes the most appropriate package of home-delivered meals, groceries, nutrition and cookery classes and communal dinners.
Activities & Mission
The Food Chain ensures people living with HIV in London can access the nutrition they need to get well, stay well and lead healthy, independent lives. Our tailored support is delivered by volunteers and includes the most appropriate package of home-delivered meals, groceries, nutrition and cookery classes and communal dinners.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 163). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £469,394 | £401,127 | 0 / 109 | |||
| 2024 | £433,242 | £435,110 | 0 / 121 | |||
| 2023 | £523,906 | £585,241 | £520,799 | £25,946 | £0 | 9 / 127 |
| 2022 | £463,000 | £566,941 | 0 / 125 | |||
| 2021 | £573,740 | £523,248 | £468,100 | £188,786 | £190,484 | 7 / 180 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Food Chain (uk) Limited
What does The Food Chain (uk) Limited do?
The Food Chain ensures people living with HIV in London can access the nutrition they need to get well, stay well and lead healthy, independent lives. Our tailored support is delivered by volunteers and includes the most appropriate package of home-delivered meals, groceries, nutrition and cookery classes and communal dinners.
How much income did The Food Chain (uk) Limited report in 2025?
The Food Chain (uk) Limited reported total income of £469k and reported expenditure of £401k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Food Chain (uk) Limited?
The Food Chain (uk) Limited has a program ratio of 99.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 163 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Food Chain (uk) Limited registered as a charity?
The Food Chain (uk) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 1991 as charity number 1003014. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs The Food Chain (uk) Limited?
The Food Chain (uk) Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Allan Anderson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Food Chain (uk) Limited operate?
The Food Chain (uk) Limited operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Food Chain (uk) Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Food Chain (uk) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003014.
Details
LONDON
N7 9BG
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated