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The Friendly Food Club

Throughout England to promote good health and wellbeing, particularly but not exclusively among those who are economically and socially disadvantaged. Various types of sessions designed to increase understanding and skills in nutrition, healthy eating, cooking, meal planning, growing food and budgeting and raise awareness of the relationship between diet and health.

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Activities & Mission

Throughout England to promote good health and wellbeing, particularly but not exclusively among those who are economically and socially disadvantaged. Various types of sessions designed to increase understanding and skills in nutrition, healthy eating, cooking, meal planning, growing food and budgeting and raise awareness of the relationship between diet and health.

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
£234,062
Latest Expenditure
£233,069

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.6%
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
£234,062
£233,0690 / 12
2024
£266,285
£155,5440 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Friendly Food Club

What does The Friendly Food Club do?

Throughout England to promote good health and wellbeing, particularly but not exclusively among those who are economically and socially disadvantaged. Various types of sessions designed to increase understanding and skills in nutrition, healthy eating, cooking, meal planning, growing food and budgeting and raise awareness of the relationship between diet and health.

How much income did The Friendly Food Club report in 2025?

The Friendly Food Club reported total income of £234k and reported expenditure of £233k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Friendly Food Club registered as a charity?

The Friendly Food Club was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 2023 as charity number 1201623. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs The Friendly Food Club?

The Friendly Food Club is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Balfe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Friendly Food Club operate?

The Friendly Food Club operates across 3 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.

Is The Friendly Food Club a registered charity?

Yes — The Friendly Food Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1201623.

Details

Address
Townsend Community Centre
Jewell Road
Bournemouth
BH8 0LT
Registration Date
18 January 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5173224
Charity Number
1201623

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Trustees

Christopher Balfe Chair
Graham Downs
Iain Stevenson
Jeremy Stein
Also governs 1 other charity
Philippa Goodwin
Victor Itsevhekhai Igbaifua

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