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The Hackney Foodbank

Also known as: Hackney Foodbank

The emergency provision of non-perishable food goods and signposting to those in need in the London Borough of Hackney and the surrounding areas.

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Activities & Mission

The emergency provision of non-perishable food goods and signposting to those in need in the London Borough of Hackney and the surrounding areas.

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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
£1,560,166
Latest Expenditure
£1,598,980

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,232,247
Charitable Activities £317,958
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £9,961

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,554,794
Raising Funds £44,186
Governance £36,635
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£1,560,166
£1,598,980£1,554,794£1,011,190£920,32218 / 200
2025
£1,811,507
£1,760,913£1,491,259£1,065,430£896,09023 / 125
2024
£1,951,250
£2,274,650£2,240,976£1,013,767£860,90222 / 80
2022
£1,239,189
£1,222,921£1,206,871£1,297,123£1,234,25711 / 28
2021
£1,194,966
£787,965£776,600£1,244,733£1,182,2678 / 180

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Hackney Foodbank

What does The Hackney Foodbank do?

The emergency provision of non-perishable food goods and signposting to those in need in the London Borough of Hackney and the surrounding areas.

How much income did The Hackney Foodbank report in 2026?

The Hackney Foodbank reported total income of £1.56m and reported expenditure of £1.60m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Hackney Foodbank registered as a charity?

The Hackney Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 November 2012 as charity number 1149896. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Hackney Foodbank?

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

Where does The Hackney Foodbank operate?

The Hackney Foodbank operates in Hackney, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Hackney Foodbank a registered charity?

Yes — The Hackney Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149896.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 November 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029101
Charity Number
1149896

Trustees

Fatima Habib Chair
Annelies Frances Hopkins
dr Katharine Sarah Wilkinson
Kamila Dagny Przybyszewska-Demuren
Miriam Carrion Benitez
Sarah Forrest
Thomas Lee Mahoney
Tim Bethel

Also Known As

  • Hackney Foodbank

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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