the hackney foodbank

The charity supports the general public. The Hackney Foodbank is a registered charity whose purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in Hackney.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where The Hackney Foodbank is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Hackney

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,951,250

Latest Expenditure

£2,274,650

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 114.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,545,816

Charitable Activities £391,855

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £13,579

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,240,976

Raising Funds £33,674

Governance £25,961

Grants to Institutions £494,383

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,951,250	£2,274,650	£2,240,976	£1,013,767	£860,902	22 / 80
2022	£1,239,189	£1,222,921	£1,206,871	£1,297,123	£1,234,257	11 / 28
2021	£1,194,966	£787,965	£776,600	£1,244,733	£1,182,267	8 / 180
2020	£1,382,628	£667,156	£653,205	£838,782	£833,146	6 / 180
2019	£341,642	£320,920				0 / 70