Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust
We provide emergency food parcels and support to local Watford people in crisis. We receive non-perishable food donations from the public and make up food parcels which are taken to distribution points around Watford. Clients are given a foodbank voucher by frontline care professionals, which they then exchange for a food parcel at a distribution point.
Activities & Mission
We provide emergency food parcels and support to local Watford people in crisis. We receive non-perishable food donations from the public and make up food parcels which are taken to distribution points around Watford. Clients are given a foodbank voucher by frontline care professionals, which they then exchange for a food parcel at a distribution point.
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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 Efficiency
Higher than 45% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — Watford Foodbank and Community Relief Trust (organisation 5035515)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £814,374 | £701,315 | £701,315 | £437,346 | £100,000 | 1 / 70 |
| 2024 | £552,658 | £620,498 | £620,498 | £324,287 | £100,000 | 1 / 60 |
| 2023 | £590,156 | £493,220 | £493,220 | £392,127 | £100,000 | 0 / 50 |
| 2022 | £96,895 | £76,877 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2021 | £295,530 | £64,769 | 0 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust
What does Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust do?
We provide emergency food parcels and support to local Watford people in crisis. We receive non-perishable food donations from the public and make up food parcels which are taken to distribution points around Watford. Clients are given a foodbank voucher by frontline care professionals, which they then exchange for a food parcel at a distribution point.
How much income did Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust report in 2025?
Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust reported total income of £814k and reported expenditure of £701k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust?
Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust has a program ratio of 86.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust registered as a charity?
Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 2019 as charity number 1184482. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust?
Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN DAVID BISHOP. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust operate?
Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Watford Foodbank And Community Relief Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184482.
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Unit 5
Empire Centre
Imperial Way
WATFORD
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