West Cheshire Foodbank
Also known as: Chester and Ellesmere Port Foodbank
THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE CHESTER, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON AREAS, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLIES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
Activities & Mission
THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE CHESTER, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON AREAS, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLIES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
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 66% 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 74% 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 2025 — Luncheon Vouchers' Catering Education Trust (organisation 313312)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £753,029 | £734,223 | £734,223 | £584,465 | £557,278 | 4 / 82 |
| 2024 | £738,776 | £784,906 | £784,906 | £565,659 | £513,346 | 5 / 89 |
| 2023 | £838,687 | £667,376 | £667,376 | £611,789 | £562,191 | 5 / 110 |
| 2022 | £272,918 | £169,005 | 0 / 130 | |||
| 2021 | £437,618 | £188,241 | 0 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about West Cheshire Foodbank
What does West Cheshire Foodbank do?
THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE CHESTER, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON AREAS, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLIES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.
How much income did West Cheshire Foodbank report in 2025?
West Cheshire Foodbank reported total income of £753k and reported expenditure of £734k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is West Cheshire Foodbank?
West Cheshire Foodbank has a program ratio of 97.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was West Cheshire Foodbank registered as a charity?
West Cheshire Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 2013 as charity number 1150934. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs West Cheshire Foodbank?
West Cheshire Foodbank is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nigel Paul Paramor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does West Cheshire Foodbank operate?
West Cheshire Foodbank operates in Cheshire West & Chester, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is West Cheshire Foodbank a registered charity?
Yes — West Cheshire Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150934.
Details
Dutton Green
Little Stanney
CHESTER
CH2 4SA
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Also Known As
- Chester and Ellesmere Port Foodbank
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated