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Wirral Foodbank

We collect food from the public via Churches, schools and supermarkets and through a voucher scheme held by frontline agencies registered with Wirral Foodbank who signpoint clients to us, we provide free three days worth of food for individuals and families in Crisis.

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Activities & Mission

We collect food from the public via Churches, schools and supermarkets and through a voucher scheme held by frontline agencies registered with Wirral Foodbank who signpoint clients to us, we provide free three days worth of food for individuals and families in Crisis.

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
£470,360
Latest Expenditure
£534,283

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £503,464
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,253
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £453,973
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £13,110
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£470,360
£534,2830 / 200
2024
£512,717
£453,973£453,973£520,755£222,0105 / 200
2023
£341,203
£340,0010 / 150
2022
£367,740
£382,8080 / 150
2021
£478,460
£248,6770 / 180

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wirral Foodbank

What does Wirral Foodbank do?

We collect food from the public via Churches, schools and supermarkets and through a voucher scheme held by frontline agencies registered with Wirral Foodbank who signpoint clients to us, we provide free three days worth of food for individuals and families in Crisis.

How much income did Wirral Foodbank report in 2025?

Wirral Foodbank reported total income of £470k and reported expenditure of £534k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wirral Foodbank registered as a charity?

Wirral Foodbank was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 2016 as charity number 1167967. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Wirral Foodbank?

Wirral Foodbank is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Charles Franklin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wirral Foodbank operate?

Wirral Foodbank operates in Wirral, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wirral Foodbank a registered charity?

Yes — Wirral Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167967.

Details

Address
WIRRAL BUSINESS CENTRE
UNIT 14
DOCK ROAD
BIRKENHEAD
CH41 1JW
CH41 1JW
Registration Date
30 June 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5081023
Charity Number
1167967

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Trustees

Paul Charles Franklin Chair
Cherly Sharp
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Sue Chadwick
Also governs 1 other charity
Gillian Peters
Laura Braddock
Laura Cross
Lisa Milns
Also governs 1 other charity
Paula Simpson
Professor Michael Brown
Rachel Cubbin
Shahin Rahman

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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