Beyond Food Foundation
Analysis
Beyond Food Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07012686). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Beyond Food Foundation reported income of £725k and spending of £708k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £488k to £725k (+49%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Beyond Food Foundation sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Aspiring Communities (£725k), The Shade Trust (£725k) and National Health Service Retirement Fellowship (£724k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 68% and charitable activities 32%. Charitable activities took 83% of spending and raising funds 16%. Reserves of £185k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 7 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 68%
- Charitable activities 32%
In the charity's own words
We are a charity providing training and support to people who have been impacted by homelessness, mental health, addiction, those with a criminal record or who are at risk of homelessness. Our programmes focus on getting people into fulfilling and meaningful employment, thus breaking the cycle of homelessness, unemployment and poverty.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Communities | Leeds | £725k |
| The Shade Trust | Leicester | £725k |
| National Health Service Retirement Fellowship | 9 Crown Square | £724k |
| Dalgarno Trust | London | £726k |