Merthyr Cynon Foodbank
Analysis
Merthyr Cynon Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Merthyr Tydfil. It was registered in October 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Merthyr Cynon Foodbank reported income of £70k and spending of £102k, spending 147% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £64k to £70k (+9.2%), an average of +2.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 53%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Merthyr Cynon Foodbank sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rotary Club of Grantham Trust Fund (£70k), Challenge Community Church Hereford (£70k) and Bethel Apostolic Church of Excellence (£70k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity's objects are specifically to relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability and financial hardship in Merthyr and Cynon Valley area, although this area may be extended to the adjoining communities if necessary. The Charity provides a 3 day supply of non perishable supply boxes to beneficiaries either directly or through agency partners approved by the Trustees.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club of Grantham Trust Fund | Sleaford | £70k |
| Challenge Community Church Hereford | Hereford | £70k |
| Bethel Apostolic Church of Excellence | Birmingham | £70k |
| Bewdley Almshouses | Worcestershire | £70k |