New Forest Basics Bank
Analysis
New Forest Basics Bank is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in December 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 makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2026, New Forest Basics Bank reported income of £245k and spending of £220k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £207k to £245k (+19%), an average of +4.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, New Forest Basics Bank sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Restoration Revival Fellowship (£245k), Lyra in Africa (£246k) and Regent Christian Fellowship (£245k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Providing -1. food and other essentials to families and individuals referred by social work agencies in the New Forest District2. goods, services and discretionary grants in association with a referral agency3. practical guidance and training for local people to improve budgeting of limited resources, and to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration Revival Fellowship | Greenford | £245k |
| Lyra in Africa | Henley-on-Thames | £246k |
| Regent Christian Fellowship | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £245k |
| City Temple Urc | London | £246k |