Saltash Foodbank
Analysis
Saltash Foodbank is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Saltash. It was registered in June 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Saltash Foodbank reported income of £20k and spending of £23k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £45k to £20k (-55%), an average of -18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 103%. Over the whole period it spent 60% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Saltash Foodbank sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bethel Pentecostal Church Manchester (£20k), Grapevine Christian Fellowship (£20k) and Acli (Christian Association of Italian Workers) (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our organisation collects and warehouses food, to provide emergency food parcels from our Drop In centre to clients referred by local social agencies. Funds are also available for limited payments on behalf of clients needing immediate financial help for eg utilities and clothing. Clients are also signposted/referred to to other services that may be able to assist them with long-term needs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Pentecostal Church Manchester | Cheshire | £20k |
| Grapevine Christian Fellowship | Rugby | £20k |
| Acli (Christian Association of Italian Workers) | London | £20k |
| New Life Art Ministries | Woodford Green | £20k |