Dine with US
Analysis
Dine with US is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in April 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Dine with US reported income of £15k and spending of £95k, spending 622% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2025, income fell from £105k to £15k (-85%), an average of -47% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 66%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Dine with US sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chard & District Riding for the Disabled Association Limited (£15k), Kleefstra Syndrome UK (£15k) and The Europa School of Gymnastics (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Community Larder is one of our two primary projects. This project takes fresh food waste, short life fresh food or surplus stock and distributes it to those in need. We aim to give our Service Users the choice within food groups and promote a healthy balanced diet including protein. The food groups are bread, cakes, pastries, vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, cheese, eggs and vegan products.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chard & District Riding for the Disabled Association Limited | Axminster | £15k |
| Kleefstra Syndrome UK | ashbourne | £15k |
| The Europa School of Gymnastics | Dartford | £15k |
| Living Joy Ltd | Rainham | £15k |