North Bristol and South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO
Analysis
North Bristol and South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in July 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. 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, North Bristol and South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO reported income of £855k and spending of £833k, spending 97% of its income. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, North Bristol and South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Open Doors International Language School (£854k), Omega Community Living Limited (£856k) and Berry Street Foundation (UK) Limited (£851k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 99%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £789k would cover about 11 months of spending at that rate. It employed 10 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 99%
- Trading 0.0%
- Investments 0.8%
In the charity's own words
THE RELIEF AND PREVENTION OF POVERTY IN THE NORTH BRISTOL AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AREAS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY WORKING WITH A NETWORK OF CARE PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE FOOD PARCELS, ITEMS AND RELATED SERVICES INCLUDING SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO ANY IN NEED, AND DELIVERING SUCH SERVICES WITHIN A CHRISTIAN ETHOS.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Open Doors International Language School | Plymouth | £854k |
| Omega Community Living Limited | London | £856k |
| Berry Street Foundation (UK) Limited | Great Missenden | £851k |
| Interdoceo | Surrey | £856k |