# MERTHYR CYNON FOODBANK

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1149296
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Oct. 11, 2012
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1149296


## Contact

- **Address:** 5 Monmouth Drive, Merthyr Tydfil
- **Postcode:** CF48 1JA
- **Phone:** 01685 350413
- **Email:** Info@merthyrcynon.foodbank.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE MERTHYR CYNON FOODBANK IS A CHRISTIAN FAITH ORGANISATION, WHOSE OBJECTS ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH,AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP LIVING IN THE MERTHYR AND CYNON VALLEY AREAS, BUT MAY BE EXTENDABLE TO INCORPORATE ADJOINING COMMUNITIES IF NECESSARY.TO ACHIEVE THIS THERE IS A VIEW TO COLLABORATING IN THIS REGARD WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES, OTHER STATUTORY SERVICES, THE THIRD SECTOR INCLUDING VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND FAITH BASED ORGANISATIONS SUCH AS THE GWEINI.IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE, TO SUPPLY BOXES TO BENEFICIARIES, EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH AGENCY PARTNERS, SUCH BOXES TO CONTAIN TINNED AND NON-PERISHABLE FOODS TO ENSURE A HEALTHY BALANCED AND NUTRITIOUS DIET SUFFICIENT FOR UP TO THREE DAYS.TO DO ANY OTHER THING CONSISTENT WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING OR OTHER ADVISORY SERVICES.

**Activities:** The Charity&#x27;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.




## Classification

- **How:** Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** MERTHYR AND CYNON VALLEY AREAS
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Rhondda Cynon Taff





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Alison Gordon Anthony |  | May 18, 2025 |
| Alyson Davies |  | May 18, 2025 |
| Ceri Thomas Breeze |  | May 18, 2025 |
| KENNETH MASON |  | Sept. 7, 2012 |
| Paul Poloha |  | May 18, 2025 |
| Rev Peter David Godsall |  | May 18, 2025 |
| STEPHEN HUGH DOUGLAS DORRICOTT |  | May 13, 2021 |
| Sian Elizabeth Davies |  | May 18, 2025 |




