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Alton Christian Care Limited

Alton Food Bank

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1151471
Status
Registered
Registered
April 2, 2013
Legal form
Charitable company

Address

Address
Alton Foodbank
15 Market Square
ALTON
Hampshire
GU34 1HD

Activities

The primary purpose is to operate Alton Foodbank, the main focus is on the collection and distribution of food in accordance with the rules and recommendations set out by the Trussell Trust who are the over arching sponsors of some 400 foodbanks throughout the UK.A secondary object is the operation of a school uniform bank for local primary schools in the immediate area.

Objects: To Relieve The Needs Of Persons In Alton, Hampshire And The Surrounding Area Who Are In A Condition Of Need, Hardship Or Distress (beneficiaries) In Such Ways As The Trustees From Time To Time Think Fit, In Particular But Not Exclusively By:a)supplying Free Food Parcels And Other Goods Either Directly Or Through Agency Partners Approved By The Trustees B)such Other Means, Including By (but Not Limited To) Raising Awareness Of The Needs Of The Beneficiaries 2.to Develop The Capacity And Skills Of Disadvantaged Children And Adults In Such A Way That They Are Better Able To Identify, And Help Meet, Their Needs And To Participate More Fully In Society. The Provision Of Facilities In The Interest Of Social Welfare For Recreation Or Other Leisure Time Occupation With The Object Of Improving The Conditions Of Life For Those Persons Who Have Need Of Such Facilities By Reason Of Their Youth, Age, Infirmity Or Disablement, Financial Hardship Or Social And Economic Circumstances. To Contribute By Way Of Grants To Other Local Organisations Dealing With Hardship Amongst Individuals Living In The Local Area Provided That Such Grants Are Not Made From Monies Received For The Distribution Of Foodin Furtherance Of These Objects The Charity Will Carry These Out In The Spirit Of Christian Compassion.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Other Finance, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
General Charitable Purposes, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Religious Activities
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Hampshire, Surrey

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £118,816 £153,890
March 31, 2024 £171,693 £177,441
March 31, 2023 £163,742 £149,392
March 31, 2022 £97,380 £91,967
March 31, 2021 £175,559 £108,146

Trustees

Name Appointed
Ian Martin Dane (Chair) May 4, 2023
Alan Matthews Nov. 2, 2023
Deidre Weideman Jan. 17, 2014
Elisabeth Barbara Duncan May 7, 2013
Helen Fletcher April 9, 2025
Nicholas Hinson Nov. 2, 2023
Paul Kenneth Susans Jan. 17, 2013