# THE QUANTOCK FOODBANK

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1189991
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** June 18, 2020
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1189991


## Contact

- **Address:** 35 BROOK ROAD, WILLITON, TAUNTON
- **Postcode:** TA4 4TE
- **Phone:** 07483815122
- **Email:** quantockfoodbank@gmail.com



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS:THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN WATCHET, WILLITON AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME-TO-TIME THINK FIT, BY SHOWING THE LOVE OF GOD IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:(A) PROVIDING EMERGENCY FOOD, ESSENTIAL TOILETRIES AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED AND/OR FOR THE DISTRIBUTION BY PROFESSIONAL AGENCIES, CHARITIES OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY, RESTORE DIGNITY, MAINTAIN HEALTH AND SUPPORT EFFORTS TO REGAIN INDEPENDENCE AND STABILITY.(B) SUCH OTHER MEANS INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT TO ACCESS, OR SIGNPOSTING TO, RELEVANT AGENCIES, ADVISORY OR INFORMATION SERVICES.

**Activities:** The prevention or relief of poverty in Watchet, Williton and surrounding area by the provision of food, essential toiletries, and household items to people in need; working with professional partners to restore dignity, maintain health and support efforts to regain independence and stability, and providing support to access or signposting to relevant agencies, advisory or information services.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Somerset



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £40784 | £21165 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £39462 | £88378 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £43847 | £14992 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £31294 | £8785 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £57018 | £15047 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Rev Jane Sperring** (Chair) — appointed May 14, 2023
- Catherine Mary Benham — appointed May 27, 2021
- Chloe De Renzy-Martin — appointed Nov. 26, 2025
- Cllr Peter Frederick Payne — appointed May 15, 2019
- Dr John Irven — appointed June 6, 2018
- Jane Wynne — appointed Feb. 5, 2025
- Marlene Mason — appointed June 6, 2018
- Richard Learmont — appointed Nov. 12, 2025
- Samantha Searle — appointed June 6, 2018
- Sarah Elizabeth Silvester — appointed June 6, 2018