SOUTH COTSWOLDS FOODBANK

Ending Hunger Together
SOUTH COTSWOLDS FOODBANK
REGISTERED NAME
SOUTH COTSWOLDS FOODBANK
REGISTERED NUMBER
1159810
ORGANISATION TYPE
Charity Commission England and Wales
YEAR OF REGISTRATION
2015
LOCATION
England: Gloucestershire (Cotswold District)
Last Updated:
22.07.2026
£391k

Turnover

8

Employees

94

Volunteers

Organisation Overview

Areas of Interest

  • Poverty
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Food & Hunger

Our History

  • South Cotswolds Foodbank (formerly Cirencester Foodbank) was founded in 2012 as part of the Trussell network. Since then, it has supported thousands of people facing hardship across the South Cotswolds, providing emergency food, practical support and hope while working towards a future without the need for food banks.

Areas of Operation

  • England: Gloucestershire

Beneficiaries

  • Adults

    Adults experiencing financial hardship, including those facing low income, debt, benefit issues, ill health, relationship breakdown or other circumstances that leave them unable to afford essentials.

  • Children / Young People

    Children and young people affected by poverty and food insecurity, supported through assistance provided to their households and families.

  • People with Disabilities

    People with disabilities or long-term health conditions who face additional financial pressures, barriers to employment, or increased living costs.

  • People in poverty

    People unable to afford the essentials for a decent standard of living, including food, utilities, housing and other basic needs.

  • Marginalised or vulnerable groups

    People at greater risk of hardship, exclusion or crisis, including those experiencing poor mental health, isolation, domestic abuse or sudden life changes.

  • Community

    Residents of the South Cotswolds benefiting from stronger local support networks, partnerships and action to reduce poverty and hunger.

Our Vision for a better future

  • Our vision is “A community without the need for a food bank.” We want everyone in the South Cotswolds to have enough money for the essentials, access support when needed, and the opportunity to thrive without facing crisis or hunger.

How the charity helps

  • Other Charitable Activities
  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information

Our goals to make a difference

  • Crisis Stabilisation: Provide emergency food and support in crisis. Connect people with advice and services to help restore stability and reduce hardship.

  • Prevent Further Hardship: Help people maximise income and access support. Build financial resilience to prevent future crises and food bank need.

  • Influence Change: Advocate for policies that reduce poverty. Share lived experience to influence local and national decision-making.

  • Build Strong Communities: Strengthen partnerships across our area. Grow volunteering and community support to help create lasting change.

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