INDEPENDENT FOOD AID NETWORK

Registration #1180382 · Registered

www.foodaidnetwork.org.uk

admin@foodaidnetwork.org.uk

71-75 Shelton Street

70
out of 100
Verified

Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) seeks to connect and support grassroots independent food aid providers, to provide a voice for these groups by advocating on their behalf at a national level, and to campaign for food security for all - and the end for the need of charitable food aid in the UK.

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About INDEPENDENT FOOD AID NETWORK

INDEPENDENT FOOD AID NETWORK is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1180382). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 70/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), INDEPENDENT FOOD AID NETWORK reported a total income of £117,606 and total expenditure of £247,354, a spending ratio of 210% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, INDEPENDENT FOOD AID NETWORK describes its activities as follows: Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) seeks to connect and support grassroots independent food aid providers, to provide a voice for these groups by advocating on their behalf at a national level, and to campaign for food security for all - and the end for the need of charitable food aid in the UK. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £247,354 vs income £117,606 — ratio 2.1x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 210.3% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£117,606£247,354210%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026