North Bristol and South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO

North Bristol and South Gloucestershire Foodbank CIO (Charity number 1195058) is a UK-based charitable incorporated organisation dedicated to providing emergency food support and additional assistance to individuals and families facing crisis in the North Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas.

Mission and Values

The organisation aims to end hunger within its community by distributing nutritionally balanced emergency food supplies designed to last three days to people who have been referred to the foodbank in crisis situations. Beyond offering food aid, the foodbank collaborates with local partners to connect recipients with expert advice on income management, debt solutions, and various support services, addressing the underlying causes of food insecurity.

The principles guiding the organisation include compassion, community, justice, and dignity, reflecting its holistic approach to helping those in need.

Services and Projects

• Emergency Food Support: Providing nutritionally balanced food parcels for three days to those referred in crisis.
• The Bridge Food Project: An initiative offering low-cost food shopping alongside practical support services.
• Community Partnerships: Working alongside local agencies to offer advice and support around income, debt, and other challenges contributing to hunger.
• Volunteer and Corporate Engagement: Inviting individuals and companies to support through volunteering, donations, and partnerships to sustain and expand the foodbank’s impact.

Strategic Direction

The foodbank has implemented a three-year strategic plan focused on prioritising early advice and support, developing community hubs to increase accessibility, and advocating for systemic change to reduce food insecurity in the region.

Impact

The foodbank serves a significant number of people monthly, provides thousands of meals annually, and relies on a dedicated team of regular volunteers from the local community to deliver its services.

Organisation Structure

Registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) under number 1195058, North Bristol and South Gloucestershire Foodbank operates with up-to-date charity reporting and complies with relevant UK charity regulations.

This organisation is part of the wider Trussell Trust network, which supports foodbanks across the UK, working collectively to alleviate hunger and support vulnerable populations[1][2][3][5].

[1] https://nbsg.foodbank.org.uk [2] https://nbsg.foodbank.org.uk/about/ [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1195058&subid=0 [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/constituency-search/-/charity-details/5184161/contact-information [5] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/CE026149