# Otley Foodbank

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1197645 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1197645)
- Website: https://otleyparishchurch.org/otleyfoodbank
- Latest income: £12.7k; spending £19k
- What it funds: Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Bradford City, Leeds City, North Yorkshire
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/otley-foodbank

The charity distributes food parcels to those experiencing food poverty in Otley and the surrounding area. It operates from Spring Gardens, Westbourne Grove Otley. Non-perishable food is donated at collection points in the town, made up into parcels and delivered to individuals and families referred from outside agencies. We may donate to other charitable groups who alleviate food poverty

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £12.7k | £19k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £28.5k | £29k | not filed |
| 1 Jan 2024 | £20.5k | £30.1k | not filed |
| 1 Jan 2023 | £27.2k | £9,167 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are seeking to relieve persons in Otley, and surrounding districts in west and North Yorkshire, that are in financial hardship, need or distress in such ways as the trustees from time-to-time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively by:a)providing emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need and / or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty, andb)such other means, including (but not limited to) the relevant provision of support or signposting to relevant information or other advisory services as the trustees shall think fit.

## What it funds

Otley Foodbank is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and prevention or relief of poverty; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Otley Foodbank reported income of £12.7k and spending of £19k. Over its last 4 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £87.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City, Leeds City and North Yorkshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Otley Foodbank in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (otleyparishchurch.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Otley Foodbank open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Otley Foodbank is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Otley Foodbank fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City, Leeds City and North Yorkshire.

### Does Otley Foodbank give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Otley Foodbank makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Otley Foodbank give each year?

The register does not break out Otley Foodbank's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £19k. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £21.8k a year.

### How large is Otley Foodbank?

In its latest reported year Otley Foodbank reported income of £12.7k and spending of £19k.


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