Oxford Food Hub (charity 1131738) redistributes surplus food in and around Oxford. Latest scored accounts (2024) show income of £547k. It rarely appears in national appeals. Its Clarity Score is 100 (5★ Exceptional).
A 100 does not mean “best food charity in the UK.” It means the published accounts are complete and easy to follow. In the scored year:
- 98% of expenditure on charitable activities (disclosed years)
- 18 months of reserves — unusually sturdy for a sub-£1m charity
- 100 volunteers and 6 staff
- seven trustees, filings up to date, no late filings on record
That combination — high cause spend, a thick reserve buffer, and a volunteer-heavy model — is the opposite of a household-name appeal that spends heavily on fundraising. It is also a different job from a national poverty brand: a city food hub matches “help near me” in Oxford in a way a UK-wide campaign cannot.
If you are choosing among poverty-relief models, start with the poverty cause review, then compare filings. Still verify the charity number on any collection or appeal. Information only.