# Charity - The Olive Branch Foodbank

The Olive Branch Foodbank operates under a registered charity.

- Charity name: The Olive Branch (Faith In Action)
- Charity number: [1186017](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1186017&subid=0)
- Charity type: CIO
- Registration date: 29th October 2019

## Objectives

The Charity offers 3 services.
1. A drop in support centre. All are welcome. We listen over a brew & cake, offer pamphlets on services in the Lancaster.  Christian literature, Bibles and prayer on request - no pressure.
2. A food bank requiring a referral from an agency, such as Citizens' Advice.
3. Advocate for ACTS 435.

## Purposes

- Disability
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- Religious Activities

## Income & Expenditure

| Year | Income | Expenditure |
|------|--------|-------------|
| 2025 | £125,819 | £155,597 |
| 2024 | £117,775 | £117,123 |
| 2023 | £128,110 | £110,011 |
| 2022 | £73,128 | £98,411 |
| 2021 | £141,066 | £70,204 |