The Hive Food Bank
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A food bank: the relief of poverty, financial hardship or distress in London by providing emergency food relief to individuals and families experiencing crisis situations, whether long or short-term.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Hive Food Bank with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE HIVE FOOD BANK is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE HIVE FOOD BANK is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE HIVE FOOD BANK is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Frequently asked questions about The Hive Food Bank
The Hive Food Bank is a registered social services nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is 1162363. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £33K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Hive Food Bank has £33K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
A food bank: the relief of poverty, financial hardship or distress in London by providing emergency food relief to individuals and families experiencing crisis situations, whether long or short-term. The Hive Food Bank is classified as a social services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.
The Hive Food Bank is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), a legal form introduced by the Charities Act 2006 that gives a charity its own legal personality without requiring Companies House registration. CIOs are regulated solely by the Charity Commission and must file annual returns and accounts directly with the Commission. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1162363.
The Hive Food Bank's registered charity number is 1162363. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Hive Food Bank is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
The Hive Food Bank is based in London in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Hive Food Bank
- What is The Hive Food Bank?
- The Hive Food Bank is a social services cio based in London, United Kingdom. A food bank: the relief of poverty, financial hardship or distress in London by providing emergency food relief to individuals and families experiencing crisis situations, whether long or short-term.
- When was The Hive Food Bank founded?
- The Hive Food Bank was founded in 2015.
- Where is The Hive Food Bank located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Hive Food Bank's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £33,327.
- Is The Hive Food Bank trustworthy?
- The Hive Food Bank has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Hive Food Bank's registration number?
- Registration: 1162363 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Hive Food Bank's website?
- https://www.thehivefoodbank.com
- Are donations to The Hive Food Bank tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.