FareShare Greater Manchester

What FareShare Greater Manchester does

FareShare Greater Manchester is a charitable food redistribution organization operated as a trading name of the registered charity EMERGE 3Rs (Charity No. 1132944), headquartered at Units E1-E8, New Smithfield Market, Openshaw, Manchester. Founded in 2008 and employing 19 staff, it collects quality surplus food from supermarkets and food businesses and redistributes it to over 290 charities, schools and community groups across all ten Greater Manchester boroughs, High Peak and Cheshire East. In the period April 2024 to March 2025 the organization redistributed 2,000+ tonnes of food, delivered the equivalent of 4.72 million meals, and ran weekly deliveries to 60 charities and community organisations. Service programs include FareShare Go (direct food support), the Vegelicious school scheme, Community Membership with monthly billing, and a community cash-and-carry (FareShare Plus), alongside initiatives such as the 7 Million Meals campaign and the Cooking for Change slow cooker project.

The core operational technology is warehouse and fleet-based logistics: surplus food is aggregated at the New Smithfield Market warehouse, sorted and redistributed via owned delivery vehicles, with member organizations able to collect directly through FareShare Plus. There is no proprietary software, AI/ML, or platform layer disclosed; the offering is relationship- and infrastructure-driven rather than technology-led. Revenue is generated through three streams: a low monthly subscription fee from community food members, monetary donations from individuals and corporate partners (including match-funded campaigns like Big Give Earth Raise), and corporate partnership income covering volunteering, fundraising support, and social value engagements. Major partners include Deloitte, Tesco, Co-op, Warburtons, GXO, AJ Bell, Manchester United, Kellanova, Bidfood, and Grant Thornton, with high-profile support from Marcus Rashford. The organization is part of the national FareShare UK regional network and the wider EMERGE 3Rs group, which also encompasses Touch Wood (reclaimed wood) and EMERGE Recycling.

Name

FareShare Greater Manchester

Legal name

EMERGE 3Rs

Website

https://faresharegm.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FareShare Greater Manchester is a charitable food redistribution operation run by EMERGE 3Rs, collecting surplus food from supermarkets and food businesses and redistributing it to over 290 charities, schools and community groups across Greater Manchester, High Peak and Cheshire East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Redistribution Services

NAICS

Other Warehousing and Storage (49319), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Donation Pickup & Reuse Hauling (HSAKALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food & Beverage Cold Storage (Fresh/Chilled) (TLALABAA)

Keywords

• Food redistribution services
• Surplus food recovery
• Community food charity
• Food waste reduction
• Food poverty relief

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Food Redistribution Services: Collects surplus food from supermarkets and food businesses and redistributes to charities, schools, and community groups at low or no cost
2. Donations and Fundraising: Receives monetary donations from individuals, corporate partners, and fundraising campaigns including Big Give match funding events
3. Corporate Partnerships: Engages corporate partners for volunteering, fundraising support, and financial contributions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FareShare Greater Manchester collects quality surplus food from supermarkets and food businesses and redistributes it to over 290 charities, schools, and community groups across all ten Greater Manchester boroughs, High Peak, and Cheshire East. The organization operates a warehouse and delivery fleet, provides a community cash and carry (FareShare Plus), and runs targeted programs such as FareShare Go, the Vegelicious Scheme, and Community Membership to channel surplus food to vulnerable populations.

Product overview

FareShare Greater Manchester is a charitable food redistribution organization run by EMERGE 3Rs. The core offering is redistributing surplus food from supermarkets and food businesses to over 290 charities, schools, and community groups across Greater Manchester. Service programs include FareShare Go (direct food support), the Vegelicious Scheme (school-focused food education), Community Membership (regular deliveries to member organizations), and FareShare Plus (a community cash and carry). Special initiatives include the 7 Million Meals campaign, Cooking for Change slow cooker program, and the Coronation Food Project.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FareShare Greater Manchester Food Redistribution Core food redistribution service that collects surplus food from supermarkets and food businesses and redistributes it to over 290 charities, schools, and community groups across Greater Manchester, High Peak, and Cheshire East. Service includes weekly deliveries to 60 charities and community organisations.
• Community Membership Low-cost monthly membership programme providing regular surplus food deliveries to registered charities, schools, and community groups. Members across all ten Greater Manchester boroughs, High Peak, and Cheshire East receive fresh produce, bread, dairy, meat, and store cupboard items.
• FareShare Go Food Support Direct food support scheme enabling organisations to access affordable surplus food for individuals and families in need. Self-serve access to redistributed food via the FareShare Go programme.
• FareShare Plus Community Cash and Carry Community cash and carry warehouse where member charities and community groups can collect surplus food directly from the FareShare GM facility.
• Vegelicious Scheme School-focused programme providing surplus food to educational institutions while teaching children about fresh, nutritious food. Targets schools across Greater Manchester.
• Cooking for Change Slow Cooker Project Programme providing slow cookers and surplus food to families to help them prepare nutritious meals while reducing food waste.
• Together We Can: 7 Million Meals Project goal to redistribute enough surplus food to create 7 million meals for people experiencing hunger across Greater Manchester.
• FareShare Foodies Community-focused food redistribution programme supporting local food initiatives across Greater Manchester.
• Coronation Food Project Food redistribution initiative as part of coronation-themed community support programmes across Greater Manchester.

Quantifiable outcome

• Redistributed 2,000+ tonnes of surplus food in 2024-2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Big GivecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2026Match funding partner for Earth Raise 2026 campaign (22-29 April 2026). Double Your Donation campaign aims to raise £25,000 which could unlock £50,000 total through match funding.
• DeloitteflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Corporate partner since summer 2025. Deloitte has supported fundraising efforts, sent multiple teams of corporate volunteers to support warehouse operations, and participated in events to promote FareShare's work. Their partnership was recognised at BITC's Responsible Business Impact Showcase.
• EMERGE 3RscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent charitable organisation that runs FareShare Greater Manchester as part of its group of companies. EMERGE 3Rs also includes Touch Wood (reclaimed wood) and EMERGE Recycling.
• WarburtonscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor food supplier partner donating surplus bakery products. Featured in supplier spotlight case studies.
• Co-op (Co-operative Group)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner through Co-op Food Collection programme and community shopping support. Co-op members can support FareShare GM when shopping.
• GXOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurplus food partnership focused on reducing waste through GXO's logistics and supply chain capabilities.
• AJ BellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner that ran the 'Easter Eats' campaign providing 3,000 food hampers for Salford families.
• Manchester UnitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide 80,000 meals at Christmas through the club's community programmes.
• Marcus RashfordflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-profile support for FareShare GM, visited the new warehouse space to celebrate the organisation's expansion.
• TescocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTesco Food Collection programme partner. Tesco Food Heroes programme recognises supporters who raise funds for FareShare.
• Grant Thornton UK LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate volunteering partner that has sent teams to support warehouse operations as part of corporate responsibility programmes.
• Deliveroo HopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivery partner supporting food distribution operations.
• Manchester City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial value partnership through which Manchester City Council connected FareShare GM with contractors Kiely Bros Ltd for free yard repairs. Part of the Council's social value procurement commitments under Procurement Act 2023.
• Kiely Bros LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHighways contractor that undertook free pothole repairs and road markings for FareShare GM's delivery yard as part of their social value commitment under Manchester City Council procurement.
• FareShare National NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the national FareShare network of regional food redistribution organisations across the UK.
• The Bread FactorycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal supplier partner donating surplus bread and bakery products.
• BidfoodcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFood wholesaler supplier partner for surplus food donations.
• Holland's PiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal food manufacturer partner donating surplus products.
• KellanovacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor food manufacturer partner donating surplus cereal and packaged foods.
• FruidelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFresh produce supplier partner donating surplus fruit and vegetables.
• ParfettscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal supermarket chain partner for food surplus donations.
• Vegetarian SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for COOK! programme teaching cooking skills to children, including sessions at Northmoor and carnivals.
• Trafford CentreflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNamed as Trafford Centre Charity of the Year 2023, providing corporate fundraising and awareness support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FareShare UK: National umbrella charity that runs the regional FareShare network of which FareShare Greater Manchester is a member. Operates the same surplus food redistribution model across 13 UK regions, making it the most directly comparable organisation.
• FareShare Midlands: Another regional centre in the national FareShare network, operating the same surplus food redistribution model across the West Midlands. Direct sister-organisation peer in a different UK region.
• The Bread and Butter Thing: UK charity that redistributes surplus food via low-cost membership hubs to communities facing food poverty. Operates a very similar surplus-to-community redistribution model across northern England, sharing both supplier partners and end-customer profile.
• City Harvest London: London-based food redistribution charity that collects surplus food from manufacturers and retailers and redistributes to charities. Closest peer in another major UK metro, applying the same surplus-food logistics model to a different region.
• FoodCycle: UK charity that intercepts surplus food and turns it into community meals served to people experiencing food poverty. Uses the same surplus food supply chain to address overlapping beneficiary populations.

Broad incumbents

• The Trussell Trust: UK's largest food bank network, operating more than 1,400 food banks. Overlaps with FareShare GM because Trussell Trust food banks are both end-customers of redistributed surplus food and a competing channel for charitable food distribution.
• Company Shop: Commercial operator that sells surplus and short-dated food from retailers and manufacturers to members at discounted prices. Applies the same surplus-food-to-affordable-access model but through a commercial rather than charity structure.

Others

• Independent Food Aid Network: UK network of independent food banks and food aid providers. Overlaps with FareShare GM as both a potential supplier of redistributed surplus food and an alternative channel for charities seeking food supplies.

Emerging players

• Olio: Digital food-sharing platform connecting neighbours and businesses to redistribute surplus food. Applies a tech-enabled, consumer-led version of the same surplus-food-to-need concept, with partial overlap on B2B food waste streams.

Regional players

• FareShare Yorkshire: Another regional FareShare redistribution centre, serving Yorkshire rather than Greater Manchester. Applies the identical operational model in an adjacent UK region and competes for some of the same national supplier and corporate partner relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FareShareGM
• Facebookfacebook.com/FareshareGreaterManchester
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fareshare-greater-manchester

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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