CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Sectlon A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trustees The Bradford Soup Run On accounts for the year ended 2023 Charlty no (If any) 1001738 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the ac(x)unts of Ihe above charity {Ihe Trust") for the year ended 3111212023. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charivs trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wilh the requirements of the Charits'es Act 2011 (Ihe Act"). I report in respect of my examlnation of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in car￿.ng out my examinats'on. I have followed all the applicable D1￿ctionS gNen by the Charity Commission under secbon 145(5Xb> of Ihe ACL Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no malerial matters have examiner's statement come lo my attention in cx)nnection with Ihe examination (other than that disdosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect: the accounting reC￿S were not kept in ac(x)rdance with section 130 of the Charities Act: or the accounts did not ac￿)rd with the acajunting records: or the accounts did not comply wilh the applicable requirements conceming the form arKI content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the ac(x)unts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a Tnatter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across rK) olher matters in connection with the examination to which attenlion should be dralvn in this report in order to enable a proper urKlerstanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the words in the brackets rf Ihey do not apply. Slgned: 02101r2025 Name: Jessica Evans Relevant professlonal quallflcation(s) or body (If any): Address: 9 John Booth Close. Robertl(Nm, West Yorkshi￿, WF15 7LB IER Oct 2018 ## Trustees’ Annual Report 2023 We started the year with renewed optimism due to a string of potential volunteers wishing to join us. Unfortunately, for them, we already had a full quota - when people join us, they tend to stay – but it was heartening to know there are others of a like mind, albeit from afar. ‘Quality’ can sometimes be a double-edged sword, especially where providing nutritious meals is concerned. From ‘Day One’, nearly 40 years ago, we have always worked hard to ensure the food we provide is of the highest quality we can reasonably attain. Unfortunately, due to a steady increase of food prices, we have had to be somewhat judicious when shopping, sourcing different ingredients from many suppliers, rather than just a couple. Fortunately, the quality of the food we provide has remained high. In November we received a visit from local Environmental Health officers and we were delighted to be awarded the highest standard of 5 stars on their ‘Scores on the Doors’ system whereby those who choose to eat with us can be assured of good practice within our kitchen. We are now working hard to maintain the high standards we set ourselves, and we know those we feed are most appreciative. Our Christmas Chox ‘n’ Sox [and hats, gloves and scarves] campaign continues to be popular – with those we feed as well as local churches, schools and businesses which do their best to support us. As ever, Wm Morrison’s Supermarkets also step up to the plate to ensure all we feed are fully supplied. Our Library is continuing to be popular - Choose a book, take it with you, enjoy it, pass it on or bring it back. And repeat - and we receive help from our supporters who may be down-sizing and pass on their unwanted books. We are now feeding a wide variety of people of differing nationalities, many with their own tales to tell. However, there are some who simply need and want a good quality meal, clothing and bedding, which we do our best to provide. There were no serious incidents to report between January and December 2023. ## **John Tempest** Director and Trustee The Bradford Soup Run ## The Bradford Soup Run ## Income and Expenditure Accounts ## 2023 **Opening Balance 9723.92** Donations 35558.15 TOTAL **45282.07 Expenditure** Rent/Rates 1727.25 Advertising 900.00 Motor Expenses 2661.85 Post/Stationery 927.86 Printing 994.34 Telephone/Communications 2039.34 Food 17567.12 Sundry Items 2490.25 Insurance 211.96 Consumables 2004.61 Heating/Lighting 1942.26 Repairs/Renewals 2200.00 Total Expenses 35667.04 Net Expenditure (108.89) Balance Carried Forward 9615.03 Prepared from information supplied by Jessica Evans, 9 John Booth Close, Roberttown, West Yorkshire WF15 7LB ## Jessica Evans 9 John Booth Close, Roberttown, West Yorkshire WF15 7LV 31[st] October 2023 To whom it may concern, I have examined the 2021 accounts for The Bradford Soup Run [1001738] and have found no areas of concern where accounting rules were not followed; no disclosures not fully made; and no accounting records incomplete. I find the accounts to be an accurate record of income and expenditure throughout the year. Jessica Evans