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Gloucester e) Foodbank Gloucester Foodbank Report and Accounts year ended 31 March 2026 Doc ID.. 4401491kb826adOb3833f52a83eb85b386aa6135

REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

CONTENTS
Company Information 3
Directors' and Trustees Report 4 - 28
Independent Examiner's Report 29
Statement of Financial Activities 30
Balance Sheet 31
Cash Flow Statement 32
Notes to the Accounts 33 - 43
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
with Comparatives 44

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Reference and Administrative Information

Directors/Trustees

Directors/Trustees Adrian Slade Chair Paul Mallett Treasurer Christine Dale resigned 13th November 2025 James Holliday resigned 6th May 2026 Stephen Taylor resigned 3rd December 2025 Richard Evans Jamie Whitelock resigned 9th June 2026 Emma Bell appointed 30th June 2025 Lizzy Hathaway-White appointed 6th February 2026 Ellis Fishlock-Whitelaw appointed 15th June 2026 Key staff Victoria Ranford (Foodbank Director) Governing Document Memorandum and Articles of Association 23rd March 2005 Company Registration Number 05402066 Charity Registration Number 1113515 Registered Office The George Whitefield Centre 107 Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NF Independent Examiner Kate Adderley CA Third Sector Accountancy Ltd Holyoake House, Hanover Street Manchester M60 0AS Bankers Barclays Kingdom Bank Redwood Bank United Trust Bank Cambridge & Counties Bank

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Introduction

The trustees, who are also directors for the purpose of company law, take pleasure to present their report, together with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31 March 2026. These will demonstrate the charity’s achievements, performance and impact, together with its financial performance and financial posi�on.

This report, which includes the Directors’ Report, as required by company law, also serves as the Trustees’ Annual Report for the purposes of charity law and has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Prac�ce: Accoun�ng and Repor�ng by Chari�es, preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Repor�ng Standards applicable to the UK & Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), effec�ve January 2019 and the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees of Gloucester Foodbank wish to express their con�nued deep apprecia�on for the contribu�on made by our many volunteers, staff and donors, without whom, no achievements would have been possible. The trustees are confident that, by their stewardship and management of charitable funds, Gloucester Foodbank con�nues to meet the requirements around public benefit as defined by the Charity Commission.

As a charity, rooted and established on the life and teaching of Jesus; and for those who are part of the Foodbank and who are Chris�ans; we see God’s Kingdom at work in what we do. We seek to serve those who are hungry and in need to the best of our ability. We seek to love our neighbour as we love ourselves. Whilst we have volunteers and staff who do not share a Chris�an faith, it is clear that love, care and compassion are shown by all who serve at the foodbank.

Gloucester Foodbank con�nues to operate as a Chris�an based charity as well as being part of the Trussell network.

Our aims & objectives

The charity’s purposes as set out in the objects contained in the company’s memorandum of associa�on are:

Gloucester Foodbank “the Foodbank” was established in 2005 and as such, is the second longest con�nually running foodbank in the Trussell foodbank network.

It was originally established by the leaders of City Church Gloucester, as a vehicle to meet the needs of families struggling to feed themselves, when faced with an array of difficult and o�en unexpected circumstances. They joined the Trussell network in 2004 and subsequently set up a foodbank to alleviate these emergency needs, with Gloucester Foodbank opening in April 2005.

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Gloucester Foodbank is an independent registered charity (and company limited by guarantee) with its own trustees, manager, staff and volunteers. As has already been said, we are affiliated to Trussell which currently supports 1,671 affiliated foodbank hubs across the country.

Our joint long-term objec�ve is to see poverty eliminated across the UK, but unfortunately this con�nues to be a very distant objec�ve given the high demand for our services.

In 2025, foodbanks in Trussell’s UK-wide network distributed more than 2.6 million emergency food parcels to people facing hardship, with more than 900,000 of these parcels being distributed for children’s needs.

Ensuring our work delivers our aims

2025 with a mixture of excitement and understandable concern. Excitement, because we were to celebrate our 20th anniversary; but concern, because we suffered a deficit of £85,000 in the previous financial year, and faced a forecast deficit of £141,000 for the year ahead.

This placed our long-term sustainability in doubt, par�cularly if we simply con�nued opera�ng as before. The map on the following page shows that demand in Gloucester has increased by 71% since 2019, ini�ally due to Covid, but the ongoing cost of living crisis con�nues to have an effect, both on the people coming to us in crisis, and the generous supporters who help fund our work.

In response, a full organisa�onal review was undertaken to fully understand the issues and seek to mi�gate the key risks. This resulted in a new strategic plan and separate implementa�on plan, both to be reviewed again in a further 12 months.

The key conclusions suggested that we had moved away from our core func�on by a�emp�ng to meet needs beyond our ability. So, a renewed focus on our core purpose was necessary i.e. providing emergency crisis support, offering wrap-around financial advice, and strengthening collabora�on with partner chari�es to ensure people receive ongoing support.

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This strategic shi� — combined with several successful grant awards — enabled us to stabilise our finances, even though monetary and in kind dona�ons fell during the year.

It’s thanks to the collec�ve generosity of our donors, and the changes we have made, that we can now look forward with greater confidence and with a renewed focus to serve the people in Gloucester who are in desperate need.

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The focus of our work

Gloucester Foodbank is commi�ed to providing nutri�onally balanced, emergency food parcels to individuals and families facing crisis.

In addi�on, through collabora�on with a network of professionals and in partnership with GL Communi�es, our aim has been to empower people to overcome immediate challenges and work toward reducing long-term reliance on the foodbank.

Our foodbank opera�ons are sustained by generous dona�ons of in-date, non-perishable food from individuals, schools, churches, and businesses. Key events, such as Harvest Fes�val collec�ons, alongside supermarket dona�on points/drives, play a vital role in maintaining our stock.

Volunteers are the backbone of our work, dedica�ng their �me to sor�ng, checking, and distribu�ng food parcels through our seven foodbank hubs across the city.

We collaborate with frontline professionals, including health visitors, social workers, and housing officers, who securely refer clients through the Trussell’s central data system. Each client receives three days’ worth of emergency food alongside a warm welcome and guidance to services that can help address their underlying issues.

advice, debt management services, and access to resources that promote financial stability and independence.

With seven distribu�on hubs opera�ng at various �mes and loca�ons, we strive to meet the diverse needs of our community. We are commi�ed to safeguarding the wellbeing of all those we serve. Robust policies and procedures are in place, overseen by designated safeguarding officers, ensuring a safe and suppor�ve environment for everyone who engages with our services.

2025 has also seen us forge stronger �es with the eight community pantries throughout Gloucester, so that people who are con�nually struggling to make ends meet and just need a li�le bit of help each week or month, can be referred to these pantries, who offer subsidised food provisions.

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How our activities deliver public benefit

Our main ac�vi�es and who we try to help are described below. All our charitable ac�vi�es focus on individuals who are facing emergency food poverty and are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit.

Who used and benefited from our services?

food provisions to those who are in a posi�on of crisis.

Ideally, this free emergency food is normally provided for 3 days, by which �me it is hoped that the appropriate agencies are in a posi�on to assist. However, this frequently does not always give sufficient �me for agencies to provide the necessary support, and as a result, repeat 3-day parcels can be required on a number of occasions.

12,695

individuals received emergency food parcels

35%

of recipients were children

2,941 1,606 unique households received first time referred households support received support

The above snapshot shows the con�nued high demand from people in crisis, with 12,695 parcels of food provisions provided; over a third of which were for children’s needs. Of the households with children, 14% of those helped had 3+ children.

We helped nearly 3,000 Gloucester households with this support, 1,606 had never previously needed the support from the foodbank.

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crisis away from needing support, whether this be due to redundancy, spiralling debts, health issues and/or rela�onship breakdowns.

emergency crisis, it has been necessary for us to closely re-examine the key causes of repeat demand, and look at poten�al solu�ons.

YEAR ENDED MARCH 2025

YEAR ENDED MARCH 2026

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
22
26
27
32
Voucher
count		 1,848
55.33%

611
18.29%

326
9.76%

182
5.45%

126
3.77%

70
2.10%
3,163
94.7

50
1.50%

29
0.87%

29
0.87%

16
0.48%

13
0.39%

3
0.09%

4
0.12%

8
0.24%

6
0.18%

3
0.09%

5
0.15%

2
0.06%

3
0.09%

2
0.06%

1
0.03%

1
0.03%

1
0.03%

1
0.03%
177
5.3
3,340
Unique
households
%		 1,848
1
1,222
2
978
3
728
4
630
5
420
6
5,826
76.3
350
7
232
8
261
9
160
10
143
11
36
12
52
16
112
90
48
85
36
57
40
22
26
27
32
1,809
23.7
7,635
Voucher
count
Total
Vouchers		 1,692
57.53%

542
18.43%

266
9.04%

163
5.54%

114
3.88%

62
2.11%
2,839
96.5

46
1.56%

32
1.09%

14
0.48%

6
0.20%

2
0.07%

1
0.03%

1
0.03%
102
3.5
2,941
Unique
households
%		 1,692
1,084
798
652
570
372
5,168
86.4
322
256
126
60
22
12
16
814
13.6
5,982
Total
Vouchers

The table above details the number of vouchers provided to each household during the last two financial years. It is true that circa 58% of people referred to us only required one parcel, with a further 18% required two in total, and a further 9% three in total. This s�ll leaves some 15% of referrals appearing to need longer term support.

We therefore focused on this group throughout the last year to understand their circumstances. As a result, through discussions with our financial inclusion advisers and introduc�ons to local pantries, we were able to help many avoid the need for further support from ourselves. This resulted in 1,653 less vouchers being issued, a reduc�on of 21.6% on the previous year.

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The on-going task is great. The above table shows that 78% of households needing our support receive no earned income and require benefit support. The con�nued cost of living crisis will only exacerbate these underlying problems.

As shown below, some of Gloucester’s wards con�nue to rank high on the Na�onal Index of Mul�ple Depriva�on of local authori�es in England; with nine wards falling into the most deprived 10% na�onally, and one in the top 1%.

SMALL AREA NAME Deprivation % of
33,755 English wards		 Index of Multiple
Deprivation (IMD) Rank
(where 1 is most deprived)
MATSON AND ROBINSWOOD 1 1.0 344
WESTGATE 5 2.3 778
PODSMEAD 1 3.0 1,003
KINGSHOLM AND WOTTON 3 6.3 2,113
TUFFLEY 4 7.6 2,551
BARTON AND TREDWORTH 4 7.7 2,608
BARTON AND TREDWORTH 2 8.3 2,814
MORELAND 4 8.8 2,963
WESTGATE 2 9.1 3,057

The following table shows the number of parcels distributed to the 5 wards we see most demand from; which mirrors the most deprived areas in Gloucester. These top 5 wards amount to 58.7% (2025: 61.4%) of our overall total number of vouchers issued.

Ward No. Vouchers Adults Adults Children Children Total
fulfilled (%) (%)
Westgate 970 1183 70.25% 501 29.75% 1684
Barton and Tredworth 742 1056 62.26% 640 37.74% 1696
Kingsholm and Wotton 694 848 80.23% 209 19.77% 1057
Matson, Robinswood and White City 609 928 62.53% 556 37.47% 1484
Moreland 498 714 60.20% 472 39.80% 1186

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the greatest propor�on of children. Many of these are in newer housing areas, and these sta�s�cs should sound alarm bells of poten�al future social concerns.

Ward No. Vouchers Adults Adults Children Children Total
fulfilled (%) (%)
Quedgeley Fieldcourt 76 122 51.48% 115 48.52% 237
Kingsway 128 199 51.69% 186 48.31% 385
Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote 29 41 52.56% 37 47.44% 78
Painswick and Upton 26 38 53.52% 33 46.48% 71
Brockworth West 56 102 53.97% 87 46.03% 189
Coney Hill 125 191 56.34% 148 43.66% 339
Hardwicke 82 148 56.70% 113 43.30% 261
Tuffley 135 216 56.99% 163 43.01% 379

Counselling, Advice and Information

Since April 2023 we have funded advisers trained and supported by GL Communities, who work specifically with our clients. In the last financial year, our collaboration has enabled our clients to access £145,987 (2025: £231,797) in additional confirmed income through benefits, grants, and financial support, with a further £396,474 (2025: £190,621) expected. These financial interventions, combined with emergency food support, have helped many address the root causes of their crisis, and provided a foundation for long term stability.

Our financial inclusion arrangements with GL Communities concluded in May 2026 and a new arrangement was reached with Gloucestershire Citizens Advice to run our provision for a further period of 12 months.

We do thank GL Communities for their help and support over the last three years, and they have left a legacy for many of the clients they have helped escape the need for emergency food provision and onto financial stability.

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What follows is a case study that illustrates the value and human side of this service:

A married gentleman living with his wife and 2 dependent children in a two bed Social Housing property. He was previously self-employed but has had to give up work due to ill-health.

Whilst in receipt of Universal Credit, the family struggled with on-going household bills, which has added to his health issues, as well as his wife’s.

creditors, including u�lity companies to elevate these financial pressures.

Emergency food provision was also provided together with an introduc�on to a local pantry to help reduce on-going household expenditure.

He stated that he felt more comfortable reques�ng help in the future if needed and was very apprecia�ve of the assistance that had be given, which had relieved family stress and added health concerns.

White Goods Fund

This fund was the result of a grant of £10,000 awarded by Npower, to assist with the purchase of white goods for families in need.

£10,000 assisted 35 households in crisis to acquire much needed white goods to assist with their living condi�ons.

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Achievement and Performance

The previous sec�on of this report detailed some of the key ac�ons, outcomes, reach and impact of the support we provide in helping households in emergency crisis in Gloucester.

This was achieved by:-

  1. Expanding Reach and Service Delivery

  2. We successfully opened two new Foodbank Hubs, increasing accessibility for people in highneed areas across Gloucester.

  3. Strengthening Volunteer Capacity

  4. resilience.

  5. Referral Agency Coordinator

  6. and Corporate Engagement Coordinator , helping distribute workload and strengthen key func�ons.

  7. Re-engaged with Gloucester City Council, local food providers, and referral agencies to establish a more co-ordinated citywide approach to food insecurity.

  8. Partnered with local universi�es: a marke�ng lecture at the University of Gloucestershire led to six student volunteers joining our comms team, and assisted on a project at Bristol University on Foodbank strategy and impact.

  9. Gloucester Foodbank in the media — including a BBC feature and local radio in addi�on to an ITV West Country news broadcast — and delivered community talks and presenta�ons, raising our visibility and advocacy voice.

  10. Comple�ng 20 events to mark our 20 Gloucester Cathedral.

  11. Increasing our membership base to 44.

  12. Communica�ons and Campaigns

  13. Launched the new-style Trussell website, improving accessibility and donor experience.

  14. Con�nued to develop our newsle�er, ensuring regular, transparent communica�on with supporters and stakeholders.

  15. Contracted a Marke�ng & Campaigns Co-ordinator to support long-term sustainability in communica�ons and advocacy.

5. Opera�ons and Resilience

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Much of the above, was championed by Vicky Ranford, our newly appointed Foodbank Director. Vicky took over from our previous Project Manager, Anneliese Sterry, who re�red in March 2025 a�er 15.5 years of faithful service.

Anneliese Sterry & Vicky Ranford at our celebra�on event in December 2025.

We were honoured to be joined by Gloucester Mayor - Councillor Ashley Bowke�, Mayoress - Lily Bowke� and Sheriff of Gloucester - Councillor Linda Castle, along with many of our wonderful staff, volunteers and donors.

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A major piece of work which was concluded before year end, was to formulate and adopt our new strategic plan. This is based on nine goals, which are to be worked on through the coming financial year, namely:

1. People-Centred Support

alongside �mely access to appropriate support and advice, in addi�on to a food parcel.

People with lived experience are ac�vely and meaningfully involved in shaping services, key decisions, and future strategy.

are equipped, heard, and cared for so they can serve with compassion, confidence and purpose.

2. Advice First Model

We want the foodbank to be a last resort for people, by priori�sing advice and support-based approaches through collabora�on with referral agencies and by using community signpos�ng, ensuring individuals seek sustainable solu�ons beyond immediate food aid.

3. Appropriate food

We want to ensure that we are consistently providing suitable food and essen�al items to meet the specific needs of service users, aligning assistance with their requirements and circumstances.

4. Gloucester Together

Building a strong network of an�-poverty leaders in Gloucester to create las�ng change and end the need for foodbanks.

5. Community Hubs

We want to work towards our foodbank outlets becoming community hubs, a place not only where food is distributed, but where people can come to an inclusive space with ac�vi�es and services to help foster well-being and a sense of local community.

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6. Prevent Over-reliance

We want to focus on minimising dependency on the foodbank by establishing pathways to longterm solu�ons and affordable food. This involves incorpora�ng signpos�ng within foodbank hubs and guiding individuals toward resources that address underlying challenges and also includes establishing contacts with move-on food provision to give people food support for a longer �me, while they find solu�ons to the challenges causing food insecurity.

7. Change Minds and Policy

We want to join Trussell and the wider foodbank network in challenging societal views on poverty by ac�vely working to change minds and ins�l empathy. We will achieve this by increasing our influence as part of a growing network of an�-poverty voices locally and regionally to increase understanding, empathy and ac�on among the public around ending the need for foodbanks.

8. Data Storytelling

In addi�on, we will gather and curate local data and stories and use this via our media outlets, outreach, campaigns, and educa�onal ini�a�ves to foster a more compassionate understanding of the challenges faced by those in need.

9.

way possible in all areas of our work, to ensure our opera�ons are sustainable and to maximise our impact in the community. This includes a focus on financial stability, minimising risks, streamlined processes, correct staffing infrastructure and succession planning, and all ac�vity outlined in this strategy will be delivered in line with our charitable objec�ves and will not compromise our core emergency food provision.

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Future Plans

Our strategic plan now sets the direc�on of the charity for the forthcoming year.

A resultant implementa�on plan has been drawn up by the Foodbank Director, detailing agreed priori�es and key outcomes, ac�on points and milestones.

A main component is to seek the views of people with lived experience on our current service provision, and seek their thoughts on how these can be improved. The establishment of an on-going “lived experience” working group will assist our director and staff in capturing this data and working through the necessary recommenda�ons.

Financial review

Overview

The charity’s total income for the year was £560,854 (2025: £586,470) of which £233,207 (2025: £259,234) was food and toiletries dona�ons in kind. This resulted in net “monetary” income of £327,647 (2025: £305,173).

Total expenditure was £524,076 (2025: £671,800), which resulted in a surplus of £36,779 against the deficit of £85,330 recorded in the previous year.

Principal Funding Sources

We con�nue to rely heavily on our numerous supporters to meet the needs of people who are in crisis and facing food poverty. So again, can we express our sincere apprecia�on to all; individuals, churches, schools, businesses, corporates, other chari�es, organisa�ons, as well as Trussell and our other grant funders.

The notes in our accounts (and par�cularly note 12) give details of the various organisa�ons who have provided grants and dona�ons over the last two years, and this list is our acknowledgement of your gratefully received support.

Our unrestricted income for the year reduced by £47,783 or 10.5% from £456,216 to £408,433. These funds are u�lised to fund the necessary purchase of food and toiletries and to cover our opera�onal and staff costs. The following table shows the percentage of this total received from the

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Donations of food & toiletries
Donations - Assets
Donations - individuals
Donations - Legacies
Donations - organisations
Gift Aid reclaimed
Other grants receivable
Interest earned on cash deposits
Fundraising Events
Stock Revaluation
Surplus on sale of fixed assets
TOTAL		 £
%
£
%
£
%
233,207
57.1
259,234
56.8
-26,027
-10
0
0.0
12,995
2.8
-12,995
-100
78,137
19.1
82,267
18.0
-4,131
-5
7,955
1.9
0
0.0
7,955
-
36,583
9.0
39,832
8.7
-3,249
-8
13,171
3.2
14,960
3.3
-1,788
-12
24,067
5.9
25,772
5.6
-1,705
-7
12,970
3.2
9,910
2.2
3,060
31
2,343
0.6
0
0.0
2,343
-
0
0.0
9,068
2.0
-9,068
-100
0
0.0
2,179
0.5
-2,179
-100
Unrestricted Income
2026
2025
Diff
408,433
100
456,216
100
-47,783
-10

economic uncertain�es, with our generous donors also facing increasing pressure on their finances and thus their ability to support us.

This year our income was boosted slightly by the receipt of a number of small legacies and as a result of us holding a number of fundraising events.

Dona�ons of food and toiletries are, of course, a key source of “income”. Despite hos�ng a greater number of food drives throughout the year and increasing our engagement with both churches and schools; dona�ons s�ll fell by 9.6% (see table below). The table details actual weight of donated goods, which in turn are converted into a monetary value in line with Trussell’s financial formula of £2.77 per kg.

Stock out
Donated in
Shortfall
Purchases
From stock (to stock)		 2026
2025
kgs
kgs
Kgs
%
99,408.17
137,719.77
-38,311.60
-27.8
83,902.99
92,840.92
-8,937.93
-9.6
15,505.18
44,878.85
24,935.57
35,385.46
-10,449.89
-29.5
Diff
-9,430.39
9,493.39

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Looking at restricted income; this increased from £130,254 to £152,421, as shown below. The Financial Inclusion grant from Trussell ended in this financial year. The other Trussell grant was to part fund our new full �me Foodbank Director post – this is two year funding. Other grants were restricted for client directed services, i.e. mainly for the purchase of food supplies.

Restricted Funds

Restricted Funds
Trussell - Fin. Inclusion Project
Trussell - Director's post
J H Rausing Trust
Gloucester City Council - Household Support
Grants - other
Total		 2026
2025
86,626
85,254
14,710
0
28,085
20,000
20,000
16,000
3,000
9,000
152,421
130,254

Principal Expenditure

seen in 2025.

forecast of a third, much higher deficit.

This placed our long-term sustainability in doubt, par�cularly if we simply chose to con�nue opera�ng as the same basis. In response, to this challenge, a full organisa�onal review was undertaken to fully understand the issues and seek to mi�gate the key risks.

The key conclusions suggested that we had moved away from our core func�on by a�emp�ng to meet needs beyond our ability. So, a renewed focus on our core purpose was therefore deemed necessary i.e. providing emergency crisis support, in addi�on to wrap-around financial advice, and strengthening collabora�on with partner chari�es to ensure people receive ongoing support.

but also help them with our financial inclusion programme and/or make an introduc�on to a local pantry.

As a result, the number of parcels we issued during the year fell by 25.6%, which in turn reduced the amount of stock we distributed and correspondingly reduced the value of addi�onal food we needed to purchase. These combined savings amounted to circa £120,000. The remainder of the cost reduc�ons are shown in the table that follows.

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Governance costs
Depreciation
Purchases; food & toiletries
Purchases; packaging & literature
In kind donations distributed
obsolete stock & waste
Client Directed Services (FI)
Grants Given Out
Staff costs
Vehicle running costs & sundry
Operations
Office & Admin
Rent & other property costs
Fundraising Costs		 2026
2025
Diff
48,004
94,841
46,836
2,577
3,852
1,275
200,262
270,942
70,680
6,027
12,524
6,497
82,180
85,254
3,074
2,406
6,829
4,422
109,528
115,918
6,390
6,858
9,975
3,117
294
1,813
1,518
13,670
10,544
-3,126
38,597
45,077
6,480
6,375
1,235
-5,140
3,232
7,810
4,578
4,065
5,188
1,123
524,076
671,802
147,726

Summary

previous year.

£356,682 was unrestricted/designated (2025: £340,002) and £22,505 was restricted (2025: £2,405).

Investment Policy

All funds are maintained in an array of bank accounts, with varying term op�ons; from instant access to a maximum of 12 months. This is both to aid cashflow and seek the best rates available as an addi�onal income stream.

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Reserve Policy

The aim of the reserves policy is to ensure that the charity’s ongoing and future ac�vi�es are reasonably protected from unexpected fluctua�ons in its income and expenditure.

range introduced to provide more resilience going forward. A further review has now been undertaken, and it has been decided to maintain this status quo for a further 12 months.

So, as a result, the “Sunset Reserve” (created in case an orderly closure over a three-month period was necessary) is maintained at £102,633.

Above this, an addi�onal 6-month core cost formula is set to allow for other risk factors, at a level of £145,532; se�ng the net overall maximum monetary reserve at £248,165.

Year-end unrestricted general reserve (free reserves) stood at £284,086 (2025: 290,260), i.e. excluding stock and fixed assets. This remains greater than the maximum figure referred to above, but the headroom is lower than last year. Budget for the coming financial year forecasts a deficit of £38,863, even allowing for some challenging income targets.

Current levels therefore are deemed appropriate given the risks faced by the charity and the uncertainty surrounding certain income streams, par�cularly grants and reducing dona�on levels.

Risk Management

The charity trustees con�nue to consider the major risks to which the charity is exposed and look to set in place the necessary mi�gants to manage these risks accordingly.

Major risks highlighted include:

Governance —The trustee board needs further strengthening to cover skill gaps. Ac�on to recruit con�nues.

Financial the current year to avoid a third consecu�ve deficit, con�nued economic uncertain�es within the UK, and grant end dates mean this is an on-going ba�le. We s�ll need to move from our current surviving mode to sustaining and then hopefully to thriving. We look to create the appropriate condi�ons to give ourselves the best chance of bouncing back through the careful management of our budget and making appropriate re-forecasts as a key mi�gant.

Opera�ons —the major risks around maintaining the required number and skills of volunteers, ensuring adequate food stocks, and op�mising the value for money of food purchases has been met during this year. However, our new strategic plan will place added pressures and further change management will need to be handled carefully.

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Client rela�onships —the foodbank is commi�ed to providing a good experience for clients and ensure that all clients are treated well, and that access to vouchers and the collec�on of food meets their needs. The membership scheme launched last year needs to be extended and offered to a greater group including clients to improve feedback etc. Current membership stands at 44 (2025: 35). Client feedback is a key goal of our new strategic plan.

External risks — these are risks beyond the charity's direct control, which can have a major impact on the foodbank, notably changes in government policy, the economic climate, or another pandemic. These risks require the charity to provide agility and resilience in its opera�ons and finances.

Compliance and ensuring it meets other legal and regulatory requirements such as safeguarding and health and safety. Further work needs to be undertaken in this area, although it is pleasing to note that good work was undertaken during the year to complete DBSs on key staff and volunteers.

Strategic and fundraising plans – sub-groups have now been established in an a�empt to oversee the management of these significant external risks to funding. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementa�on of procedures for authorisa�on of all transac�ons and projects.

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

Gloucester Foodbank is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 23 March 2005 and registered as a charity on 31 March 2006.

The company was established under a memorandum of associa�on which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its ar�cles of associa�on. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10. There are currently 44 members (2025: 35) .

Arrangements for setting pay and remuneration

increases are approved by the board of trustees, taking into account the financial posi�on of the charity and market condi�ons. The aim is to ensure that remunera�on is fair, compe��ve, and aligned with the charity’s charitable objec�ves and values.

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Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees/Directors

The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law, and under the company’s Ar�cles, are known as members of the Management Commi�ee. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Ar�cles of Associa�on the members of the Management Commi�ee are elected to serve for a period of three years a�er which they must be re-elected.

At the Annual General Mee�ng one third of trustees for the �me being or, if their number is not three or a mul�ple of three, then the number nearest one-third shall re�re from office. A re�ring trustee shall be eligible for re-elec�on.

The board of trustees has the power at any �me, to appoint any person to be a trustee. Any trustee so appointed shall hold office only un�l the next following Annual General Mee�ng, and shall then be eligible for elec�on.

Trustees are there as individual members in their own right and not represen�ng any organisa�on and are recruited with the aim of achieving a broad range of specialist knowledge, skills and experience to provide governance and legal responsibility for the organisa�on.

Members of the charity guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 to the assets of the charity in the event of winding up. The trustees are members of the charity but this en�tles them only to vo�ng rights. The trustees have no beneficial interest in the charity. There are currently 44 members.

claimed from the charity during the year (2025: nil).

Trustee Induction and Training

Most trustees are already familiar with the prac�cal work of the charity having been encouraged to take a tour of the Centre.

Addi�onally, new trustees are invited and encouraged to a�end a series of mee�ngs/training sessions to familiarise themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates.

These are jointly led by the Chair of the Management Commi�ee and the Foodbank Director and cover:

· The obliga�ons of Management Commi�ee members.

· The main documents which set out the opera�onal framework for the charity including the Memorandum and Ar�cles.

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· Future plans and objec�ves.

A Ques�on & Answer pack has also been prepared drawing informa�on from the various Charity Commission publica�ons signposted through the Commission’s guide “the Essen�al Trustee” as a follow up to these sessions. This is distributed to all new trustees along with the Memorandum and

Organisational Structure

The directors/trustees meet on at least a quarterly basis and are responsible for the strategic direc�on and policy of the charity. At year end the board numbers fell to 6 (2025: 7), so there is the need to increase this number, par�cularly by a�rac�ng individuals with professional backgrounds and relevance to the work of the charity.

A scheme of delega�on is in place and day to day responsibility for the provision of the services rest with the employed Foodbank Director, who is responsible for ensuring that the charity delivers the services specified and that key performance indicators are met. This includes day to day opera�onal management of the centre and hubs, individual supervision of the staff team and also ensuring that the team con�nue to develop their skills and working prac�ces in line with good prac�ce.

Volunteers

At year end our volunteer numbers had risen to 130 (2025: 102), who give their �me, energy and compassion to the charity’s work.

We have teams volunteering in our warehouse four days per week as well as other teams who run our outlying “hub” centres. In addi�on, there is a team of drivers who deliver the parcels from the warehouse to clients in need, and drivers who pick up from churches, schools and supermarkets to bring to our warehouse.

Ad hoc volunteers assist with our regular supermarket “drives” (i.e. collec�on days) and a further team works behind the scenes assis�ng our administra�on staff, as well as our fundraising coordinator who supports the foodbank in so many ways.

gives their �me.

In the year ending March 2026, we have calculated that our volunteers gave 9,016 hours of their �me to help the foodbank func�on (2025: 10,733). If we applied the Na�onal Living Wage rate of £12.21, this would give us an annual “cost” of £110,085 (2025: £131,050). Thank you again to all concerned. Without your help and support the Foodbank could not meet the needs of those in crisis.

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Some of our faithful volunteers and staff team throughout the year.

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Related Parties

There were no related party transac�ons.

branding, training, resources, and na�onal campaigning support. Whilst the charity remains independently governed, its opera�onal policies are aligned with those of Trussell to ensure consistency and best prac�ce across the network.

Gloucester Foodbank is grateful for the support, guidance and grant funding received from Trussell.

The charity works closely with other organisa�ons and agencies ac�ve in the community to iden�fy people in need. The top 10 agencies by number of referrals during the year are listed below.

Referral agency 2025
2026
Vouchers Total		 2025
2026
Vouchers Total
GL Communities 2667 2281
North and West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice 1741 1481
Probation Service 938 555
CCP (Caring for Communities & People) 607 362
The Nelson Trust 322 260
YMCA Cheltenham 274 157
Children & Social Care 216 164
Elim Housing 171 119
Via (Drug and Alcohol Service) 170 245
Rehability UK 140 115

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Statement of responsibilities of the trustees

The trustees (who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees’ annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accoun�ng Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accoun�ng Prac�ce).

a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and applica�on of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

● State whether applicable UK Accoun�ng Standards and statements of recommended prac�ce have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accoun�ng records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any �me the financial posi�on of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preven�on and detec�on of fraud and other irregulari�es.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime of the Companies Act 2006.

01/08/ The trustees’ annual report has been approved by the trustees on ……………2026 and signed on their behalf by

………………………………………. Paul Malle� (Treasurer)

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Independent Examiner’s report for the year ended 31 March 2026

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2026 set out on pages 30 to 44

Respec�ve responsibili�es of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the prepara�on of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under sec�on 144 of the Chari�es Act 2011 (“the Chari�es Act”) and that an independent examina�on is needed. The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examina�on by being a qualified member of The Ins�tute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales (ICAEW).

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examina�on was carried out in accordance with general Direc�ons given by the Charity Commission. An examina�on includes a review of the accoun�ng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considera�on of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explana�ons from the trustees concerning any such ma�ers. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those ma�ers set out in the statement below.

In connec�on with my examina�on, no ma�er has come to my a�en�on:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: ● to keep accoun�ng records in accordance with sec�on 130 of the Chari�es Act; and ● to prepare accounts which accord with the accoun�ng records and comply with the accoun�ng requirements of the Chari�es Act

have not been met; or

  1. to which, in my opinion, a�en�on should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

03 / 08 / 2026

Patrick Morrello ACA Third Sector Accountancy Limited Holyoake House Hanover Street Manchester M60 0AS

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Note
INCOME FROM
Donations and legacies:
Donations and legacies
3
Donated goods
4
Grants received
5
Investments:
Interest earned on cash deposits
6
Other Income:
7
Fundraising Events
Stock Revaluation
Surplus on Sale of Fixed Asset
Total income and endowments
8
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
9
Raising funds
9d
Total expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
135,846
233,207
24,067
12,970
2,343
-
-
408,433
385,379
6,375
391,754
16,680
-
16,680
340,002
356,682		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
152,421
-
-
-
-
152,421
132,322
-
132,322
20,099
-
20,099
2,406
22,505		 Total
Funds
2026
£
135,846
233,207
176,488
12,970
2,343
-
-
560,854
517,701
6,375
524,076
36,779
-
36,779
342,408
379,186		 Total
Funds
2025
£
137,058
272,228
156,026
9,910
-
9,068
2,179
586,470
670,566
1,234
671,800
(85,330)
-
(85,330)
427,741
342,408

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing operations.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account required by the Companies Act 2006.

The notes on pages 33 - 43 form part of these accounts.

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BALANCE SHEET

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
14
CURRENT ASSETS
Stock
13
Debtors
15
Investments
16
Cash at bank and in hand
17
CREDITORS: Amounts falling
due within one year
18
Net current assets
TOTAL NET ASSETS
FUND BALANCES
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
Designated funds
19
Restricted Funds
20		 Unrestricted

Funds
£
7,114
7,114
65,482
899
73,576
213,508
353,464
3,896
349,568
356,682
35,921
320,760
-
356,682		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
82,584
82,584
60,078
22,505
22,505
-
-
22,505
22,505		 Total funds
Total funds
2026
2025
£
£
7,114
11,179
7,114
11,179
65,482
38,563
899
994
73,576
156,646
296,092
142,143
436,048
338,347
63,974
7,117
372,073
331,230
379,186
342,408
35,921
42,095
320,760
297,907
22,505
2,406
379,187
342,408

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2026.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006 however, in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011, the accounts have been examined by an independent examiner and their report has been included in these financial statements.

The directors (who are the charitable company's trustees for the purposes of charity law) acknowledge their responsibilities for:

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and were signed on its behalf by:

Signed - Paul Mallett 1st `August Treasurer/Director Date 2026 Company number: 05402066 Charity number: 1113515

The notes on pages 33 - 43 form part of these accounts.

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CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Note 2026 2025
£ £
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities A 57,909 (176,358)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Dividends, interest and rents from investments 12,970 9,910
Purchase of property, plant and equipment - -
Proceeds from sale of investments 83,071 -
Purchase of cash investments that mature after three months - (156,647)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 96,040 (146,737)
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year 153,949 (323,095)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year B 142,143 326,414
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year B 296,092 142,143
The charity has no borrowings and an 'Analysis of changes in net debt' has not been presented.
Note A: Reconciliation of net income/(expenditure) to net cash flow from operating activities
2026 2025
£ £
Net income/(expenditure) for the reporting period (as per the
statement of financial activities) 36,779 (85,332)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 4,065 5,188
Dividends, interest and rents from investments (12,970) (9,910)
(Increase)/decrease in stocks (26,918) 18,675
(Increase)/decrease in debtors 96 5,296
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 56,857 (110,277)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 57,909 (176,358)
Note B: Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
2026 2025
£ £
Bank current accounts 6,676 15,343
Bank deposits 289,230 126,758
Petty cash 185 41
Total cash and cash equivalents 296,092 142,143

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1 Statutory Information

The charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is incorporated in the United Kingdom. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £ sterling.

2 Accounting Policies

These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention. They have been prepared in accordance with the "Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) ("the Charities SORP"), with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102"), with the Companies Act 2006 and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as set out in FRS 102.

The principles adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.

a) Going Concern

The trustees (who are the charitable company's directors for the purposes of company law) have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular the trustees have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and the possible implications should projected income and / or expenditure vary unexpectedly. The trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

b) Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement

Key judgements which the trustees have made, which have a significant effect on the accounts include valuing donated goods. Donated food items for distribution are valued as income on receipt, using the recommended formaula laid down by Trussell; which is currently set at £2.77 per kilo. This formaula is amended from time to time by Trussell, and is immediatelt adopted by ourselves.

Donated goods when distruted, are also included as an expense, using the same formula. As these figures never balanced each other at year end, a corresponding holding stock value is included as an asset in the year end balance sheet, using the same formaula.

c) Income

Income including investment income is recognised in the period in which the charity becomes entitled to receipt, the amount receivable can be measured with reasonable certainty, and receipt is probable. For the most part, income is generally recognised when it is received. Income is only deferred when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future period.

Income from donations and legacies includes:

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d) Expenditure

Expenditure, including irrecoverable VAT, is recognised when it is incurred or, if earlier, when a legal or constructive obligation for a payment arises provided that it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

The charity makes grants to other institutions and individuals to further its charitable objectives. Grants payable are recognised as constructive obligations arise, which is generally when the charity expresses a commitment to the recipient that can be measured reliably and then only to the extent that any conditions associated with the grant are outside of the control of the charity.

e) Expenditure continued

Governance costs, which are included in expenditure on charitable activities but are identified separately in the notes to the accounts, includes costs associated with the independent examination of the financial statements, compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements and any other expenditure incurred on the strategic management of the charity.

SORP requires charities with income over £500,000 to allocate costs to the various activities undertaken by the charity. The nature of the work of the charity is considered to be so integrated that the core charitable activity costs are considered to be for the one activity.

f) Funds

g) Tangible fixed assets

Motor vehicles 33% Office fixtures and equipment 25%

h) Stock (donated)

In accordance with note 2b above, donated stock is now valued on donation and recognised within the accounts, in accordance with the valuation recommended by Trussell, which is reviewed from time to time. Currently set at £2.77 per kilo (2025: £2.77 per kilo).

i) Cash at bank , cash in hand and current asset investments

Cash at bank and cash in hand comprises cash that can either be accessed immediately or at short notice. It includes petty cash, cash in bank current accounts and bank deposits that mature within three months.

Current asset investments comprise bank deposits and other cash investments that mature after three months and within twelve months. Current asset investments are recognised at fair value, which is generally their market value at the balance sheet date.

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j) Debtors

Gift Aid claimed on donations represents the remaining amount to be claimed for the year in question. Any trade or other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

k) Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at the settlement amount after allowing for any trade discount due.

l) Pension scheme arrangements

The charity operates defined contribution 'money purchase' pension schemes for its employees. Obligations for contributions to these schemes are recognised as an expense when the liability arises. The assets of these schemes are held separately from those of the charity in independently administered funds.

m) Taxation

The company is a registered charity; it has taken advantage of the various reliefs from taxation available to charities and no tax is payable on the charity's income.

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3 Donations and legacies (monetary)

Legacies
Donations - individuals
Donations - organisations
Gift Aid reclaimed		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
7,955
78,137
36,583
13,171
135,846		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
Total
2026
2025
£
£
7,955
-
78,137
82,267
36,583
39,832
13,171
14,960
135,846
137,058

See note 12 for further information

4 Donations in kind

Donations of food & toiletries
Donations - Assets		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
233,207
-
233,207		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-		 Total
Total
2026
2025
£
£
233,207
259,234
-
12,995
233,207
272,228

In kind donations of food and other household goods were valued at £2.77 per kilo (2024: £2.37) in line with recommendations of Trussell for all foodbanks within its network. (see note 13 for further information).

5 Grants received

Government grants
Other grants receivable		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
24,067
24,067		 Restricted
Funds
£
20,000
132,421
152,421		 Total
Total
2026
2025
£
£
20,000
16,000
156,488
140,026
176,488
156,026

see note 12 for further information

6 Investment Income

Interest earned on cash deposits
7
Fundraising Events
Stock Revaluation
Surplus on sale of fixed assets
8
Other Income
Total Income		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
12,970
12,970
Unrestricted
Funds
£
2,343
-
-
2,343
Unrestricted
Funds
£
408,433		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
Restricted
Funds
£
152,421		 Total
Total
2026
2025
£
£
12,970
9,910
12,970
9,910
Total
Total
2026
2025
£
£
2,343
-
-
9,068
-
2,179
2,343
11,247
Total
Total
2026
2025
£
£
560,854
586,470

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9 Charitable expenditure

a
Direct Charitable Costs
Purchases; food & toiletries
Purchases; packaging & literature
In kind donations distributed
obsolete stock & waste
Client Directed Services (FI)
Grants Given Out
Staff costs
Vehicle running costs & sundry
Operations
b
Support & Governance
Office & administration
Rent & other property costs
Fundraising Costs
Governance costs
Depreciation
Total expenditure
c
Analysis of governance and support costs
Office & administration
Rent & other property costs
Fundraising Costs
Depreciation
Subscriptions
Legal & professional
Accountancy
2,000.00
independent examination		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
19,610
1,667
200,262
6,027
-
-
94,462
4,194
294
326,517
13,670
37,895
6,375
3,232
4,065		 Restricted
Funds
£
28,394
910
-
-
82,180
2,406
15,065
2,664
-
131,620
-
702
-
-
-		 Total
Total
2026
2025
£
£
48,004
94,841
2,577
3,852
200,262
270,942
6,027
12,524
82,180
85,254
2,406
6,829
109,528
115,918
6,858
9,975
294
1,813
458,137
601,948
13,670
10,544
38,597
45,077
6,375
1,235
3,232
7,810
4,065
5,188
65,939
69,854
524,076
671,802
Total
Total
2026
2025
£
£
13,670
10,544
38,597
45,077
6,375
1,235
4,065
5,188
371
649
861
5,361
1,640
1,440
360
360
65,939
69,854
65,237 702
391,754
Support
£
13,670
38,597
6,375
4,065
-
-
-
-
62,707		 132,322
Governance
£
-
-
-
-
371
861
1,640
360
3,232

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d
Allocated as follows:
costs of raising funds
Charitable activities
e.
Grant Making Activities
Relief of hardship		 6,375
1,235
59,564
68,619
65,939
69,854
Total
Total
Institutions
Individuals
2026
2025
£
£
-
2,406
2,406
6,829
-
2,406
2,406
6,829

Nil support costs allocated as administered as part of our Financial Inclusion Project

f Net income/(expenditure) for the year

This is stated after charging/(crediting)
Depreciation
Accountancy fees
independent examination's fee
10
Staff costs
staff costs during the year were as follows:
Gross wages and salaries
Pension costs
Staff & volunteer expenses
Training		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
91,181
2,417
350
514
94,462		 Restricted
Funds
£
14,710
-
355
-
15,065		 Total
Total
2026
2025
£
£
4,065
5,188
1,640
1,440
360
360
6,065
6,988
Total
Total
2026
2025
£
£
105,892
112,818
2,417
1,759
705
1,046
514
295
109,528
115,918

No employee has employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024: Nil).

The average number of staff employed during the year was 5 (2025: 6).

The average full time equivalent number of staff employed during the year was 4 (2025: 5).

The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees and the manager. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £32,239 (2024: £21,445)

11 Trustee remuneration and expenses, and related party transactions

Neither the management committee nor any person connected with them received any remuneration or reimbursed expenses during the year (2025: Nil).

Aggregate donations from trustees and related parties were £3,390 (2025: £4,388)

There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties

No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity, including guarantees, during the year. (2025: Nil).

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12 Grants and donations received

Grants and donations were gratefully received from the following organisations and public sector bodies:

Grants received
Trussell - Director's post
Trussell - Tesco
Trussell - Asda
J H Rausing Trust
Free Hospital Trust Fund
Grants - other
South West Communities
Beatrice Laing Trust
Donations received
St Peters Catholic Church
Gardiner Bros (0547)
St Andrews Knitters
Barnwood Ltd
Christchurch, Abbeydale
Microsoft - match funding
Mariners Church
Gloucester Vineyard Church
Gloucester Communities
Severn Towers Benefice
Coventry Building Society
Frazer-Nash Consultancy (0587)
Rotary Club of Glos Severn
Enterprise Mobility
Aviva
G.R. Lane Health Products Ltd
Holy Innocents Church, Highnam
BAE Systems PLC
Ecclesiastical Insurance
Lockheed Martin UK
Mazars Chartable Trust
Redeemed Church of God - Overcomers
Unite SW 2007 Glos Bch
Donations from Other organisations
Donations from Individuals
Legacies
Gift Aid reclaimed
Donations - assets
Gloucester City Council - Household Support
Gloucestershire Comm Foundation
Trussell - Fin. Inclusion Project
Food/toiletries donated in kind (see below)		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
12,994
-
8,519
2,305
-
-
-
250
-
-
-
24,067
£
5,962
4,001
2,650
1,925
1,619
1,400
1,250
1,200
1,200
1,095
1,000
1,000
1,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
250
11,032
78,137
7,955
13,171
-
233,207
369,053		 Restricted
Funds
£
86,626
14,710
-
-
28,085
20,000
3,000
-
-
-
-
152,421
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
Total
2026
2025
£
£
99,619
98,042
14,710
-
8,519
8,702
2,305
2,882
28,085
20,000
20,000
16,000
3,000
-
250
1,400
-
2,000
-
2,000
-
5,000
176,488
156,026
£
£
5,962
4,344
4,001
-
2,650
2,750
1,925
-
1,619
-
1,400
-
1,250
1,260
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,095
1,610
1,000
1,000
1,000
-
1,000
-
-
2,770
-
2,700
-
1,500
-
1,500
-
1,235
-
1,200
-
1,000
-
1,000
-
1,000
250
1,000
11,032
11,562
78,137
82,267
7,955
13,171
14,960
-
12,995
233,207
259,234
369,053
409,287

There were no unfulfilled conditions and contingencies attached to any grants or donations.

In kind donations of food and other household goods were valued at £2.77 per kilo (2025: £2.77) in line with recommendations of Trussell for all foodbanks within its network. (see below for stock movements).

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13 Stock for food & other household items for distribution only

Opening Stock b/f
Donated In
returned in & stock adjustment
Purchased In
Less Stock Distributed
Less Damaged/out of date stock
Closing Stock c/f		 (Kg)
(£)
13,921.81
38,563
83,902.98
232,411
287.35
796
24,935.57
69,072
123,047.71
340,842
97,232.21
269,333
2,175.96
6,027
23,639.54
65,482
2026		 (Kg)
(£)
13,921.81
38,563
83,902.98
232,411
287.35
796
24,935.57
69,072
123,047.71
340,842
97,232.21
269,333
2,175.96
6,027
23,639.54
65,482
2026
340,842
269,333
6,027
65,482

Note: This is not a liquid asset and is only to be donated to individuals in need.

As per Trussell Trust's recommendations, all donated in kind items are valued at £2.77 per kg; (previously £2.77 per kg in 2025).

24,935.57 kg of food was purchased during the year for £48,004.18 to meet the required demand, which is valued at £69,072 using Trussell's guidelines as mentioned above.

2.37
Opening Stock
Revaluation
Donated In
returned in & stock adjustment
Purchased In
Less Stock Distributed
Less Damaged/out of date stock
Closing Stock c/f		 (Kg)
(£)
22,670.00
53,728
22,670.00
62,796
92,840.92
257,169
745.20
2,064
35,385.46
98,018
151,641.58
420,047
133,198.40
368,960
4,521.37
12,524
13,921.81
38,563
2025

Opening Stock revaluation in line with Trussell Trust's revised recommendations of £2.77 per kg; it was previously £2.37 per kg.

Stock of 13,922 kgs was held at year end with a value of £38,563 using Trussell's new guidelines of £2.77 per kg.

Note: This is not a liquid asset and is only to be donated to individuals in need.

35,385.46 kg of food was purchased during the year for £94,840.53 to meet the required demand, which is valued at £98,017.72 using Trussell's guidelines as mentioned above.

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14 Tangible Fixed Assets

Cost
At 1 April 2025
Additions
At 31 March 2026
Accumulated depreciation
At 1 April 2025
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2026
Net book value
At 31 March 2026
At 31 March 2025
15
Debtors
Gift aid tax recoverable
Prepayments
16
Current asset investments
17
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Bank current accounts
Bank deposits
Petty cash & gift cards
18
Creditors: liabilities falling due within one year
Creditors & Accruals
Deferred Income
Cash deposits and similar cash investments
maturing after three months		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
873
26
899
Unrestricted
Funds
73,576
Unrestricted
Funds
£
6,676
206,646
185
213,508
Unrestricted
Funds
£
3,896
-
3,896		 Motor
Vehicles
£
41,713
-
41,713
30,534
4,065
34,599
7,114
11,179
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
Restricted
Funds
-
Restricted
Funds
£
-
82,584
-
82,584
Restricted
Funds
£
78
60,000
60,078		 Office
Total
Equipment
£
£
11,340
53,053
-
-
11,340
53,053
11,340
41,874
-
4,065
11,340
45,939
-
7,114
-
11,179
Total
2026
2025
£
£
873
994
26
-
899
994
Total
2026
2025
£
£
73,576
156,646
Total
2026
2025
£
£
6,676
15,343
289,230
126,758
185
41
296,092
142,143
Total
2026
2025
£
£
3,974
7,117
60,000
-
63,974
7,117

Deferred income comprise grants received in advance for projects & other activities.

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19 Designated funds

During the year the movements in the charity's designated funds were as follows:

Stock
Sunset Reserve
6 Mths Core Costs
Fixed Assets		 Opening
balance
2026
£
38,563
102,633
145,532
11,179		 Incoming
resources
2026
£
233,207
-
-
-		 Outgoing
resources
2026
£
206,289
-
-
4,065		 Transfers
in the year
2026
£
-
-
-
-		 Closing
balance
2026
£
65,482
102,633
145,532
7,114
297,907 233,207 210,354 - 320,760

Name of designated fund Description, name and purposes of the fund Stock donated food & toiletries for on-forward distribution Sunset Reserve Minimum required to close charity well over a 3 month period 6 Months Core Costs Minimum needed to allow charity to continue to operate in the short/medium term. Figure being in addition to Sunset Reserve total. Fixed Assets assets used in day to day operations

Designated funds continued

In the previous year the movements in the charity's designated funds were as follows:

Stock
Sunset Reserve
6 Mths Core Costs
Contingency
Fixed Assets		 Opening
balance
2025
£
53,728
-
-
244,000
-		 Incoming
resources
2025
£
268,302
-
-
-
-		 Outgoing
resources
2025
£
283,466
-
-
-
5,188		 Transfers
in the year
2025
£
-
102,633
145,532
(244,000)
16,366		 Closing
balance
2025
£
38,563
102,633
145,532
-
11,179
297,728 268,302 288,654 20,531 297,907

20 Restricted funds

During the year the movements in the charity's restricted funds were as follows:

Household Support
Financial Inclusion
White Goods
Food & Toiletries
Julia Rausing
Rausing - BSL support
Trussell - Director		 Opening
balance
2026
£
-
-
2,406
-
-
2,406
-		 Incoming
resources
2026
£
20,000
86,626
-
3,000
25,000
3,085
14,710		 Outgoing
resources
2026
£
3,968
82,180
2,406
3,000
25,000
1,057
14,710		 Transfers
in the year
2026
£
-
-
-
16,032
-
2,028
-		 Closing
balance
2026
£
16,032
4,446
-
-
-
2,028
-
4,813 152,421 132,322 18,060 22,505

Name of restricted funds Description, name and purposes of the fund Household Support Council's distribution of funding to support vulnerable households most in need, particularly with children. Funds used to food and toiletries Financial Inclusion Trussell grant funding towards the provision of welfare benefits advice, support and casework services for people needing emergency food and others facing destitution. Project commenced 1st April 2023 and is initially for 3 years

White Goods

Funds used for the purchase of Food & Toiletries

Julia Rausing

Rausing - BSL support

Npower grant to finance purchase of white goods for clients in need and are unable to finance such purchases from their own resources. Partnership now established with local retailer, Gillman's to facilitate this.

Various grants received to support vulnerable households most in need, particularly with children. Funds used to food and toiletries

Grant received to support vulnerable households most in need, particularly over Christmas & winter season. Funds used to food and toiletries

Grant for purchase of equipment and services to assist BSL volunteers and households

~~Trussell - Director~~

~~Two year grant funding to part support the employment of the new full time Foodbank~~ Director

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In the previous year the movements in the charity's restricted funds were as follows:

Household Support
Financial Inclusion
White Goods
Food & Toiletries		 Opening
balance
2025
£
-
-
9,235
2,903
12,138		 Incoming
resources
2025
£
16,000
85,254
-
29,000
130,254		 Outgoing
resources
2025
£
16,000
85,254
6,829
31,903
139,986		 Transfers
Closing
in the year
balance
2025
2025
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
2,406
-
-
-
2,406

21 Analysis of net assets by fund

The assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:

Tangible fixed assets
7,114
Stock
65,482
Debtors
899
Investments
73,576
Cash at bank and in hand
296,092
Creditors falling due within one year
63,975
-1		 General
Designated
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
2026
£
£
£
£
-
7,114
-
7,114
-
65,482
-
65,482
899
-
-
899
-
73,576
-
73,576
38,919
174,589
82,584
296,092
(3,896)
-
(60,078)
(63,974)
35,921
320,760
22,505
379,186
Unrestricted Funds
General
funds
£
-
-
899
-
38,919
(3,896)
35,921

In the previous year, the assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:

Tangible fixed assets
3,372
Stock
53,728
Debtors
6,291
Investments
155,330
Cash at bank and in hand
326,414
Creditors falling due within one year
117,395		 General
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
-
11,179
-
38,563
994
-
-
156,646
48,218
91,519
(7,117)
-
42,095
297,907
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
funds
2025
£
£
-
11,179
-
38,563
-
994
-
156,646
2,406
142,143
-
(7,117)
2,406
342,408
General
funds
£
-
-
994
-
48,218
(7,117)
42,095

22 Lease Commitment

Lease on existing warehouse base signed on 2nd July 2024 for a term of 5 years, at a rental of £18,000 pa plus VAT, with a rent review due 1st July 2027. An annual maintenance charge of £3,000 plus VAT is also payable. The lease provides us with the right to terminate at any point with two months written notice.

23 Members

Each member of the company commits to contribute if the charity is wound up an amount of £10. There are currently 44 members (2025: 35).

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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITES WITH COMPARATIVES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

INCOME FROM
Note
Donations and legacies:
Donations and legacies
3
Donated goods
4
Grants Received
5
Investments:
Interest earned on cash deposits
6
Other Income:
7
Fundraising Events
Stock Revaluation
Surplus on Sale of Fixed Asset
Total income and endowments
8
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
9
Raising funds
9d
Total expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 General
Designated
2026
2026
£
£
135,846
-
-
233,207
24,067
-
12,970
-
2,343
-
-
-
-
-
175,226
233,207
175,025
210,354
6,375
-
181,400
210,354
(6,173)
22,853
-
-
(6,173)
22,853
42,095
297,907
35,921
320,760
Unrestricted Funds		 General
Designated
2026
2026
£
£
135,846
-
-
233,207
24,067
-
12,970
-
2,343
-
-
-
-
-
175,226
233,207
175,025
210,354
6,375
-
181,400
210,354
(6,173)
22,853
-
-
(6,173)
22,853
42,095
297,907
35,921
320,760
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
Funds
2026
£
-
-
152,421
-
-
-
-		 Total
Funds
2026
£
135,846
233,207
176,488
12,970
2,343
-
-
560,854
517,701
6,375
524,076
36,779
-
36,779
342,408
379,186		 General
Designated
2025
2025
£
£
137,058
-
12,995
259,234
25,772
-
9,910
-
-
-
-
9,068
2,179
-
187,914
268,302
241,928
288,654
1,235
-
243,163
288,654
(55,248)
(20,352)
(20,532)
20,531
(75,780)
179
117,875
297,728
42,095
297,907
Unrestricted Funds		 General
Designated
2025
2025
£
£
137,058
-
12,995
259,234
25,772
-
9,910
-
-
-
-
9,068
2,179
-
187,914
268,302
241,928
288,654
1,235
-
243,163
288,654
(55,248)
(20,352)
(20,532)
20,531
(75,780)
179
117,875
297,728
42,095
297,907
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
Funds
2025
£
-
-
130,254
-
-
-
-		 Total
Funds
2026
£
137,058
272,228
156,026
9,910
-
9,068
2,179
586,470
670,566
1,234
671,800
(85,330)
-
(85,330)
427,741
342,408
General
2026
£
135,846
-
24,067
12,970
2,343
-
-		 General
2025
£
137,058
12,995
25,772
9,910
-
-
2,179
175,226 233,207 152,421 187,914 268,302 130,254
175,025
6,375		 210,354
-		 132,322
-		 241,928
1,235		 288,654
-		 139,986
-
181,400 210,354 132,322 243,163 288,654 139,986
(6,173) 22,853 20,099 (55,248) (20,352) (9,731)
- - - (20,532) 20,531 -
(6,173)
42,095		 22,853
297,907		 20,099
2,406		 (75,780)
117,875		 179
297,728		 (9,731)
12,138
35,921 320,760 22,505 42,095 297,907 2,406

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