Company Number: 06560738
Charity Number: 1124616
CHURCHES TOGEfHER IN DORKING
ANNUAL REPORT
31 DECEMBER 2024

CHURCHES TOGEfHER IN DORKING
ANNUAL REPORT
for the year ending 31 December2024
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
The trustees present their report and the financial statements of Churches Together in Dorking ("the chariv) for
the year ended 310ecember 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the
financial statements and comply with the Charities Act 2011. the Companies Act 2006. the Memorandum and
Articles of Association of the charitable company, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparingtheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective l January 20151.
OBJECTIVES AND AcnvmES
Charitable objectives
The Charity's objerts are to developthe work of the Christian church in Dorking and the surrounding area by the
advancement of the Christian religion- relief of poverty. suffering, sickness and distress, the advancement of
education and other such activities as are charitable and in accordance with English Law.
Charitable actlvltles
The charitys principal artivity in pursuit of its charitable objertives is to act as a meeting point for local churches and
their representatives to work tO8ether on specrfic projects and coordinate joint worship events. There are currentlv
15 Christian member or8anizations. A key activity has been the operation of the Foodbank. We also collect for a Fuel
Fund to assist households having difficulty paying fuel bills. The charity helped the local authorities distribute the
Household Support Fund allocated to them. The Methodist church no longer meets in Dorkin8, but the Dorkin8 and
Horsham Methodist Circuit have now taken over running the Christian Centre. The foodbank uses the Christian
Centre café as its Distribution Centre.
Foodbank
The Dorkin8 Area Foodbank supports anyone in Dorking and the surrounding villages who, for whatever reason.
have reached a financial Crisis point and cannot afford to feed themsefves. IYS an organic community project with
local people giving food, money, and their time to help other locèl people in need. The foodbank is entrusted to
manage and coordinate these valuable and generous resources promptly, efficiently, and responsibly and operates
under an a8reement with The Trussell Tnjst.
Of the 31.1 tonnes of food donated to us and supplemented by purchases by us in 2024, approximately two thirds
were distributed via our twtce-weekly foodbank sessions at the Christian Centre, with the remainder distributed
through other outreach actwities throughout the community. Our activities have continued to be particularly
challenging this year for the Foodbank. which has strived to be creative and supportive in its activities to support
families who have suffered hardships because of the growing cost of living crisis. Initiatives have included Christmas
treat bags for each Foodbank client. hampers to another local charity. BESOM, 'Holiday Hungerf boost food bags.
emergency food bags and breakfast bags for distribution by schools. We also provide fresh produce {includin8
cheese and eggs) at the distribution centre in addition to the tinned and dried food already provided. This is proving
very popular with our dients.
The foodbank currently works with 93 referral agencies. Our message to the referral agencies has always been not to
delay in sendin8 a client to the foodbank if they have any practical challenges in issuing a food voucher.
When the Churches of Dorking Housing Association Ltd closed in December 2024, they gave the 8round lease on two
flats at 24 HovRrd Road to Churches Together in Dorkin& and this beneffts the foodban
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ANNUAL REPORT
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
Fuel Fund
The Fuel fund supports anyone in Dorking and the surrounding villages who. for whatever reason, have reached a
financial crisis point and cannot afford fuel. It is largely supported by theEovernment Household Support Fund
supplemented by those who donate their Winter Fuel Allowance.
These fvnds are distributed through the foodbank.
Household Support Fund
Grants to alleviate hardship particularly in the winter and support households in need of essentials were received
and were distributed by the Foodbank team. Among these grants received in the year were £55,500 from Mole
Valley District Council and Surrey County Council. The various uses they were put to included buying school
uniforms and food and providin8 help with energy and water bills.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Food parcels distributed
In the year to 31 December 2024. a totsl of 3.483 people were fed. of which 1.956 were adults and 1,527 were
children. In the year to 31 December 2023, 3,235 people were fed, of which 1889 were adults and 1,346 were
children.
School holiday support- 791 food bags distributed to families in the year to 31 December 2024 including 266 at
Christmas 2024
Number of referral agendes (who can issue vouchers for the foodbank) - 93.
Number of current volunteers-83
Fuel assistance- We continue to work with Ener8y ManaBe to deliver managed support for clients with their fuel
bills. From the launch of the new project in May 2024 until 31 December 2024 over 50 clients have been sUPPOrted
to get into a better position wrth their electricity and gas bills with over £17,CrfJ) of debt tackled.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Flnancial results of activities and events
The actNitie5 Qf the charity generated total income of £110,346 (2023 £184.632) and its total expenditure amounted
to £104,7CM)12023 £137,092). The resulting surplus of £5.646 (2023 £47,540) has been added to charity funds.
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ANNUAL REPORT
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TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT
Reserves pollcv
The trustees recognise the need to retain reseNes to ensure the long-tenn and efficient running of the Dorking Area
Foodbank. They have carried out a review of the key finanoal risks for the charity and have identwfied three main
issues:
a) Potential loss of the use of the warehouse- in May 2024. the Foodbank moved into a warehouse provided
by Mole Valley Distrirt Council on a licence at a peppercorn rent. This licence can be temiinated with three
months, notice. If the Foodbank was asked to leave this warehouse, it would be necessaryto obtain
alternative space Dorking for the warehouse and office, however, there are few affordable options
available locally.
b) Reduction in financial and food donations- We have seen reductions in both financial donations and
donations of food over the last few years, since a peak in awareness of the activity of foodbanks during and
immediately afterthe Covid-19 pandemic. The Trussell Trust has recognised that this reduction is unlikely to
reverse, and donations are likely to revert to pre-pandemic levels. We have also benefited from donations
from Mole Valley Distritt Council and Surrey County Council for the last few years. It is not certain that
these will continue. given the likely restructuring of local government.
c) On-going need for the Foodbank- the Trussell Trust have advised us to expect continuing need from our
clients due to the "cost of living crisis" with increased prices for essentials including food and utilities and no
increase in tncome.
The trustees consider that the reserves held by the charity at the end of 2024 a￿ adequate to address these risks.
Going concern
The trustees have reviewed the financial forecasts for the charity and have considered its anticipated income and
expenditure commitments for a period of twelve months from the date of approval of this trustees. annual report.
The trustees believe that the charity has adequate resources and the reserves needed to operate for at least the
next twelve months and to meet its liabilities. The trustees therefore continue to adopt the going concern basis in
preparing the financial statements.
Prlnclpal rlsks and uncertainties
The trustees regularly review the risks to which the charity might be exposed. safeguarding and health and safety,
and risks which are covered by insurance. The most serious risk is that the charity fails to secure sufficient funds to
support its artivities.
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ANNUAL REPORT
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TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT
STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Status and History
Churches Together in Dorking is a registered tharty, and a company limited by guarantee, not having share capitsl.
Every member undertakes to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 to the assets of the charity in the event of the
charity being wound-up during the period of membership. or within one yearthereafter.
Churches Together in Dorking {originally known as Churches Together in Dorking Limited) was incorporated on
9 April 2008 and became a registered charity on 20 June 2(K)8. The chartty is governed bythe rules and regulations
set down in its company Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 9 April 2008.
Method of Recrultment and Appolntment of Trustees
The charivs Memorandum and Articles of Association sets out how trustees are to be appointed.
Trusteeg Responslbllltles in the Preparatlon of Flnanclal Ststements
The trustees (who are also the dirertors of Churches Together in Dorking for the purposes of company lawl are
responsible for preparing the trustees, annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law
and regulations.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the
trustees are preparing the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and applicable lawl.
Under company law, the trustees must not approve financial statements unle55 they are satisfied that they give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incomin8 resources and application of resources,
including its income and expenditure. for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are
required to:
select suitable accountin8 poIKies and then apply them consistently.
observe the method5 and principles in the Charities SORP.
make judgements and accountin8 estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. subjert to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial statements On the going concern basis, unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the
charit￿5 transactions and disclose with reasonable accuravi at any time the financial position of the charity and
enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Att 2￿6. They are also responsible
for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irre8ularities.
During 2024 cfD continued to take advantage of the higher interest rate paid to a deposit account with CAF Bank.
Most of our money was transferred to this account, leaving a smalleramount in the current account for day-to-day
transactions.
Independent Examiner
David Bassett FCCA, as the chariVs independent examiner. has indicated his willingness to continue as the Charitls
independent examiner.
ststement as to Dlsclosure of Information to the Independent Examiner
The trustees and dirertors at the date of approval of this trustees, annual report confimi that so far as each of them
is aware. there is no relevant information of which the independent examiner is unaware. and the trustees and
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
directors have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant information
and to establish that the independent examiner is aware of that information.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
The trustees of the charity, who are also the d1￿CtOrS of the company, have held office throu8hout the year except
as where stated. The Trustees and director5 are a5 follows". -
Rosemary Elias (Chairl
Nicola Freeman {from 15 December 20231
Wayne Kitcat (Secretary)
Justine Ryan (from 15 December 2023)
Paul Studley (from 8 April 20251
The principal address of the charity and the registered office of the company is: The Presbytery, 2, Falkland Grove.
Dorkin& Surrey. RH4 3DL.
The charity is registered under the charity number 1124616.
The company is incorporated with the company re8iStration number 06560738.
The trustees have made the following appointment:
Independent Examiner: David Bassett, Tamar, Harrow Road East, Dorkin& RH4 2AX.
David Wells. luntil 3 1 December 20241
Catherine Matthews, {With effect from l January 2025
Management: Day to day management of the operation of the Dorking Area Foodbank is undertaken by Katy Harris
at the Food Bank Office. The Christian Centre. Church Street. Dorking. RH4 IDW
CAF Bank Ltd. 25 Kings Hill Avenue. Kings Hill. West Mallin& Kent ME19 4JQ.
EXEMPTIONS FROM DISCLOSURE
Treasurer-
Bank:
No exemption5 from the disclosure requirements applicable to a small charity have been tsken in this trustees.
annual report.
INVESTMENTS HELD
Ground lease on flats at 24 Howard Road. Dorking. No valuation has been obtained of this holding.
FUNDS HELD AS CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF OThERS
The charity maintains restricted funds to deal with incoming reSoUr￿S that are earmarked for a particular purpose
by donors and other funders. The Charity does not hold fund5 a5 a custodian trustee on behalf of third parties.
APPROVAL OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
This report was approved by the trustees on 25 August 2025, and was signed for and on behalf of the board by
Wayne Paul Kitcat ..
ustee
. 2025
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CHURCHES TOGEThER IN DORKING
ANNUAL REPORT
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHURCHES TOGETHER IN DORKING
I report on the financial statements of Churches Together in Dorking (CharTty No. 1124616; Company No. 065607381
for the year ended 310ecember 2024. which are set out on pages 8 to 15.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity trustees {who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for
the preparation of the financial statements. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under
section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the financial ststements under section 145 of the Charities Act.
follow the procedures laid down in the 8eneral Dirertions given by the Charity Commission under settion
145 {5llbl of the Charlties Act: and
state whether matters have come to my attention.
Basi5 of independent examinerfs statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions gI￿n by the Charity Commission. An
examination includes a review of the accounting ￿cOrdS kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial
statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the
financial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not proV￿e all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and Consequent￿ no opinion is given
as to whether the financial statements present a -true and fair vie￿, and the report is limited to those matter5 set
out in the statement below.
Independent examlnerfs ststernent
I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention, which gNes me
cause to believe that-
accounting records were kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006: and
the accounts accord with such records- and
the accounts comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2CK16
other than any requirement that the accounts give a'true and fairf view whKh is not a matter considered as
part of an independent examination: and
the accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS102)
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached.
David Bassett FCCA
Tamar
Harrow Road East
Dorking
Date: 27
2025
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CHURCHES TOGEfHER IN t)ORKING
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Fl
ANC
AL
criviTIES
Unrestricted Restrirted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
INCOME:
Donations and legacies
Local authority grants
1,020
50.023
51,043
124.322
55.5CMI
55,500
60,310
Investment income
3.803
3,803
TOTAL INCOME
1,020
109,326
110.346
184.632
EXPENDITURE:
Charitsble Artivities
104,640 104,700
137,092
NET INCOME AND NEf MOVEMEKf IN FUNDS
960
4.686
5,646
47,540
RECONCIUATION OF FUNDS
Fund balances brought forward
11.157
155.637
166.794
119,254
FUND BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31
DECEMBER 2024
12.117
160,323
172.440
166,794
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CHURCHES TOGEfHER IN DORKING
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BALANCE SHEET
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Investments
902
902
CURRENT A55Ers
Debtors and Prepayrnents
3,728
3,269
Cash at the bank and tn hand
169,663
163.414
TOTAL CURRE￿ ASSErs
173,391
166.683
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
1.853
791
NEf CURRENT ASSErs
171,538
165,892
TOTAL NET ASSErs
172.440
166,794
FUND5 OF THE CHARrTY
Notes
2024
2023
Unrestricted funds
12,117
11.157
Restricted fvnds
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS
160,323
172.440
155,637
166.794
For the year ended 31 December 2024. the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2(K16 {°the ACV) relating to small companie
The trustees, and directors. responsibilities:
The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its financial statements forthe year in question
in accordance with sertion 476 of the Art,
The trustees and directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with
respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees and authorized for issue on
25 August 2025. and are signed on their behalf bv:
Wayne Paul Kitcat
rustee
. 2025
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
2024
2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPEIiATING P£TIVmES
Net cash provided by operating activities
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
6.249
45,380
6.249
45,380
Cash and cash equivalents at the be8innin8 of the reporting period
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALEKfs AT THE END OF THE REpoKllNG PERIOD
163,414
169,663
118.034
163,414
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance wÉth FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and under the
historical cost convention. Within the definitions of FRS 102. the charity is a public benefrt entity- The financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the financial
statements and comply with the Charities Art 2011, the Companies Act 2006. the Memorandum and Articles
of Association of the charttable company. and Accounting and Reporting by Chartties: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective l January 20151.
Going concern
The trustees have reviewed the financial forecasts for the charity and have considered its anticipated income
and expenditure commitments for a period of tWe￿e months from the date of approval of these financial
statements. The trustees believe that the charity has adequate resour￿5 to continue in operational existence
for at least the next twelve months and to meet all its liabilities durin8 that perit)d as they fall due. For that
reason. the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Income
General donations and other similar types of voluntary income are brought into account when receivable and
donated income is included gross of any attributable tax recoverable. where relevant. Donations given for
specific purposes are treated as restricted income.
Grants
The charity re￿iVed grants from local government which had conditions as to how they were used. and these
are shown separately within restricted funds. The details of grants received. and amount spent are shown in
note 6 with details of the impart being BNen in the Trustee's Report on Page 2 under Achievements and
Performance.
Donations to the foodbank
Donations of food collected and distributed are measured by weight. The weight collected and distributed
durin8 the year is disclosed in note 6. The Trussell Trust recommends that we use £2.77 per kg for 2024 Iwhich
was £2.37 for 2023) to calculate the value of these donations.
Expenditure
Resources expended are allocated to the charivs principal activity as direct costs, where the costs can be
identtfied as being directly related to that activity. Any costs that cannot be specifically cate8orized are
allocated in proportions based upon a suitable ratio applicable to the nature of the cost involved.
Taxatlon
The company 15 a re8iStered charity and, as such. its income and gains falling due under section 471 to 489 of
the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 are exempt from
corporate tax to the extent that they are applied to ts charitable objectives.
Fund attountlng
The general fund comprises the accumulated surpluses of unrestricted incomin8 resources over resources
expended, which are available for use in furtherance of the 8eneral objectives of the charity.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Restricted funds are funds subject to specific conditions imposed by donors. The purpose and use of the
restricted funds a￿ set out in the Trustee's Report on pages 2 to 6.
2. INCOME
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Subscriptions
CODHAL donation
F0￿jbank donations
Heating donations
Bank interest
1,020
1.020
960
960
10,902
99,495
10,902
99,495
49,523
375
3.603
2￿
49.523
375
3.603
2iJ)
1.063
1.063
Ground rent
Grants from:
Trussell Trust
Mole Valley District Council
Surrey County Council
TOTAL
125
22.5
22,5
33,CKKI 33,(KKJ
109.326 110,346
125
11,902
40.930
19.380
183,672
11,902
40,930
19,380
184,632
1,020
960
3. EXPENDITURE
Unresirlcted RÉstrlrted Total
Fund5
Funds
Unrestrlcted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Staff costs (see note 4)
Bank charges
Insuran
Administrative costs
Food Bank expenditure
Fuel Fund expenditure
MVDC Grant expenditure
SCC Grant expenditure
TOTAL
39,136
39.136
21.553
21,553
66
437
66
492
492
7,345
5.891
1.065
26,914
23.797
104.7(K)
437
7.345
5.891
1,065
26.914
23,797
104.640
35
2,750
46,260
20,361
32.058
13,572
136.991
2,785
46,260
20,361
32,058
13,572
137,092
ioi
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4. sfAFF cosrs
Unrestricted
Restrirted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
Salary and wages
Social security costs
Pension costs
38.572
38,572
21.553
564
564
39.136
Total staff costs
39,136
21.553
The average monthly number of employees was 5 {2023: 3) and all are part-time which equates to the equivalent
of 1.46 {2023: 0.96} of full-time employees. All employees are engaged only in charitable artivtties.
5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Tax&NI
Other
615
1,238
1,853
224
567
791
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
& THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Movement in 2024
Balance at
Income
Expenditure
Balance at
IIV24
31112124
Unrestrkted funds
11.157
1.020
12.117
Restricted fvnds
Foodbank
138,779
53,451
52.864
139.366
Fuel fund
690
375
1.065
SCC winter hardship grant
7,297
33.1)IXI
23,797
16,500
MVDC household support grant
Totsl Restricted funds
8.871
22.5CK)
26,914
4.457
155.637
109,326
104,640
160.323
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS
166,794
110.346
104.7
172.440
The charity purchases supermarket vouchers for clients to supplement food donated. and to buy food to supplement
stock levels. At the end of 2024 the charity held £3,792.70 of vouchers that had not yet been used.
Movement in 2023
Balan￿ at
Income
Expenditure
Balance at
23
31112123
Unrestricted funds
10298
960
ioi
11.157
Restritted funds
Foodbank
104.802
104,976
70,999
138,779
Fuel fund
2.665
18.386
20,361
690
SCC winter hardship 8rant
MVDC household support grant
Total Restrirted funds
1,489
19.380
13,572
7.297
40.930
32,059
8.871
108.956
183.672
136.991
155.637
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS
119254
184.632
137W2
166,794
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
6.1. Foodbank
The Foodbank administers spectfic monetary donations by churches. organizations and individuals covering
Dorking and the surrounding villages.
The value of the 29.2 tonnes of goods distributed during 2024 was equivalent to a value of £80.88412023
£79.8691. The stock is valued at £2,770 per tonne (up from £2,370 per tonne in 2023) for the food and goods
donated and distributed.
6.2. Fuel Fund
The Fuel fund represents specific monetary donations by churches, orBanizations, and individuals to assist
those who are having difficulty paying for heating.
6.3. Winter Hardship Fund
This fund represents specific monetary grants made by Surrey County Council {SCCI for relief of winter
hardship. The charty provides reports to SCC on the use of this fund.
6.4. Household Support Fund
This fund represents specific monetsry grants made by Mole Valley District Council (MVDCI for household
support. The charity provides reports to MVDC on the use of this fund.
6.5. Investment Income
The compan(s investment income include bank interest of £3.603 (2023 nil) and rent of £20012023 nil).
Dorking Area Foodbank owns the freehold to the two flats at 24 Howard Road. The lease generates an
income from each flat, of £100 annually, due on 25 March. The charity receives no other payment from
these flats and has no financial liability for any repairs that may be needed.
The lease on the lower flat expires on 24 December 2175.
The lease on the upper flat expires on 26 November 2143.
The table below lists the
round rent from each flat
Annual rent
Lower flat until
Upper flat until
26 November 2051
£ic
25 December 2047
£2(X)
25 December 2080
26 November 2084
25 December 2113
26 November 2117
24 December 2175
26 November 2143
6.6. Funds Held as Custodians for Other Charities
No funds were collerted or held on behalf of other charities during the year.
6.7.Related Party Transactions
None of the trustees {or any persons related to thern) received any remuneration during the current or
previous period. The trustees made total donations of £5401£675 including gift aid) during the year 2024. this
compares with £803 in 2023.
The only transactions undertaken with related parties during the current or previous year were the monthly
direct debit payment for the Foodbanvs mobile phone which is paid from a trustee's personal account for
which reimbursement is obtained periodKally £23912023 £4021 and the PAYE tax and Nl £840 {2023 £224).
These unauditedfinanciol stotements have been 5ubjerted to independent ex0m1not￿n. See re￿rt on poge 7