Charity registration number 1146921
FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
) Hargreaves & Woods
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESS ADVISERS

FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
CONTENTS
Page
Legal and administrative information
Trustees, report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Noles to the financial statements
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FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Rev A Leake
Mr S Harrison
Mr O Jones
Mrs S Beatson
Charity number (England and Wales)
1146921
Independent examiner
James Hargreaves FCA
Cholmondeley House
Dee Hills Park
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 SAR

FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recornmended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)"
Objectlves and actlvlties
I can report that no issues of safeguarding or of any financial discrepancies have been reported to the Trustees. We
have, where possible, kept our activities commensurate with the Charity's objectives.
The Charity's obJectives are.,
To provide relief lo individuals and families in Flinlshire and surrounding areas (the beneficiaries) through
the provision of emergency food supplies either directly or through approved partner agencies
To prOV￿de spiritual, physical and mental support either directly or by referral to approved pather agencies
lo enable the beneficiaries lo avoid future crises.
To do anything consistent with the primary purposes of the charity as may from lime to time be agreed by
the Iruslees.
Pliblic benefit
The trustees have paid due regard lo guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
charity should undertake.
Achlevements and performance
Significai?l activities and achievements against objectives
In the current year, the foodbank has fed 9,903 people,, 5,879 adults and 4,024 children. This is a drop in demand.
The longevity of our volunteers is astounding, Many of the 60+ volunteers who give their time each week have been
with the foodbank from the start, and many have been extremely dedicated lo the cause.
Flnancial review
Financially, the foodbank is very robust, and the draw on our finances to purchase food has leSSe￿d following
very successful Christmas period. We gave away supermarket gift cards to clients at Christmas to ensure that we
retained sufficient stock posl-chrislmas. This has enabled the foodbank to meet demand in the winter months.
Income
This is derived from donations, gifts, grants and some investment income. The total for 2025 amounted lo £153,741
12024, £168,466).
Expenditure
Expenditure for the year ended 31 st March 2025 was monitored, controlled and increased as appropriate.
Unrestricted incoming resources amounted to £134,612 12024., £143,086) and total unrestricted resources
expended amounted lo £117,915 12024., £111,098} atlribuling to an unrestricted surplus for the year of £17,063
(2024., £34,112).
Restricted incoming resources amounted to £19,129 (2024,. £25,380} and total restricted resources expenses
amounted lo £3,548 (2024., £40,142) allributing to a restricted surplus for the year of £15,215 {2024,' deficit
£16,886}.
ReseNes policy
Trustees have a reserve policy to accumulate unrestricted reserves lo support the Charity for the future and
recognise potential additional costs such as Van costs and replacement and if a change of location was required.

FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Charily has been been in receipt in the past of some very useful specific grant income to support the day to day
running costs and to ensure the charity can deliver on its Charitable objectives, but need lo ensure they have
resetves to carry forward to Cover these if funding ends.
structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee. The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust
and constitutes an unincorporated Gharily.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of Ihe financial statements were..
RevA Leake
Mr S Harrison
Mr O Jones
Mrs S Beatson
Recruitment and appointment of truslees
Existing Irustees appoint new trustees. They base these appointments on the variety of skill sets that individuals
have and which are important for the board as a whole.
No new appointments have been made lo the Charity Iruslees.
Organisational stnicture
Flintshire Foodbank has been governed by the same 4 trustees for 6 years, working hard to ensure it has a stable
board of trustees from which evolves a stable and strong staff team.
The trust
ort was ap
roved by the Board of Trustees.
Rev A Leake
Trustee
Mr O Jones
Trustee
14 July 2025

FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Flintshire Foodbank (the charity) for the
year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilltles and basls of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the
Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515}(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examlner's statement
Your attention is drawn lo the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the
relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial
statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1
April 2005 which is referred to in the exlanl regulations bul has now been withdrawn. l understand that this has
been done in order for the financial statements lo provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no m8tlers have come lo my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
the financial statements do not accord with those records, or
the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contenl of
financial slalements set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the financial Statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination.
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 lo enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
>J
James Hargreaves FCA
Cholmondeley House
Dee Hills Park
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 SAR
14 July 2025

FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
Notes
2024
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Investments
114,938
19,674
19,129
134,067
19,674
132,667
10,419
25,380
158,047
10,419
Total Income
134,612
19,129
153,741
143,086
25,380
168,466
Expenditure on..
Charitable activities
118,446
3,548
121,994
111,099
40,142
151,241
Total expendlture
118,446
3,548
121,994
111,099
40,142
151,241
Net income
16,166
15,581
31,747
31,987
(14,762}
17,225
Transfers between
funds
366
(3661
2,124
(2,1241
Net movement In
funds
16,532
15,215
31,747
34,111
116,8861
17,225
Reconcillatlon of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
331.968
366
332,334
297,857
17,252
315,109
Fund balances at 31 March
2025
348,500
15,581
364,081
331,968
366
332,334
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.

FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
1,592
2,124
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12
1,926
363,619
1,812
330,749
Creditors". amounts falling due withln
one year
365,545
332,561
13
(3,056)
(2,351)
Net current assets
362,489
330,210
Total assets less Current Ilabilitles
364,081
332,334
The funds of the charlty
Reslricled income funds
Unrestricted funds
15
16
15,581
348,500
368
331,968
364,081
332,334
The fi
alements
ere approved by the Iruslees on 14 July 2025
Rev A Leake
Trustee
Mr O Jones
Trustee

FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the
Charities Act 2011 , FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stalemenl 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 102}" The charity is a Public Benefit Enlily as defined by
FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a stat￿ent of
cash flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to
the extent required lo provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of
Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of
Recommended Practice which is referred lo in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Golng concern
Al the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, Thus the trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial stalemenls.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unreslricled funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as lo how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the
charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally enlilled to it after any performance conditions have been met.
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relalion to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on Teceipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution.
the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.

FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcies
Icontlnued)
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to Iransfer economic benefit to
third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably
Expenditure is classified by activity The costs of each activity are made up of the total of dir&t costs and
shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs atlribulable lo a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable lo a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
1.6 Tanglble fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment10sses.
Depreciation is fecognised so a5 to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Motor vehicles
25¢/o reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial aclivilies.
1.7 Impalrment of fixed assets
At each reporting end dale, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment
loss lif any).
1.8 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Financial instruments
The charity has elected lo apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, wilh the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right lo set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured al
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement conslilutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is
measured at Ihe present value of the future receipts discounted al a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted al a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations lo pay for goods or services that have been acquired in Ihe ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognltlon of flnanclal liabllities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee beneflts
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
lo terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.11 Retlrement benefSts
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
Crltlcal accountlng estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required lo make judgements, estimates
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
Income from donations and legacles
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Donations and gifts
Grants
113,938
1,000
4,100
15,029
118,038
16,029
119,978
12,689
119,978
38,069
25,380
114,938
19,129
134,067
132,667
25,380
158,047

FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from Investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Inlerest receivable
19,674
10,419
Expendlture on charltable actlvltles
Charitable
Charltable
expenditure expenditure
2025
2024
Dlrect costs
Staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Teaching costs
Insurance
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Repairs and renewals
Rent and utilities
Vehicle expenses
Hygiene products
Miscellaneous
Food and tea
Computer running costs
61,726
531
81,303
708
162
433
1,664
1,839
6,521
10,564
2,416
18,000
3,089
41,300
249
331
1,564
1,190
2,289
12,277
4,199
6,987
27,829
1,271
120,194
148,248
Share of support and governance costs {see note 6)
Support
Governance
394
2,599
1,800
121,994
151,241
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
118,446
3,548
111,099
40,142
121,994
151,241
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FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Support costs allocated to activitles
Charltable
expenditure
2025
Total
2024
Bank charges
Insurance
Miscellaneous
Governance
199
35
160
2,959
1,800
Net movement In funds
2025
2024
The nel movement in funds is staled after chargingllcrediting)..
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
1,800
531
2,959
708
Trustees
None of the Iruslees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs
61,044
682
60,635
668
61,726
61,303
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Remuneration of key management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows..
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FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
11 Tangible fixed assets
Motor
vehi¢1gS
Cost
At 1 April 2024
9,330
At 31 March 2025
9,330
Depre¢lation and Impairment
Al 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
7,207
531
At 31 March 2025
7,738
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
1,592
At 31 March 2024
2,124
12 Debtors
Amounts falling due withln one year:
2025
2024
Prepayments and accrued income
1,926
1,812
13 Creditors: amounts falling due wlthin one year
2025
2024
Other taxation and social security
Accruals and deferred income
933
2,123
2,351
3,056
2,351
14 Retlrement beneflt schemes
Defined contributlon schemes
2025
2024
Charge to profil or1055 in respect of defined contribution schemes
682
668
The charity operates a defined conlribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the
scheme are held separalely from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
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FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
At 1 Aprll
2024
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2025
WBP Lloyd & M Johnson
Moneysupermarket Iscalesl
Flinlshire Council
Nie9hbourly
3,100
12,548)
552
366
(366}
15,029
1,000
15.029
(1,000)
366
19,129
(3,548)
(366)
15,581
Prevlous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2024
Trusell Trust Van - cost
Moneysupermarkel {scales)
Toyota
WBP Lloyd & N Owen-Thomas
Flinlshire County Council
Gwynt Y Mor
C F in Wales
Anne Dulchess of Weslminsler
2,832
420
{708)
1541
15,000)
11,380}
{18,0001
14,000}
{1,0001
(10,000)
{2,124}
368
5,000
1.380
8,000
10,000
4,000
1,000
10,000
17,252
25,380
(40,142)
{2,124)
366
16 Unrestrlcted funds
The unreslricled funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject lo specific conditions by donors and grantors as lo how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been sel aside out of unrestricted funds by the Iruslees for specific purposes.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2025
General funds
331,968
134,612
{118,446)
366
348,500
Previous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2024
General funds
297,857
143,086
{111,0991
2,124
331,968
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FLINTSHIRE FOODBANK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restrlcted
funds
2025
Total
2025
At 31 March 2025:
Tangible assets
Current assetsl(liabililies)
1,592
346,908
1,592
362,489
15,581
348,500
15,581
364,081
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Restrlcted
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
Current assetsl(liabililies}
2,124
329,844
2,124
330,210
366
331.988
366
332,334
18 Related party transactlons
Remuneration was paid to the following employee and spouse of a Trustee..
Mrs Sue Leake - £27,798 (2024. £28,519). Employer pension £682 {2024.' £668)
This remuneration is set by the board of Trustees excluding Rev. Andy Leake.
Sue is employed as the General Manager and Project Leader of Flinlshire Foodbank. She has responsibility
for running Ihe Foodbank, stock control, staff line-management, day-to-day accounting procedures and
ensuring that GDPR and confidentiality functions are in order.
The salary paid to Sue Leake is ir+ line with the market rate (the median salary in 2023 was circa £37,900) for
Sue's inva5uable position within the charity.
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