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Charlty registratlon number 1152656 (England and Wales)
NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Ms A Wallon (Chair)
Mr S Cockburn (Deputy Chair)
Ivir S J Lightley (Treasurer)
Miss S Brydon
Mr M Meah
Ms S Medcalf
(Appointed 24 September 2024)
(Appointed 2 April 2024)
Senior management
Mr J Mccory
Chief Executive Officer
Charity number
1152656
Registered office
Newcastle Foodbank
331 Benwell Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 6LX
Audltor
Sumer Auditco Limited
Unit 2
Gosforth Park Avenue
Newcaslle upon Tyne
NE12 8EG
Banker5
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ

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CONTENTS
Page
Truslees, report
Independent auditors reporl
10-12
Staternenl of financlal acllvilies
13-14
Balance sheet
15
statement of cash flows
16
Not8S to the financial statements
17-34

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TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Twstees of Newcaslle Foodbank (formerly The Bede Foodbank and trading as Newcastle West End Foodbank)
are pleased to present Iheir annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31
March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policles set ¢)ut in note I to the
financial statements and comply with the Charitys goveming documenl, the Charilies Act 2011 and "Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS
102)" (effeclive 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
Charlty Objectives
a) The prevention or relief of poverty in Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas, In particular but nol
exclusively by provlding emergency food parcels and welfare services to indlviduals in need andlor charities or other
organisations working lo prevent or relieve poverty.
b) To do any other thing consistent with the primary purpose of the Charity as described above.
Charlty Mlsslon
To help people in Newcastle experiencing food poverty by providing food parcels and food services. as well as
offering other care and support, to enable Ihem to IFve life with a full diet and free from hunger.
Values
Respect.. We affirm the inherent worth of every person arKI treat them with dignity and compassK)n.
Listening: We pay attention to people's experiences. and what they tell us matters lo them
Learning= We endeavour to impiove our organisation by understanding and acting on our findings.
Collaboration: We work with a range of people and agencies who support our purpose, iefleGt the dniersily of our
communily and work in partnerships to maximize our organisation's impact.
Accountability.. We maintain public trusl through transparency, communication and careful management of the
conlribulions made by donors, slakehoklers, volunteers, and clients alike.
Regard to Public Beneflt
When exercising any powers or duties in the operation of Ihe Charily, the Trustees have complied with their duly to
have due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefits.
Demand for Sorvlcos
The Charity continues to meet the demand for food parcels, although client demand has deGreased this year
compared to lasl year. This mirrors the trend across Ihe UK and is encouraging. Food banks are currently lrying to
analyse the reasons for this trend. It is thought that demand may have decreased due to recent lower inflation
levels, increased benefit payments and the unfreezing of Local Housing Allowance rates. As regards our own
Foodbank, we believe thal demand has also fallen because of the impact of our welfare assistance to cllents to
solve the underlying reasons for their food poverty through our Pathways Out of Hunger programme. which is
discussed below. Other initiatives, such as the Household Support Fund and Newcaslle Council's Holiday Activities
Food Programme will have eased the financial burden for some foodbank clients in this period. However, Ihe
undertying economic challenges and high living costs still pressure many households, as recently analysed by the
Joseph Rownlree Foundation (2025) UK Poverty report.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Opeyatlonal KPIS
Operational KPIS
2024125
2023124
/oVariance
Vouchers fulfilled
20.9k
25.5k
-18ts
Foodbank beneficiaries
9.014
10.735
-17(kp
Food tonnage dislributed
255 tonnes
338 tonnes
-250
Value of food dislribut8d
£317k
£381k
-170
Food donalions to Foodbank
111
£147k
£231k
-360
Food purchased by Foodbank
£170k
£150k
+130
Pantry Vi811s
6,194
3,047
+970
Pantry income
£29k
£rf5k
Pathways cases and enquiries
7.6k
6.4k
+190
Pathwa
s financial
ains
£684k
£741k
Food distribution activities
During the reporting period, Ihe Charity maintained its neiwork of seven foodbank dislribution centres, each hosled
by community partners in areas of social need across the city region. These cenlres, located in Elswick, Benwell,
W8sI Denton, LemingtDn, Newbiggin Hall. Heaton, and Byker, provided essential support lo poorer households in
their surrounding communities.
The number of dlslribution cenlres remained unchanged during the year. In addillon, the Charity conllnued to
provlde regular food donations to Newcastle Cenlral Mosque, enabling the Mosque to sustain its food servlce for the
local communily.
The Charity's Community Pantry, hosted in three community venues, Blakdaw, Walker, and Arthur's Hill, continues
to offer access to subsidised food for residenls living in those areas deemed as disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
Thls co-operalive base community grocery provides Pantry members the opporiunity lo choose household
essantials for a nominal niembership fee. The Pantry is not a foodbank. The Pantry's purpose is lo eas8 pressuro
on household budgets in disadvanlaged communities while promoling dignity. choice, and shopping experience in a
friendly community setting. Each of these initiatives is interrelated and designed to offer a comprehensive range of
food related services to promote food securily and to alleviale poveriy that are responsive to peoples, needs.
In this reportlng period, 21.000 food vouchers were fulfilled (2024: 25,500) which equates to 51,500 food parcels
distributed (2024.. 62,000). This food supported households containing 9,014 people (2024.. 10,73J people) who
were beneflclarles, represenling 5,859 adults and 3,155 children (2024: 6,993 adults and 3,742 chlldrenl. Most
people, 75 %, made five or fewer visits for vouchers and food. The other 25Q/o of vouchers and food supported more
complex households who were frequent visitors to the Foodbank on multiple occasions during the year.

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It took 255 tonnes (2024: 338 tonnes) of food to fulfil the parcels Issued at our dislribution cenlres. Much of this
food, 125 lonnes (2024- 203 tonnes), was received in donalions from members of Ihe public, churches, schools, the
business community and supermarkets, with a value of £147k (2024= £231 k). The Chaiily is grateful for the lood
donallons received as Ihey are a vital resource which enables the Foodbank to fulfil its objectives and aclivili8s.
Howèver, rislng Ilving costs means fewer people can afford to donate, leading to shortages in the SL4)plles that the
Charity needs to me8t the demands for its services. As a result, a ftjrther 121 tonne5 (2024- 127 tonnes) of food was
purchased from Suppliers by the Charity at a cost of £170k (2024= £150k). In total, the Foodbank issued food wilh a
combined worth of £317k (2024: £381 k) in this financial year.
During this year, the Communily Pantry hosted some 6.200 member visils (2024.. some 3,000) and generated
income of £29k (2024: £15k) from membership fees. The Pantry purchased and distribLtted food at a cost of £BOk in
this period (2024: £30k).
Welfare support
The Charity's welfare project, Pathways Out of Hunger. provides a Iriage service that is delivered In partnership with
other agencies and is designed to offer people tailored assistance and guidance on money matleis. The project
aims to ease financial hardship and in doing so reduce the need for someone to visit a foodbank. It does Ihis by
supporting the client In Identifying and addressing the underlying causes of financial insecurity, wher& practicable.
In this reporting peiiod, 2,500 (2024-. 2,100) individual clients were helped by Palhways. Each person often
piesents with one or more cases or enquiries to be addressed. The number of cases and enquiries handled was
7,600 (2024: 8,400) relating to multiple issues that individuals reported as adversely affecting thelr lives.
project made 49 safeguarding referrals to partner agencies to ensure that people had the appropriate recourse to
proteciion for vulnerable individuals. Pathways is an integral part of the Newcastle Foodbank services and is there
to help people address a varlety of issues. with Iow-income reported as the most common reason for seeking
assistance.
The Pathways project generated verified financial gains in Ihe year of £684k for clients (2024.. £741k). These
outcomes provide beneficiaries with additlonal income for essential livlng costs and lessen their dependency on
food bank assistance.
Funding for the Pathways welfare services is supported by Newcastle City Council's Round 14 Fund and by grants
from Trussell's Financial Incluslon Programme.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Awareness Ralslng
Newcastle Foodbank remains committed lo raising public awareness about the widespread issue of poverty, with a
partlcular focus on food Insecurity, the challenges faced by low-income households, and the social isolation that
often accompanies these hardships.
In recent reports by The North-East Child Poverly Commission and Trussell, hardship and child poverty continue lo
rise where household income falls short of covering essential living expenses. Alarmingly, 9.3 million people in the
UK are facing hunger and hardship, (trussell 202&2030 strategy), the highest number In Ihe last 20 years
according to Trussell research findings, where income and basic expendilure do not align, leaving many people
vulnerable to long-term poverty.
In response, Newcastle Foodbank continue5 to act as a vocal advocate for Individuals and families experiencing
these conditlons. The Charily is dedicated to amplifying their voices and sharing their lived expeii8nces to shed light
on Ihls often-unseen crisis affecting quality of life in disadvantaged communities.
The Charlty oversees the management and implementation of Ihe Food Newcaslle project. The project is a
contractual agreement with Newcaslle City Council which alms to foster a sustalnable food city by building
nelworks, connecting organisations. the local public sector, and individuals lo promote a good food plan to improve
the quality of life In Newcastle.
During the reporting period, the Charity has actively engaged in regional media campaigns, including appearances
on local television news, features in the press, and oulreach via soGial media. These efforis alm to highlight Ihe
sca18 and impacl of poverly, particularly ils iole in limiting life OPlK)rtunities for those affected.
By foslering public dialogue around the causes arKI consequences of poverty, Newcastle Foodbank seeks to
deepen understanding and encourage meaningful action. The Charity remains focused on mobilising support and
promoting initiatives that directly benefit the individuals and families who use our services,
Donations and grants
The Charity is not immune to the challenging economic climate across the UK. During this reporting period, the
overall income received by Newcastle Foodbank from donations and grants has fallen from £1,296k in 2023-24 to
£1,237k.
Pressures on household incomes have led to a decline In charilable giving. In-store food donalions, a vital source of
supply, have decreased over the pasl 12 months from £231 k to £147k. reflecting both Ihe cosl-of-living pressures
on the public and the shift toward online shopping.
Donations collected by NUFC Fans Foodbank volunleers at Sl James, Park on malch days Continue to be a valued
source of income. The Trustees extend their sincere Ihanks to the volunteers and Newcastle United FC fans for
their generosity. We also acknowledge Ihe conlribution frcmn The Reuben Foundation for its match-funding support,
which has significanlly enhanced the impact of these contributions.
The Charity is deeply grateful for the support received from individuals leaving legacles, making onlin8 donations
and organising community fundraising events. Combined wilh contributions from corporate donors. charitable
foundations, and trusts, this support has been instrumenlal in mainlaining the Charity's suslainabilily.
We wish to formally acknowledge and Ihank th8 following major donots for Iheir generous financlal support during
Ihls reporting period in the form of donations and granls. The financial support received from all donors to support
the organisalion's charitable activilies is recelved with gralitude. In this reporting period, we record the valued
donations and awards received from Newcastle Uniled Football Company Limiled, The Reuben Foundatlon, The
Watches of Switzerland Group Foundats'on. Mike Pulman Limited, Norton Rose Fulbright Charitable Foundalion, The
Squlres Foundation, The Elsie Davis Trust, and The Celtic FC Foundation. Their conlribullork8 are recorded in the
financial statements and have played a vital role in supporting our charilable activilies.
We are also grateful for the continuing grant support awarded by Newcastle City Council's Newcastle Fund, and by
Trussell. These funds have directly supported welfare assislance iniliatives, benefiting the individuals and famllie5
who rely on our services..

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Contributions made by Volunteers
Newcastle Foodbank is deeply grateful for the commitment of our volunteers who give 50 much of Iheir valuable
time and expertise to support all aspects of the Charty's services. In the past 12 months, 105 people have
volunteered al the Foodbank and donated almost 12,000 hours of their lime. Using the Real Livirig Wage as a
benchmark, this in-kind contribution equates to a financial value of approximately £151 k. Each volunteer plays a
vital role in ensuring that our services are delivered with dignity and compassion.
The Charity also benefits greatly from the generosity of corporate volunteers from local businesses whose
employees dedicate their lime to support our work. During this reporting period, 333 corporate volunteers gave a
total of 1.988 hours. We gratefully acknowledge the support of CISCO, Ryecroft Glenton, Capgemini, Newcastle
Building Society, Norton Rose Fulbright, Concentrix, Watches of Switzerland Group, Knight Frank, Muckle LLP,
Virgin Money, Aecenlure, Leeds Building Society, Handelsbanken, NHS staff, and many others who contribuled
through corporate volunteering and pro bono work to support the Charity.
Together, these contrlbutions and the shared commitment to volunteering strengthen the Charlty's links with
business and the local communlly and are a valued resource in raising awareness about Newcaslle Foodbank's
role within the city region. Volunteers are not only integral to the dally operations of the Charity bul are also central
to sustaining the delivery of services for local communities. The lime and dedication displayed by our volunteers are
an essential component of our mission to support vulnerable people who turn to our services in their lime of need.
Flnanclal review
The reduction in donalion and grant income this year has meant that total income for the year was reduced to
£1,375k from £1.400 in 2023-24.
The Charity has. however, been able to maintain operating costs at a levd a little below the level in 2023-24 and
these amounted to £978k this year (2024= £1.028k). Consequently, the Charity has been able to report a
satisfaclory financlal outcome with a surplus of £397k (2024.. £371 k).
The balanGe sheet shows total funds carried forward of £2,753k (2024: £2.356k), of which £123k (2024: £75k) is
restricted funding and £900k (2024.. £301k) is held for designated purposes, leaving £1,729k (2024.. £1.979k) as
other unreslricted funds.
Preparation of the accounts on a golng concern basis
The financial stalemenls have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Truslees have reviewed and
considered relevant information, inGluding the annual budget and cash flow forecasts, in making their assessment.
The Trustees have r8vised their forecasts lo consider the impaGt on the Charily's operations of possible scenarios
brought on by recent cost of living pressures, alongside measures to mitigale the potenlial effects of such evenls.
Based on these assessments and taking account of the measures that could be undertaken to mitigate any adverse
conditions and the currenl resources available. the Trustees have concluded Ihat they can continue lo adopt the
going concern basis in preparing this Annual Report and financial statements.
Fundlng Strategy
The Charity has a fundraising strategy to raise donations from slreet collections and uses Its online donation
platform to generate income to deliver its agreed charitable activities. Grant funding remains an important source of
income for the Charity to sustain and develop its food security initiatives. welfare seNices and awareness raising to
help alleviate poverty and food insecurity in the Newcastle city region. Newcastle Foodbank Continues to pursue
new grant funding streams to fulfil the Charily's aims and to sustain and develop its services for those in our
community who look to us for assistance. The fundraising strategy will seek to expand contributions from the
business sector, trusts and foundations to support the evolving role of our services as they adapt lo the changing
financial and welfare challenges of our clients.

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Reserves Pollcy
The Charity's reseives policy aims to ensure Ihal its work is protecled from the risk of disruption at short notlce due
to lack of funds. It also preserves some incoming resources for future opportunilies Ihal may prasent themselves,
while at the same time onsuring that the Trustees do not retain income for longer than required. The policy is
designed to ensure that the Charity is able to honour its granl commitments and deliver its long-term service
objeclives. The Board of Trustees sets aside funds to meet fulure commilmonts and plans, and these are held as
designated funds.
Further explanation ol the fund balances can be found within notes 18 and 19 of the financial slatements.
The Trustees calculate the Charity's °free reserves" by excluding from unrestficted reseNes the book values of
tangible fixed ass8ts and stocks and the designated funds sel aside to meet future commitments and strategic
objectiV8S.
Th6se remaining free reserves are intended to provide an inlernal source of funds for situatlons such as a
lemporary fall in income or Increase in expenditure, one-off unbudgeted expenditure and to allow the Charity lime to
respond lo a permanent fall in income or increase in expenditure.
The targel range for unieslricted free rese￿e5 was assessed by the Board of Trustees in March ahead of lh8
financial year end. The free reserves of the Charily slood at £986k at 31 March 2025 (2024: £1,400k) after
recognition of the increase in funds designaled for specific purposes outlined above.
Rlsk Management
The Charity's Trustees operate a slruclured and systematic framework to audit, monitor and respond to risk. The
governan￿ structures include a Govemance Committee and a Finance Committee which reports to the Trustee
Board. These structures are underpinned by a robusl policy and reportlng framework whlch is reviewed by the
Trustees to mitigate the Charily's potential exposure to risk. It Is the opinion of the Twstees thal the current risk
managemenl procedures and praclices are salisfactory and rrt for purpose.

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Plans for future periods
Future Proofing
The alleviation of poverty and reducing food insecurity remains the primary focus for Newcastle Foodbank and the
services it delivers. The Charity will review its strategic objectives and develop a new strategic plan to ensure its
focus remains on the beneficiaries, needs and thal it has the resources in place and capacity to med those
objectives. The enduring effects from the cost-of-living crisis on low-income households have produced a high level
of sustained demand for the services offered by Newcastle Foodbank. In response to these socio-economic
challenges, the Charity will work in collaboralion wrth lik&minded agencies to ensure people have somewhere to
turn for assistance when times are difficult.
To achieve these objectives the Chatity will implement the measures listed below.
Measures include:
Development and implementation of a new strategic plan.
Recruit new Truslees,
Monitor and evaluate social impact. resource allooation and beneficiary outcomes.
Identify scope to improve facilities to enhance services and client satisfaction rates,
Introduce new fo¢xl donation slreams and source cost-effeclive bulk food purchases,
Expand integration of the client welfare services and accessibility at all Foodbank siles,
Refine Foodbank and Pantry sustainability models to offer access to affordable food,
Grow our volunteer base, including the offer of corporale volunteering,
Learn from people's lived experien￿ and actively seek client inpul and participation,
Campaign with sector partners to reduce poverty and promote food securily and healthy eating,
Enhance our communicalions and fundraising platforms to attract more engagement from a wider audlence
and donor base.
Developments slnce the year end
In the next financial peiiod, the Charity has commissioned work on a new slralegic plan lo ensure th81 the
organisalion can adapt to the changing environment and conditions of the sector In which it operates. To
complement the strategy, the Charity will complete a review of ils facilities and community hubs lo improve these
environments for the benefit of our clients. staff and volunteers. The new strategy and facilities review will identify
opportunities for making changes that will have a positive impact on how ar7d where clients can better access the
services they require.
structure, Governance and Management
Goveriiing Documents
Newcastle Foodbank is a Charitable Incorporated Organrsation (cio). first registered on 1 July 2013, (as The Bede
Foodbank - Newcastle West End Foodbankjl and has a constitution as its governing document. (The constitution
and Charily name were revised in 2024).
The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signalure of the financial statements were-
Ms A Walton (Chairl
Mr S Cockbum (Deputy Chair)
Mr S J Lightley (Treasurer)
Miss S Brydon
Mr J Dallinson
Ms L Lowlher
(Appointed 24 September 2024)
(Resigned 20 January 2025)
(Appointed 24 September 2024 and resigned 23 September
2025)
Mr M Meah
Ms S Medcalf
Mrs J Slesenger
(Appointed 2 April 2024)
(Resigned 26 November 2024)

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Appointment of Triistees
All Trustees are appointed for a lerm of three years by a resolution passed al a properly convened meeling of the
Trustoes. In selecling individuals for appointment as Truslees, Ihe Trustees musl have regard to the skills,
knowledge and experience needed for the effective adminislralion of Ihe Charity.
The Truslees meet at least quarterly and deal wth the administration of t4e Charity encompasslng stralegic vision,
financial accounlabilily and risk management. The operational managemenl of the organisation is undertaken by the
Chief Executive Officer and the Charily's employees.
Changes In Board of Trustees
There have been several changes in the Board of Trustees since the date of the last Annual Report.
In this reporting period the followng people wero appointed as Charity Trustees. Ms. S Medcalf was appointed as a
Trustee on 2nd April 2024. Ms. Laura Lowther and Miss Sophie Brydon were both appointed as Trustees on 24th
September 2024.
Mrs J Slesenger resigned as a Trustee on 26th November 2024. Mrs J Slesenger, a founder member of the Charity,
made a significant contribulion to the organisation and the Trustees are very grateful lo Mrs J Slesenger for Ihe
stewardship and leadership she provided over a long period.
Mr. John Dallinson reslgned as a Trustee on 20th January 2025 and the Ttustees wish to acknowledge the valued
service he provided during his time at the Charity.
S5nce the year end, Ms. Laura Lowiher has resigned on 23rd September 2025 atij the Trustees ￿sh to thank her
lor her contribution during her lime as a Trustee.

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statement of Trustees, responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Slandards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
The law applicable to charilies in England and Wales requires the Trustees to wepaie financial statements for each
financlal year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and
application of resources of the Charity for that year.
In preparing these financial statements. the Trustees are iequired to:
select Suitable accounling policies and then apply them consistently;
obs&Tve the methods and principles in the Charities SORP:
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent-
slate whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material deparlures disclosed
and explained in the financial slatements-, and
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inapproprÈale to presume that the Charity .
will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounliro records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure Ihat the financial slatemerrts comply with
the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Irust deed.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detectlon of fraud and other irregularÈties.
The Trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Ms. Alison Walton
Trustee
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
Opinlon
We have audited Ihe financial slatements of Newcastle Foodbank CIO (the 'Charily') for the year ended 31 March
2025 which comprise the slatemenl of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and notes
lo the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting Iramework that has been
applied in their preparation is appllcable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. including Financial
Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland (United
Klngdom Ganerally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our oplnion, the financial statemenls:
give a true and fair view of the slate of the Charity's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources
and application of resources, forthe year then ended..
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi￿.
and
have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
Basls for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the AudiloVs responsibilities for the audlt ol
the financial statoinonls section of our report. We are independent of Ihe Charity Sn accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of Ihe financial slatements in the UK. including the FRC'S Ethical
Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance wth these requirements. Wa believe
that Ihe audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relatlng to going concern
In auditlng the financial statements, we have concluded that the Twstees, use of the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriale.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not Identified any material uncertainties relating to events or
conditions Ihat, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Charity's ability to conllnue as a going
concern for a period of at least Iwelve months from when the financial statemenls are authorised for issuo.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described In the
relevant seclions of this report.
other information
The other informalion comprises the information included in Ihe annual report other than the financial statements
and our auditor's report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the olher information contained wilhin the annual
report. Our opinlon on the financial statements does not cover the other informalion and we do not express any form
of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read Ihe olher information and, in doing so, consider
whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statemenls or our knowledge oblained in
the course of the audit, or olherwise appeals to be materially misstaled. If we idenlify such malerial inconsistencies
or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misslalemenl
in Ihe financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a
material misstatement of this other informalion. we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on whlch we are requlred to report by exception
We have nothing to report in resp8cI of the following matlers in relatlon to which the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulalions 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion..
Ihe information glven in th8 financial stalements is inconslstent in any material respect with the Tru8tees'
report., or
sufficient accounting records have not been kept: or
Ihe flnanclal statements are not in agreement with the accounting records., or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
Responsibilities of Trustees
As explained more fully in the slatement of Trustees, responslbililies. the Trustees are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such
internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial slatemenls that are
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements. the Trustees
are responsible for assessing the Charity's ability lo continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters
related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to cease
OP8ralions, or have no realistic alternattve but to do so.
Audltor's responsibFlIt(es for the audit of the flnanclal statements
We have been appointed as audltor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the
Act and relevant regulations made or having effect Ihereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material mlsstatement, whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an audilofs report Ihat includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is nol a guaranlee that an audil conducled in accordance
with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exisls. Misstatements can arise from fraud or
error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to irlfluence
Ihe economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial stateTnenls.
Irregularities. including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in
line wilh our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including
fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularilies, including fraud, is detailed below.
Capablllty of the audit In detecting irregularltles, includlng fraud
Based on our understanding of Ihe Gharitable company and the sector in which it operates, we identified that the
following laws and regulations are signlficant to the entity-
• Those laws and regulation5 considered to have a direct effect on the financial statements Including UK financial
reporting standards and Charities Act 2011. Employment and Pension legislation.
. Those laws and regulations for which non-compliance may be fundamental to the operating aspects of the Charity
and therefore may have a material effecl on the financial statements include compliance with charitable objectives,
public benefit, fundraising regulations, safeguarding, data protection, food safety & hygiene regulations and health
and safety legislation.
These matters were discussed amongst the engagement team at the planning stage and the team remalned alert
throughout the audit.
Audit procedures undertaken in response to the potential risks relating to irregularities (which include fraud and non-
compliance with laws and regulations) comprised of.. inquiries of management and the Trustees as to whether the
entity complies with such laws and regulalions., enquiries with the same concerning any actual or potential Illigation
or claims,. inspection of relevant legal correspondence and legal costs incurred., review of Trustee meeting minutes.
testing the appropriateness of journal entries,. and the performance of analytical review to identify unexpected
movements In account balances which may be indicative of fraud.
No Instances of material non-compliance were identified. However, the Ilkelihood of delecting irregularities. includlng
fraud, is limited by the inherent difficulty in detecting irregularities. the effectiveness of the enlily's controls, and the
nature, timing and extent of the audit procedures performed. Irregular(lies that result from fraud might be Inherently
more difficult to delecl than irregularities thal result from error. As explained above, there is an unavoidable risk that
material mlssta(emenls may not be detected, even Ihough the audit has been planned and performed In accordance
with ISAS (UK).
A further descriplion of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. hltps-ll
W￿.frc.org.UklaUd]t0rsreSpo￿SlbI1I1les. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT {CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
Use of our report
Thls report Is made solely to the Charity's Trustees. as a body, In accordance wilh part 4 of the Charities (Accounts
and Reports) Regulalions 2008. Our audil WOFk has been undertaken so Ihat we might slate lo the Charlly's
Truslees those matters we are required to slate lo them in an audito¢s report and for no other purpose. To the
fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other Ihan the Chaiily and the
Charity's Trustees as a body, for our audll work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
s￿a￿ed by.
15B4AADBSES74F4
Mr Stephen Slater (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Sumer Auditco Limited, Statutory Auditor
Accountants
Unit 2
Gosforth Park Avenue
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 8EG
18 November 2025
Date:.........................
Sumer Auditco Limited is eligible for appoinlmenl as audilor of the Charity by virtue of ils eligibility for appolntmenl
as auditor of a Company under section 1212 of the Companies Acl 2008.
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Current flnanclal year
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restrlcted
funds
2025
Total
Total
2025
2024
Notes
Income from".
Donalions and legacies
Charitable activities
Inv8Stmenls
994.666
5,543
68.461
242.202
63,715
1,236.868
69,258
68,461
1,296,160
49,689
53,805
Total income
1,068,670
305,917
1.374.587
1,399.654
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
1,418
718.843
1,418
975,936
1,964
1,026.242
257,093
Total expenditure
720.261
257.093
977,354
1,028,206
Net income and movement In funds
348,409
48,824
397,233
371,448
Reconclllatlon of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
2.280.920
74.631
2,355,551
1,984,103
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
2,629,329
123,455
2,752,784
2,355,551
The slatement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from conlinuing activities.
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Prior financial year
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Tolal
2024
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable actlvities
Investments
1,019,113
5,013
53,805
277,047
44,676
1.296.160
49,689
53,805
Total income
1.077,931
321,723
1,399,654
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
1,673
634.714
291
391.528
1,964
1,026,242
Total expendilure
636.387
391,819
1,028,206
Net Incomellexpendlture) and movement In funds
441.544
(70,098)
371,448
ReGoncilialion of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2023
1,839,376
144,727
1,984,103
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
2,280,920
74,631
2,355,551
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Flxed assets
Tangible assels
12
822,325
603,485
Current assels
stocks
Debtois
Cash al bank and in hand
13
14
28,022
251.965
1,848,413
31,563
127.629
1,809.875
2.128,400
1,969,067
Creditors: amounts falling due withln
one year
16
{197.941)
(217,001)
Net current assets
1.930.459
1,752,066
Total assets less current liabllltles
2.752.784
2,355.551
The funds of the Charity
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
18
123.455
2,629.329
74,631
2.280,920
2,752,784
2,355,551
The financial slatemenls were approved by the Trustees on ....
S,< L..
Mr S J Lightley {Treasurer)
Tiustee
. J Mccorry
EO
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operatlng actlvllles
Cash generated from operations
23
213,582
353.563
Investing actlvltles
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
VAT reclaim on tangible fixed assets
Investment income received
(243,505)
(544,650)
15,249
53,805
68,461
Net cash used In investing activities
(175,044)
(475.596)
Net cash used In flnanclng actlvltles
Net Increasel(decreasel in cash and cash
equivalents
38,538
(122,033)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
1,809,875
1,931,908
Cash and cash equlvalents at end of year
1,848,413
1,809,875
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
Charlty Information
Newcaslle Foodbank (formerly The Bede Foodbank and trading as Newcastle West End Foodbank) is a
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), firsl registered on 1 July 2013, and has a constitution as its
governing document. The Charity registration number and registered office can be viewed on legal and
adminSstralion page.
1.1 Accounting conventlon
The financial stalemenls have been prepared in accordance with Ihe Ch8rily's governing document, the
Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland" C'FRS 102.) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stalement ol
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordanGe with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effeclive l January 2019). The
Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The fsnancial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of Ihe Charity. Monetary
amounts in Ihese financial stalements 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 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity
has adequate resources to conlinue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thtjs Ihe Trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial slatements.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of Ihe Trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the Trustees for specific
purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are sel out in the notes to the financial slatements.
Restricted funds are subject lo specific conditions by donors or granlors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are sel out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income Is recognised when the Charity has enlitlement to the resources, any performance conditions attached
to Ihe item(s) of income have been met, it is more likely Ihan not Ihat the resources will be received and the
monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the assel could be exchanged) unless
impractical to do so. The Charily recognises the value of donated food held at the year-end based on the
prices at which typical foodstuffs cnmprising food parcels can be purchased most cheaply. The value of food
donated during the year is arrived at by taking a simple average of the cost at which such foodstuffs could be
purchased at the start and the e￿1 of the financial year.
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
(Continued}
Income from government and other gr8nts, whether 'capilal' grants or 'revenue' grants, is recognised when the
Charity has entitlement lo the funds, any performance conditions altached lo the granls have be8n mel, it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
Income received in advan￿ of the provision of a specified service is deferred until the crileria of income
recognition ale mel.
The value of volunteer help received is not included in the accounts but is described In the Trustees, annual
report.
Interest on fund5 he5d on deposit is included when received and the amount Gan be measured reliably by the
Charity. this is normally upon notificatton of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure Is recognised once there is a legal or constiuctive obligalion to transfer economic benefit to a
Ihird party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefils will be required in settlement, and the amounl of
Ihe obligalion can be measured reliably.
Expenditure on charitable aclivitles Includes the costs of food distribution and other activities undertaken to
further the purposes of the Charity and their associated support costs.
Support cost5 have been allocaled belween governance and other support costs. Governan￿ costs comprise
all cosls involving public accountabilily of the Charity and its compliance with Tegulation and good practice.
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the Charity but do not directly underlake chaiilable
activitles. Support costs include c8nlral functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a
basis consistent wilh the use of resources.
1.6 Tanglble flxed assets
Tangible fixed assels are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losse5.
Depreciation Is reGognised so as to writo off the cost or valuation of asset5 less Iheir residual values over thelr
useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and bulldings
Property Improvements
Equipment
Motor vehlcles
Warehouse planl and equipment
over 50 years straight lin6
over 20 years straighl line
over 4 years straight line
over 4 years straight line
over 10 years straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an assel is determined as the differen¢a between the sale proceeds
and the carrylng value of the asset. and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impalrment of fixed assets
Al each reporting end date, the Charily revlews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine
whether Ih&re is any indication Ihal those assets have suffered an impairment 1055. If any such indicatlon
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset 18 estimated in order to determine Ihe exlent of the impairtnent
loss (if any).
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.8 stocks
The valuation of year end stocks is based on actual costs where available for purchased goods. For donated
goods, closing stocks are valued by product range based on the costs at which such foodstuffs could be
purchased al the end of the financial year. Where foodstuffs are held as mixed items at the year end. including
food parcels awaiting distribution. an overall blended cost is applied.
1.9 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks. other short-lerm liquid
investments wth original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafls are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.10 Flnanclal Instruments
The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Baslc F5nancial Instruments, and Section 12
'Olher Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charily becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the Instrument.
Financial assets and liabililies are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off Ihe recognised anounts and Ihere is an intention to setlle on a net
basis or to realise the assel and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction cosls and are subsequent]y carried at amortised cost using Ihe effeclive
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a finan￿ng transaction. where the transaction is
measured al the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Flnancial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Baslc financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities. including creditors and bank loans. are initially iecognised at transaction price unless
Ihe arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debl instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabililles Glassified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debl instruments are subsequenlly carried at amortised cost. using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services Ihat have been acquired in the ordinary course ol
operalions from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due wilhin one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade cieditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognjtlon of flnancial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Chatity's conlractual obligatlons expire or are discharg8d or
cancelled,
1.11 Taxation
The Charity Is exempl from tax on Income and gains falling wilhin section 505 ofthe Taxes Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to charitable objecls.
Irrecoverable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT Is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was Incurred.
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcles
(Continued
1.12 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday enlitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's servlces are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immedialely as an expense when the Charity is demonstrably committed
to terminate the employmenl of an employee or to provide lerminalion benefits.
1.13 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirernenl benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and Judgements
In the application of the Charity's accounting policies. the Tru51ees are required to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assels and liabililies that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other
factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates 8nd underlying assumplions ar8 reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
eslimates are recognised in Ihe period in which Ihe estimale is revised where Ihe re￿slOn affecls only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affecls both current and future
periods.
Crltical Judgements
Assessing indicators of Jmpairment
In assessing whether Ihere have been any indicalors of impairment of assels, the Trustees have considered
both exlernal and internal sources of information such as markel conditions and experience of recoverability.
Key sources of estlmatlon uncertalnty
Determining residual values and usoful economic lives of tangible fixed assets
The Charity depreciates langible fixed assets over their eslimated useful lives. The eslimation of the useful
lives of assets is based on historical performance as well as expectations about future use and therefore
requires estimates and assumptions to be applied by management. The actual lives of Ihese assets can vary
depending on a variety of factors, Includlng technological Innovalion, product life cycles and maintenance
programmes.
Judgement is applied by Trustees wh8n delermining Ihe residual values for tangible fixed assets. When
determining the residual value Trustees aim lo assess the amount Ihat Ihe Charity would currently obtain for
the disposal of the asset, if it were already of the condition expected at the end of its useful economic life.
The Carrying amount of tangible assets at the reporting end date was £822,325 (2024., £603,485).
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestrfcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Donations and gifts
Legacies receivable
Granls
Donaled goods and
services
648.480
161,286
37,654
37.500
685,980
161,286
242,356
730.770
19,143
37,828
38,600
76g,370
19,143
276,275
204,702
238,447
147,246
147,246
231,372
231,372
994,666
242,202 1,236,868
1.019,113
277,047 1,296,160
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from donations and legacies
{Contlnuedl
Un restrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total UnrestrlGted Restrlcted
funds
fund5
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Donatlons and gifts
NUFC Fans, Foodbank
Matchday Collections
Reuben Foundation
NUFC
Joelinton Cassio
Apolinario
Norton Rose Fulbright
Sam Fender
Mike Pulman Llmited
The Elsle Davis Trust
Riverside Foundation
Malholra Group
Mick Oxley Gallery
Olher donations and gifts
Gift Aid
76,185
73,987
37.500
76,185
73,987
75.000
97,871
83,159
42,500
97,871
83,159
80,000
37.500
37,500
12,158
10,000
6.887
12,158
10,000
6,887
10.000
10.000
15,000
7,000
15,000
7,000
6,000
4.840
4,745
4,690
413,720
44.200
6,000
4,840
4,745
4,690
414,820
44,200
374.733
54.075
374.733
54.075
1,100
648.480
37.500
685,980
730,770
38,600
769,370
Grants receivable for core acllvltles
Newcastle City Council -
Newcastle Fund
Watches of Switzerland
The Trussell Tru51
The Squires Foundation
Celtic FC Foundation
IndependentAge
other
25,000
50,000
121,882
25.(K)O
50,000
149,536
10.000
4,000
49,999
50,000
110,373
49,999
50,000
133,701
10,000
4,000
20,000
8,575
27,654
10.000
23,328
10.000
4,000
4,000
20,000
4,075
3.820
3.820
4.500
37,654
204.702
242.356
37,828
238,447
276,275
Donated goods and servlces
The value of food donated during the year lo the Charity is calculated al an average rato of £1.1751kg for the
year ended 31 March 2025 (2024: £1.14 per kg).
The Charity has also benefitted from. but nol recognised in its accounts, the contributlon of servlces made by
unpaid general volunteers.
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from charitable activities
Current financial year
Foodbank
Food
Newcastle
2025
Pantry
Total
2025
2025
2025
Sale of goods
Services provided under contract
Other income
1.772
29,434
31,206
32,642
5,410
32,642
5,410
7,182
32,642
29.434
69,258
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
5.543
1,639
5.543
63.715
32,642
29,434
7,182
32.642
29,434
69,258
Prior financial year
Foodbank
Food
Newcastle
2024
Pantry
2024
Total
2024
2024
Sale of goods
Services provided under contract
other income
14,676
14,676
30,000
5,013
30,000
5,013
5,013
30,000
14,676
49,689
Analysls by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
5,013
5,013
44,676
30,000
14,678
5,013
30,000
14,676
49,689
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from investments
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Interest recetvable
68.461
53,805
Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
lunds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Fundralslng and publlcity
Qther fundraising costs
1.418
1.418
1,673
291
1.964
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expenditure on charitable activities
Foodbank
Food
Newcastle
2025
Pantry
Total
Total
2025
2025
2025
2024
Direct costs
Staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Value of donated goods distributed to
beneficiaries
Value of food purchases dlstributed to
beneficiaries
Other staff costs
Travel and subsistence
Volunleer costs
Project resources
Transport costs
Irrecoverable VAT
158,410
4,763
26,833
59,698
18,835
244.941
23.598
234,882
24.774
147,246
147,246
231,372
189.782
6,185
982
857
37,669
6,670
9,929
2,407
79,744
251,933
6,185
982
888
39.433
10,385
9.929
180,596
6,989
882
1,121
104,223
16,2fj2
8,588
31
1.594
3,715
170
542.493
29,410
163,617
735,520
809,639
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Support
234,825
Governance
5,520
51
20
234,896
5,520
211,046
5,557
7B2,838
29.461
163.637
975.936
1,026,242
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
616,302
166,536
102,541
61.096
718,843
257,093
634.714
391,528
29,461
782.838
29,461
163,637
975,936
1,026,242
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expendllure on charltable activities
(Continued
Previous year:
Foodbank
Food
Newcastle
2024
Pantry
Total
2024
2024
2024
Dlrect costs
staff costs
Deprecialion and impairment
Value of donaled goods distributed to beneficiaries
Value of food purchases distributed to beneficiaries
Other staff costs
Travel and subsistence
Volunteer costs
Project resources
Transport costs
Irrecoverable VAT
163,731
10,527
231,372
150,320
3,250
584
1,121
100,459
12.734
8.494
23,734
47.417
14.247
234,882
24,774
231,372
180,598
6,989
882
1,121
104,223
16,212
8,588
30,276
3,760
(21)
298
74
3,690
3,478
94
682,592
24,179
102,868
809.639
Share of support and governance costs {see note 8)
Support
Governance
200,187
5.557
9,540
1,319
211,046
5,557
888,336
33,719
104,187 1,026,242
Analysis by fund
Unreslrlcted funds
Restricled funds
634,714
253,622
634,714
391,528
33,719
104,187
888.336
33,719
104.187
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NEWCASTLE FOODBANK CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Support costs allocated to actlvltles
Foodbank
2025
Total
2024
staff costs
Depreciation
Rent & utilities: heal, light & water
Premises
Insurance
Office costs
Telephone
IT costs
Subscriptions and fees
Legal and professional fees
Bank charges
Irrecoverable VAT
Governance
154,345
1,087
23,071
6,063
3,178
558
1,391
1,916
2.407
19.389
1,045
20,466
5.520
135.526
6,884
17,025
2,968
1,195
2,100
2,243
1,579
6,748
26,937
1.250
6,591
5.557
240.416
216,603
2025
2024
Govèrnance costs comprise:
Audit fees
Trustee meeting Costs
5,500
20
5,500
57
5.520
5.557
Net movement In funds
2025
2024
The net movement in funds is slated after chargingl(crediting):
Fees payable for the audit of the Charity's financial statements
Depreciation of owned tanglble fixed assets
5.500
24,665
5,500
32,070
10 Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remunerailon, expenses or benefits
ffom tho Charity during the year (2024: £nil)-
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year Was:
2025
Number
2024
Number
Employees
15
12
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Olher pension costs
361,491
30,500
7,295
332,992
30,698
6,718
399,286
370,408
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Remuneratlon of key management personnel
Key management has been determined to be the Trustees and one member of staff, being the CEO {2024: 1>.
Trustees receive no remuneration or benefits.
The total remuneration of the senior management team was:
2025
2024
Aggregate compensation
62,311
61,680
Aggregate compensation includes gross salary, with related employevs pension and employevs national
insurance contributions.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12 Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land
Property
and buildings impTovements
Equipment
Motor
vehicles
Vlarehou5e
plant and
equlpment
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
541,000
37,638
114,875
3,650
60,381
697,163
243,505
182,138
Al 31 March 2025
541,000
182,138
38,624
114,875
64,031
940,668
Depreclatlon and
impairmont
At 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged in Ihe
year
36,184
57,494
93,678
902
1,067
21,498
534
24,665
At 31 March 2025
902
664
37,251
78,992
534
118,343
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
540,098
181,474
1,373
35,883
63,497
822,325
Al 31 March 2024
541,000
1,454
57,381
3,650
603,485
13 Stocks
2025
2024
Finished goods and goods for resale
28,022
31,563
The valuation of year end stocks is based on actual costs where available for purchased goods. For donated
goods, closing stocks are valued by product range based on the costs al which such foodstuffs could be
purchased at the end of Ihe financial year. ljvhere foodstuffs are held as mixed items al Ihe year end, including
food parcels awaiting distribution, an overall blended cosl is applied. The blended rate at 31 March 2025 was
£1.21Jkg (2024: £1.141kg).
14 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falllng due wlthln one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
375
248,645
2,945
125,948
1.681
251,965
127,629
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
other taxatlon and social security
Deferred incom8
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
7,392
158,625
8.687
1.919
21,318
9,487
182,589
7.729
1,364
15.832
16
197,941
217,001
16 Deferred income
2025
2024
Other deferred income
158.625
182,589
Deferred income is included in the financial slatements as follows:
2025
2024
Deferred income is included within=
Current liabilities
158,625
182,589
Movements in the year..
Deferred income at 1 April 2024
Released Irom prevlous periods
Resources deferred in the year
182,589
(162,882)
138,918
91,682
(91,682)
182,589
Deferred income at 31 March 2025
158,625
182,589
17 Retlrement beneflt schemes
2025
2024
Deflned contrlbution schemes
Charge to profit or Ioss in respect of defined contribution schemes
7,295
6,718
The Charity operate5 a defined conlributlon pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the
scheme are held separately from those of the Charily in an independently admlnislered fund.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
l B Restrlcted funds
The income funds of Ihe Charily include restricted funds comprising Ihe following unexpended balances of
donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:
Current financial year
Movement In funds
Incomlng
resources
Balance at
April 2024
Rèsour¢8B
Balancè at
expended 31 March 2025
Pathways Welfare Project
Foodbank warehouse
The Pantry
Food purchases
Organising and Local Mobilisation
Food Newcastle
3.531
85,434
79,634
29,434
41,500
35.947
33,968
(86.559)
(350)
(61.075)
(41.500)
(38,148)
(29,461)
2,406
79,284
28.010
59,651
2,459
8,990
258
13,497
74,631
305.917
(257,093)
123,455
Prlor flnanclal year
Movement In funds
Incomlng
Resources
Balance at
rosources
expended 31 March 2024
Balance at
1 Aprll 2023
Pathways Welfare Project
The Pantry
Food purchases
Organising and Local Mobilisalion
Food Newcastle
13.033
123.061
140,867
40,777
66,500
39,504
34,075
(150,369)
(104,187)
(66,500)
(37,045)
(33,718)
3,531
59,651
2,459
8,990
8,633
144,727
321,723
(391,819)
74,631
Restricted funds represent Income resources used for a specific purpose wthin the Charlty as Identified by the
donor.
Pathways Wolfaro Project
This represents funding of the Advocacy Welfare Project to help meet the needs of Ihe Charity's clients
relating to issues such as debt, physical, so(aal and mental health to Improve their sltuatlon and help them
move out of crisis.
Foodbank warehouse
This represents funding for a new roof of the warehouse, renovations and equipment for the new warehouse.
The Pantry
This represents funding to develop, launch and operate Ihe Pantry Project which provides affordable food for
people who would olhetwise struggle to buy household essentials.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18 Restrlcted funds
(Continued)
Food purchases
This represer)ts funding recelved to purchase of food for F￿dbank clients.
Organlslng and Local Mobllisation
This represents funding received to develop and deliver local influencing strategies In the communily lo
campaign for change.
Food Newcastle
This represents funding received to oversee hosting of the Food Newcastle contract on behalf of Newcastle
Cily Council recognlsing the key role food can play in dealing with social, economic and environmental
challenges.
19 Unrestrlcted funds
The unrestricted funds of Ihe Charity comprise Ihe unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how Ihey may be used. These include
designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the Truslees for specific purposes.
At 1 Aprll
2024
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2025
General unrestricted funds
Designated unrestricted funds
Foodbank
Warehouse
Pantry
Welfare
1.979.835
1,068,670
(706,692)
(612,484)
1,729,329
480,000
(197,516)
160,000
170,QOD
480,000
90,000
160,000
170,000
301.085
{13,569)
2,280,920
1,068,670
{720,261)
2,629,329
Prevlous year:
At 1 Aprll
2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2024
General unrestricted funds
Deslgnated unrestricted funds
Foodbank Kitchen Garden
Christmas hampers
Food purchases
Warehouse
Kitchen
1.837.601
1,048,408
(555,824)
(350,350)
1,979,835
1.775
(1,775)
{11.014)
(16.873)
(49.265)
(1,636)
11,014
16,873
350,350
301,085
1,636
1,839,376
1,077,931
(636,387)
2,280,920
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
19 Unrestricted funds
(Continued)
Desi
nated funds
Foodbank
Funding authorised by the Trustees to cover salary costs over a year period, consultancy fees and
improvements to the food hubs.
Warehouse
Funding aulhorised by the Trustees for the developmenl of the warehouse and running costs.
Pantry
Funding authorised by the Trustees to purchase two new vans and make other investmenls in Pantry
locations.
Welfare
Funding authorised by the Trustees to fund improvement of resources at the food hubs and refurbishment of
the Lillia Centre.
20 Analysls of net assets between funds
Current financlal year
Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
2025
Fund balances at 31 March 2025 are represented by.
Tangible assets
Current assetsl(liabilities)
715,033
1,914,296
107,292
16,163
822,325
1,930,459
2.629,329
123,455
2,752,784
Prior financlal year
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2024
Fund balances at 31 March 2024 are represented by..
Tangible assets
Current assetsl(liabilities)
548,550
1.732,370
54,935
19,698
603,485
1,752,066
2.280,920
74,631
2,355,551
21 Related party Iransactlons
There were no disclosable relaled party transactions during the year (2024.. none)-
22 Analysis of changes in net funds
The Charity had no material debt during the year.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
23 Cash generated from operatlons
2025
2024
Surplus for the year
397,233
371,448
Ad}uslmenls for..
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assels
(68,461)
24,665
(53,805)
31,658
Movements in working capital..
Decrease in stocks
(Increase) In debtors
Increasel(decreasel in creditors
(Decrease)lincrease in deferred income
3,541
(124,336)
4,904
(23,964)
4,793
(89,123)
(2,315)
90,907
Cash generated from operatlons
213.582
353,563

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