2026-03-31-accounts - Long Eaton And Sawley Foodbank

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Charity registration number: 1152886

LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Trustees' Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements 31 MARCH 2026

AHBS Limited

LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Contents

	Page
Trustees' Report	1—4
Independent Examiner's Report	5
Statement of Financial Activities	6
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities	7
Statement of Financial Position	8
Notes to the Financial Statements	9—14
The following page does not form part of the statutory accounts:
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities	15

LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK

Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.

Objectives and Activities

Achievements and Performance

Main Achievements

Locations

Originally operating out of two sites in Long Eaton and Sawley, a third site was opened in Castle Donington in September 2018. In July 2023 the main site in Long Eaton was moved to a larger site with a refurbishment grant from Trussell Trust, creating four sites. In July 2024 the main site in Long Eaton began running a small clothes bank on the side, where people can donate old clothes to get recycled to those in need. In November 2025, one of our Long Eaton sites closed, moving all Long Eaton operations to our main larger site.

The increased operating space enabled a successful application for a Trussell Trust Financial Inclusion grant to fund Citizens Advice advisors working alongside our sessions for three years. Foodbank clients began to benefit from this service in July 2023 and have continued to do so throughout the year. The grant is due to end in July 2026; however, the trustees recognise the value of this provision and intend to continue funding this support from the charity’s reserves.

Volunteers

The foodbank is staffed mainly by volunteers, with an employed part-time manager, and from August 2023 a part-time assistant manager. 50 volunteers work in various capacities either in the storeroom or the distribution centres or as trustees. Additional assistance is also provided when supermarket collections take place. These volunteers have received training suited to their respective roles.

Voucher Holders

Voucher holders are the means by which we verify that a need for food exists. The foodbank issues blank voucher forms to 160 bodies or institutions who are likely to meet people in their work who are in need of food. The forms are completed by the voucher holders and given to the person concerned who brings them to the foodbank which issues a three days' supply of food. The voucher holders are aware that it is not our policy to distribute food to any one person on a long-term basis.

...CONTINUED

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LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

Financial Review

Financial Position

The financial management of the Foodbank is in the hands of the Trustees who review the financial position at each meeting when the Treasurer reports details of cash receipts and payments. A report detailing food donated and distributed and stock levels is presented at each meeting along with details of vouchers fulfilled.

Opening Fund Balance Reclassification

During the year the trustees undertook a comprehensive review of the charity's historic fund balances. The review considered grant agreements, donor restrictions, expenditure records, capital expenditure, accounting policies and previous fund classifications.

The review concluded that certain balances previously reported as restricted funds no longer met the definition of restricted funds. In a number of cases the relevant restrictions had been fulfilled through expenditure incurred for the intended charitable purpose, while in other cases balances had been historically classified incorrectly.

Accordingly, the opening fund balances at 1 April 2025 have been reclassified to reflect the correct analysis of unrestricted, designated and restricted funds. This reclassification has no impact on the charity's total funds, net assets, cash balances or financial performance, but ensures that the financial statements present a more accurate analysis of the charity's funds.

Reserves Policy

The trustees' policy is to maintain free unrestricted reserves equivalent to a minimum of three months' operating expenditure. This provides financial stability and helps ensure the continuity of the charity's services. The trustees consider the current level of reserves to be appropriate for the charity's needs.

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

The Long Eaton and Sawley Foodbank was set up in March 2012 as a sub-committee of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St. John's Anglican Church, Long Eaton. It began to distribute food in September 2012. On 16 July 2013 a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) was registered with a view to taking over the running of the foodbank. Our constitution is based on the Charity Commission 'Foundation' model and was adopted on 13 July 2013. On 1 November 2013 the assets held by the PCC in respect of the foodbank were handed over to the new body.

The Long Eaton and Sawley Foodbank is part of the Trussell Trust network and subscribes to the aims and mission of that charity. In return for the annual subscription, we receive guidance, training and advice. The Trussell Trust produces an Operating Manual and operates an online Data Collection System and online Volunteer Management System which benefits both us and the Trussell Trust.

Trustee Selection Methods

Trustees are appointed for three years and can serve for two terms. The selection of new trustees is in the hands of the current trustees. The appointed trustees meet quarterly for the purpose of managing the affairs of the foodbank.

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LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees

M Arnold - Chair T Smith - Treasurer (appointed 01/05/2025) P Perkins - Trustee (appointed 01/07/2025) J Kaur - Trustee L Rowlinson - Trustee H Scott - Trustee (resigned 01/05/2025) G Graver - Trustee (resigned 26/02/2026) R Gidlow - Trustee (resigned 26/02/2026) A Wilkins - Trustee (resigned 19/03/2026)

Charity Number

1152886

Principal Address

165 Wilmot Street Long Eaton Nottinghamshire NG10 3EL

Independent Examiner

Simon Robinson CPAA AHBS Limited CPAA Naylor House Mundy Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8DH

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LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and UK accounting standards. They are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust deed. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:

M Arnold Trustee 23/07/2026

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LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2026.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to 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 Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts 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 to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

S Robinson

S Robinson (Jul 24, 2026 13:01:59 GMT+1) Simon Robinson CPAA 23/07/2026 Naylor House Mundy Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8DH

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LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

Unrestricted funds £ 44,844 2,952	Restricted funds £ 25,248 -	2026 Total funds £ 70,092 2,952	2025 Total funds £ 73,914 3,101
47,796	25,248	73,044	77,015
(44,957) (4,855)	(17,776) (17,627)	(62,733) (22,482)	(45,263) (22,281)
(49,812)	(35,403)	(85,215)	(67,544)
(2,016) 67,137	(10,155) (67,137)	(12,171) -	9,471 -
65,121 113,501	(77,292) 85,003	(12,171) 198,504	9,471 189,033
178,622	7,711	186,333	198,504

The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Comparative Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

Unrestricted funds £ 49,479 3,101	Restricted funds £ 24,435 -	2025 Total funds £ 73,914 3,101
52,580	24,435	77,015
(45,138) (165)	(125) (22,116)	(45,263) (22,281)
(45,303)	(22,241)	(67,544)
7,277	2,194	9,471
7,277 106,224	2,194 82,809	9,471 189,033
113,501	85,003	198,504

The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Statement of Financial Position As At 31 March 2026

Unrestricted funds £ 15,275	Restricted funds £ 4,927	2026 Total funds £ 20,202	2025 Total funds £ 35,315
15,275 3 163,344	4,927 - 2,784	20,202 3 166,128	35,315 - 163,617
163,347 -	2,784 -	166,131 -	163,617 (428)
163,347	2,784	166,131	163,189
178,622	7,711	186,333	198,504
178,622	7,711	186,333	198,504
		7,711 178,622	85,003 113,501
		186,333	198,504

The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

1. General Information

LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1152886. The principal address is 165 Wilmot Street, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire, NG10 3EL.

2. Accounting Policies

2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.

The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

2.2. Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for a specific purpose.

Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2.3. Incoming Resources

Recognition of income

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LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

2.4. Resources Expended

Recognition of expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.

Expenditure on raising funds

These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income, fundraising trading costs and investment management costs.

Expenditure on charitable activities

These comprise the costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services in the furtherance of its objects, including the making of grants and governance costs.

Grants payable

All grant expenditure is accounted for on an actual paid basis plus an accrual for grants that have been approved by the trustees at the end of the year but not yet paid.

Governance costs

These include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity, including any audit/independent examination fees, costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity, together with a share of other administration costs.

Other expenditure

These are support costs not allocated to a particular activity.

2.5. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold No Depreciation Plant & Machinery 25% Reducing Balance Motor Vehicles 25% Reducing Balance

2.6. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.

2.7. Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax as all its income is charitable and applied for charitable purposes.

3. Income from Donations and Legacies

Donations and gifts Gift aid Grants	Unrestricted funds £ 39,363 2,958 2,523	Restricted funds £ 653 - 24,595	2026 Total funds £ 40,016 2,958 27,118
	44,844	25,248	70,092

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LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

Unrestricted funds £ 44,222 5,257 -	Restricted funds £ 500 - 23,935	2025 Total funds £ 44,722 5,257 23,935
49,479	24,435	73,914
Activities undertaken directly £ - 5,617 16,865	2026 Unrestricted funds £ 2,952	2025 Unrestricted funds £ 3,101
	2026 £ (6,705) (8,500)	2025 £ - (8,580)
	Support costs (see note 7) £ 62,733 - -	2026 Total £ 62,733 5,617 16,865
22,482	62,733	85,215
Activities undertaken directly £ - 5,756 16,525	Support costs (see note 7) £ 45,263 - -	2025 Total £ 45,263 5,756 16,525
22,281	45,263	67,544

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LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

7. Support Costs

Employee costs Premises expenses General administration Depreciation Governance costs Employee costs Premises expenses General administration Depreciation Governance costs 8. Staff Costs Staff costs were as follows: Wages and salaries Other pension costs	2026 Operational and support costs £ 29,013 12,039 5,252 15,205 1,224 62,733 £ 17,388 13,177 4,664 8,580 1,454 45,263 2026 2025 £ £ 28,060 16,618 352 67 28,412 16,685 2025 Operational and support costs

No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.

Average Number of Employees

Average number of employees during the year was: 2 (2025: 2)

10. Stocks

The charity receives donated food and household goods for distribution to beneficiaries. The trustees consider it impracticable to obtain a reliable valuation of donated stock and accordingly such items are not recognised within the financial statements.

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LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

11. Tangible Assets

£ 8,500 - (8,500) Land & Property	Plant & Machinery £ 12,866 93 -	Motor Vehicles £ 24,934 - -	Total £ 46,300 93 (8,500)
-	12,959	24,934	37,893
- -	4,362 2,127	6,623 4,579	10,985 6,706
-	6,489	11,202	17,691
-	6,470	13,732	20,202
8,500	8,504	18,311	35,315
			2025 £ -
			2025 £ 428

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

15. Pension Commitments

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

During the year the charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £352 (2025: £67).

At the statement of financial position date contributions of £NIL were due to the fund and are included in creditors.

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LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

16. Movement in Funds

As at 1 April 2025 £ 113,501 85,003 - - -	Income £ 47,796 20,995 3,000 600 653	Expenditure £ (49,812) (30,941) (3,000) (600) (862)	Transfers £ 67,137 (67,479) - - 342	As at 31 March 2026 £ 178,622 7,578 - - 133
85,003	25,248	(35,403)	(67,137)	7,711

198,504	73,044	(85,215)	-	186,333
	As at 1 April 2024 £ 106,224 82,809	Income £ 52,580 24,435	Expenditure £ (45,303) (22,241)	As at 31 March 2025 £ 113,501 85,003
	189,033	77,015	(67,544)	198,504

17. Transactions with Trustees

None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.

During the year the expenses reimbursed to the trustees or paid directly to third parties were as follows:

	2026		2025
	£		£
Travel		15		-

18. Related Party Disclosures

There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure, except for those disclosed in the Transactions with Trustees note.

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LONG EATON AND SAWLEY FOODBANK Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2026

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Donations and gifts Gift aid Grants Investments Interest on short term deposits EXPENDITURE ON: Operational and support costs Wages and salaries Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme Health and safety costs Protective clothing Travel and subsistence expenses Rent Light and heat Repairs and maintenance Vehicle running costs Computer software and consumables Insurance Printing, postage and stationery Advertising and marketing costs Telecommunications and data costs Subscriptions Volunteer recognition and fundraising costs Depreciation Deficit on disposal of tangible fixed assets Accountancy fees Charitable activities Direct Stock Purchases Purchases Citizens Advice advisors Consultancy fees NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME	2026 Total funds £ 40,016 2,958 27,118	2025 Total funds £ 44,722 5,257 23,935
	70,092 2,952	73,914 3,101
	2,952	3,101
	73,044 (28,060) (352) (296) - (305) (9,914) (1,954) (171) (1,190) (40) (1,077) (35) (94) (578) (623) (1,615) (6,705) (8,500) (1,224)	77,015 (16,618) (67) (68) (609) (26) (11,000) (1,889) (288) (935) (31) (1,064) (139) (222) (658) (762) (853) (8,580) - (1,454)
	(62,733) (5,617)	(45,263) (5,756)
	(5,617) (16,865)	(5,756) (16,525)
	(16,865)	(16,525)
	(85,215)	(67,544)
	(12,171)	9,471

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