foodb*k Tameside South & Longdendale foodb Annual Report and Accounts Period ended 31st March 2025 Company Number: 08688131 Registered Charity Number: 1154277 Authors: S Hargreaves, E Shingler Date.. November 2025 Page 1 of 18 Company No: 08688131 Charity No.. 1154277 Registered in England and Wales
Chair of Trustees Report Executive Summary In the year under vIeW, 202412025, there was a fall in the number of people who were issued vouchers and we were able to comfortably meet the challenge of providing food for all those who came to us in need. This was due to a concerted effort of 28 volunteers, who volunteered regularly. the generosity of countless individual donors, grant-giving organisations including Tameside MBC and the Trussell Trust (recently rebranded Yrussell"); support from Tesco and Asda Supermarkets and a large number of local firms who donated and offered practical support an example of which was our move to a new warehouse in the centre of Hyde. We continued to partner with the Fuel Bank in an attempt to alleviate some of the immediate effects of fuel poverty. Whilst the impact seemed not as severe as in the previous winter the provision of food and energy provided significant relief to those individuals and families who were in crisis. It was noted in previous reports that whilst people who come to foodbank were in receipt of their full benefit entitlement or in low paid, insecure employment they often found themselves unable to meet their financial commitments and had no financial resilience, meaning that unexpected costs pushed them into crisis. This remains true. We continue to support Trussell's vision for a UK without the need for foodbanks because people have enough money to live. In the year 2024125 we provided Each month an average of 191 food parcels were issued providing 1 ,714 meals (based on 3 meals for 3 days) 130 supermarket vouchers worth £2,600 to families struggling without free school meals A regular Welfare Rights Service commissioned from Tameside Citizens Service We received: 10,717 kgs (41 % of stock) of food donated by individuals, supermarkets. local churches and schools Help from 28 volunteers Help from companies including Tesco and ASDA Page 2 of 18 C(Mnpany No.. 08688131 Charity No.. 1154277 Registsred in England and Wales
Overview As the chart below shows. the rise in demand in the two previous years was not continued and the level had fallen back to a pre-covid level. The concern that it would be difficult to meet demand rf the upward trend continued was not realised. It is also of note that the percentage of parcels provided to children (u116) has remained fairly consistent at 34 % (32 % in 23124) Number of Parc8ls by Year 4000 35(X) 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Dlstrlbution Centres - Our distribution centre at St Mary's in Hollingworth closed in August 2024 but those at St Barnabas Church in Hattersley and Hyde Central Methodist Church remained open throughout the period. The support of these churches is essential to foodbank. They enable us to provide local community support to clients for whom a £2 bus fare is too expensive. A sustained decline in the use of the Hollingworth food bank had been noted by the Trustees in the previous year and despite efforts to widen the reach by creating a hub of services in the delivery ntre, including input from Welfare Rights, and Healthy Hyde, engagement continued to be poor. Trustees, therefore, took the decision to close the Hollingworth centre but continued to provide food parcels to the church for emergencies. The Trustees also indicated their intention to make contact with the schools and GP practices in Hollingworth to establish similar arrangements. Volunteers - We continued to have a committed team of 28 volunteers who worked faithfully in the warehouse and at distribution centres. Page3 of18 Company No.. 08688131 Charity No: 1154277 Registered in England and Wales
Staff - We had two paid workers for half of the year but Dez Clare's 2-year contract of 21 hours a week supported by a grant from the Trussell Trust came to an end in September. Moira Wallis who works for 7 hours a week providing administrative support is now the Foodbank's only employee. She is a most valued member of the team. Relationships - Our relationships with local organisations gave us enonmous support throughout the year. Tameside Welfare Rights helped many of our clients with benefits advice and debt counselling - enabling them to no longer need to use the foodbank. Feedback from clients has been very positive. Over the year 62 % of clients made only one visit with a further 190/0 making two. Strong evidence that most people use Foodbank only in crisis. The organisations relationship with Healthy Hyde remained strong despite nurses not regularly attending sessions. Their new clinical hub in the middle of Hyde is less than a 5-minute walk from the foodbank. It provides health care, in the community, to a significant number of foodbank users who have on-going physical and mental health conditions but who do not seek treatment through GP sep4ices. We signpost people to the service to self-refer and the nurses and support workers regularly issue vouchers for patients to receive food support and welfare rights advice at our ntres. They are also a resource for volunteers to consult (with consent) regarding individuals disclosing untreated physical and mental health conditions. Tesco, ASDA and their customers provided us with 330/0 of our food during the year. Both supermarkets also gave us cashback on donations bought in store. We are not viable without this support. Trustees Sue Ayres stood down as a Trustee in April 2024 thus leaving the position of Chair of Trustees vacant. Ewan Quale stood down as a Trustee in February 2025 The other Trustees continued to provide active leadership to the foodbank through a period of transition. Jim Fitzpartick joined as a Trustee in November 2024. Food Donations 10,717 Kg of food and toiletries were donated in 2024125 and 12,310 Kg of food were bought to top up areas where we were short. Donated cash and grants were used to purchase food. Food from supennarket collections amounted to 48 % of all donated food. This demonstrates the Page 4 of 18 Company No.. 08688131 Charity No.. 1154277 Registered in England and Wales
importance of our relationship with Asda and Tesco supemarkets and the generosity of their customers Warehouse Storage We were pleased to move to our new warehouse in January 2025. The Trustees were grateful to the Tameside East Food Bank for providing space in their warehouse to facilitate the provision of food to our distribution centres, whilst we continued to search for suitable premises. Volunteers The volunteers continue be the engine of the foodbank. Twenty-eight people volunteer regularly in the distribution ntreS and the warehouse. They work hard lifting, shifting and listening to difficult stories. We are also joined from time to time from volunteers from local firms and from national companies working in the area - notably Balfour Beaty and BT whose staff assisted with the move to and refitting of our new warehouse. Thank-you to all who so graciously gave their time. Reasons for Referral The main underlying reason for referral was low income - either for those working or those receiving benefits, however, in order to better understand the circumstances in which people find themselves to be in need of crisis food support multiple reasons can be recorded on the referral. PERCENTAGE OF PARCELS BY REASON FOR REFERAL 2024-25 Earnings Heatlh B8nefit 16% Rlsing Costs 21% Personal Clrcumstances 10% Debt + Expenses 30% Page 5 of18 Company No.. 08688131 Charity No.. 1154277 Regislered in England and Wales
foodb Referrers There were over 100 organisations that could refer clients to the foodbank including housing associations, schools, NHS and churches. 75 % of referrals, however, corne from NHS Seprfices - Healthy Hyde, GP practices, Mental Health Service, with the rest of the referrals being received from schools and Adult and Children's Social Care. In the period under review, they issued 1,040 vouchers for 2,286 individuals. The referrers keep the foodbank sustainable because they are within the community and can identify people in crisis and encourage them to come to us. They know the clients. can verify their situation and allow us to confirm to donors that their generosity is targeted to those most in need. Other Services We continued to try to signpost clients as our volunteer resources allow. A food parcel helps a family for 3 days, but it is help with benefits and debt that enables clients to live without the need to use the foodbank. Foodbank funds enabled us to work with local primary schools to provide supermarket vouchers to the families during school holidays. Tameside MBC provided vouchers for children on free school meals but local schools told us that other families were also struggling. We provided 130 vouchers for Tesco or Morrisons to these families during Easter, summer and Christmas holidays at a cost of £2,600 The Foodbank is a member of Advice UK through the Trussell Trust Group Membership scheme. Tameslde South and Longdendale Foodbank Office The Foodbank Office relocated to Hyde Central Methodist Church, Crook Street, Hyde, SK14 1 NQ El'oabeth Shinl er Elizabeth Shingler For Trustees of Tameside South & Longdendale Foodbank Limited 18 January 2026 Tameside South & Longdendale Foodbank Limited (TSLF) is a company registered by guarantee (No. 08688131) and a registered charity (No. 1154277). TSLF is a member of the Trussell Trust's network of foodbanks but is independently registered and managed. Page6of18 Company No.. 08888131 Charity No.. 1154277 Registered In England and Wales
foodb At 31st March 2025 the Trustees were.. Dr Hugh Roderick: Acting Chair Ms Elizabeth Shingler: Safeguarding & Supervisor, Hyde Distribution Centre Mr Gary Ferguson: Superrfisor, Longdendale Distribution Centre Mr Jim Fitzpatrick Membership is open to all the regular foodbank volunteers. Page7of18 Company No- 08688131 Charity No: 1154277 Registergj in England and Wales
Public Benefit Re ort Purpose TSLF'S Charity Objectives are: 'to relieve persons in England and Wales and primarily in Tameside and Longdendale and their surrounding areas who are in conditions of need or distress in such ways as the Truslees from time to time think fit,. Key Activities in the 12 months to 31st March 2025 In the year 2024 - 25 Tameside South and Longdendale Foodbank has: Met 1,040 requests for food parcels from its network of over 100 referring agencies Provided 26,811 meals to people in need Received 10.72 tonnes of food from donors Provided food through 3 distribLrtion centres - St Bamabas Meeting Point Hattersley, Hyde Central Methodist Church and St Mary's Hollingworth Publlc Benefit The Trustees have taken account of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives and in planning future the foodbank activities. The Trustees onsider that activities undertaken match with our aims and objectives. Foodbank feeds clients referred by professionals within the community who are in a position to assess the clients, position. Low income, benefit delays, benefit changes, sickness and debt account for 84 % of food parlS provided and so we are confident that we are providing relief to persons in need or distress. Financial Review The main sources of revenue cash funds were grants (£81,012), and donations from various sources, including individuals. churches and other local organisations (£43,260). The value of food distributed to clients was £59.870. The value of food distributed is shown as income (food donated) and expenditure (food distributed to clients through our distribution centres) in accordance with the Ststement Recommended Practice (SORP) for charities. Administration Costs including rent, insurance and warehouse costs were £19,250. Governance and Operation Employees Costs were £13,694. We purchased £30,185 worth of food for the warehouse - many donors were unable to give food directly and gave money instead. We bought items needed to provide a balanced food parcel. We have continued our school meals programme. 10 local primary schools nominated struggling families for help with school holiday meals. We provided 130 vouchers for Tesco or Morrisons worth a total of £2,600 to these families. The foodbank has assets of £437 relating to furniture and equipment at 31 st March 2025, after charging depreciation of £146 for the year. Page8of18 Company No.. 08688131 Charity No. 1154277 Registered in England and Wales
The foodbank has two paid employees. An administrator works 7 hours per week and an operations manager who works 21 hours per week. The vast majority of our activities are undertaken by dedicated teams of volunteers. Page 9 of 18 Company No: 08688131 Charity No: 1154277 Registered in England and Wales
Tameside South Longendale Foodbank Ltd A company limited by Guarantee Statement of Financial Activities 2024 to 2025- Note Unrestrictsd R&strict8d Totsl 2023 to 2024 Total Incomlng Rosourc•$ Incoming Resources from generated funds Voluntary IncL)me: Revenue sefiC Grants for Capital Items 43,260 81,011 124,271 161.421 Tolal Incoming Resources Rosouroes Exponded |Cost of Generaling voluntary Income Resour Expended on Charitsble Activities Total Resourcos Exwnd•d Net Movement of Fund5 for Yèar 59.128 60,253 119,381 164,194 -15.868 20.758 4.890 -2.773 Totsl Funds at 31 MarGh 2024 Movemeni 8ehveen Funds 32.076 29,345 61.421 64,194 Totsl Funds at 31* March 2025 16,208 50.103 66,311 61,421 Page 10of18 Company No.. 08688131 Chaiily No.. 1154277 Registere(5 in England and Wales
foodbahk Tame8ide South and Longdendale Foodbank Ltd Balance Sheet 3181 March 2025 2024 10 2023- 2023 to 2024 Unrostrictsd Re5tsictgd Total Total Flxed Assots Tanglble Assets 437 437 583 Curr•nt Assets i Debtors 22,682 22,682 2,994 Cash al Bank and In Hand 16,794 27,421 44.215 59.181 Totsl Current A5sots (lIOrS 1,022 1,022 1,337 Amtyjnts dvg wlthln one year Totsl current Assets Loss Current Llabilibes 15.772 50.103 65,875 Total Funds Page11 of 18 Company No.. 08688131 Charity No: 1154277 Registered in England and Wales
The charitable company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the period ended 31" March 2025. Members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 31st March 2025. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company. These financial statements have been prepared in accordan with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements were approved by the Trustees and were signed on their behalf by The Trustees Eliubeth Shinlfx 28 January 2026 Page 12 of 18 Company No.. 08688131 Charity No.. 1154277 Registered in England and Wales
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" MARCH 2025 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention and the Statement of Recommended Practice." Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP FRS 102) effective from 1$1 January 2015 and as amended from 1st January 2016 with compliance with the Charities Act 2011 and The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. A summary of the more important accounting policies of the Trust and the group, which have been applied consistently, are set out below:. Incomin resources All incoming resources are recognised once entitlement to the resources has be8n established, it is certain that the resources will be received, and the monetary value of incoming resources can be measured with sufficient reliability. Donations of food are recognised in the accounts only when they are distributed to clients. They are valued by weight at a calculated average retail cost per kg. Resources ex ended Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Trust to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Any irrecoverable VAT is charged to the Statement of Financial Activities, or capitslised as part of the cost of the related asset, where appropriate. Funds Unrestricted charitable funds comprise those funds, which the Trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Restricted Income funds consist of grants made for specific costs due to be incurred within a defined period. The charity has not received and does not hold any Endowment Funds. Tan ible Fixed Assets Page 13of18 Company No.. 08688131 Charity No.. 1154277 Registered in England and Wales
Expenditure is capitalised where the Trustees expect to derive future economic benefits over a period exceeding one year. Tangible Fixed assets are stated at cost, are all items of furniture and equipment, and are depreciated at a rate of 25% per annum. Stocks In accordance with the SORP, donated items for distribution a recognised in the accounts only when distributed to clients. Thus, when the value of stock distributed is calculated as expenditure, an equal amount is stated as income from donations. The foodbank stores stocks of food in its warehouse. This warehouse stock at 31st March 2025 is not required to be recorded in the balance sheet. Stock received. stock distributed and warehouse stock is recorded using a stock control system. Acts 435 The Acts 435 scheme provides grants of up to £120 for clients. The money is held in a separate bank account. The funds received and distributed to clients are not part of the Foodbank income or costs. Reserves Need for reserves The Foodbank needs reserves for a number of reasons: Potential changes to existing income streams Sustainability of services - we need to keep adequate food stocks and cash reserves to sustain supply in the event of unforeseen events. This is currently set at £15,000. New serrfices - the foodbank is seeking to develop new services and there will be additional costs involved in providing these ser+/ices. Current Position - Based on the Accounts to 31°, March 2025 the unrestricted current assets are £16,208. Overall food stocks are reasonable, but the stocks are mainly pasta, tinned beans and tinned vegetables. Obtaining the right mix of items continues to involve encouraging appropriate donations and selective stock purchases. As a result of the generous funding received reserves are still high. However, the need for our services is still rising and so the Trustees will continue distribute the funds through school holiday meal vouchers and fuel vouchers in addition to food. Related Part Disclosures Page 14 of 18 Company No.. 08688131 Charity No.. 1154277 Registered in England and Wales
There are no transactions with related parties that require disclosure. There were two employees employed by the Foodbank in the Year to 31 March 2025. None of the Employees eamed over £60,000. Total Employee costs for the year amounted to £13,694. enses No Trustees incurred any expenses in the year to 31 March 2025. Inde endent Examination A fee of £720 has been included in the accounts to 31 March 2025 for the Independent Examination of the Accounts. The Company is Limited by Guarantee. Page 15of18 Company No.. 08688131 Charity No.. 1154277 Registered in England and Wales
Tame8ide South and Longdendale Foodbank Ltd Accounts to 31.03.2025 12 m¢)nths to 31.03.25 31.03.24 Notè Unre#trict•d R•strict•d Totsl Total 2 Voluntsry In¢omg Grants Tameslde MBC 46,000 46,000 3.960 Be Fibre May We Help i Forever Manthesler IAdlon Together Twssell Twsl 29,016 29.016 35,484 Onward Housing 'JH Rauslng Trust United Utsliiies 5,995 4,497 Nab'onal Lottery 17.500 i Community Foundation 1,400 Totsl 81.011 81,011 62.841 onatlons 'Organlsador Individuals 3,383 3,383 7.293 10,192 11.424 l Donated Stod( Items Delivered Clients |Totsl 29.685 29.685 79,863 Tolal Voluntary Income Page 16of18 Company No.. 08688131 Charity No.. 1154277 Regislered in England and Wales
foodbank 12 months to 31.03.25 31.03.24 Unre$trict•d R8$trl¢t•d I Total Total 3 Ra8ourcos Exp8nded Donated Sloth Items Dlstributed to Clients 29,685 29,685 79.863 Purchase of Stod( ' School Holiday Sup8market Vouchers 5,873 24,312 ' 30.185. 21,273 2.600, 15,150 Meter Cards 8nd ChJtre8th work 345 Warehouse and Dlstrfbution Centre Rent 10.620 1,875 12,495 9.200 Employee Costs inc goveman¢e Insurance 3,822 9,872 13,694 1 19,521 1.143 1.143 673 ' Depreciation of Tangible Asse15 IAdmlnlstratlon Costs 146 146 5.239 373 5.612 6.737 Stock Written Off Finandal Indusbn 23.821 23,821 11,237, Totsl 12 months to 31.0&25 31.03.24 Note UTrrostrlcled Restrictèd Total Totsl 4 Tanglblo Assets Brought Fornard Assets Purch8sed during the Year Depreciation for the Peric | Net Book Value at 31st March 2024 583, 583 777 -194 12 months to 31.0325 31.03.24 Nole Unrèstrictod ', Restrfct Total Total S Debtors Morrison5 19.688 19,688, 2,994 1 Fuelbank Club 2.994 Total Page 17of18 COmpY No.. 08688131 Charity No.. 1154277 Registered in England and Wales
foodba, TAMESIDE SOUTH AND LONGENDALE FOODBANK INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TOTHE TAMESIDE SOUTH AND LONGENDALE FOODBANK I rep)rt to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Tameside South and Longendale Foodbank (the charity) forthe yearended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the prepa- ration of the financial statements in accordan with the requirements oflhe Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act). Having satisfied rnyselfthat the financial statements of the chariiy are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the charivs financial stste- ments carried out under section 145 of the CharÈties Act 2011 (ihe 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed 811 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 ACL Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examina- tion giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect- accounting records were not kept in respect ofthe charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Acti or the financial statements do not accord those rerds> or thefinancial statements do not complywith the accountin any requirementthat the accounts give a true and fair view w examinationj or thefinancial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles ofthe Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to chartties preparing their ac- counts in accordance with the Financial Reportingg standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102). requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than ich is not a matterconsidered as part of an independent I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Mrs S Wilcock FCCA Topping Partnership (Accountsnts) Limited Incom House Waterside Trafford Parf( Manchester M171WD Dated'.28 January 2026 Page 18 of 18 Company No: 08688131 Charity No: 1154277 Registered in England and Wales