Company registration number: CE001314
Charity registration number: 1154363
Leeds South and East Foodbank
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the
Year ended 31 March 2024

Leeds South and East Foodbank
Contents
Page
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees, Report
2to5
Independent Examineffs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Ststements
9t015

Leeds South and East Foodbank
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Robert Ronald (Ronnie) Adam (Chair)
Mavis Addawoo
Sarah Allison
Stephen Michael Carroll
Alexander de Graft-Hayford
Rev Christopher Johnson
Barbara Tate
Charity Registration Number
1154363
Company Registration Number
CE001314
Reglstered Office
Unit 18, Millshaw Park Avenue
Millshaw Industrial Estate
Leeds
LS11 OLR
Independent Examiner
Laurence A Flasher FCA
635B Roundhay Road
Leeds
LS8 4BA
Bankers
Unity Trust 8ank plc
Four Brindleyplace
Birmingham
B12JB

Leeds South and East Foodbank
Trustees Report
The Trustees present the annual report together with the financlal statements of the charitable
organisation for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees
Date of Appointment
Date of resignation
Robert Ronald (Ronnie) Adam
Mavis Addawoo
Sarah Allison
Karen Bruce
Stephen Michael Carroll
John Casey
Alexander de Graft-Hayford
Catherine de Graft-Hayford
Rev Christopher Johnson
Barbara Tate
1 October 2023
3 June 2024
17 October 2023
14 May 2024
13 May 2024
5 April 2023
Following the resignation of John Casey, Ronnie Adam was elected Chair by the Board of Trustees on
17 October 2023.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the Directors of Leeds South and East Foodbank for the purposes of
company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in
accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the Truslees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under
company law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they
give a true and fair view ofthe state of affairs of the Charitable Company and of its incoming reSoUr￿S
and application of resources, induding its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these
financial statements, the Trustees are required to..
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.,
Observe the melhods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
Make judgements and estimates Ihal are reasonable and prudent.,
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subjectto any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., and
Pfepare Ihe financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume thal the Charitable Company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records thal are sufficient to show and
explain the Charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the
financial posilion of the Charitable Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
Charitable Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud
and other irregularities.
General
The Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation operating a foodbank in the South and East ofthe
city of Leeds. Its objects. as contained in its governing document, are to relieve people in Leeds who
are in conditions of need, hardship or distress in such ways as Trustees think fit.
The Trust is supported by the Trussell Trust which supports a nationwide ne￿Ork of foodbanks.
Further information about the Trussell Trust is available 8t htt -.lkn.trusselltrust.or

Leeds South and East Foodbank
Trustees Report (Continued)
Purpose
Our purpose is to feed the hungry in South and East Leeds and to help people take control of Iheir
Circumstances by addressing the root causes of Iheir need.
We do this by providing a safe non-judgmental place to be heard. and to find out about other possible
areas of help. As well as providing emergency food. the ft)odbank aims to connect people with a range
of other services designed to support them as they seek to address the longer-term effects of poverty
and exclusion.
Working with others, our larger aim is to put an end to the scandal of hunger in Leeds and the UK.
Public Benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have Complied with the requirements of S17 of the Charities Act 2011
to have due regard lo the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and
Wales.
Structure, Govornance and Management
The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees who are responsible for controlling and managing the
Trust, working closely with a small staff leam. The Board has ultimate responsibility for directing the
Trust's affairs, for ensuring it is solvent and well-run, in order to ensure it delivers the public benefits for
which it was set up.
Due to an increase in demand for our services and the extra workload this has placed on our staff and
volunteers, we have increased our staff and, in some cases, increased the number of hours worked.
At Ihe date of this Report, the Trust employed 2 full-time members of staff and 4 part-lime staff who are
supported by a team of dedicated volunteers. At Its Core, the Trust has a team of around 111 unpaid
volunteers including administrative, stores and delivery volunteers. Without these people it would not
be possible to maintain our network of foodbank outlets and to support so many in Ihe community.
Operations
During this year. we have recruited an additional 61 new volunteers who have helped to replace the 51
volunteers who left the charity.
Slgnposting of clients to relevant support services was a casualty of the pandemic. As signposting is a
vital part of the 5UPPOrt offered to clients, we recruited a part-time Signposting Co-ordinator which has
allowed us to further support and improve the help Y￿ can provide.
Recently, we appointed an Administrative Assisiant to:
Help with the increase in the daily administrative workload
Continue to recruit new volunteers
Train new and current volunteers., and
Ensure new policies are implemented (for example, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion).
Both the above appointments were only possible with the support of The Trussell frust.
We Work closely wrth Money Buddies. an independent money advi￿ setNice, who attend most of our
Foodbanks to provide support and guidance to those clients who require financial support.

Leeds South and East Foodbank
Trustees Report (Continued)
Strategy
Our long-term strategy is to maintain a focus on reducing the need for foodbanks. We will do thi5 by
Gontinuing to collaborale with partners to build greater food resilien￿ amongst our clients.
Examples include working wilh..
Leeds Welfare Support Scheme to access cash grants, giving people more choice and dignity
in how they spend their money., and
Money Buddies whose trained volunteers in our centres will meet clients and support them
towards greater financial independence.
We also have been seeking to influence policy and decision making at local level by championing the
cause of our clients, sharing their stories and challenging the misconception that foodbank usage is a
viable alternative to sufficient income. At a national level we have worked with the rest of the Trussell
Trust network to provide compelling data about the escalating demand for our services.
Performance
The Trust's financial position remains healthy. The Trust has continued to be well supported financially
by individuals and corporate donors. however there has been a drop in donations and fooé donations
that led to a nel deficit of £37,376 compared to a surplus of £53,646 in the year to 31 March 2023.
During the year to 31 March 2024, the Trust's total income (cash and food donations) was £574,073
(2023: £664,465). This was made up ol financial donations and grant5 (restricted and unrestricted) of
£150,723 12023.. £216,825), and food donations to the value of £423,350 (2023- £447,640). Food
don8tlons for the year ended 31 March 2024 include the value of fresh food collected and distributed.
During the period we distributed 16,927 emergency food par￿1$ to people who could not afford the
essentials, equating to 179,564kg of food. representing 256,355 meals.
Operationally, the Trust incurred costs of £191.440 (2023.. £149,788) distributing food to the value of
£425,567 (2023: £462,864).
Reserves Policy
The Trustees. policy is to maintain suffioenl reserves to give a stable base for its continuing activities.
Unrestricted reserves as at 31 March 2024 are £394.807 (2023.. £435,351). The level of feserves is
considered to be more than adequate for the continuing operation of the Charity based on six months,
operational expenses. It provides opportunity to set aside sufficient reserves to meel Iho future
operating S-year lease rental commitments (inclusive of VAT, exclusive of service charges) in respect
of the warehouse premises at Unit 18 Millshaw Park Avenue. Millshaw Industrial Estate, Leeds LS11
OLR as follows..
Due within one year
Due after one year
Total
37,800
The Trust has included Donated Goods collected and di5tribuled during the year at Ihe prevailing rate
of £2.371kg, an amount suggested by the Trussell Trust.

Leeds South and East Foodbank
Trustees Report (Continued)
Going Concem
The Trustees review fvnding levels on a quarterly basis. Currently the Trustees are confident that the
level of funding is sufficient to meet its obligations over the next 12 months.
Risk Management
The Board conducts a review of major risks every year. These are updated at quarterly governance
meetings and with staff at periodic intervals during Ihe year. Where appropriate, mitigalions are put in
place to redu￿ both the severily and likelihood of such risks.
Independent Examlner
Laurence A Flasher FCA has been re-appointed Independent Examiner for the ensuing year.
The annual report was approved by the Trustees of the Charity on 9th January 2025 and signed on its
ehalf by:
Ronnie Adam
Trustee

Leeds South and East Foodbank
Independent Examiner's Report
to the Trustees of
Leeds South and East Foodbank (the Company)
I report to the Charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Responsibillties and basis of report
As the Charity's Trustees of the Company (and also its Directors for the purposes of company law) you
are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companles Act 2006 <'the 2006 Act.).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required lo be audiled under Part 16
of the 2008 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of
your Charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 A¢t'). In
carrying out my examination I have followed the DireGtion5 given by the Char(ty Commission under
section 14515)Ib) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member of a body
Ilsted in section 145 of Ihe 2011 Acl. I wnfirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because
l am a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales which is one of the
listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connedion
with the examination giving me cause to believe..
1. accounting records were nol kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act; or
2, the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 ofthe 2006 Act other
than any requirement that the accounts give a 'twe and fair view, which is not a matter considered
as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable
in the UK and Republi
of Ireland
S 102).
I have no concerns and have c
attention should be dra
nint
reached.
e across n
nor
other matters in connection with the examination to which
er to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
Laurence A Flash
Independent Examingr
635b Roundhay Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS8 4BA
Date.. 9th January 2025

Leeds South and East Foodbank
ststement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Note
Income from Gharitable
activities
Income from
charitable donations
Food donated in kind
126,889
423,350
23.834
150,723
423,350
182,424
447,640
34,401
216,825
447,640
550 239
574 073
630 064
664 465
Expenditure on charitable
activities
Food donations
Staff costs
Transportation
Rent and rates
Light, heat and power
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
Depreciation
Training
Telecommunications
General expenses
Food purchases
Independent examiner's fee
Bank charges
425,567
100,081
10,322
40,585
4,390
5,909
4,691
4,588
425,567
100.081
10,322
40,585
4,390
5,909
4,691
4.588
462,864
80,559
11,368
40,485
4,236
631
4,395
3,347
860
1.046
889
462,864
80,559
11,368
40,485
4,236
631
4,395
3,347
860
1,046
889
1,088
5,802
12.060
1,670
254
1.088
5,802
12.060
1.670
254
1.660
312
1,660
312
617 007
617 007
612 652
612 852
Income, less expenditure
<66.768)
23,834
{42,934)
17,412
34,401
51.813
Transfer between
fvnds
Net income from
Charitable activities
Interest received
Net (deficit)Isurplus for the
year
(46.102)
3,168
(42.934)
33,362
18,451
37,533
<40.544)
3,168
{37,376)
35,195
18,451
53,646
Total funds brought forward
435,351
20,951
456.302
400,156
2.500
402.656
Total funds carried forward
£394 807
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Leeds South and East Foodbank
(Registration number: CE001314)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
6,829
10.043
Current assets
Donated goods awaiting distribution
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
85.398
26,488
305 650
87,614
27,034
338 488
417,536
453,136
Credltors.. Amounts falling due within one year
10
439
Net current assets
412 097
446 259
Net assets
41
Funds of the charlty
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unreslri¢teé fvnds
11
24,119
394 807
20,951
435 351
Total funds
The financial statements on pages 7 to 15 were approved by the Trustees. and authorised for issue
on 9th January 2025 and signed on their behalf by..
Ronnie Adam
Chair

Leeds South and East Foodbank
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
1. Accounting policies
Summary of signifjcant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial Statements are set out
below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise
stated.
Statement of compliance
The ffnancial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (appliGable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS
1021) (issued in October 2019) - {Charities SORP (FRS 102)), Ihe Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are
initially recognised at historical cost or transadion value unless otherwise slated in the relevant
accounting policy notes.
Golng concern
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to Continue as
a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by
the Charity.
Income and endowments
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income
will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants reGeivable
Grants are recognised when the Charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to
the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be
met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income lo be
released.
Gifts
Gifts in kind are recognised in different ways dependent on how they are used by the Charity-
(i) Donations of non-perishable goods for onward transmission to beneficiaries are included in the
Statement of Financial Activities as incoming resources and resources expended when Ihey
are distributed. They are valued at the amount per kilogramme from lime to time determined
by the Trussell Trust.
(li) Donations of perishable and fresh foods for onward transmission to beneficiarie5 are included
in the Statement of Financial Aclivilies as incoming resources and resources exp&nded when
they are distributed. They are valued at the amount per kilogramme from time to lime
determined by the Trussell Trust.
(iii) Donations for use by the Charity itself are included when Teceivable and they are valued at the
amount the Charity would have had to pay to acquire them.

Leeds South and East Foodbank
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
Accounting policies (Continued)
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure. it is
probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the
applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be
directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of
resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges
allocated on the portion of the asset's use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of
staff costs.
Taxation
The Charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010
and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.
Accordingly. the Charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capitsl gains
received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section
256 ofthe Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent thal such income or gains are applied
exclusively to charitable purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets are initially recorded at cosl, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and
subsequent accumulated impalrment losses.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any
estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows.'-
Furniture and Equipment
3-6 years straighl line
Donated goods awaiting distribution
Donated goods awaiting distribution are valued at the amount per kilogramme from time to time
determined by the Trussell Trusl.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid
investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant
risk of change in value.
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Leeds South and East Foodbank
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
1 Accounting policies (Continued)
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the Trustees discretion in
furtherance of the objectives of the Charity.
Flnancial instruments
Classification
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Charity becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the Substan￿ of the contractual
arrangements entered inlo. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in
Ihe assets of the Charity after deducting all of its liabilities.
Recognition and measurement
All financial assels and liabilities are initially measured at transaction price {including Iransaction costs).
except for those financial assets classified as al fair value through profit or loss, which are initially
measured at fair value (which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs), unless the
arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. If an arrangement constitutes a financing transaction,
the financial asset or financial liability is measured at the present value of the future payments
dSscounted at a market rate of interest for a similar instrument.

Leeds South and East Foodbank
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
2 Income from charitable donations
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Totsl
2024
Unrestricted RestriGted
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Grants and cash
Donations
126.889
126,899
182,424
182,424
The Trussell Trust
Leeds City
Council
Leeds Christian
Community Trust
8.884
8,884
18,220
18,220
3,681
3,681
13,950
13,950
10,000
10,000
Sainsbury's
1,000
1,000
Charitable Giving
500
3 Food donated In klnd
Unrestricted RostriGted
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Food donaled in
Kind
Food donated in kind is included at a fair value based on an amount per kilogramme determined by the
Trussell Trust {see Note 7) and the resulting amount Irealed 85 Unrestricted Income. Food donated in kind
in 2024 includes donations of fresh food of £170.390 (2023: £204,876).
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Leeds South and East Foodbank
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
4 Transfer between funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totsl
2023
Transfers
between funds
£1
Overall operational, eslablishment and general expenses are met from Unrestricted Funds and Reslricted
Grants towards those overall costs are included as a transfer in total bel￿een Restricted and Unreslricted
Funds.
5 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows..
2024
2023
Staff costs durlng the year were:
Wages and salaries
The average number of employees during the year was 6 (2023 - 6). In addition, the Trust is
supported by a total of 111 unpaid volunteer workers (including administralive and storeldelivery
volunteers).
No employee received emoluments of more than £80,000 during the year.
6 Tangible fixed assets
Total
Furniture and
Equlpment
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
34,492
At 31 March 2024
35,866
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
24,449
At 31 March 2024
Net Book value
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
Donated goods awaiting distribution
2024
2023
Donated goods awaiting distribulion
Donated goods are included at fair value based on a value per kilogram of £2.37 (2023: £2,37)
determined by the Trussell Trust.
Debtors
2024
2023
other debtors and prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
2024
2023
Cash in hand
Cash at bank
56
305 594
83
338 405
£aQ£￿ £2L488
10 Creditors: amounts falling due viithin one year
2024
2023
other creditors
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
11 Movement in restricted funds
Brought Incoming Resources
foThvard
resources
expended
Carried
forward
The Trussell Trust
Community Foundation for Leeds
Leed5 Christian Community Trust
Sainsbury's
12,451
2,500
6,000
8,884
14.584
6,751
2,500
13,868
1,000
13,950
1.000
6,082
83
£ILA £L £24 11
The Trussell Trust
Grants from the Trussell Trust are contributions towards payroll and training costs.
Community Foundation for Leeds
The grants from the Community Foundation for Leeds is a contribution towards warehouse and
wages costs and for the purchase oftablet computers for use at collection points received in 2021.
Leeds Christian Community Trust
Contributions from the Leeds Christian Community Trust a￿ utilised towards food purchases.
Sainsbury's
Amounts received from Sainsbury's ar8 ulilised towards food purchases.
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