Hinckley Christian Community Action (HCCA) Hinckley Christians serving our Community A Charltable Incorporated Organisation Reglstered Charlty No 1154754 Trustees Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year to 31$t March 2025 incorporating Hinckley Area foodbank A Member of the Trussell Trust foodbank Network Ft..nLKI¥y foodbank Page I
Contents 1.0 CHARITY INFORMATIION & ADMINISTRATJVE DETAILS.............. . 2.0 BACKGROUND......................... 2.1 Charity Forniation . 2.2 Trustees................................................................................ 2.3 Public Benefit......................................................................... 2.4 Linked I Partner Organisations.............................. ............ 2.5 Objects............................................................ 2.6 Summary of Main Activities...................... 3.0 ACHIEVEMENTS APRIL'24- MARCH'25.................................................................. 3.1 Foodbank Centres...... ... 3.2 The Foodbank Warehouse............................................................ 3.3 Clients fed........................ 3.4 Stock donations................................. 3.5 Bankuet................ . 3.6 Harvest 2024......... .. .. 3.7 Annual Stock-take.......... 3.8 Financial Inclusion Project-in partnership with Citizens Advice Leics. 3.9 Fundraising.... 3.10 Christmas Appeal 2024............................ .... . 3.1 I Support with items other than food..... 3.12 Support for other local food poverty projects . 4.0 STAFF....................................... Existing Staff............ ........... . . 4.2 Real Living Wage Policy .... 5.0 FINANCIAL COMMENTS.................................................. 5.1 Donations................................................................ Fundraising..................................................... 5.3 Trussell Trust Superniarket Top-up Funds................ 5.4 Grants received....................................... 5.5 Gifts & Grants made.. 5.6 Reserves.................. 5.7 Trustee payments I benefit..................................................... 5.8 Going Concern ....................................................................... Independent Examiners Report............................ Statement of Financial Activities................ Balance sheet................................. Statement of assets and liabilities.. Fund movement by type....................... Analysis of income and expenditure . 10 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 .14 14 .14 14 16 17 18 19 19 .20 .20 .21 .22 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS...................................................... EXPENDITURE................................................................... Notes to the Financial Statements . Page 2
1.0 CHARITY INFORMATIION & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity Name Hinckley Christian Communlty Actlon Other working names Hinckley Area foodbank Charity Registration No. 1154754 (England & Wales) Charity Format Charltable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Governing Document Constltutlon . Association model Date Registered 26th Nov 2013 Principal Address Barleyfleld Hinckley Lelcs. LE10 1YE Trustees 202412025 JIM Matthews Ros Arnold Tony Wakefleld Greg Lennox Sue Houghton Sandra Harvey (from 3 December 2024) Paul Dexter (from 31 March 2025) Bank HSBC plc 10 Market Place, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1NU Insurers Zurich Insurance plc, Drayton House, Chichester, West Sussex. P020 2EW Independent Examiner Jennifer Wale BA ACA Armstrongs Chartered Accountants, 25 Station Road Hinckley Leics. LE10 1AP Page 3
The Trustees Report for the period ending 31st March 2025 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1 Charity Fonnation Hlnckley Christian Communlty Action (HCCA) was set up to be responsible for running Hinckley foodbank, now Hlnckley Area Foodbank (HAFB), together with any future charitable Social Enterprises. It formally took over the responsibility for the Foodbank on 181 September 2014. Hinckley Area Foodbank, (a member of the Trussell Trust National Foodbank Network), provides three day's supply of food to local people in financial crisis who have obtained a foodbank voucher from a local agency; and if possible, we signpost to other agencies who can help resolve the crisis. structure, governance, and management HCCA is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), formally Registered by the Charity Commission on 26th Nov 2013, and with a Constitution based on the Charity Commission 'Association' model. 2.2 Trustees At the end of the 2024125 financial year, there are 7 trustees :_ R08 Arnold (Chalr to Oct '24) Hinckley Baptist Church Greg Lennox Holy Trinity Church, Hinckley Jim Matthews All Saints Church, Sapcote Tony Wakefleld LBC Earl Shilton Sue Houghton (Mtg Chalr from Nov '24) Desford Free Church Sandra Harvey St John's Church, Hinckley (from 3 December 2024) Paul Dexter Hinckley Baptist Church (from 31 March 2025) The Constitution requires that there must be at least 3 and a maximum of 11 elected trustees appointed for three years, either by the current trustees. or by nomination of Charity Members. plus one trustee by nomination from Churches Together in Hinckley (CTIH ) 2.3 Publlc Beneflt HAFB continues to help local people and families who find themselves in financial crisis, referred to the foodbank. All clients are met with compassion and a listening ear irrespective of their age, gender, colour, ethnic background, faith or no faith, and social status. The only requirement is that they are referred by a front-line Agency due to a financial crisis, and live in the LeiStershire, Leicester, or Warwickshire area, Page 4
The foodbank may assist similar charities working in other areas within the UK by prior agreement with the Trustees. The trustees are therefore satisfied that the HCCA aims meet the requirements of, and guidan within the Charities Acts in respect of public benefit. 2.4 Llnked I Partner Organisations Trussell- Hinckley Area foodbank is a member of and subscribes to the aims of the Trussell Trust foodbank Network. In return for an annual subscription, we receive guidance, training, an Operating Manual, an HAFB website, branded publicity materials, access to the Annual Conference, national credibility, and networking opportunities and benefits. The Trussell Trust also provides an on-line Data Collection system which benefits both HAFB and the Trussell Trust. trrussell Trust - Reg'd Charity No. 1110522] Churches Together in Hinckley and Burbage (CTIH) - HAFB is well supported by many individual churches around the Hinckley area across the denominations, as well as directly by CTIH, who can nominate one person as an HCCA trustee. Hlnckley & Bosworth Borough Council (HBBC)- From the beginning, HAFB has enjoyed a high level of support from HBBC and includes the free provision of a workshop unit for the storage of food, as well as the free use of their top floor De Montfort Suite for Agency Forums and other meetings each year, when available, (outside of Covid restrictions). Citizens Advice Leicestershire (CA) - Trussell introduced the 'Financial Inclusion, project which is specifically designed to lessen reliance on foodbanks. To support this goal, we partnered with Citizens Advice Leicestershire, which employs and trains 2 personnel on our behalf to deliver specialist advice at foodbank centres. They also provide follow-up appointments and additional services. This partnership ensures the necessary FCA accreditation for offering financial advice, as well as support for addressing more complex issues." 2.5 Objects The objects of HCCA as stated in our Constitution, are:_ The objects of the CIO are the relief of povety by the provision of food to people and families in financial hardship, or providing such other assistance as the trustees shall deem fit, within an ethos of Christian care. Such action to serve any/all appropriate persons in Lelcestershlre, Leicester, and Warwickshire (and other areas within the UK by prior agreement with the Trustees) providing help wlthout dlscrimination. (Rev 2.3 - 18/04/2016) Page 5
Should it be deemed appropriate to commence any other charitable social enterprise in the future, Charity Commission agreement would be needed and obtsined where necessary, to amend these objects. 2.6 Summary of Main Activities Hinckley Area Foodbank Normally foodbank Clients, local people in short-term crisis, are provided with three day's supply of food sufficient for the number of people in the family. They are referred by front-line agencies familiar with their case, such as the Council, Social workers. school family support workers and many others; who give the Client a foodbank voucher to take to a Foodbank Centre. At the Centre, the Client would be met with compassion, a cup of tea or coffee, and a friendly listening ear. Details are taken of any allergies or diet related health issues (eg diabetes), and the food is packed into supermarket carrier bags or their own bags when available, for them to take away. Assistance is also given with toiletries when needed and when available. The foodbank volunteers would possibly signpost the Client to other agencies who can help with some of the Client's core issues to help them out of the crisis that triggered the need for assistance from the foodbank. This signposting could be to other charities or agencies who may for example offer help with debt issues; the provision of low-cost furniture or white goods; take on Clients in a volunteer role; or offer help with housing issues. The food is donated by individuals through collection points in their churches, supermarkets, workplaces, or community halls. These are taken to our storage warehouse where they are weighed, dated, sorted, and shelved in type and date order ready for picking by volunteers collecting for the Foodbank Centres. At this point stock is weighed out giving a stock accounting system based upon kg weight. The foodbank benefits greatly from the support of many volunteers (140+ people), without whose goodwill the foodbank could not run. Each foodbank centre is normally run by between 5 - 9 volunteers each week, usually on a rota system to avoid fatigue. Other volunteers help with sorting food at the Storage Unit, driving the fresh fruit and vegetables van, or with the admin work inputting voucher or stock information onto the TT online Data system. 3.0 ACHIEVEMENTS APRIL '24 - MARCH '25 Foodbank Centre8 The number of centres operating through this financial year remains at nine and as predicted, the Desford centre has proved very valuable for those living in rural communities. Our nine centres are based across the local area as below - Monday 13:00- 15.00 St John's Church, Hinckley Page 6
Tuesday Wednesday 12:00- 14:00 11:00- 13:00 11:15- 13:15 14:00- 16:00 17:00- 19:00 10:00- 12:00 18:30- 20.'30 13:30- 15'.30 Salvation Army, Hinckley Pathways Centre, Hinckley Baptist Church Desford Free Church Barwell Methodist Church Congregational Church, Burbage St Mary's Church, Hinckley LBC Earl Shilton St Francis Community Centre, Hinckley Thursday Friday 3.2 Th8 Foodbank Warehouse We continue to need three warehouses and we are very blessed that Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council continue to support us by providing one of these rent free and all 3 rate free. The warehouse is open on Mondays 9:30am -6pm (Tuesdays when there is a Bank Holiday), and Thursdays 9:30am - 4.'30pm, There are 13 regular warehouse volunteers and 4 others who are available in busy periods. Additionally, this year we had 3 Scouts with us for a period of time as part of their Volunteering section for the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. We have continued to provide fresh fruit and vegetables to our clients on a regular basis. Our driver base has increased to 10 and this has enabled us to increase the centres we serve to 7 (up from 5 last year). A vast majority of our fresh produce is purchased from wholesalers and delivered to the Wonky Veg Box.We then collect it from him. Local supermarkets are occasionally used to make up weekly shortfalls. The Wonky Veg Box often gives us a wide variety of additional fruit and veg that are a bonus for our clients, and these are given on a help yourself basis. Our bags continue to be pre-packed at the warehouse. Each bag is for two people and contains potatoes, carrots, onions, apples, oranges and bananas. Working on a Rota basis, our 9 additional volunteer drivers load and drive the van to a centre. supervise and allocate the distribution of the bags., and then return unused produce to the warehouse ready to be used for the next session. The fridges, secured with an ASDA Foundation grant in early 2024, continue to be a real asset to this operation. During this year we spent £5,056.28 and provided 3,160 bags of fruit and vegetables for 3,325 adults and 1,701 children. Page 7
3.3 Clients fed This financial year has seen a notable decrease in the number of vouchers issued. From our conversations with clients, we know that much of the food povety still stems from the rise in the cost of living. However, we believe--and can substantiate-that the positive impact of the Financial Inclusion project across our region has contributed to the reduction in the number of people requiring our support. Vouchers fulfilled during thls year totsl 2,789, provldlng food for 4157 adults and 2,150 children under 16 making 6,307 people in total. Altogether this can be equated to 56,763 meals over the year. This represents a 100/0 decrease, which can certainly be viewed as a positive outcome in reducing the number of people struggling. We believe this is in part due to the positive effects of the Financial Inclusion project and our partnership with CA. However, when considered alongside the significant 320A increase two years ago, it is clear that the number of individuals experiencing financial hardship to the extent of food poverty remains disturbingly high. 3.4 Stock donatlons The amount of stock donated through our usual local network of supermarkets, churches etc. is 13.64. down on last year at 45,420 kg8. However, the total amount of stock going out has also decreased by (15.420A) to 62,775.3 kg8. This rate of decrease in donations is significantly less than 2023-24 when we reported a 20.46 % drop. Supermarket donations rose to account for 35.80k of our donations this year, up from 27.40/0 on la8t year but slill a little below the figure of 38.70/0 of the two years ago. Similarly, donations from churches showed resilience bouncing back to 200k, up from 170 last year but again a little below the 22% of 2 years ago. These stock increases predominately reflect general public purchases which is so heartening. The shortfall between the total stock in and out is 17,355.3 kgs, which equates to 27.65 % . However, the shortfall in terms of meeting the need of the vouchers submitted was only 12,935kg as 4,420,3kg of stock was distributed in response to requests from other organisations or the passing on of donated stock which we find very difficult to do through our centres e.g. catering pack donations, sanitary products, baby milk and gifts (Christmas Toy Appeal 2024). To meet most of this voucher shortfall we purchased 11,303kg of additional stock through supermarkets and an additional 4,189.9kg (6.67 % ) through the Trussell Trust Leicestershire South Regional Distribution Centre. Page 8
Even with the drop in donations, we do continue to be very blessed, receiving an amazing level of support from people and businesses in our local community. And it still blesses us that after more than a dozen years of having a presen in Hinckley new donors in the community continue to emerge. Local Lions and Rotary groups have continued collecting for us along with community groups like the Scouts, Guides, and various workplace initiatives. The donations come from many directions, principally from".- 13 Supermarket Permanent Collection Points 45 churches 27 Schools / Pre-schools Community groups Corporate groups Supermarket store donations & collectson days 3.5 Bankuet Our partnership with Bankuet remains invaluable, securing £5153.13 in donations this year. They have al80 refined their ordering process during the year to make it much easier for us to specify the quantities we need, which has been most welcome. Through them 658kg of food, at reduced prices, was efficiently delivered to our warehouse. 3.6 Harvest 2024 We were fortunate once again that many local schools invited us to do assembly talks and presentations. These opportunities not only helped increase our Harvest collections but also played a vital role in raising public awareness and understanding of food povety in our community. Thanks to generous donations from local churches, schools, and youth organisations-including groups like the Brownies and Brigades-we received 3,356 kilograms of stock. Contributions came from 42 local schools, churches and church youth groups, demonstrating the incredible support and commitment of our community. 3.7 Annual Stock-take The annual stock take was taken at the end of March, closing the financial year. The total amount of stock weighed this year is 57.209.Skgs. with a balance of stock to carry forward into the 25-26 financial year of 12,042kgs. At the end of the previous financial year 2023-24, we carried 17,604 kgs into this year. Although this appears to show a significant drop in stock going into the new financial year it doesn't include a very large delivery made early April, courtesy of a second Household Support Fund which gives us a broadly similar starting position to last year. Page 9
3.8 Financial Inclusion Project-in partnership with Citizens Advice Leics. This project is currently grant-funded by Trussell, which also provides support through the local Area Manager and a Trussell Financial Inclusion Manager. The grant is specifically designated to cover the costs of sustaining this work. We partner with Citizens Advi (CA), which employs and trains two advisors on our behalf. In many cases, our CA advisors offer guidance at the foodbank centre, followed by further appointments and ongoing services. This partnership also ensures FCA accreditation, allowing us to provide qualified financial advi. One advisor has a generalist role, offering support on a range of issues, including benefits, benefit appeals, housing challenges, and assistance for those who are insecurely housed. The second advisor, who has just completed 12 months in the role, focuses primarily on individuals experiencing food poverty due to significant debt. This service ensures accessible, independent, and confidential debt advice, providing high-quality casework for people referred from the foodbank. It supports clients in working towards reducing their reliance on emergency food while helping them to build financial independence. Both roles are designed to complement each other, ensuring a holistic approach to assisting very vulnerable individuals. During this financial year CA engaged with a total of 504 clients, with 349 being new unique clients, meaning clients who wouldn't have acSSed CA support without our Fl project. This provided income gains totaling £117,309. The table below shows some of the types of issues dealt with and the numbers of clients supported. Issues No. of affected cllents Benefits and tax credits 410 Charitable support 315 Housing 95 Debt 43 Utilities and communications 12 Employment 28 Immigration & asylum Clients exiting Foodbanks Based on our Financial Inclusion intervention, 174 unique clients should reach a financial position where they no longer need foodbanks moving forward. Unfortunately, this still leaves 175 of the new clients seen during this period potentially requiring continued foodbank support. This seems to support Trussell's research which highlights that approximately 5 in 6 low-income households Page 10
receiving Universal Credit are currently going without essentials. Their analysis suggests that Universal Credit would need to provide at least £120 per week for a single adult and £200 per week for a couple to cover even the most basic cost of living. Additionally, this partnership provides clients with support to access the government's Household Support Fund when it is released through LeIstershire County Council. 3.9 Fundral8lng We are incredibly fortunate that many local groups and organisations have chosen Hinckley Foodbank as their charity to support during the financial year. From choir performances, sponsored cycle rides and various community-led initiatives, to Christmas Card sales, these fundraising efforts have been instrumental in helping us continue our work. The generosity and dedication of our supporters make a real difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity. Additionally, a fundraising quiz was held on 4th April 2025. Although this event took place during the 25-26 financial year, the bulk of the fundraising came in during the 24-25 financial year. In total the quiz made a profit of £832.01 across the two financial years. 3.10 Chrlstmas Appeal 2024 The Hinckley Area Christmas appeal is now well established and is run jointly between Hinckley Area Foodbank, Children and Family Wellbeing servi and the Salvation Army. Together, we provide essential support to individuals experiencing financial difficulty. As part of the appeal, we distribute restrlcted Aldl vouchers, which cannot be used for alcohol, lottery tickets or cigarettes. These vouchers provide financial assistance while ensuring dignity, allowing recipients to make their own choices for their Christmas essentials. This year, we supplied £19,045 worth of voucher8, which were distributed through our partner organisation8. Thanks to these efforts, we were able to support 514 local families, including 1,174 children. Additionally, £765 was allocated to single individuals, pensioners, couples, and families whose children were too old to receive toy donations. 3.11 Support wlth Items other than food Energy costs remained high, and alongside rising rent and mortgage expenses, many people struggled to afford heating throughout the winter months. The link between fuel and poverty is undeniable, as households face impossible choices between warmth and nourishment. In response, we distributed hot water bottles and still have a small stock available for the ongoing support. Additionally, we provided sleeping bags and blankets where needed to help those in the most challenging situations. Several local groups also came together to sew and knit hot water bottle covers, hats, mittens, and blankets. This incredible community effort has engaged individuals who may not be able to volunteer or donate funds but can still contribute through their time and skills, offering vital comfort and warmth to those in need. Page JI
3.12 Support for other local food poverty projects Sharnford and Sapcote churches sought assistance for their Hope in the Summer and Easter Projects aimed at providing food hampers and gifts for families in need in both villages and school communities. Struggling families were nominated by the schools, pre-school groups and churches to ensure support reached those in need. A total of £3,000 was provided to help fund the project, allowing families to re1ve much-needed assistance during these significant periods of the year. 4.0 STAFF 4.1 Existing Staff Throughout this financial year our staff roles have remained largely unchanged. However, our Deputy Foodbank ManagerlFundraiser retired, and we welcomed a new person into the role, with an increase in hours from 12 to 20 per week. Additionally, our Finance Manager has expanded their hours to 7 per week. We continue to have four part-time employees, ensuring the team remains well-supported as we carry out our work. The roles are:. Foodbank Manager (20 hrslwk) employed since July 2023 Admin Manager (12 hrslwk) employed since April 2016 Assistant Foodbank ManagerlFundraiser (20 hrslwk) employed since August 2024 Finance Manager (7 hrslwk) employed since September 2022 4.2 Real Llvlng Wage Pollcy We continue to maintain the policy implemented in April 2020,. this dictates that the charity's base salary is a minimum of the Real Living Wage plus 3 % . 5.0 FINANCIAL COMMENTS 5.1 Donations During the financial year, we have continued to re1ve many substsntial donations, including the following donations of £1,000 and over, for which we are very grateful: _ IPNS Properties Ltd (in memory of lan Smith). BMS Aircon Amazon Coventry Building Society. Charis Consultants Ltd. . Vortex Optical £5,000.00 £3,000.00 £2,000.00 £1,532.65 £1,200.00 £1,170.00 Page 12
Hinckley Tangent Club Hinckley Ladies FC Holy Trinity Church, Hinckley £1,025.00 £1,000.00 £1,000.00 We have also received the following substantial donations: Alternativity Hinckley Canalside Wl £997.00 £905.00 5.2 Fundralslng During the year, we also received the following fundraising income, (over £100) Jubilee Singers Cycle Ride Christmas Cards Easyfundraising Supermarket Food Drives £ 903.90 £ 345.00 £ 326.02 £ 291.33 £ 175.76 Additionally, a fundraising quiz was held on 4th April 2025. Although this event took place during the 25-26 financial year, the bulk of the fundraising came in during the 24-25 financial year. During the 24-25 financial year, a profit of £1,019 was made. During the 25-26 financial year, a further £473 was raised and expenses of £659.99 were paid out. In total the quiz made a profit of £832.01 across the two financial years. 5.3 Tru8sell Trust Supemiarket Top-up Funds As mentioned under 'Supermarket Collections,, and 'Permanent Collection Points,. thanks to National Agreements the Trussell Trust have with Tesco, we benefit from a financial donation based on 200/0 of the value of the stock collected either through store collections or via the PCP'S, based on a set value of £2.771kg of stock, less a 150k TT admin charge, and capped at approx. 600k. We receive these funds twice a year, up to 6-9 months after the date of the respective collection. In addition thanks to a similar agreement rr have with Asda, we benefit likewise based on 20 % of the stock value. These funds are again generally received twice a year, up to 6-9 months after the collection date. During the financial year, we reiVed £3,607.09 in respect of rr Top-up Funds. 5.4 Grants recoived Trussell Trust Page 13
Financial Inclusion HAFB Running costs Leicestershire County Council Household Support Fund Green Hall Foundation Fruit and vegetables HBBC Rural Community Council Digital Povety Warm Welcome Asda Foundation Fruit and vegetables Coventry Bullding Society Fruit and vegetables Blackmore Foundation Winter essentials £45,000 £ 6,750 £47,000 £10,000 £3,458.98 £1,500 £1,000 £1,000 £1,000 5.5 Glfts & Grants made Apart from the Grants noted in 5.4 above, HAFB gave the following financial GiftslGrants: _ 5.5.1 Sapcote PCC- Hope in the Summer & Easter . £3,000 5.5.2 Hinckley Baptist Church-Friendly Brunch at Pathways £1,200 5.6 Reserv88 Whilst there is no specific Reserves Policy apart from good stewardship, HCCA does however maintain a practice of:. ring-fencing 3 months, salary costs for each staff member setting aside a monthly amount towards the TT Foodbank Network fee (£351month) setting aside a monthly amount towards the annual insurance costs (£2851month) 5.7 Trustee payments I beneflt During this financial year, no trustees received any payment from funds apart from repayment of expenses. 5.8 Going Concern In approving the accounts for the past year, Trustees are required by charity law to declare whether they have been prepared on a "going concern" basis, i.e, Trustees have reviewed the financial Page J4
position of HCCA at the year end, and the prospects for the immediate future, and consider that the organisation will be solvent in this period. Specifically, this means that Trustees must be able to confirm that they expect, with reasonable certainty, that HCCA will be able to pay its bills as they become due in the 12 months from the date on which the accounts are signed (i.e. to Oct 2025). The Trustees consider HCCA is a going concern because: a. The charity was able to bring forward into 2025126 cash balances of £166,451. Apart from a restricted fund of £80,182, all balanS are available to support Foodbank spending in 2025126 and beyond b. The budget approved in March 2025 showed expenditure of £89,110 for 2025126, and income of £59,250 in year. The reserve balance brought forward is £86,269. The total of reserves brought forward plus in-year income exceeds planned spending until Oct 2025 (i.e. -12 months from the signing of these accounts) by over £50,000. c. Trustees consider that the estimate of income anticipated during the 2025126 year is reasonable and likely to be achieved. The figures are based on actual income received during the previous year (for supermarket partnerships, fundraising and regular donations), and on prudent estimates of one-off donations. d. Estimates of expenditure during 2025126 are based on actual costs during the previous year with allowance for inflation. e. Regular monitoring of income and expenditure takes place during the year allowing Trustees the opportunity to adjust spending or seek further income, should variations from the budget become apparent. On this basis, Trustees consider that the preparation of the accounts on a 'going concern" basis is appropriate. Thls report was approved by the Trustees at thelr meetlng held on and signed on their behalf by . (Trustee) Slgnature .. Page 15
Independent Examiners Report Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hinckley Christian Community Action I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basls of report As the charity trustees of the CIO 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 CIO'S accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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: 1. accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records,, or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content 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. Jennifer Wale BA FCA Armstrongs Chartered Accountants 25 Station Road Hinckley LE10 1AP Date Page 16
Statement of Financial Activities Unrestri¢¢¢d nds Rtricted Endowment funds funds Total funds Prior year tolvdl funds Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activits'es Investments Other income Tolal income 48.905 3.607 3,655 2.755 8,381 67,304 4.517 53.422 3.607 151,884 2,755 117.440 329,109 58,156 2,919 138,747 2.381 110,306 312,510 148,229 109.058 261,806 Expendlture on.. Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Total expendituro 77,594 6,408 84,002 239,939 317.533 6.408 323,942 293,113 6,813 299,926 239,939 Gains I losses on investment assets Net income I lexpendlturel resources bofore tranBfor (16,698 21,865 5,167 12,584 Transf8r• Gross transfers behveen funds - in Gross transfers betsveen funds - out Other recognlsed galn8 1105888 Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own us• Net movement In funds 13,500 13,500 (13,500) 4,128 {4,128} (13,500) (3,198) 8,365 6,167 12,584 Total fund8 brought forward 107,324 71,817 179,141 166.557 Total fundi carrlèd forward 104,125 80.182 184,308 179,141 Reprn$ented by Unrestrlcted General fund 1.297 1.297 1,080 Deslgnated Hinckley N&8a Foodbank 102.828 102.828 106,243 Restricted HAFB - Benefits in Kind HAFB - Restricted Funds 80.182 80,182 71.817 Page 17
Balance sheet Class and code Deseri tion This ear Lasl ear Fixed assets 0400 0401 0402 Fixtures and fittings Motor Vehicle Computer Equipment Total Flxed assets 6,792 10,412 2,022 19,226 4.121 13.882 2.436 20,439 Current assets 0330 0331 0332 0335 0336 0600 Z05 HSBC Current Account HSBC Deposit Account Kingdom Bank Savings Benefits in Kind HMRC- Gift Due Prepayment8 Accounts Receivable Total Current assets 9.096 91,597 82,461 520 461 2,314 19,910 78,150 60.903 480 2.279 166,461 159,724 Liabilili 0500 Z04 Accrual8 Accounts Payable Total Llabllltle• 1,020 349 1,369 960 62 1,022 Net Asset surplus(deflclt) 184 308 179 141 Res•rv•8 Excess l (deficit) to date Starting balances Totsl Rowrvo• 5.167 179,141 184,308 12.584 166.557 179,141 Represented by funds Unrestricted Designated Restncted Endowment Total 1.297 102.828 80.182 1,080 106,243 71.817 179 141 Page 18
Statement of assets and liabilitles General Desi nated Restricted F.ndowmenl This ear Last ear Flxed a8•6ts- TangSblo auets Fixtures and fttings - Motor V8hi¢b- Computer Equipmnt- 1,943 5,412 2,022 9.377 4,848 s,000 6,792 10.412 2.022 19.226 4,121 13,882 2.436 20.439 Total# Curr•nt Cash at bank and In hand HSBC Current Account- HSBC Dep0811 Account- Kingdom Bank Savings- 1,299 2,604 26.454 5.191 65.142 9,096 91,597 19,910 76,150 60 903 156.964 Totals 1.299 91.521 70,334 183,155 Current a•tr - D•btorn HMRC- GiftAid Duo- Prepaym6ntts- 480 2279 2,769 Total• 121 2.778 2,n5 Current a•uts- Stocks and yr In progr• Benefils in lfj.nd - 520 520 520 520 Total8 Llabllltle•- Credltorn.. Amount• f•lllng du• In on• yoar Accrual8- oun18 PayabtO- 1,020 349 1,309 1,020 349 1.369 62 1,022 Tot•l• Grnnd tolal 102828 179 141 Fund movement by type enin Ineomin Out oin Trnnsfers Gain8llosses Journals Closin FB-Bonefft- HAFB - B•n•fSt• In K Re8liict8d 148229 148.229 148229 148.229 Sub.totsl for FB4•n•fft HAFB - Hlnckl•y Ar•• F¢)odba Designalod 87 088 67,OB8 84 002 84,002 102 828 102,828 Sub4otal for HAF8 106,243 13,500 AFB41M- HAFB- R••trl¢t•d Fu Restricted 71.817 71.817 113575 113,070 13.500 113.800) 80 182 80.182 8ub-total for HAFB41 91,710 Gon•ral- G•nernl fund unresth.cled 216 216 Sub4otal for Gonernl 1,080 1,297 Grand total 179 141 Page 19
Analysis of income and expenditure Total ear Unrestricted Desi atcd Restricted EndoTrvmcnt Tbis Last ear INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies 0102 - Gifts & Donations Re¢'d - Regular 0103 - Gifts & Donations Rec'd 0108- Chnstmas Appeal 0110- Gift Aid Refund 0113- Membership Gffts 19,426 19,426 20,398 26,586 4,517 31,103 32,142 2,000 3,484 133 58,158 2,676 2,683 Total 216 48,689 4,517 53,422 Income from ¢harltsbl• activitlwd 0106 - Supermarket Partnership Income 3.607 3,607 2,919 Total 3,607 3,607 2.919 Other tradlng actlvltle8 0105 - Fundraising 0109 - Fo¢Jd Donated 3.655 3,855 148,229 151,884 148.229 148,229 132,840 138,747 Total 3,655 Inv08tment8 0104 - Bank Int8rest Total 2.755 2,755 2.381 Other Income 0107 - Offset Costs 0111 Grants Received 0112 - Miscellaneous 0114- Gifts Donated 0115- Refunds Due 0120- Transfer In of Assels from previous Trus 13 6,750 428 1,190 13 115,808 428 1.190 53 109,364 603 109,058 Total INCOME TOTAL 8,381 67,088 109,058 261,805 117.440 329,109 110.306 312,510 216 Page 20
EXPENDITURE Expenditur• on charitable activitie8 0150- Salarie$ 0151 Mileage- Private 0152 - Expenses- Misc 0153 - Pensions 0160- Building Maintenance & Upkeep 0161 Rental Costs -Building8 0162 - Furnishin9 & Equipmont 0163- Vehi¢le Costs 0170 - Utilities 0180 - Cleaning & Consumables 0181 Hospitality 0182- Training & Conferences 0183 - Uniform8 & Clothing 0184 - Fundraising Costs 0190 - Stationery & Postage 0191- Software 0192 - Marketing & Printing Costs 0193 - Supermarket Colleth'on Costs 0194 - Additional Stock Purchased 0195- Christmas Appeal 0196 - Food Distributed 0197 - Data Security Costs 0198- Grft Donations & Grant Pd - Organisatins 0199 - Disposal of Goods donated 0200- Bank Charges 0210 - Copyright, Membership. Legals Ilnc DBS) 0220 - Grants Spent 0221- Auxiliary Stock Items Purchased 0222 - Fresh Produce Stock Purchased 0230- Mi8cellaneous 0231- Accountancy 43,652 43 43.652 43 37,834 140 1,941 19 1,941 19 1,707 13,672 379 2,403 2,883 74 13.672 379 2,609 2.883 300 13,762 2,826 2,935 47 226 173 126 523 853 462 1,614 1,788 126 524 767 462 15 327 10 885 537 114 22.573 22,573 38,669 19,600 132,840 148,229 148,229 4,307 4,307 2,880 670 93 4.761 670 93 4,761 404 107 3,550 60.243 1.674 60,243 1,936 32,901 281 5.056 5,056 428 60 77,594 428 60 317,533 603 Total 239,939 293,113 Other axp8ndltur• 0232 - Depreciation 6,408 6,408 84,002 6.813 6.813 299.926 Total EXPENDITURE TOTAL 6,408 323.942 239,939 GRAND TOTAL 216 16,914 21,865 5.167 12.584 Page 21
Notes to the Financial Statements . 1. The value of donated goods received but not yet distributed is £33,356. This has been valued at Trussell Trust's rate of £2.77 per kg. NOTE.. Value rate increased from £2.37 to £2.77 by Trussell in Oct 24. Implemented by HAFB wef 31.3.25. 2. The value of food donated is not recognised until it is distributed in accordan with Para. 129(a) of the Statement of Recommended Practice 2005. At that point it is valued in accx)rdance with the procedure laid down in Note 1 above. 3. The amount received from Supermarket Partnership income shown in the accounts relates to Supemarket Collections and Pemanent Collection Point stock donations which often overlap more than one accounting year. Page 22