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
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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 .
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INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS......................................................
EXPENDITURE...................................................................
Notes to the Financial Statements .
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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
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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 Lei￿Stershire,
Leicester, or Warwickshire area,
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ac￿SSed 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
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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 LeI￿stershire 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.
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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 re￿1ve 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 re￿1ve 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
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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 re￿iVed £3,607.09 in respect of rr Top-up Funds.
5.4 Grants recoived
Trussell Trust
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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
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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 balan￿S 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 ..
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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
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Statement of Financial Activities
Unrestri¢¢¢d
nds
R￿tricted 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
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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
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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 y￿r￿ 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
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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
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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
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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.
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