EALING FOODBANK (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
ANNUAL REPORT AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 December 2024
COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 08611832 (ENGLAND AND WALES)
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1156369
EALING FOODBANK (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
CONTENTS
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| 3 | Legal & Administrative Information |
| 4 to 6 | Report of the Trustees |
| 7 | Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts |
| 8 | Statement of Financial Activities |
| 9 | Balance Sheet |
| 10 | Cash Flow Statement |
| Reconciliation of Net Income/(Expenditure) to | |
| Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | |
| 11 to 16 | Notes to the Financial Statements |
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EALING FOODBANK
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER 1156369 COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 08611832 DATE OF INCORPORATION 16 July 2013 REGISTRATION 26 March 2014 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1 January 2024 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31 December 2024 TRUSTEES AT YEAR END Rev'd W. McNeil, Chair Ms K. Atwal, Director Ms G. Nartey, Director Ms K. Shepherd, Director (Appointed 13 March 2024) Ms J. Davey, Director (Appointed 20 Feburary 2025) Mrs R. Byfleet, Director (Appointed 8 July 2025) Rev'd J. Hyde, Director (Resigned 31 March 2025) Rev'd J. Jagannath, Director (Resigned 31 January 2025) Rev'd T. Sam, Director (Resigned 31 August 2023) The Charity may, by ordinary resolution, appoint a person who is willing to be a trustee.
GOVERNING DOCUMENT ACTIVITIES OBJECTS
Memorandum and Articles of Association Incorporated 16 July 2013 as amended by special resolution registered at Companies House on 26 February 2014 as amended on 04 May 2022 as amended on 22 November 2022.
Ealing Foodbank helps to relieve poverty through the provision of food parcels to those in crisis, in partnership with local care agencies who refer clients in crisis to us.
The prevention or relief of poverty in the London Borough of Ealing and surrounding areas in particular but not exclusively by providing emergency food supplies to individuals in need and by such other means as the Trustees may determine, and to deliver its services in accordance with Christian principles.
REGISTERED ADDRESS 65 Tawny Close West Ealing London W13 9LX PRINCIPAL BANKERS The Co-operative Bank plc 1 Balloon Street Manchester M60 4EP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF
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EALING FOODBANK (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Charity is a Trussell Foodbank and as such follows the operational guidelines and policies of Trussell.
The day-to-day affairs of the Charity are managed by a paid Manager, who oversees a team of six paid staff. The Manager reports to the Trustees who are also Directors of the Charity for the purpose of the Companies Act. The First Manager retired at the end of September 2022 and one of the Trustees volunteered as an unpaid part-time Interim Manager as a result. In July 2023 a paid manager was appointed. The manager was short lived due to unforeseen relocation and a new manager started in February 2024.
The Charity has appropriate policies in place for health and safety, safeguarding, equal opportunities and data protection. The Charity carries out risk assessments.
OBJECTIVES
The Charity's objects are "the prevention or relief of poverty in the London Borough of Ealing and surrounding areas in particular but not exclusively by providing emergency food supplies to individuals in need and by such other means as the Trustees may determine, and to deliver its services in accordance with Christian principles".
MAIN ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
All centres have remained open throughout 2024 and as a result there are seven centres that are open eight times per week.
The Charity continued to give 3 days’ nutritionally-balanced food to people in crisis who are referred to us by local frontline agencies. Clients receive emergency supplies of food and other necessities such as toiletries, and where possible some fresh fruit and vegetables (that have been donated by the felix project).
During the year,15,978 3-day meal parcels were distributed, providing food for 24,240 adults and 14,655 children. This is a 19% less than in 2023. However, this is 174% more vouchers than 5 years ago in 2019.
In 2024 we hired a Signposting Lead and set up a Foodbank Support Team. This team supports Foodbank users in getting the right support to help them in their crises. We continue to fund Crosslight and Ealing Law Centre to provide professional advice and support.
In the year, the Charity had 210 registered referral agents.
The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and consider that the work of Ealing Foodbank fully meets the requirements.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
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38,895 people have been fed in the year.
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Since 2013 to the end of December 2025, Ealing Foodbank has fed 232,113 clients.
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All Ealing Borough wards have been served by Ealing Foodbank.
• Donations of non-perishable food were received from churches, schools and individuals and food collection drives were held at supermarkets: Waitrose West Ealing and Tesco, Hoover building and Osterley. Volunteers transported the donated food to our warehouse where it was weighed and sorted ready for delivery to the foodbank centres.
- 130 tonnes of food were donated and 96 tonnes of food were purchased during the year. 214 tonnes of food were distributed.
The Charity continued to be able to attract volunteers who were able to serve clients in the foodbank centres, run the warehouse and help with office administrative tasks. The Charity continues to use X, Instagram, Facebook and a website to circulate information about events and news updates.
Our Foodbank Support Team, who signpost and refer our clients to make sure they get the right help, had over 1,000 conversations with people. They signposted and referred to our partners, Crosslight and Ealing Law Centre, as well as to numerous other organisations in Ealing that can support our clients.
Ealing Foodbank continued to fund Crosslight Advice and Ealing Law Centre in 2024.
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EALING FOODBANK
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued)
Crosslight Advice has 4 paid debt advisers at the Foodbank who offer financial support and debt advice at most of our centres via drop-in sessions and appointments.
In 2024, 361 people were supported, including 225 new debt or benefit cases, when the families of our clients are included, the support has positively impacted the lives of approximately 750 people. The support we provide ranges from one-off benefit or debt advice to long-term support where Crosslight walk beside our clients on their journey.
Debt outcomes:
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1288 appointments were held in 2024, 80% of the appointments are held face to face at Foodbank locations with 20% of our
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appointments being held as telephone appointments.
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71% of the clients received budget support
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85% felt their main issue had been resolved, and 59% of the clients had their priority debt resolved. .
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88% of the clients felt their situation had improved.
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Clients overall annualized income gain of at least £685,229. An amount of £73,177 of debt has been written off.
Ealing Law Centre (ELC) provides drop-in and casework support for 35 hours a week. They attend Hanwell Centre every Wednesday and Southall every other week with support from a supervising solicitor.
From February to December 2024, there were 72 Foodbank sessions, 206 clients were supported with one off advice, 57 clients were supported with ongoing casework and 18 second tier advice were provided by e-mail/discussion via Crosslight.
Key achievements:
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44 clients received one off advice on s21 notice /eviction procedure which avoided possible intentional homeless findings by
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the council.
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28 clients assisted with contact to /explanation of the Housing Options process and contact with Ealing Council on their
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behalf. Note that this work should be funded and carried out by the Council. should be funded and doing!
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23 clients some via one off and some via casework assisted with challenging suitability of temporary accommodation
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including 4 who have moved to alternative temporary accommodation.
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18 clients received advice which enabled them to progress with complaints in respect of disrepair at the property.
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18 clients were signposted for other advice – mainly in family law/ Domestic Abuse/employment areas.
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17 clients were advised and better able to manage affairs – often advice re No Recourse to Public Funds – immigration
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issues/e-visa in later stage of funding – at Southall.
£24,000 was made in the year to The Store Cupboard which is a charity that runs an affordable food project with a shop located in West Ealing. Clients are referred to The Store Cupboard by agencies and charities throughout the Borough of Ealing. The Store Cupboard provides an interim relief for clients that no longer require full Foodbank support. With a weekly membership fee, they can choose food including fresh fruit, vegetables, chilled and frozen goods as well as store cupboard staples between six months and a year. This all takes place in a normal shopping environment, with volunteers on hand to chat and listen. They also offer signposting to other agencies to enable people to move on from our support. .
The council has also provided a local welfare assistance officer who goes to our Perivale Centre as well as officers from their Community Hubs coming to our Hanwell centre on Wednesday.
The Trustees have sought to renew the lease of St Mellitus Hall which officially came to an end in December 2021. An extension of a 5-year lease has been underway and has been pending a final lease agreement with the Diocese and Ealing Foodbank.
We continue to have an office in West Ealing for our staff and Crosslight advisers.
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
Our clients had the opportunity to receive emotional support, information on where to go for further support and professional advice. 38,895 people have been fed for 3 days. Trussell figures clearly state that we are counting the number of people to whom we have given three days’ food – these are not necessarily unique people.
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EALING FOODBANK (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Total income for the year £644,082 Total spending in the year £854,936
The Charity has a reserve policy of maintaining three months of expenditure in cash. This is held to ensure the continuance of operation of the Charity in unforeseen circumstances.
With regular financial review of current and future commitments, the Trustees have decided to merge the Operation Reserve Fund with the Unrestricted Fund for simplification since September 2023.
Ealing Foodbank is extremely grateful for the food and monetary donations and other support over the year from individuals; to an anonymous donor for a generous donation of £60,000; and for the incredible financial and food support of many organisations.
Having considered the investment portfolio, the Trustees had decided not to re-invest in the unsecured fixed short term loan in Green Pastures when it came to maturity in the year. Green Pastures provides accommodations and support for the homeless across the country and the nearest centre in the Borough is in Southall.
The Charity had seven paid staff at the end of the year, one full time and six part time. Approximately 300 unpaid volunteers are involved in the operation of Ealing Foodbank.
Ealing Foodbank has reviewed the Financial Controls in this period.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND FUTURE PLAN
The Manager conducts a review of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed. A risk register has been established and is reviewed on a regular basis.
During the year, cash deposits were invested across several financial institutions in line with the Financial Service Compensation Scheme limit of £85,000 for each in order to spread the risk.
With the generosity and continuous support from donors together with our 2025 fundraising plans, we can continue our commitment to medium term projects with an aim to reduce the number of people reliant on foodbank and see the end of largescale foodbank operations.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The Charities Act and the Companies Act require the Board of Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity as at the end of the financial period and of the surplus or deficit of the Charity. In preparing those financial statements the Board is required to:-
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in
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business;
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any
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material departure disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
The Trustees are responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and which are sufficient to show and explain the Charity’s transactions and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and comply with regulations made under the Charities Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees are also responsible for the content of the Report of the Trustees, and the responsibilities of the independent examiner in relation to the Report of the Trustees is limited to examining the report and ensuring that, on the face of the report, there are no inconsistencies with the figure disclosed in the financial statements.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
This report was approved by the Trustees on 1 September 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Rev’d W. McNeil Chair
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EALING FOODBANK (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 8 to 16.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner
As the charity’s Trustees of EALING FOODBANK (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 Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of EALING FOODBANK are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
Since EALING FOODBANK’S gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of Ealing Foodbank as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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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 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
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.
...................................... K Gomes MAAT FCIE Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2, The Broadbridge Business Park Delling Lane, Bosham
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EALING FOODBANK (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
(Incorporating Income & Expenditure Account)
| Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Other trading activities 2 Investments Other income Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities 3 Other expenditure 3 Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 615,817 433 22,823 9 639,082 84 825,852 24,000 849,936 -210,854 474,546 -474,546 -210,854 644,613 433,759 |
Restricted funds 5,000 - - - 5,000 - 5,000 - 5,000 - - - - - - |
31 Dec 2024 Total funds 620,817 433 22,823 9 644,082 84 830,852 24,000 854,936 -210,854 474,546 -474,546 -210,854 644,613 433,759 |
31 Dec 2023 Total funds 865,088 - 25,190 - 890,278 39 951,479 65,060 1,016,578 -126,300 1,639,957 -1,639,957 -126,300 770,913 644,613 |
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Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 11 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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EALING FOODBANK
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Note Current assets Debtors & prepayments 5 Investments Cash at bank and in hand Current assets Liabilities Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets less current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets less liabilities Charity funds General fund Designated fund 7 Restricted funds 8 Total funds |
31 Dec 2024 Total Unrestricted funds £ 11,857 - 443,779 455,636 21,877 433,759 433,759 433,759 433,759 - - 433,759 |
31 Dec 2023 Total funds £ 23,884 100,000 550,391 674,275 29,662 644,613 644,613 644,613 644,613 - - 644,613 |
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The company’s financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees consider that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 (“the Act”) relating to small companies and members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the period in question in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 1 September 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Rev'd W. McNeil
The notes on pages 11 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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EALING FOODBANK (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
CASHFLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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31 Dec 2024 31 Dec 2023
£ £
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash generated from operations -136,537 -139,265
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities -136,537 -139,265
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received 29,925 20,969
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities 29,925 20,969
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year -106,612 -118,296
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 550,391 668,687
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 443,779 550,391
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW
FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
31 Dec 2024 31 Dec 2023
£ £
Net income/(expenditure) for the year -210,854 -126,300
(as per the Statement of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Interest receivable -22,823 -25,190
(Increase)/Decrease in debtors 4,925 -9,646
Increase/(Decrease) in creditors -7,785 21,871
(Increase)/Decrease in investment 100,000 -
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities -136,537 -139,265
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| ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash at bank and in hand Total cash and cash equivalents |
31 Dec 2024 £ 443,779 443,779 |
31 Dec 2023 £ 550,391 550,391 |
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EALING FOODBANK (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (SORP 2015), applicable accounting standards and the Companies Act 2006. The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Advantage has been taken of Section 396(5) of the Companies Act 2006 to allow the format of the financial statements to be adapted to reflect the special nature of the Charity’s operation and in order to comply with the requirements of the SORP.
1.2 COMPANY STATUS
The company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees named on page 3. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company.
1.3 FUND ACCOUNTING
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objective of the company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors on which have been raised by the company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 INCOME
All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income. It is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donated services or facilities are recognised when the company has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use of the company of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), general volunteer time is not recognised and reference should be made to the Directors’ Report for more information about their contribution.
For the purpose of attributing a value to the donated food items, the Trussell Trust’s advisory rate of £2.37 up to October 2024 and £2.77 thereafter per kilogram are used after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. An equivalent amount is recognised as charitable expenditure.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid is recognised at the time of the donation.
Interest on funds held on deposit and investment is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the company, this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
Grant income is recognised on receipt, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount, or where performance is time related and deferral is pro-rata to the time in each accounting period.
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EALING FOODBANK
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
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1.5 EXPENDITURE
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party. It is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Where practicable, share costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
All expenditure is inclusive of VAT.
1.6 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION
All assets value for more than £1,000 whether purchased or gifted to the charity on receipt with an expected useful life of more than 12 months are capitalised.
Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed asset on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term of the building and their estimated useful lives. The rate applied per annum is as follows: Leasehold improvement 20%
1.7 OPERATING LEASES
Rentals under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
1.8 STOCKS
Under FRS 102, the carrying value of donated food held for distribution is the lower of deemed cost and replacement value. Deemed cost is £nil and accordingly, there was no stock value to be recognised.
1.9 DEBTORS
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.10 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term liquid investments with maturities up to twelve months.
1.11 LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provisions is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable and similar charges.
1.12 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instructions are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
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EALING FOODBANK (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2. INCOME Donations & legacies Gifts & Donations Gifts from Trussell Trust Gift Aids Grants Donated Goods Other trading activities Fundraising events 3. EXPENDITURE Expenditure on charitable activities Direct costs Administration Equipment Payroll Running Cost Staff Cost Utilities Warehouse Running Cost Office & Warehouse Rent & Rates Food & Other Purchases Client Supports Donated Goods Support costs Building & Maintenance Conferences Membership Fee Independent Examination (governance) Consultancy Insurance Bank charges Total Expenditure on Charitable Activities Other expenditure Gifts |
Unrestricted Fund £ 319,262 11,418 15,312 - 269,825 615,817 433 433 Unrestricted Fund £ 3,197 7,320 953 156,653 3,502 8,125 28,334 162,426 178,733 269,785 819,028 2,619 155 200 1,140 991 1,064 655 6,824 825,852 24,000 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - 5,000 - 5,000 - - Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - - 5,000 - - 5,000 - - - - - - - - 5,000 - |
31 Dec 2024 Total funds £ 319,262 11,418 15,312 5,000 269,825 620,817 433 433 31 Dec 2024 Total funds £ 3,197 7,320 953 156,653 3,502 8,125 28,334 167,426 178,733 269,785 824,028 2,619 155 200 1,140 991 1,064 655 6,824 830,852 24,000 |
31 Dec 2023 Total funds £ 347,137 - 20,018 - 497,933 865,088 - - 31 Dec 2023 Total funds £ 5,191 5,136 825 101,426 4,498 8,074 25,169 133,317 161,974 497,913 943,523 3,742 - 145 1,140 954 714 1,261 7,956 951,479 65,060 |
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The following gift was made in the current year:
- £24,000 to The Store Cupboard that runs an affordable food project with a shop located in West Ealing.
In prior year,
- £60,000 to Crosslight as a one-off grant to support their short term financial hardship.
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EALING FOODBANK
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
4. STAFF COST AND NUMBERS
| Employment Costs Wages & Salaries Social Security Costs (net of employer allowance) Pension Costs Employment allowance No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000. Employee Numbers The average number of employees during the period/year (full time equivalent) Direct charitable Support staff |
31 Dec 2024 £ 143,882 6,520 5,116 155,518 31 Dec 2024 4 1 5 |
31 Dec 2023 £ 95,403 2,099 3,323 100,825 31 Dec 2023 2 1 3 |
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Retirement benefit scheme
Defined contribution scheme
The charity operates a defined contribution scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
The charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of the defined contribution scheme was £5,116 (2023: £3,323).
5. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
| Tax Recoverable Interest Receivable Prepayments and Other Debtors |
31 Dec 2024 Total Unrestricted Funds £ 3,788 1,058 7,011 11,857 |
31 Dec 2023 Total Funds £ 5,237 8,160 10,487 23,884 |
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6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Accounts Payable Independent Examination Fee |
31 Dec 2024 Total Unrestricted Funds £ 20,737 1,140 21,877 |
31 Dec 2023 Total Funds £ 28,522 1,140 29,662 |
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EALING FOODBANK
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
7. DESIGNATED FUND
With regular financial review of current and future commitments, the Trustees have decided to merge the Operation Reserve Fund with the Unrestricted Fund for simplification since September 2023.
| Operation Reserve Fund Operation Reserve Fund 8. RESTRICTED FUND Grant NPT Grant CGI Grant NPT Grant CGI |
Balance at 1 Jan 2023 £ 620,271 620,271 Balance at 1 Jan 2024 £ - - - Balance at 1 Jan 2023 £ - - - |
Income £ 4,551 4,551 Income £ 5,000 - 5,000 Income £ 350 350 |
Expenditure £ 192 192 Expenditure £ 5,000 - 5,000 Expenditure £ 350 350 |
Transfer £ -624,630 -624,630 Transfer £ - - - Transfer £ - - 0 |
Balance at 1 Jan & 31 Dec 2024 £ - - Balance at 31 Dec 2023 £ - - Balance at 31 Dec 2024 £ - - - Balance at 31 Dec 2023 £ - - - |
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Grant NPT Fund: NPT Transatlantic gave a grant to provide food parcels for our clients in need to relieve poverty. Grant CGI Fund: donation received from CGI for the purchase of period cups.
The restricted funds are wholly represented by the Charity’s cash reserves.
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EALING FOODBANK
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
9. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENT
At 31 December 2024, the total of the Charity's future minimum lease payment under non-cancellable operating lease was:
| AMOUNTS PAYABLE Within 1 year Between 2 and 5 years Total |
Building 31 Dec 2024 £ 27,535 29,009 56,544 |
Building 31 Dec 2023 £ 27,192 56,545 83,737 |
|---|---|---|
The opertaing lease relates to to the rental agreements for the Charity's main premises.
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND TRUSTEES
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the period. No guarantees have been given or received.
There were no related party transactions in the year.
In prior year, the Trustees approved one-off donation of £5,000 to Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter (ECWNS) which had insufficient funds to run the entire winter nights shelter.
Rev’d W. McNeil declared his conflict of interest as he is also a trustee of ECWNS and abstained from voting.
11. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENT
A one-off gift of £12,000 was made in May 2025 to The Grove Community (The Gurnell Grove Community Trust) which focuses on community development and social support, particularly for those experiencing hardship on the Gurnell Grove estate in Ealing.
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