Charity registration number: 1156466
SOUTH LIVERPOOL FOODBANK
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
SOUTH LIVERPOOL FOODBANK
Contents (continued)
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 to 6 |
| Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities | 7 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 8 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 9 |
| Balance Sheet | 10 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 11 to 17 |
SOUTH LIVERPOOL FOODBANK
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Mr Derek Arthur Howard
Mr John Arthur Sumner Mrs Tricia O'Brien Mr John Penketh Mr Roger Ibbotson Mrs Gill Dempsey Mr Stephen Highfield Charity Registration Number 1156466 Principal Office BRIDGE CHAPEL CENTRE HEATH ROAD LIVERPOOL L19 4XR Independent Examiner GRC Accountants Limited 166 Banks Road West Kirby Wirral CH48 0RH
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Trustees' Report (continued)
The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees and officers
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Trustees:
Mr Derek Arthur Howard Mr John Arthur Sumner Mrs Tricia O'Brien Mr John Penketh Mr Roger Ibbotson Mrs Gill Dempsey Mr Stephen Highfield
Overview
South Liverpool Foodbank is a charity that is part of Trussell’s foodbank community.
The objects of the charity are:
To relieve persons in South Liverpool and the surrounding area that are in financial hardship in such ways as the Trustees from time to time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively by:
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Providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
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Such other means, including (but not limited to) the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services.
Food distribution activities
We continued to operate food bank sessions from 8 different centres for most of the year, with at least one centre open each day except Sunday. Our centre in Netherley, Netherley Youth & Community Initiative, started major building works at the end of January 2024, and so food bank sessions ceased there whilst we looked for an alternative venue. We were able to start a pop-up foodbank session (taking and retrieving supplies each week as no storage was available on site) at the Lee Valley Millennium centre approximately one mile away, in April 2024.
Our warehouse manager and assistant continued to ensure that donations were efficiently processed, and that orders from our foodbank centres and pantry venues were delivered as requested. During the year our warehouse manager reduced his working week, and we employed a part-time warehousing assistant to ensure that operations continued as required.
Corporate social responsibility programs resumed; volunteers from a variety of organisations helped at supermarket collections and at food sorting events in the warehouse. Across the year two centres hosted a total of five students volunteering as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award schemes.
Food provision
During this year 2023-2024 3,934 referrals were presented at our centres, a decrease of about 20% compared
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with 2022-2023 (5,062 referrals). We were pleased to see that the total number of people fed also fell significantly from 11,479 to 8,402. The proportion of single-person households supported rose to approximately 53%, from 50% in the previous year.
In total we fed 8,402 individuals: 5,626 adults and 2,776 children. In 2022-2023 56.3% of those fed were resident in four city wards (Princes Park, Speke-Garston, Belle Vale and Picton). Ward boundaries changed significantly in May 2023, making it very hard to directly compare numbers. However, 53% of those fed in 2023-2024 (4,477 people) were resident in eight new wards that were previously part of Princes Park, SpekeGarston, Belle Vale and Picton, so there has been no obvious shift in geographical representation. The most common reasons given for needing to come to a foodbank were the rising cost of essentials, the ongoing impact of a physical or mental health condition, and priority and non-priority debts.
We continued to provide small quantities of fruit, vegetables, and eggs as additions to our parcels, regularly purchased from a local supplier. Bread and sometimes other baked items donated weekly as part of Warburton’s community programme were also distributed. Toiletries, cleaning materials, petfood and nappies were all in demand, although we received fewer donations of these extras.
The decrease in numbers of people supported is likely due to several factors. One of the significant impacts of the cost-of-living crisis in previous years was the cost of gas and electricity. This was less of an issue for people with low income during 2023-2024, which had a milder winter and lower energy prices.
There were significant increases to basic social security payments (for example Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payments and others), and a rise in the minimum wage. We have seen in previous years that even a small increase in income reduces the need for people to come to our food bank.
There were operational changes within two major referral partner agencies. One ceased to run a face-to-face drop-in service and reduced their service due to financial limitations. The other (national) agency severely reduced the scope of the information they were prepared to share with Trussell as part of the voucher issuing process. After discussions with Trussell and North Liverpool foodbank, we made the joint decision to remove this agency as a referral partner. For both agencies we were confident that potential clients could access support and referrals from other agencies.
Within the most deprived communities we serve there are now multiple food providers accessible without referral from an agency. o Many (but not all) of these can be seen at www.feedingliverpool.org/communityfood-spaces/map/ and we signpost many foodbank clients using this excellent resource and another listing a mobile fruit and vegetable van www.feedingliverpool.org/community-food-spaces/queen-of greens-bus-stopmap/. Our four food pantries continued their regular weekly service, and approximately 205 households each week took advantage of low cost shopping, particularly beneficial for single person households. The increase in cost of a weekly shop to £4 for ten items (typical value between £15 and £20) in early 2023 did not affect numbers.
Zero Waste Liverpool is another initiative, distributing surplus items at their Use By date, mostly collected from supermarkets near the end of the day, to anyone who registers with them. Social supermarkets sell items at significantly lower cost than the typical supermarket price.
Without these many and varied sources of low-cost food, it is likely our numbers at foodbank would be significantly higher; yet those benefiting in the short term are probably missing out on advice that could improve their financial situation longer term.
Professional Partnerships
During 2023-2024 electronic referral of clients by partner agencies linked to Trussell’s data system continued as the primary mode of referral (approximately 60% of referrals), although we continued to offer physical vouchers as a referral pathway if agencies with face-to-face support felt clients would welcome. We continued to accept new agency registrations and to offer in-person e-referral training, as well as making
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referrals on behalf of agency staff.
We took advantage of grant-writing support from Trussell’s North-West Financial Inclusion manager to apply for two years of funding for a full-time Citizens’ Advice worker, to offer face-to-face support at five of our foodbank centre sessions, as well as accepting referrals from other centres. We were delighted to receive this funding, and interviews took place in Spring 2023.This advisor will focus on income maximisation, but there is also a small amount of funding included for any specialist debt work.
Research
We participated in the second year of a new national research project, Hunger in the UK, a collaboration between Trussell and Ipsos Mori.
We also participated in research interviews (video, phone and e-mail) for several undergraduate projects; one student helped with warehouse activities during the holiday period as thanks for our contributions.
Supporting our Foodbank
Total stock arriving at the warehouse totalled 109,339 kg, considerably lower than the previous year (135,589 kg). We also purchased more food and toiletry donations, (9,234 kg compared with 6,669 kg). This rise in the proportion of purchased food (8.4% compared with 4.9%) is of course a worry to us, and to many other food banks. We were able to use funds from cash donations as well as grants to support these purchases; including funds donated to us via the charity Bankuet www.bankuet.co.uk/southliverpool . Bankuet themselves also generously donated to our account with them.
Food was donated via several routes:
We ran several supermarket food collections with volunteers at Tesco and Asda stores; some of these were national partnerships between the stores and Trussell, and some locally organised by ourselves.
- We increased the frequency of collections once it became apparent that the cost-of-living crisis was leading to lower levels of donations in combinations with rising numbers of clients. Donations via supermarkets accounted for 56% of all stock received.
Individual donations of food from members of the public, local churches, schools, businesses,
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community groups. Several schools continue to support us faithfully each year, including Booker Avenue Infants School, Dovedale Primary school, The Blue Coat school, Wavertree Primary School,
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to name just a few.
We were chosen by two local companies to be their charity of 2023: Algeos and Chargepoint. Both
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raised significant funds for us through a variety of activities, donated food, and Algeos also supported us with regular volunteers at our warehouse.
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Donations from local and national charities. We continued to receive donations of surplus dogfood
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from the Dogs’ Trust, and cat food from the local RSPCA. We also received toiletries from Superdrug, in partnership with the national charity Beauty Banks.
Once again, we distributed more food (123,573kg) than we received; this included 7,237 kg of damaged or out of date items, some of which we can pass on (with an accompanying waiver) as items extra to the standard food parcel. We routinely had surplus stock of only a few items (beans, cereal, pasta, soup, plus non-essential toiletry items such as baby/face wipes), hence the need for a greater level of purchasing this year to ensure supplies for our parcels.
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Raising awareness
We continued to raise awareness of ourselves, Trussell, and partner organisations on social media (Facebook, X) and our website. We took on a new member of staff part-time to manage this, take over some general office activities and continue with her excellent development of signposting resources. www.southliverpool.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/how-to-get-help/signposting-leaflets/ .
Talks were given in local schools (both primary and secondary), churches and community groups including Cub Scouts. This year some talks involved discussion of, and activities based on, the “Guarantee our Essentials” Campaign run by Trussell and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. For example, at a workshop for aspiring leaders in a local secondary school run by HOBY UK, and also at a Mothers’ Union talk in a local church hall, we challenged the participants to estimate the weekly costs of essential services and compared this to the actual amount of Universal Credit paid.
Our co-ordinator attended a stage production of “I Daniel Blake” at the Liverpool Playhouse Theatre, and participated in a lively after-show Questions and Answers session.
Fundraising
Fundraising has been achieved in several ways: -
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Direct regular giving - standing orders and cheque donations.
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Direct one-off cash donations from individuals and local organisations, for example, members of the local Soroptimists, Woolton Golf Club, Woolton Vets, Atlantic Chambers, and others.
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One-off and regular donations via an online donation platform (although we pay a small, fixed fee, we receive donations significantly exceeding the expenditure)
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There were many local fundraisers who donated funds, for example, Liverpool Medical Students
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Society, Penny Lane Striders, Coast café Woolton Christmas Day collection; and many more. A local branch of the Taverners Society held weekly pub quizzes and donated the proceeds to us.
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This year our fundraiser Cate collaborated in part with a local clothing store and a Health and Nutrition company, who put on a Fashion show at Liverpool Cricket Club, as well as holding events in store. As
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in previous years she also organised a prize draw and a dinner at a local restaurant to fund the purchase
of gift vouchers for the children of families seen at foodbank in the preceding weeks.
We received grant awards from a variety of funding organisations:
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Torus Foundation, towards food purchases for food bank and pantries
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Household Support Fund (distributed via Feeding Liverpool and Liverpool Citizen’s Advice), for purchasing food supplies and contributing to energy costs at many of our centres
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Feeding Liverpool
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Andrew Mitchell Christian Charitable Trust
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Amelia Chadwick Trust
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Arnold Clark Community Fund
Supporting the hungry via other charitable organisations
We supported other foodbanks at times when we had excess of particular food items, including Trussell foodbanks in North Liverpool and South Sefton, and independent foodbanks such as Micah, run jointly by the Liverpool Anglican and Catholic cathedrals. Other organisations that received donations of surplus stock included a small independent pantry, Everyone’s Aigburth.
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Financial reserves
The Trustees monitor the financial health of the foodbank, with the aim at all times of maintaining a reserve sufficient for 6 months’ worth of normal expenditure.
Public Benefit
The Trustees have considered the guidance given by the Charity Commission on furthering public benefit, when discussing Foodbank objectives and policies. We consider that our current aims are clear and appropriate, and that the Foodbank has been successful throughout the year in relieving immediate food crisis as well as helping clients to access support of which they were previously unaware.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 19th November 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... Mr John Arthur Sumner Trustee
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Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees 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 responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Approved by the trustees of the charity on 19[th] November 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... Mr John Arthur Sumner Trustee
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SOUTH LIVERPOOL FOoDBK Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of SOUTH LIIIF.RPOOL FOODBA]N'K I rcport to the trustee5 on my cxamination of the accounts of SOUTH LIVERPOOL FOODBK for Ihc year cnded 31 March 2024. Responsibilities and basis 0(report A.q ihe charity trustees of SOUTH LIVERPOOL FOODBANI. ( you are responsible for the prepardtion ot" the accounts in accordance with the requirements ofthe Chartries Act ?01 I I'the Acl, l. I report in respect of my examination of the SOUTH LIVERPOOL FOODBANK 's account% Caled out under -section 145 of the ?0 I l Acl and in carrying oul my examinalion I have follo-ed all the applicablL Direciiuiis given by the c.harity Commission under section 145151{bl ofihc Acl. Independent examiner's statement Since SUUTII LIVF.RPOOL Foof)BANK 's gross income Cxceeded £250.1)00 your examiner must be a mciMb¢r of a budy listcd in section 145 of thc 201 l Acl. I confum ihdt l am qualified lo undcrtakc thL examination bLLausL l am a member of , which is one of the lisled bodies. I have cornplet¥d my cxaminalion. l ¢onfirni that no rnatcrial mallers have corne to my <iltLI)lion in connection ith Ihc examination giving me cause to believe ihat in any material respect- (ILLUUllting reLords were not kept in respecl of SOUTH LIVERPOOL FOODBANK as required by seLIiOII 13Q of the ALI: or ? the accounts do not accord with those records- or 3. the accounis do not comply with the accounting requirements concernin7 the fonn and conlenl ofa¢counis Jet out in the Charilies (Accounis and Reports) Regulations 2008 othcr than any requircment thal the accounii give a 'lrue and fair view. which is noi a matter considered as part of an indcpcndcnl Lxaminalion. I havc no Loncerns and have come across no other matters in connection w'ith the exaTnination to which atlcntion should bc drawn in this report in ordcr lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to bc re2chL'd. Gareih Cooper 166 Banks Road WLSt Kirby Wirral CH48 ORH Pa8¢ 8
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
| Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income 4 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total expenditure Net (expenditure)/income Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 12 Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income 4 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total expenditure Net income Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 12 |
Unrestricted funds £ 364,954 22,713 4,908 392,575 (450,112) (450,112) (57,537) (57,537) 229,948 172,411 Unrestricted funds £ 270,860 22,712 1,462 295,034 (291,348) (291,348) 3,686 3,686 226,261 229,947 |
Restricted funds £ 116,577 12,130 - 128,707 (83,388) (83,388) 45,319 45,319 100,157 145,476 Restricted funds £ 84,184 8,764 - 92,948 (60,059) (60,059) 32,889 32,889 67,269 100,158 |
Total 2024 £ 481,531 34,843 4,908 |
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| 521,282 | |||
| (533,500) | |||
| (533,500) | |||
| (12,218) | |||
| (12,218) 330,105 |
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| 317,887 | |||
| Total 2023 £ 355,044 31,476 1,462 |
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| 387,982 | |||
| (351,407) | |||
| (351,407) | |||
| 36,575 | |||
| 36,575 293,530 330,105 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2023 is shown in note 12.
The notes on pages 11 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 9
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(Registration number: 1156466) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
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| Note | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | |||
| Tangible assets | 9 | 14,369 | 23,655 |
| Current assets | |||
| Stocks | 10 | 48,109 | 81,846 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 11 | 255,409 | 224,604 |
| Net assets | 303,518 306,450 317,887 330,105 = |
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| Funds of the charity: | |||
| Restricted income funds | |||
| Restricted funds | 12 | 145,477 | 100,158 |
| Unrestricted income funds | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 172,410 | 229,947 | |
| Total funds | 12 | 317,887 | 330,105 |
The financial statements on pages 9 to 17 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on .19[th] November 2024 and signed on their behalf by: ......................................... Mr John Arthur Sumner Trustee[ue]
The notes on pages 11 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 10
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
1 Accounting policies
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
SOUTH LIVERPOOL FOODBANK meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Income and endowments
Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donations and legacies
Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.
Grants receivable
Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.
Investment income
Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Support costs
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £250.00 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
| Asset class | Depreciation method and rate |
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| Fixtures & fittings | 25% straight line |
| Motor Vehicles | 25% straight line |
Stock
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell, after due regard for obsolete and slow moving stocks. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO).
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Trade creditors
are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Donations and legacies; Donations to major appeals Donations from individuals Gift aid reclaimed Grants, including capital grants; Grants from other charities Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 237,247 107,989 13,718 6,000 364,954 270,860 |
Restricted funds £ - 37,139 - 79,438 116,577 84,184 |
Total funds £ 237,247 145,128 13,718 85,438 481,531 355,044 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Included within donations was actual food donations of 100,104.4 kg these have been quanitified to £237,247. This has also been reflected as a cost to the Charity of £237,247 for the purchase of food supplies, but it should be noted that these were not financial donations but food donations
3 Income from charitable activities
| Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 22,713 22,713 22,712 |
Restricted funds £ 12,130 12,130 8,764 |
Total funds £ 34,843 34,843 31,476 |
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4 Investment income
| Interest receivable and similar income; Interest receivable on bank deposits Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 4,908 4,908 1,462 |
Total funds £ 4,908 4,908 1,462 |
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5 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Note Staff costs Allocated support costs Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 102,982 55,457 158,439 153,872 |
Restricted funds £ - 12,147 12,147 8,617 |
Total funds £ 102,982 67,604 170,586 162,489 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
6 Analysis of support costs
Support costs allocated to charitable activities
| Basis of allocation Establishment costs Repairs and maintenance Office expenses Printing, posting and stationery Subscriptions and donations Sundry and other costs Accountancy fees Legal and professional costs Training Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Bank charges Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Governance Administration costs £ costs £ - - - - - 1,445 - 2,505 - 7,653 - 3,126 750 - - 722 - 880 - - - 260 750 16,591 750 17,699 |
Premises costs including depreciation £ 37,328 3,081 - - - - - - - 9,852 - 50,261 52,836 |
Total funds £ 37,328 3,081 1,445 2,505 7,653 3,126 750 722 880 9,852 260 67,602 71,285 |
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7 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
| Staff costs during the year were: Wages and salaries |
2024 £ 102,982 |
2023 £ 91,204 |
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No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year
8 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
9 Tangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1 April 2023 Additions At 31 March 2024 Depreciation At 1 April 2023 Charge for the year At 31 March 2024 Net book value At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 |
Furniture and equipment £ 2,866 566 3,432 2,181 825 3,006 426 685 |
Motor vehicles £ 36,107 - 36,107 13,137 9,027 22,164 13,943 22,970 |
Total £ 38,973 566 |
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| 39,539 | |||
| 15,318 9,852 |
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| 25,170 | |||
| 14,369 23,655 |
Included within the net book value of land and buildings above is £Nil (2023 - £Nil) in respect of freehold land and buildings and £Nil (2023 - £Nil) in respect of leaseholds.
10 Stock
| Stocks 11 Cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank |
2024 £ 48,109 2024 £ 255,409 |
2023 £ 81,846 |
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| 2023 £ 224,604 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
| 12 Funds Unrestricted funds General General Restricted funds AMCCT - Andrew Mitchell Christian Charitable Byrne - Cate Byrne External Grant Amey Ferrovial Pantry St James Place Foundation Financial Inclusion Support Total restricted funds Total funds Unrestricted funds General General Restricted AMCCT - Andrew Mitchell Christian Charitable Byrne - Cate Byrne External Grant Amey Ferrovial Pantry St James Place Foundation Total restricted funds Total funds |
Balance at 1 April 2023 £ 229,947 20,283 45,649 21,837 534 11,880 (25) - 100,158 330,105 Balance at 1 April 2022 £ 226,261 10,323 34,704 24,758 521 (3,036) - 67,270 293,531 |
Incoming resources £ 392,575 5,045 4,303 39,412 - 37,921 - 42,026 128,707 521,282 Incoming resources £ 295,034 16,131 13,691 29,306 - 33,810 10 92,948 387,982 |
Resources expended £ (450,112) (7,453) (1,262) (23,071) - (51,602) - - (83,388) (533,500) Resources expended £ (291,348) (6,171) (2,746) (32,227) 13 (18,894) (35) (60,060) (351,408) |
Balance at 31 March 2024 £ 172,410 17,875 48,690 38,178 534 (1,801) (25) 42,026 |
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| 145,477 317,887 Balance at 31 March 2023 £ 229,947 20,283 45,649 21,837 534 11,880 (25) |
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| 100,158 330,105 |
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