REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
ACTS OF KINDNESS
Registered Number 1157916
Acts of Kindness presents its report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with applicable law and the requirements of the Church Accounting regulations2011.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1157916
Principal address Oasis Church Centre 4 Plymouth Road Redditch B974QB
Trustees
Mr Robin Baker Mr Neil Bishop Mr Richard Sturdey Mrs Diane Tolson Mrs Sarah Leeson Mr Ian Donnan Mrs Elaine Palmer-Taylor
Independent examiner
Matthew Elmes BA (Hons) FCCA ACA 11 Swan Street, Alcester B49 5DP
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
The day to day management of the charity is carried out by the Trustees of the Charity.
Acts of Kindness
Acts of Kindness is a local Charity serving the town and surrounding area of Redditch. Trustees are drawn from and represent various churches and denominations within the town.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The primary objective of the charity is to assist people of Redditch through initiatives as needs arise, including Redditch Foodbank, Christmas Gifts and Food, Breakfast Clubs
Public benefit
The trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charities Commission; the trustees consider that the charity meets the public benefit requirements of the Charities Act 2011 by carrying out its normal activities.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed 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, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those 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 Charity SORP;
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make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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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.
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The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. 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.
Going Concern:
It is the view of the Trustees that AOK finances are sufficient to continue activities as a going concern for the foreseeable future
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 22 March 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
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N R Bishop - Trustee
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AOK Accounts Report
Year Ending 31 August 2021
Covid lockdown continued through 2021. However, our main area of operation (Foodbank) continued to operate successfully as a result of the continuing commitment of a strong team of volunteers and our full time manager.
2021 also saw the setting up of a CAP office within Foodbank premises, including the appointment of a project manager. This Project has developed well and is continuing to grow as clients begin to face ever-increasing financial burdens.
Income
A core group of committed individual (and some corporate) donors has developed over this year. There have also been significant donations received from corporate donors and online giving platforms, notably Just Giving.
Asda Year 2 Grant for Foodbank was received, also a significant grant via Borough Council of DEFRA funds, responding to Covid situations and aimed at general relief for families and individuals. This Grant will be dedicated to fuel poverty support and household emergencies including provision of white goods items.
Expenditure
Foodbank premises and operating costs continue to be the main area of expenditure. The CAP office also saw set up costs and engagement of CAP manager in May 2021.
Funds
Specifically resulting from Grants and major donations, Closing funds for the year amounted to £180,920
We continue to look at funding strategies for future development of new and existing Projects
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
| Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds 2020/21 |
2019/20 Total Funds |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOMING RESOURCES | ||||
| Voluntary Income | 26,496 | 43,975 | 70,471 | 62,786 |
| Non-Recurring Grants | 84,596 | 84,596 | 9,150 | |
| Recurring Grants | 3,432 | 3,432 | 4,245 | |
| ASDA Grant | 32,726 | |||
| Total Incoming Resources | 26,496 | 132,003 | 158,499 | 108,907 |
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | ||||
| Costs of Generating Funds | ||||
| Charitable Activities | 5,192 | 7,948 | 13,140 | 4,824 |
| Administration | 1,132 | 7,306 | 8,438 | 18,464 |
| Salaries Support Costs | 27,182 | 27,182 | 7,118 | |
| Support Costs | 17,861 | 17,861 | 331 | |
| Number 24 Set up costs | 10,731 | |||
| Total Resources Expended | 6,324 | 60,297 | 66,621 | 41,468 |
| Net Movement | 20,172 | 71,706 | 91,878 | 67,439 |
| Opening Fund Balances 1 Sept | 32,059 | 56,983 | 89,042 | 20,766 |
| Fund Balance at 31st August | 52,231 | 128,689 | 180,920 | 89,042 |
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Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2021
| Fixed Assets Current Assets Cash at Bank Petty Cash Debtors & Prepayments Current Liabilities |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 2020/21 Total Funds 2019/20 £ £ £ £ |
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| 0 0 0 0 |
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| 52,096 128536 180,632 88,833 25 25 200 135 857 992 1,298 (729) (729) (1,289) |
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| Net Current Assets | 52,231 128,689 180,920 89,042 |
| Analysis by Fund/Project: AOK General Funds Foodbank Project Number 24 Christmas Project DEFRA CAP EWSL Fuel Payments Money Life |
52,231 52,231 31,279 69,151 69,151 40,705 12,012 12,012 14,321 787 787 1,787 34,162 34,162 0 12,462 12,462 0 0 0 39 115 115 170 0 0 740 |
| Total Funds | 52,231 128,689 180,920 89,042 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 22March 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
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N R Bishop -Trustee
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102 Section 1A, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland, the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
No Tangible Fixed Assets are held by the Charity at 31 August 2021
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
2. ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATINGFUNDS
No Fundraising events were held during this financial year.
3. TRUSTEES'REMUNERATIONANDBENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2021
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2021
4. Debtors
Debtors outstanding at31 August 2021 comprise Gift Aid Claim in hand
5. Creditors
At 31 August 2021 provisions in accounts comprise:
- Operating Costs £ 729
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6. Movement in Funds
| Opening Funds as at 1 Sept 2020 AOK General Funds Foodbank Number24 Christmas Project Fuel Payments Total Closing Funds as at 31 Aug 2021 AOK General Funds Foodbank Number24 Christmas Project DEFRA CAP Fuel Payments Total Movement AOK Foodbank Number24 DEFRA CAP Christmas Project Tardebigge Fund Total |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds |
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| 32,059 31,279 40,705 40,705 14,321 14,321 1,787 1,787 170 170 |
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| 32,059 56,983 89,042 |
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| 52,231 52,231 69,151 69,151 12,012 12,021 787 787 34,162 34,162 12,462 12,462 115 115 |
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| 52,231 128,689 180,920 |
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| 20,172 20,172 28,446 28,446 (2,309) (2,309) 34,162 34,162 12,462 12,462 (1,000) (1,000) (55) (55) |
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| 20,172 71,706 91,878 |
- Acts of Kindness Trustees Annual Report
12 months ended 31 August 2021
The main area of activity through the year has been Foodbank, which is now successfully operating in town centre premises, albeit still under Coved secure procedures. Additionally, a Christians Against Poverty (CAP) office was established within the Foodbank premises, with a part time manager appointed. This office is now fully operational and supporting clients in the area of debt management.
Warehousing continued at out of town premises, generously provided by Oaklands Trust.
Foodbank Client Statistics continue to be entered into Trussell Trust system in order to produce national statistics on foodbank usage. Figure for Redditch Foodbank for the 12 months to August are below:
Funding was also obtained via local Borough Council, which has facilitated extra support for families, providing assistance with energy bills (a constantly growing need) and family emergencies in the area of white goods etc.
| Numbers of individuals supported Foodsupplied to clients: (metric tonnes) Value equivalent (£000) |
Adults Children |
2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 |
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| 1750 2,257 1,897 1,019 1,013 735 |
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| Total | 2,769 3,270 2,632 |
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| 37.3 36.2 30.8 |
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| £65.3 £63.4 £53.9 |
The Trustees are committed to developing the range of services in the year ahead, addressing needs as the community emerge out of Covid situation. Financial and physical resources, secure premises and a strong base of volunteers are enabling new projects to be considered, synergies with other agencies and development of existing services.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALIS Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the Itee$l membeT5 of ACTS OF KINDNESS On accounts forth¢ yÈar ended 3110812023 Charity no lif any) 1157916 Set out on pAgo5 1. 10 I report to thetruslees on rny examinatK)n of the accounts oflhe above charty (Yhe TrusVI for th8 year ended 31 108 12021 Responslblllties and A5 the chanty trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preration basis of r¢Nxt ofthe accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Ch8riti* Act 2011 (Yhe Acri. l T8POrt in respeL# of tny exammalion of the Trust'$ accounts carried out under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have folbwed th? applicable DITections given by the Charrty Cornmissn under secbon 14515llbl of the Act. I have completed ry examination. I that no rnater¢l matters ha¥e come to my aftention (other than that di5dosed bek)w'l in connection with the eXaminatn whKh gwes me cause to believe that In. any material respect". accounting records were not kept in acrdanCe wrth 130 of the Act or tt)e accounts do not a¢cord wrth the accounting records Independent •xamlnerfs ststemènt I have no concem5 and have come across no other tnatters in conrLI tth the exarn1natn to which attention Shou be dravm in orderto enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reachers. . Aease d&ete the words in Ihe brackets irtheydo not apply. Signed.. 2fy22 Nam¢: Matthew Elmes Relevant wof888ional qualfficationlsl or body lrfanyl= ICAEW I ACCA Address: 11 Swan Street cester Wamckshire. B49 5DP IER October 2018 e lext