**Charity Number: 1158917** ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **UNAUDITED** **TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **CONTENTS** ||Page| |---|---| |Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers|1| |Trustee’s Report|2 - 7| |Independent Examiner’s Report|8| |Statement of Financial Activities|9| |Balance Sheet|10| |Statement of Cash Flows|11| |Notes to the Financial Statements|12 - 21| **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** |**Trustees**|Rachel Hampstead| |---|---| ||John Mulholland (resigned 19thSeptember 2023)| ||Mairead McKeever| ||John Mulholland| ||Mark Pontin (Chair)| ||Robert Smalley| ||Shalni Sood (appointed 19thSeptember 2023)| ||Haydar Shawkat (Treasurer)| ||Andrea Van-Sittart (appointed 19thSeptember 2023)| |**Chief Executive Officer**|Rukia Augustine| |**Charity Registered Number**|1158917| |**Registered Address**|Unit 3| ||Redbourn Industrial Park| ||Redbourn| ||Hertfordshire| ||AL3 7LG| |**Independent Examiner**|Elizabeth Needham| ||Needham Accountancy Ltd| ||4 Oldfield Road| ||London Colney| ||Hertfordshire| ||AL2 1JA| |**Principal Bankers**|CAF Bank Ltd| ||25 Kings Hill Avenue| ||Kings Hill| ||West Malling| ||Kent| ||ME19 4JQ| ||Charity Bank| ||Fosse House| ||182 High Street| ||Tonbridge| ||Kent| ||TN9 1BE| Page | **1** ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2023.The Trustees confirm that the financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the governing document of the charity and Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102. ## **A. OBECTIVES, AIMS AND ACTIVITIES** ## **Charitable Objectives** The St Albans & District Foodbank (the “Charity”) has as its objective the prevention and relief of poverty in St Albans District and the surrounding areas, in particular but not exclusively by providing emergency food supplies to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. Nothing in its constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for the purposes which are not charitable. ## **Aims** The Charity’s primary aim is to alleviate poverty through the provision of food parcels, including fresh food and also items of personal care and household items to those in crisis. This is achieved in partnership with local agencies who refer clients in crisis to the Charity. By signposting people to care agencies, advice services and other support agencies the Charity aims to seek resolutions to their immediate crises, which are resulting in a need to use the Foodbank. Anyone in need can be referred to the Foodbank, regardless of their race or creed. ## **Objectives for the period** The main objective was to continue operating the Foodbank in the St Albans District, to maintain a number of distribution points throughout the district and to build links with a broad range of local referral agencies, such as Citizens Advice. During 2023 the trustees developed a detailed strategy for the current and future years. This is set out in more detail in Section E of this report. ## **Public Benefit** The primary public benefit of the Charity is the immediate relief of a financial crisis being experienced by an individual or family. This is mainly achieved by providing parcels of food which can be used to create nutritionally balanced meals for three days. In addition, other practical forms of assistance are offered such as food and energy vouchers. St Albans & District Foodbank supports the relief poverty, and also helps to address the underlying causes by listening to clients’ needs and referring them to additional support services that help address these issues. This assists in mitigating the difficulties arising from housing loss, mental health problems, family breakdown and other issues related to poverty. Page | **2** ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** ## **B. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE** ## **Summary of the year’s activities** The Charity’s operations are managed from a permanent office and warehouse in Redbourn. During the year the Charity operated 8 distribution centres from which food parcels are handed to clients. In addition, the Charity provides a limited home delivery service using volunteers to help those who cannot attend a distribution centre. Demand for services offered by the Charity have increased. During the 12 months of operation to 30th September 2023, the Charity distributed 11,374 emergency three-day parcels (a 23% increase on prior year) including 4,840 parcels to help children. The Charity helped 3,044 (2022: 2,437) individuals from 1,223 households (2022: 995). The number of first time referrals was 697 (2022: 600). In the same period the Charity collected 90 metric tonnes (2022: 87 tonnes) of food through supermarket collections and donations from schools, businesses, individuals, churches and community groups including food purchased by cash donations. Food and other provisions were also purchased directly to supplement the donations when necessary. This has enabled the Charity to distribute 85 tonnes of food to people in crisis (2022: 67 tonnes). The Charity provided supermarket and energy vouchers to the value of £18,400 (2002: £12,574) to those who need them. The Charity employs part-time Wellbeing and Engagement Co-ordinators to help individuals accessing the Foodbank by providing them with on-going support and signposting with the goal of achieving long-term independence and self-sufficiency. The Charity also employs an Assistant Warehouse Manager to manage the warehouse and logistics. The Charity continues to work with the Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) as part of the Financial Inclusion Initiative supported by the Trussell Trust. CAB staff attend most of the sessions at the distribution centres providing debt, benefit, housing and employment advice to those who need it. In October 2023 the Charity received funding from the Trussell Trust under the Organising and Local Mobilisation Program (OLM). An OLM Manager was hired in November to lead this initiative. In February 2024 a new lease agreement was signed on the current warehouse premises ensuring tenancy until May 2029. ## **Referral Agencies** The St Albans & District Foodbank provides food to those who come with a voucher issued by one of the Referral Agencies. These Agencies comprise professionals from organisations providing welfare and community support in the local area such as doctors, health visitors, social workers, Citizens Advice Bureau staff, schools, registered social landlords, local charities, the police and probation officers. At the end of September 2023 there were 102 agencies actively referring clients with over 180 referral agencies on the Charity’s books. Page | 3 ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** The Charity has a dedicated volunteer whose role is to maintain up to date records with existing Referral Agencies, on-board new Agencies and expand the Charity’s outreach throughout the community. ## **Staff and Volunteers** During the period of this report the Charity employed on average 4 part-time members of staff and had the assistance of approximately 130 volunteers. The Board of Trustees are grateful to all staff and volunteers and the Charity is extremely fortunate that so many volunteers give their time. Without their help, commitment, and the expertise that they bring it would be impossible to operate and meet the levels of client demand in the District. ## **Trustees** Trustees meet six times a year with ad hoc meetings held if required. The Board of Trustees undertakes regular self-reviews to ensure governance compliance with the requirements of Charity Commission Code. Following an extensive trustee recruitment process, two new trustees joined the Board in September 2023. Arrangements were put in place for John Mullholland’s continued involvement with Foodbank as he was required by the Charity’s Constitution to step down having served three terms as a trustee. ## **C. FINANCIAL REVIEW** ## **Financial performance** The Charity’s total income for the year was £515,328 (2022: £450,955) of which £214,709 were donations in kind (2022: £219,543). Included in the income is £39,500 of grants (2002: £45,054). Total expenditure was £443,549 (2022: £336,269) including value of donated goods. The surplus for the year was £71,778 (2022: £104,686). At the end of the year the Charity’s funds were £552,359 (2022: £480,581) of which £531,729 (2022: £457,285) were unrestricted and £20,630 (2022: £23,296) restricted. In this financial year the Charity exceeded the small charities limit (before valuing donations in kind) for reporting purposes and this is the first year that it reports on an accrual basis. Prior year comparatives have been restated. ## **Principal funding sources** The main source of monetary donations are individuals who donate predominantly through on-line platforms but also directly into the Charity’s bank account. The Charity also receives generous monetary donations from local businesses, churches and other charitable organisations. Grants are received from the Trussell Trust, St Alban’s District Council, supermarkets and other organisations. Page | 4 ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** ## **Reserves policy** The policy of the St Albans & District Foodbank is to hold 9 to 12 months of total expenditure as Reserves in order to allow the Charity to adapt to any changes in pattern of the income received and expenditure incurred. The Trustees have therefore agreed that the normal level of the Reserve Fund will be set at £300,000 to include expenditure on food and supplies. In addition, the Trustees wish to set aside and build sufficient funds to deliver strategic aims. The Trustees review the policy annually and agree a level of reserves taking into consideration the risks faced by the Charity, its ongoing costs and the sustainability of its different income streams. ## **Investment policy and objectives** The Charity has a risk averse strategy for the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash or fixed term deposits with banks and building societies noting the levels of protection afforded by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). ## **D. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** ## **Governing document** St Albans & District Foodbank is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The only voting members are its Trustees. The Trustees adopted a constitution on 9th September 2014 in accordance with the “foundation model” published by the Charity Commission. The St Albans & District Foodbank achieved registered charitable status on 20th October 2014, registered charity number 1158917. ## **Trustee selection and management** The Charity is governed by a board of volunteer trustees selected because they strongly endorse the charitable objectives of the organisation. When selecting trustees, the Charity aims to ensure there is a broad range of relevant skills and knowledge, while also aiming to reflect a more diverse spread of backgrounds across the St Albans District to help with informed decision making. Trustees are appointed after interviews with existing trustees, and where possible, visits to the organisation, to ensure they understand its vision and values. After appointment there is a comprehensive induction programme to familiarise new trustees with the work of the Trustees and the operation of the foodbank. During the period in question the Trustees undertook a full skills review before recruiting two new trustees who joined the Board in September 2023. The Trustees meet every two months to review performance and monitor the achievement of objectives. The Treasurer presents a financial monitoring statement to each meeting so that trustees can review income and expenditure. Page | 5 ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** ## **Related organisations** The St Albans & District Foodbank is affiliated to the Trussell Trust, a charity based in Salisbury that assists communities to open new foodbanks and supports existing foodbanks within its nationwide network. As part of the East of England Regional Group, we are able to share experience and network with other Trussell Trust foodbanks in our region. ## **E. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS** Trustees subscribe to and support the Trussell Trust’s vision of the need to end foodbanks in the UK. With this in mind, alongside the Charity’s charitable objectives, the Trustees reviewed the Foodbank’s strategy and identified the following Specific Strategic Goals: ## **Goal 1: Improve current offering through our distribution hubs** To provide the best possible experience for clients to receive food aid, support and signposting, by taking action to: - Extend opening hours to offer support prior to foodbank sessions. - Relocate hubs as necessary to sites offering better facilities and/or accessibility. - Upskill volunteers through training and volunteer mentors. - Widen food offering to include no cook parcels, more fresh items and, possibly, chilled items and cooked food. - Offer shopping vouchers for items we cannot supply or stock. - Provide better communication of the support available at Distribution Centres - Support those who have difficulty accessing our Distribution Centres by providing, for example, shopping trollies or taxi assistance. ## **Goal 2: Expand and partner through outreach and networking** To update and regularly review referral sources to ensure maximise outreach and engagement in the community. To form partnership projects with complimentary charities and organisations with the aim of supporting clients with different and varying needs. ## **Goal 3: Be more efficient and effective in the Charity’s communications.** To improve communications with the community, stakeholders, volunteers and clients and be more accessible and transparent about the support the Charity offers and through this work to reduce the stigma of foodbanks. This could include employing more client support workers as well as specialist social media and communications support. This will include updating the Charity’s website to provide a better interface for users. ## **Goal 4: Social Supermarket** To investigate the viability of providing a social supermarket. Whilst the foodbank suits certain clients, the focus is on immediate help to those in crisis. Page | 6 # **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** Social supermarkets can offer longer term support to enable clients regain independence and autonomy. A social supermarket would widen awareness of the Charity’s work and present new opportunities to engage with and support the community and ultimately move towards the potential removal of the need for emergency foodbank support. Strategic Goals 1 to 3 were agreed for immediate implementation whilst Strategic Goal 4 is for review and investigation in 2024/5. Signed on behalf of the Trustees: Mark Edward Pontin Chair of Trustees 30[th] May 2024 Page | 7 ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** ## **Report to the Trustees** I report to the Charity Trustees on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 September 2023. ## **Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner** The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, - to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement** My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent Examiner's Statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed Date: 31 May 2024 Elizabeth Needham Needham Accountancy 4 Oldfield Road London Colney Hertfordshire AL2 1JA Page | **8** ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** Page | 9 ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** |**Note**
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible assets
**9**
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Stock
**10**
Debtors
**11**
Investments
**12**
Cash at bank and in hand
**12**
**CREDITORS: amount due within one year**
**13**
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**TOTAL NET ASSETS**
**CHARITY FUNDS**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**TOTAL FUNDS**
**15**|**£**
**33,241**
**-**
**265,789**
**259,672**
**558,701**
**(24,172)**|**2023**
**£**
**_£_**
**17,830**
_20,588_
_8,874_
_170,000_
_279,132_
_478,594_
_(23,055)_
**534,529**
**552,359**
**531,729**
**20,630**
**552,359**|**_2022_**
**_£_**
_25,042_
_455,539_| |---|---|---|---| ||||_480,581_| ||||_457,285_
_23,296_| ||||_480,581_| The notes on page 12 to 21 form part of these financial statements. The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Mark Edward Pontin Chair of Trustees Date: 30[th] May 2024 Haydar Shawkat Trustee and Treasurer 30[th] May 2024 Page | **10** ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** Page | **11** **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** ## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** ## **1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements** The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102, effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. St Albans & District Foodbank meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. ## **1.2 Income** All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably. Allocation between unrestricted and restricted funds is subject to specific conditions by the donor or grant maker as to how they may be used, and in accordance with fundraising applications. Unrestricted income is recognised for general use where there is no specific purpose. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations and gifts in kind are recognised as follows: (i) Donations of food and goods for onward distribution to beneficiaries are included in the Statement of Financial Activities as incoming resources when received and resources expended when distributed. They are valued at fair value at an amount per kilogramme as determined by the Trussell Trust. (ii) Donations of facilities and services for use by the Charity are included when receivable and are valued at the amount the charity would have had to pay for them. Grants are recognised when the Charity has entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where the performance conditions attached to the grant are yet to be met, the income is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued. ## **1.3 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 benefit will be required in settlement and the amount of obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by nature and activity. The costs of each activity are made up of direct costs and shared costs including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs Page | **12** **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges on allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Expenditure is allocated to restricted funds by direct attribution to the specific conditions set by the donor or grant provider, including agreed proportions of specific costs, such as salaries. Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity’s objective, as well as any associated support costs. All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT. ## **1.4 Interest Receivable** Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity. This is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution where the funds are deposited. ## **1.5 Pensions** The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amount payable by the Charity to the scheme for the year. ## **1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation** All assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised. Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed asset, less estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis: Property, plant and equipment - 25% straight line basis Motor vehicles - 25% straight line basis ## **1.7 Stock** Stock comprises of food, toiletries and other provision held for distribution. Donated and purchased good are included at fair value based on a value per kilogram of £2.37 advised by the Trussell Trust (2022: £2.37). ## **1.8 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. Page | 13 **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** ## **1.9 Investments** Investments are bank, building society deposits and other liquid investments with a notice period or maturity of greater than three months from the date of acquisition or opening. ## **1.10 Cash at bank and in hand** Cash at bank and in hand includes cash deposits with instant access or short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening. ## **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 possible that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payment 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 provision 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 in the statement of financial activities as a finance cost. ## **1.12 Fund Accounting** Unrestricted funds are general funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or grant providers. 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. Page | 14 ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** Page | 15 ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** ## **4. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES** |**Note**
**Activities**
**Undertaken**
**Directly**
**Grant**
**Funded**
**Activities**
**2023**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
Distribution of Food Supplies
**208,963**
**750**
Financial Inclusion Project
**-**
**37,500**
Food and Energy Vouchers
**12,868**
**5,532**
**Provision of Services**
**_221,831_**
**_43,782_**
Staff Costs
**5**
**88,576**
**-**
Premises Costs
**48,458**
**1,572**
Utilities
**5,394**
**-**
Transportation
**6,184**
**-**
Telecommunication and IT
**5,336**
**-**
Administrative Expenses
**6**
**12,877**
**184**
Professsional Fees
**7**
**630**
**-**
Depreciation
**8,726**
**-**
**Support Costs**
**_176,181_**
**_1,756_**
**Total Costs**
**_398,011_**
**_45,538_**
_Total 2022_
_324,395_
_11,874_
**STAFF COSTS**
**w**
**Wages and Salaries**
**Social Security costs**
**Employer contribution to defined contribution pension schemes**
**Payroll Costs**
**Staff Expenses**
**Total Staff Costs**|**Total**
**2023**
**£**
**209,713**
**37,500**
**18,400**
**_265,613_**
**88,576**
**50,030**
**5,394**
**6,184**
**5,336**
**13,061**
**630**
**8,726**
**_177,937_**
**_443,549_**
_336,269_
**2023**
**£**
**75,976**
**6,541**
**1,618**
**84,135**
**4,441**
**88,576**|
_Total_
_2022_
_£_
_180,389_
_10,000_
_12,574_| |---|---|---| |||_202,963_| |||_50,524_
_55,480_
_3,128_
_3,712_
_4,837_
_7,069_
_208_
_8,347_| |||_133,306_| |||| |||_336,269_| |||_2022_
_£_
_43,989_
_3,693_
_859_| |||_48,541_
_1,983_| |||_50,524_| ## **5. STAFF COSTS** The average number of employees during the year was 4 (2022 - 2). There are approximately 130 unpaid volunteers that support the Foodbank in a variety of roles. No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year. Page | 16 ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** ## **6. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES** |**w**
**Governance**
**General Insurance**
**Staff and volunteer events**
**Other administrative expenses**
**PROFESSIONAL FEES**
**w**
**Accounting Fees**
**Independent Examiner Fees**|**2023**
_2022_
**£**
_£_
**6,372**
_35_
**2,248**
_1,781_
**1,063**
_1,727_
**3,379**
_3,526_
**13,061**
_7,069_
**2023**
_2022_
**£**
_£_
**230**
_8_
**400**
_200_
**630**
_208_| |---|---| ## **7. PROFESSIONAL FEES** ## **8. PAYMENT TO TRUSTEES** The Trustees all give their time and expertise without any kind of remuneration or benefit in kind (2022 - nil). From time to time Trustees will pay expenses on behalf of the Charity for which they are reimbursed. These expenses relate mainly for the purchase of food and provisions. Three trustees incurred £17,429 of expenses for which they were reimbursed (2022 - 3 trustees and £16,454 of expenses reimbursed). Page | 17 ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** Page | 18 ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** Page | 19 ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** ## **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** Page | 20 ## **ST ALBANS & DISTRICT FOODBANK** **(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)** **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023** Page | 21