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2024-12-31-accounts

Charity registration number: 1160455

Littlehampton Foodbank

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Littlehampton Foodbank

Contents (continued)

Contents (continued)
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 3
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 13

Littlehampton Foodbank

Reference and Administrative Details

Chairman

Mr R W Wood

Trustees

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Mr R W Wood Ms T J Cash Mr M J A Farquharson Mrs L E Mott Mrs J A Parton Mrs H Pilling (resigned 19/05/2025) Mr M P Collyer (appointed 01/05/2025)

Charity Registration Number

1160455

Principal Office

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Littlehampton Baptist Church 29 Fitzalan Road Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 5NY

Independent Examiner

Guy Witcher MAAT 93 Aldwick Road Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 2NW

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Littlehampton Foodbank

Trustees' Report

The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

Littlehampton & District Foodbank's mission is to work towards the alleviation and prevention of poverty by providing 3 days nutritionally balanced emergency food to local people in need, along with signposting advice and additional support where possible. Foodbank sessions are 1pm - 3pm every Tuesday & Friday excluding public holidays, and are held in the rear hall of Littlehampton United Church.

In common with many foodbanks across the country, Littlehampton & District Foodbank has faced considerable challenges during 2024. Whilst demand fell slightly in 2024 compared to 2023, in real terms it was 56% higher than just three years ago. That's almost a thousand more people who could not afford to feed themselves and their households compared to 2021. With that in mind donations over the same period have dropped by 11%, resulting in the quantity of items needed to be purchased increasing from 597kg to an incredible 4,531kg.

People have faced the rising costs of essentials and priority debts (such as mortgage and rent arrears, council tax arrears and utility debts), and unexpected expenditure. Fortunately, 87% of households who came to us only needed the support of Littlehampton & District Foodbank three times or fewer, due in no small part to the effective sign posting carried out by volunteers and staff. During 2024 we provided food for 2,965 people from 747 households; 35% of these were children. That's 26,685 meals.

Our office and foodbank centre are both located in Littlehampton, but we cover a much wider area including East Preston, Rustington, Angmering, Arundel, Poling, Clapham and Patching. However, it is fair to say that many of our clients do come from Littlehampton with 33% living in River ward and 25% living in the Courtwick with Toddington ward last year. We are very aware that collection may not be possible for some clients for many reasons including disability, ill health or other reasons, and in these instances, we are able to offer a delivery service with our van.

People are referred to Littlehampton & District Foodbank by a number of organisations such as Help Through Hardship, Family Hubs, Citizens Advice, schools, and homeless projects. In 2024 Littlehampton & District Foodbank had 76 agencies directly signed up to them; any referral agency that is signed up to a Trussell foodbank (and can issue e-vouchers) can now allocate the foodbank voucher to whichever Trussell foodbank is most convenient to the client. We have also increased our ability to connect clients with a wide range of local groups and agencies that offer different kinds of assistance, as part of helping them out of their crisis. We have also extensively used social media to launch campaigns raising awareness, so the community is aware of the services provided and how to access help and support as well as donate.

We are only able to do all that we do, through the efforts of our committed team of more than thirty volunteers who work alongside our staff, donating their time to help us run foodbank sessions, manage our stock, and represent the foodbank at community events, all while showing love and compassion to those they meet. Without these committed volunteers we would be unable to provide the services we do.

In 2024, 26 tonnes of food and toiletries was donated and due to demand, it was necessary for us to purchase an additional 4.5 tonnes. Due to grants received, we were also able to provide clients who were struggling with the cost of their utility bills with slow cookers, and purchase fleece blankets and hot water bottles to give out to clients in the colder winter months.

We were fortunate enough to be supported by Waitrose, Asda, Morrisons, Lidl, Cooper Adams Estate Agents, the Tesco Express store at Finisterre Way and Titan Storage, who have continued to host permanent collection points for us throughout the year.

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Littlehampton Foodbank

Trustees' Report (continued)

The drop in donations has resulted in financial challenges and our ability to continue to support people in our community is due to the very significant financial contribution from Trussell in 2024 and grants from a range of organisations including Southern Co-Op, John Lewis, and Littlehampton Town Council.

We would like to thank Littlehampton Baptist Church for accommodating our office, and to Turning Tides for providing us a home from which to run the foodbank. We are also thankful to the Littlehampton Rotary Club and Littlehampton District Lions Club for all their support. In addition, we are grateful to have had continued support from our local churches, schools, community groups and all the people who support us individually. We could not do what we do without this help and support.

Matthew 25:35-36

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me,I was in prison and you came to visit me.

Public benefit

The trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular its supplementary public guidance on the Prevention of Relief of Poverty for the Public Benefit.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Oct 14, 2025 The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:

Roy Wood ......................................... Roy Wood (Oct 14, 2025 10:50:45 GMT+1) Mr R W Wood Chairman and trustee

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Littlehampton Foodbank

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:

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.

Oct 14, 2025

Approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:

Roy Wood ~~.................................~~ Roy Wood (Oct 14, 2025 10:50:45 GMT+1) ........ Mr R W Wood Chairman and trustee

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Littlehampton Foodbank

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Littlehampton Foodbank

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Littlehampton Foodbank for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of Littlehampton Foodbank you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Littlehampton Foodbank's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of Littlehampton Foodbank as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

...................................... Guy Witcher MAAT Matthews Hanton Limited

93 Aldwick Road Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 2NW

Date:.............................

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The notes on pages 8 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements.

Littlehampton Foodbank

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Unrestricted
Total
funds
Restricted funds
2024
Note £
£
£
Income and Endowments from:
Charitable activities 53,364
102,405
155,769
Total income
53,364
102,405
155,769
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities (29,073)
(66,276)
(95,349)
Total expenditure
(29,073)
(66,276)
(95,349)
Net income
24,291
36,129
60,420
Gross transfers between funds 14,198
(14,198)
-
Net movement in funds
38,489
21,931
60,420
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
31,099
39,588
70,687
Total funds carried forward
12
69,588
61,519
131,107
Unrestricted
Total
funds
Restricted funds
2023
Note £
£
£
Income and Endowments from:
Charitable activities 69,075
49,198
118,273
Total income
69,075
49,198
118,273
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities (91,068)
(9,611)
(100,679)
Total expenditure
(91,068)
(9,611)
(100,679)
Net(expenditure)/income
(21,993)
39,587
17,594
Net movement in funds
(21,993)
39,587
17,594
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
53,092
-
53,092
Total funds carried forward
12
31,099
39,587
70,686

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.

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The notes on pages 8 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements.

Littlehampton Foodbank

(Registration number: 1160455) Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024

2024
2023
Note £
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
7
1,215
1,620
Current assets
Stocks
8
9,053
6,782
Debtors
9
5,657
4,969
Cash at bank and in hand
10
117,668
60,091
132,378
71,842
Creditors: Amounts falling due within oneyear
11
(2,486)
(2,776)
Net currentassets
129,892
69,066
Netassets
131,107
70,686
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds 61,519
39,587
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds 69,588
31,099
Total funds
12
131,107
70,686

The financial statements on pages 8 to 15 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on .................... and signed on their behalf by:Oct 14, 2025

Roy Wood Roy Wood (Oct 14, 2025 10:50:45 GMT+1) ~~................................~~ ......... Mr R W Wood Chairman and trustee

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The notes on pages 8 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements.

Littlehampton Foodbank

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 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

Littlehampton 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

Income is recognised when the foodbank is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the foodbank has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the foodbank has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

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.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses.

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Littlehampton Foodbank

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued)

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 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 Fixtures & fittings 25% RB

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

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 there is no 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.

Trade creditors 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.

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.

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Littlehampton Foodbank

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued)

2 Income from charitable activities

Foodbank activities
Total for 2024
Total for 2023
3 Expenditure on charitable activities
Foodbank activities
Governance costs
Total for 2024
Total for 2023
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
£
£
£
53,364
102,405
155,769
53,364
102,405
155,769
69,075
49,198
118,273
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
£
£
£
28,668
66,276
94,944
405
-
405
29,073
66,276
95,349
91,068
9,611
100,679

4 Analysis of governance and support costs

Governance costs

Depreciation, amortisation and other
similar costs
Total for 2024
Total for 2023
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
£
£
405
405
405
405
539
539

6 Trustees remuneration and expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

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Littlehampton Foodbank

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued)

6 Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.

7 Tangible fixed assets

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Tangible fixed assets
Furniture and
equipment
Total

£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024 7,933
7,933
Additions (132)
(132)
At 31 December 2024 7,801
7,801
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024 6,181
6,181
Charge for theyear 405
405
At 31 December 2024 6,586
6,586
Net book value
At 31 December 2024 1,215
1,215
At 31 December 2023 1,752
1,752
8
Stock
2024
2023
£
£
Stocks 9,053
6,782
9
Debtors
2024
2023
£
£
Trade debtors 2,435
2,489
Other debtors 3,222
2,480
5,657
4,969
10
Cash and cash equivalents
2024
2023
£
£
Cash on hand 52
49
Cash at bank 117,616
60,042
117,668
60,091

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Littlehampton Foodbank

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued)

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued) Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Trade creditors 1,990
2,280
Other creditors 76
76
Accruals 420
420
2,486
2,776
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Funds
Balance at 1
Incoming
Resources
Balance at 31
December
January 2024
resources
expended
Transfers
2024

£
£

£
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds 31,099
53,364
(29,073)
14,198
69,588
Restricted funds
Neighbourly (Co-Op) -
4,123
(2,087)
-
2,036
Robert Slaymaker 2,000
-
(1,008)
-
992
The Sussex Community
Foundation 10,398
-
(5,330)
-
5,068
Turning Tides 14,198
-
-
(14,198)
-
West Sussex County Council 11,992
179
(2,914)
-
9,257
Littlehampton Rotary Club 1,000
-
(1,000)
-
-
Littlehampton Town Council -
350
(326)
-
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Trussell Trust Sustainability
Grant -
79,783
(35,641)
-
44,142
Trussell Trust Emergency
Grant -
17,970
(17,970)
-
-
39,588
102,405
(66,276)
(14,198)
61,519
Total funds
70,687
155,769
(95,349)
-
131,107

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Littlehampton Foodbank

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued)

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued) Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued)
Balance at 1
January 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Balance at 31
December 2023

£
£

£
£
Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds
53,092
69,075
(91,068)
31,099
Restricted funds
Certas
-
700
(700)
-
Neighbourly (Co-Op)
-
700
(700)
-
Robert Slaymaker
-
2,000
-
2,000
The Sussex Community Foundation
-
10,600
(203)
10,397
Turning Tides -
14,198
-
14,198
West Sussex County Council -
20,000
(8,008)
11,992
Littlehampton RotaryClub -
1,000
-
1,000
-
49,198
(9,611)
39,587
Total funds
53,092
118,273
(100,679)
70,686

These accounts contain a transfer of funds from the "Turning Tides" restricted fund, to the general fund. This is actually to account for a misallocation of expenses in the previous year's accounts, as wages costs which were expended from the "Turning Tides" fund were disclosed last year as having been expended from the general fund.

Therefore, although we are showing a transfer in this set of accounts to correct the fund balance, it is not actually a transfer and so we consider this to be correct in relation to the nature of the restriction of the "Turning Tides" fund.

13 Analysis of net assets between funds

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Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Total funds at 31
funds
Restricted
December
General
funds
2024
£
£
£
Tangible fixed assets 1,215
-
1,215
Current assets 54,061
78,317
132,378
Current liabilities (2,486)
-
(2,486)
Total net assets
52,790
78,317
131,107
Unrestricted
Total funds at 31
funds
Restricted
December
General
funds
2023
£
£
£
Tangible fixed assets 1,620
-
1,620
Current assets 32,255
39,587
71,842
Current liabilities (2,776)
-
(2,776)
Total net assets
31,099
39,587
70,686

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Littlehampton Foodbank

Statement of Financial Activities by fund for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Total
Total
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
Income and Endowments from:
Charitable activities 53,364
69,075
Total income
53,364
69,075
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities (29,073)
(91,068)
Total expenditure
(29,073)
(91,068)
Net income/(expenditure)
24,291
(21,993)
Gross transfers between funds 14,198
-
Net movement in funds
38,489
(21,993)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
31,099
53,092
Total funds carried forward
69,588
31,099

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Littlehampton Foodbank

Statement of Financial Activities by fund for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued)


(continued)
Total
Total
Restricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
Income and Endowments from:
Charitable activities 102,405
49,198
Total income
102,405
49,198
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities (66,276)
(9,611)
Total expenditure
(66,276)
(9,611)
Net income
36,129
39,587
Gross transfers between funds (14,198)
-
Net movement in funds
21,931
39,587
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
39,588
-
Total funds carried forward
61,519
39,587

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Littlehampton Foodbank

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Total
Total
2024
2023
£
£
Income and Endowments from:
Charitable activities(analysed below) 155,769
118,273
Total income
155,769
118,273
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities(analysed below) (95,349)
(100,679)
Total expenditure
(95,349)
(100,679)
Net income
60,420
17,594
Net movement in funds
60,420
17,594
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
70,687
53,092
Total funds carried forward
131,107
70,686

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Littlehampton Foodbank

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued)

(continued)
Total Total
2024 2023
£ £
Charitable activities
Appeals and donations 29,491 46,079
Gift Aid tax reclaimed 11,997 12,196
Grants - other agencies - 700
Grants - other agencies 17,970 -
Grants - other agencies 4,123 700
Grants - other agencies - 2,000
Grants - other agencies - 10,600
Grants - other agencies - 14,198
Grants - other agencies 179 20,000
Grants - other agencies - 1,000
Grants - other agencies 350 -
Grants - other agencies 79,783 -
Grants - other agencies 11,746 10,685
Interest on cash deposits 130 115
155,769 118,273
Charitable activities
Direct costs - (700)
Direct costs (887) (700)
Direct costs (5,330) (203)
Direct costs (2,914) (8,008)
Direct costs (326) -
Direct costs (261) (2,563)
Wages and salaries (12,687) -
Wages and salaries (1,200) -
Wages and salaries (35,641) -
Wages and salaries - (52,374)
Staff training (300) -
Staff training (1,008) -
Staff training (166) (1,733)
Rent (2,500) -
Rent (1,000) -
Rent (11,525) (16,073)
Insurance (2,022) (1,553)
Repairs and renewals (333) (232)
Telephone and fax (310) (720)
Computer software and maintenance costs - (290)
Printing, postage and stationery (1,504) (1,159)
Trade subscriptions (360) (360)

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Littlehampton Foodbank

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued)

(continued)
Total
Total
2024
2023
£
£
Sundry expenses (3,207)
(1,739)
Motor expenses (2,483)
-
Motor expenses (5,636)
(8,934)
Travel and subsistence (484)
(536)
Advertising (678)
(223)
Accountancy fees (2,122)
(1,968)
Bank charges (60)
(72)
Depreciation of fixtures and fittings (306)
(407)
Depreciation of office equipment (99)
(132)
(95,349)
(100,679)

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