Besom The Besom in Camberle Trustees Annual Re ort APRIL 2023- MARCH 2024 This year has felt remarkable in the sense we have been so blessed by support from people giving time. money and skills. We have had a great sense of stability. Demand for our service has steadily grown and yet we have been able to fulfil all referrals that meet our criteria. their hampers. Once again we are so grateful to the Revd Richard Lane and Camberley Baptist Church who generously allowed us use of the church sanctuary and other rooms throughout December even though it meant their Sunday services were surrounded by our stockl Core Team and Trustees: We had good continuity of Talks. Visits and Events: We held an open dayin June Trustees giving us the opportunityto complete a review this yearand gave various talks to schoolsand clubs. of our Policies and a thorough Risk analysis. For various reasons we have had a number of Shift leads unavailable for periods of time but others have admirably stepped up tofill the gaps. Time4Jivers: We have seen many new tim*givers join us as packers and drivers- so much so that we have had to close the door again on applications. More asylum seekers who are staying in 'Lakeside Hotel. have joined us whilst other have left once they have been given leave to remain and have moved away or found work. All ourwonderful, dedicated Tim&givers, whether Shift Lead5, drivers, packers, shelf-fillers, admins, shoppers, and the huge number of other jobs, are as ever, invaluable. The Supporter Church Reps also play a vital role in keeping their church updated and the collection boxesemptied, aswell as generally promoting the work of Besom. All our Tim&givers. who bring with them a wealth of experience and skills, have risen to the considerable challenges of the past year. Thank you! Funding: We are so thankful that once again all our financial needs have been met. Funds from our Supporter Churches have increased a little but contributions via the "Give as you Live" App have been amazing. The Windlesham Golf Club captain supported us from Oct 22 Oct 23 and made a notable large donation of over £20k. At Christmas the 41-Club supported us again out of their Christmas Collection. We are thankful to all who give in this way and value their support. It is very reassuring to yet again have a healthy credit balance to face next yearfs challenges. See the Year End Accounts for more details. Collection Points: Our Church Collection Points continue to provide a regular supply of food donations along with the permanent front-of-store collection box at Waitrose Bagshot. the Sainsbury's Store on Heatherside, Tesco Meadows and the C¢Trop in Lightwater. We stopped collecting Surplus from Aldi in College Town as effort outweighed the benefit but we still tried out surplus from the new Store in Blackwater Christmas 2024: We were able to pack and send out Retail Park Famborough which opened in November over an incredible 190 hampers to local families and 23. Although initiallythe surplus contained a lot of fresh individuals.This year Nicky Lynch tookoverthe running fruit and veg {more than we could fit in a car on one ofthe Hamper packing from Jane Bocutt. both ofwhom occasion) and after Shrove Tuesday there were 2 pallets we are deeply grateful for their time and energy to do of eggs, the store sorted out it5 Stock control and the this. We again worked closely with the Rotary and the usable supply reduced so we also cancelled these council to reduce duplication of recipients and were collections as the work involved outweighed the able to help Rotary by providing the contents for 13 of benefits. Other Giving: The generosity of people and organisations still continues to be overwhelming at times, without them we could not fulfil the demand. Although the overall value of food donations has dropped this year from last year. we estimate the value of donated food to be around £65.300.
Referrals: In the year up to March 31 st 2024 we made over 1,541 food deliveries.Overall a 20% increase on the previous year. Equating to over l 1,256 days of food and over 33,768 meals. This year 236 new households were added to our list. Whilst manyfood parcels were for single people." others forfamilies with up to 6 children for periods of between l and 12 week&We have also had an increasing number of requests to extend the service for more than 12 weeks and this we review on a cas&by-case basis. In summary Besom has helped 387 households with food this year which represents approximately 945 separate individuals (557 Adults & 388 Children). Most of the referrals continue to be for people living in Town. St. Michaels & Old Dean Wards with good numbers in Bagshot & Watchetts Wards. Frimley, FrimleyGreen and Mytchett/Deepcut and on occasions in the remaining 5 wards. We also gave out 296 x 24 hour bags, mostlyto Citizen's Advice {although a few to local churches). 52 complete household packs, 24 microwaves, 15 miscellaneous non-food packs, 16 New mum packs and 24 Deichmann Vouchers. We continue to point both referrers and recipients towards Frontline Debt Advice, The Hope Hub and CASH. when appropriate, with whom we have a close working relationship. Referrers: Citizen's Advice Surrey Heath (CASH) continue to be our biggest referrers this year with Surrey Heath Borough Housing Team coming next Food Hygiene: We continue to maintain the highest level of food hygiene. And Finally: As predicted last year the needs continue to grow with the ever-rising cost of living. This is having a devastating impact on those least able to manage. However, we continue to lookto thefuture with confidence.Working in partnershipwith local churches and agencies to meet some of the need and toalleviate povertywhere we are able, acting as a vital bridge between those who have and those in need. For I was thirstyandyou gave me something to drink I wasa 5trangerandyou invited me in, I needed clothe5 and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me., Matthew 25..35- 36(NlV) Registered charity no: l 160548 (England and Wales)
Financial Re ort for Year Endin 31 03 24 The financial year started with £83,798 across all reserves and ended with £79,992, a net deficit of £3,806. Durin8 the year our general reserves increased by £9,062 to £79,312. The balance of restricted funds decreased to £680. This year the estimated value of donated goods decreased by £1,300 to £65,300. Flnanclal donations from churches increased to £9,350. Individual donations increased by £5,798 to £15,517, much of which was given via the Give as you Live" button on our website. Windlesham Golf Club nominated Besom as their Captaln's charity and raised £20,600. Other donors included the 41 Club, Mytchett Ministrles and the John Ackroyd Trust. Grants for food were received from Surrey Count Council and the Co-op Local Comrnunity Fund, totalling £6,427 and Surrey Heath Borou8h Council donated £750 for Christrnas hampers. A total of £52,392 was spent on items for packs this year, an increase of £26,006 from last year, of which £20,835 came frorn restricted funds. This increase reflects the additional number of referrals and the increased cost of goods. Rent increased by £2,400 on last year, as we started paying for an additional room, that was previously free of charge. Office expenses decreased by £710 from the previous year to £2,370. After updating most of the office and warehouse equipment last year, this expense decreased by £2,552 to £142. Thank you to all the churches, individua15 and other organisations who support us; either by donating goods or money. Your generosity enables US to continue to meet the increasin8 need within our community.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Cliarity Name The Besom in Camberley On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Charity no (if any) 1160548 Set out on pages 3and4 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust.) for the year ended 3110312024. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity's trustees, 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 Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable 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. Sign•d: Date: I,-I>L Name: Marian Rudall Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body (if any): 'f)tPLhA Address: 108 Prospect Road Famborough GU14 8NS IER Oct 2018
CHARITY COMMISSIO FOR ENGLAND AND WAIE The 86$0m in Camberley 1160548 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period frorn 0110412023 3110312024 To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlcted funds to thè nre•l Restrict•d funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to tho ft¢ar••t E to th• rt••r••t £ to th• noarost £ to th• n•ar•$t £ A1 Receipts Church dtsnations Individual donations Other donations Win(Jleshaffl Golf Club donation SH8C grant sUrY County Council grant Co-op Local Cornmunily Fund grant Frimley Fuel Allotment grant 9.380 15,352 ,679 20,600 9,350 15,517 9,404 20,600 750 9,022 9.719 6.538 18S 725 750 10.233 4.000 2,327 2,327 5,OthJ Cornmunity Foundation lor Surrey grant Gift Aid refunds Interest reIVed Value ol donated goocls Sub total (Gross income for AR) A2 A88et and inve8tment sales, (see table). 2,000 1,412 610 65,300 1,412 610 65,300 1,322 405 66,600 121.303 7,167 129,270 114,839 Sub total Total receipts 121,303 7.167 129,270 114,839 A3Pa men18 Outlay for pack5 Office expenses Rent Office & warehouse equipment Donation platforrn fees Besom payment for seTvices Miscellaneous Val(ie of donated goods 31,557 2.370 12,0) 142 467 20,135 52,392 2,370 12,000 142 28,386 3,080 9,6¢)0 2,694 113 1,350 868 66,600 110,691 405 85,300 112,241 405 65,300 133,076 Sub total 20.135 A4 Asset and Investment urchases. {see table) Sub total Total payments 112,241 20,135 133,076 110,691 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 9,062 12.868 3,806 4.148 70,250 79,312 13,548 83,798 79,992 79,6SO 83,798 CCXX R1 accoLonts ISSI 0311012024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restricted funds funds to nearest £ to nearost £ Endowment funds to n•arest £ Categories Details 81 Cash funds Natwest 16,949 680 Charity Bank 61,260 Oonated guft cards Pre-paid debit card 923 Total cash funals 79.312 680 laqrea b•l8nus With receipt5 and p8ywnis aCC0t(Si) Unre•trict•d funds to n•alt £ Restrlctod funds to n•aro8t É Endowment funds to £ Details Fund to whlch C1 loptlonall Current value tlonal Detalls 83 Invostment a8$8ts Fund to whlch a•sgt bglon Restricted Co#¢ loptionall 647 Currènt valuè lonal DetaS1s Shelving B4 Assets relained for the charity's own use FridgelFreezer 1 Unrestricted 369 Unrestricted Desk Restncted 300 Printer Unrestricted 257 FridgelFreezer 2 Unrestricted 280 Shelving Unrestricied 230 Fridge 3 Restricted 189 Shelving Restricte 198 Fund to whlch rgl•t Amount du• tlonal When d onal Details BS Liabilities Signed by one or Iruslees on behall of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of roval zliu12L l /ity/ CCXX R2 accounts ISS} 01012024
(HARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Charity Name The Besom in Camberley On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Charlty no (if any) 1160548 Set out on pages 3and4 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Yhe Trust.) for the year ended 3110312024. Responsiblllties and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with th8 requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust'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. Independant examlner's statemant I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance wÉth section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi 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. Slgned: Date: Name: Marian Rudall Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body (if any): fyipLhA Address: 108 Prospect Road Farnborough GU14 8NS IER Oct 2018