Besom The Besom in Camberle Trustees Annual Re ort APRIL 2024- MARCH 2025 This year again we have been so blessed by support from people giving time. moneyand skills. We have had continued stability. Demand for our food referrals has reduced a little this year {96% } although overthe past 3 years is up by 35% and we have been able to fulfil all referrals that meet our criteria. Other Giving: The generosity of people and organisations still continues to be overwhelming at time& without them we could not fulfil the demand. Although the overall value of food donations has also dropped this year from last year, we estimate the value of donated food to be £61.000. In addition to the annual HaNest collection. which brought in collections from 17 churches and 19 schools we introduced a Lent challenge and although in theory this should not have resulted in donations until the new financial year. parcels started dropping in even before Lent had finished. We also had an amazing donation of £IOOO of food and cleaning materials form Amazon Fresh. We have tightened the criteria a little this year, to encourage referrers not to use us as a quickeasy option to solve a clienvs issue, as we know that we are only a sticking plaster. We encourage them to consider more how they are supporting the client with the underlying cause of the financial povety and also so we can focus on those most vulnerable, that do not have transport. have additional physical and/or mental health challenges. and those who have children. -this may Christmas 2024: We were able to pack and send out have resulted in the 4% decrease from last year. over an incredible 165 hampers to local families and individuals. We are thankful for so many Christmas donations and to Nicky Lynch who ran the hamper packing project again. We are deeply grateful for her time and energy to do this. We again worked closely with the Rotary to reduce duplication of recipients. Once again we are so grateful to Camberley Baptist Church & especially to the Revds. Richard & Fran Bellingham. who only recently arrived in Camberley (Nov 24) &who generously allowed us use of the church sanctuary and other rooms throughout November & December even though it meant their Sunday seNices were surrounded by our stockl Core Team and Trustees: We had good continuity of Trustees, with Pen Dinning joining us during the year. Jane Bocutt formally retired as Referral Admin but we were able to recruit Andrew Pepper as a second Referral Admin to support Karen in this daily task. We have also added to our number of Shift Leads whilst one of our Shift Leads has been on long-term leave for medical reasons. Funding: We are so thankful that once again all our financial needs have been meL although income was significantly less that the previous year. Funds from our Supporter Churches have decreased a little but contributions via the 'Give as you Live" App have been amazing. At Christmas the 41-Club supported us again out of their Christmas collection & we received a generous grant from the Frimley Fuel Allotment& We are thankful to all who give in this way and value their support. We did however see our closing balance a bit depleted compared to last year. due mainly to increasing costs. See the Year End Accounts for more details. Talks, Vislts and Events: We decided not to hold an open day in this year, instead inviting new referrers that wanted to come and visit on a one-to-one basisand we gave various talks to schools and club Tim&givers: We have seen a number of new time- giversjoin us as packers and drivers. although sadly also lost a few. A number of asylum seekers who are staying in °Lakeside Hotel" have come and gone, once they have been given leave to remain and have moved away or found work. All our wonderful, dedicated Time- givers. whethershift Leads. 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 boxes emptied, as well as generally promoting the work of Besom. All oUrTiM1ver5. who bring with them a wealth of experience and skills. have risen to the considerable challenges of the past year. Thank you! Watchetts close behind. Then Bagshot. Frimley Green, Frimley and Mytchett& Deepcutwards. Less frequently in, Lightwater, Parkside, Chobham & Windlesham and even St Paul's ward. We also delivered 240 x 24hr bags mostly to Citizen's Advice (although a few to local churches). 39 complete Household packs, 16 microwaves, 15 miscellaneous Non4ood packs. 10 New mum packs and 12 Deichmann Shoe vouchers. We continue to point both referrers and recipients towards Frontline Debt Advice. The Hope Hub and Citizens Advice. when appropriate. Collection Points: Our church collection FK)ints continue to provide a regular supply of food donations along with the permanent front-of-store collection box at Waitrose Bagshot, the Sainsburfs Store on Heatherside, Tesco Meadows and the Co-op in Lightwater. This yearwe added to thatThe Ctrop in the Frimley Road {Near A30} and Places Leisure Camberley. Referrers: Citizen's Advice Surrey Heath ICASHI continue to be our biggest referrer for food parcelsthis year (36%) with Surrey Heath Borough's various departments coming next {12%}. Referrals: In the year up to March 31st 2025 we delivered 1,463 food parcels {thaYs over 10.740 days of Food Hygiene: We continue to maintain the highest food & 32,220 meals) this was slightly less than the level of food hygiene,"our Level 5 rating was renewed in previous year {by 4%). January 25. Whilst many food parcels were for single people (152 households): others for families with up to 13 in the household for between l and 12 weeks. We have also had a numberof requests to extend the servicefor more than 12 weeks and this we review on a case-by-case basis. In summary Besom has helped 395 individual households with food this year which represents approximately 973 separate individuals {573 Adults & 400 Children). 219 of the households were new to us this year! The highest number of referrals were for people living in St. Michaels & Old Dean Wards, with Town & And Finally: As predicted last yearthe needs continue with the ever- rising cost of living. This is having a devastating impact on those least able to manage. However. we continue to look to the future with confidence. Working in partnership with local churches and agencies to meet some of the need and to alleviate povertywhere we are able. acting as a vital bridge between those who have and those in need. For 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., M3tthew 25.'35- 36(NlV) Registered charity no: l 160548 (England and Wales)
CHARITY COMMISSIO FOR ENGLAND AND WALE The Besom in Carnbgrlgy 1160548 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from 0110412024 To 3110312025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlcted funds to thè neares¢ Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to nearest £ to thè n•ar•st £ to th? nearest £ to th• n•ar•st E A1 Recelpts Church donations Individual donth"<)ns Other donats'ons Windlesharn Golf Club don*"on SHBC grant Surrey County Cwnol grant Co-op LOCAI Comrnunity Fund grant Frimley Fuel Allotrnent grant Gift refunds Interest r1ved Value ol donated good5 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 7,854 11.186 4.557 9.350 15.517 9,404 20,600 750 4,000 2,327 11,188 S,932 1,375 4.000 4,000 12.OCrfJ 24 12.000 3.105 1,683 61.(M)O 3.081 1,683 61,0 1.412 610 65,300 21.399 110,762 129.270 A2 Asset and investment sales. (see table). Sub total 89.363 21,399 110.762 129,270 A3Pa ments Ouuay for packs Office expenses Rent Office & warehouse equipment Donaty'on platform fees Miscellaneous Value of donated gocxys 26,722 2.809 13,200 20.670 47.392 2,809 13,200 S2,392 2.370 12,000 142 12 12 405 65.300 133,076 61.000 104.189 61.000 124.859 Sub total 20,670 A4 Assèt and investment urchases, see table Sub total 104.189 20.670 124,859 133,076 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 14,826 919 79.312 65,405 729 14.097 3.806 919 680 79,992 6S,895 83,798 79,992 490 CCXX R1 accounts {SS} 2910912025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nea1 £ Restricted funds tr• nèarnst £ Endowment funds to nrnst £ Categories Dètails B1 Cash funds NatW¢st 12.634 Charity Bank 51,943 D(mated guft cads Prp-paid delyt ¢•d Total cash fun(ts 65,405 490 vr Unrestricted funds to nèar•st £ Restricted funds to n•argst £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Details Fundtowhkh 85set belon Ct {optiona Currgnt v4lug onal Details B3 Investment assets Fund to whlch sset belon Restnrtsl Cost loptionall 647 Current val lonal Details Shelving B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fri¢JgwFfeezer 1 Unrestri¢ted 369 Trdlies Unrestrict&J ResthcteLI 300 Printer 257 FndgelFreezer 2 Unresth(tsd 230 Fndge 3 Restn"ded 189 ShelviThJ 198 Fund to whlch relat•s Amount due nal Wh•n duè tional Details B5 Llabllltles Signod by one or trustees on behalf of all the trustees Date of roval Signature Print Name KhTY Q) 6/1011 g-io- 25 CCXX R2 accounts (SSI 2910912025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees chartY Name The Besom in Camberley On accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025 Charity no (if any) 1160548 Set out on pages 3&4 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {Yhe Trust") for the year ended 3110312025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charrties 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 Conrning the fOn 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 cOnmS 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. Signed: Date: as Name: Marian Rudall Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 108 Prospect Road Famborough GU14 8NS IER Oct 2018