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 oUrTiM￿1ver5. 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-
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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 r￿1ved
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 nea￿1 £
Restricted
funds
tr• nèarnst £
Endowment
funds
to n￿rnst £
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
C￿t {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
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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
char￿tY 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
Con￿rning the fO￿n 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 cOn￿mS 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