## **Erdington Foodbank Annual Report 2021-2022** 

Another busy year for us:- 

- Demand has been consistently high and, indeed, heightened and intensified, especially by continual tightening of universal credit rules and the economic crisis. 

- We learnt from lockdown and are continually reviewing the way we operate.  We restarted the voucher system, and this helped with ensuring we gave food to people that really needed help.  People are now able to come into the distribution centres again and we continue to build connections with people. 

- A foodbank prayer meeting was set up that happens every week. 

- The thinking and work on opening some food pantries in the Erdington area began and gained momentum during the year with a lot of willing volunteers.  The goal is to have one food pantry open by the end of 2022.  They will initially be overseen by the trustees of Erdington Foodbank. 

- Members passed a resolution to change our Constitution from an Association CIO to a Foundation CIO whose trustees are its membership.  This was passed at the AGM and is soon to be filed with the Charity Commission 

- Our partnerships with Birmingham Settlement and Centrala have been really helpful to our users.  They have offered benefits advice, issued vouchers and carried out case work with users. 

- Our brilliant volunteers continue to work tirelessly and selflessly especially during periods of illness of key volunteers (a big thank you to Isabel especially for stepping up to cover during Jean’s illness – you were fantastic!).  Our volunteers’ resilience and dedication came through as everything continued seamlessly well. 

- Jean is fully recovered – praise be to God and is back to working hard and making sure everything is going smoothly. 

- Dorothy sadly had to leave us due to needing to relocate and it would have been difficult for her to travel the long distance to work.  During her time with us, she was able to set up our Facebook page, produce our very first newsletter, began work on a volunteering policy and brought to fruition a number of great projects.  Thank you for all your hard work Dorothy and all the best for the future. 

- A difficult year too where we lost some very key champions of the work of Foodbank.  Ellen Jenkins who was one of our first Foodbank Trustees, Penny Holbrook who was the Councillor of Stockland Green and our MP Jack Dromey were both great advocates and helpers of Erdington Foodbank. 



- We continue to strengthen our governance by setting up policies around volunteering, safeguarding and fund raising 

- Food donations have reduced significantly due to the economic crisis and we now rely in the main part on buying food in.  Thankfully we have continued to receive help from some regular individual donors, businesses, faith groups, schools and various voluntary groups. 

- In spite of occasional communications that we will have to move out, we remain at the current warehouse at Central Square.  We have also invested in a Shipping Container and utilise this as additional food storage area. The container is based at Connected Life Church. 

The challenging times continue with the energy crisis this winter being the main worry for many.  We hope that we will be able to continue supporting struggling individuals and families this winter so they do not have to go hungry.  So, thank you everybody for all you have been doing and continue to do.  What we are working on together surely is making a massive difference in the lives of some of the most disadvantaged people in our community. 

Thank you! 

## **Some facts and figures.** 

Total amounts of food given out in financial year 2021-2022 We provided food on a total 15,655 occasions. for 11,212 adults + 4443 for children 

Last year’s total was: 22,066 = 14,419 adults + 7,647 children! 

Of those we provided food for the vast majority are from the wards of Stockland Green and Gravelly Hill, followed by Erdington Ward.  We continue to very much provide a local service for the Erdington community. 

## _Main referral agencies_ 

We have moved back to a more consistent voucher/referral based system. 

## _The main reasons given for needing help were as follows:-_ 

Remains benefit delays and benefit changes, low income and debt.  The issues hidden behind these is the impact on individuals (and families)  of the harshness of the Universal Credit system, having benefits stopped and simply finding that either benefits or wages are not enough to live on. 

Thanks again for all of your support! 

Gerard Goshawk _Chair of Trustees_ 



ERDINGTON FOOD8ANK- Charity Number 1161641
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT.
NOTES
2022
Unrestrlcted
Funds
2021 Ilsmthsl
Unrestrlcted
Funds
INCOMING RESOURCES
GENERAL RESOURCE5
Donatlons
Donatlons Through Onllne Giving
Tesco Top.Up & Grants
Grants
Gift Aid Refund
Total In¢ome
25.085.32
10,942.59
7,447.43
27￿(￿.￿)
4,088.75
74.864.09
Sl,385.86
12.467.54
2,966.33
29,490.20
96.309.93
EXPENSES
Administrative and Charitable A
Governance
-76.239.62
-60.314.08
Total Expenses
-76.239.62
-60.314.08
Net Income
-1.375.53
35.995.85
ERDINGTON FOODBANK- Charity Number 1161641
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs- BALANCE SHEET
2022
2021115mths)
NOTES
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible
Investments
CURRENT A55Ers
Debtors & Prepayments
Cash at Bank/ Hand
45,483.61
46.859.14
CREDITORS
Amount due within one year
NETCURREW ASSEf5
45,483.61
46.859.14
TOTAL ASS￿5 LESS CURRENT LIABIUTIES
45.483.61
46,859.14
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LONG TERM LIABILITIES ICREDtTORSI
Amount due after more than onè year
ACCUMULATED FUND
Balance brought forward
Residual Income for the year
Balance Carried forward
46.859.14
-1,375 53
45.483.61
10.863.29
35.995.85
46,859.14
DIRECTORSnRusfEES REPORT
The accounts have been prepared underthe histori¢al cost convention published In March 2005
and rn accordance with applS¢able accountirbg standards and the Statement of Recommended Prartlce,
ISORPI" Accounting and Reporting by Charitie<. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibility for
complying with the requirement of the Charity Commission with respect to Charity Inwrporated
Organization.
Signed:
Pastor Rasaq Ibrahim
Trustee
Dated: 22-11-2022
Treasurer)
Rev Gerard Goshawk (Chairl
Trustee
ERDINGTON FOODBANK. Charity Number 1161641
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- NOTES TO THE ACCOUMrs
2022
Unrestricted
Fund5
2021115mthsl
Unrestrirted
Funds
NOTES
Resources From Voluntary Incom
Donations Received
Donation - ONLINE SITES:Charity Checkout
Donation - ONLINE SITES- Giving.Com
Donation - ONLINE SITES: JustGiving
Trussell Trust Rebates
Gift Aid- HMRC
25.085.32
10,942.59
51.385.86
7.483.11
3,819.25
1.165.18
2,966.33
2,054.03
4.088.75
42.170.69
66,819.73
Grants & Restricted Funds
Variou5 Organisations
TST EH SMITH
For Wages- TRUSSELL TRUST
14,8CQ.00
12,5(KJ.00
5,393.20
32,693.20
74,864.09
12,000.00
10,000.
7.490.20
29.490.20
96,309.93
cs
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2022
Unrestricted
Funds
2021115mthsl
Unrestricted
Funds
Administrative Expenses
Trussell Trust
Salaries
Telephone expenses
8enefit Service
Foud Re-stock
Insurance- Employer Liability
Warehouse Expenses
GENERAL Expenses
Computing
10,698.84
210.55
2.340.00
59,883.72
5,891.63
155.67
48,471.23
478.76
2.621.71
4,807.81
508.98
60.314.08
76.239.62
Governance Costs
No Trustee received any remuneration during the period.
Bank and Cash Balances
Bank 83lance
Cash in hand {Petty c3shl
45.483.61
46.859.14
45,483.61
46.859.14
Creditors- amounts failling due within one year.
Upresented Cheque5
Employer Liability Insurance
ACCOUNTS EXAMINED BY..
AL4N BOYCE
SIGNED BY ALAN BOYCE...
0111212022
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ERDINGTON FOOD8ANK- Charity Number 1161641
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT.
NOTES
2022
Unrestrlcted
Funds
2021 Ilsmthsl
Unrestrlcted
Funds
INCOMING RESOURCES
GENERAL RESOURCE5
Donatlons
Donatlons Through Onllne Giving
Tesco Top.Up & Grants
Grants
Gift Aid Refund
Total In¢ome
25.085.32
10,942.59
7,447.43
27￿(￿.￿)
4,088.75
74.864.09
Sl,385.86
12.467.54
2,966.33
29,490.20
96.309.93
EXPENSES
Administrative and Charitable A
Governance
-76.239.62
-60.314.08
Total Expenses
-76.239.62
-60.314.08
Net Income
-1.375.53
35.995.85
ERDINGTON FOODBANK- Charity Number 1161641
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs- BALANCE SHEET
2022
2021115mths)
NOTES
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible
Investments
CURRENT A55Ers
Debtors & Prepayments
Cash at Bank/ Hand
45,483.61
46.859.14
CREDITORS
Amount due within one year
NETCURREW ASSEf5
45,483.61
46.859.14
TOTAL ASS￿5 LESS CURRENT LIABIUTIES
45.483.61
46,859.14
cs
Camscanner

LONG TERM LIABILITIES ICREDtTORSI
Amount due after more than onè year
ACCUMULATED FUND
Balance brought forward
Residual Income for the year
Balance Carried forward
46.859.14
-1,375 53
45.483.61
10.863.29
35.995.85
46,859.14
DIRECTORSnRusfEES REPORT
The accounts have been prepared underthe histori¢al cost convention published In March 2005
and rn accordance with applS¢able accountirbg standards and the Statement of Recommended Prartlce,
ISORPI" Accounting and Reporting by Charitie<. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibility for
complying with the requirement of the Charity Commission with respect to Charity Inwrporated
Organization.
Signed:
Pastor Rasaq Ibrahim
Trustee
Dated: 22-11-2022
Treasurer)
Rev Gerard Goshawk (Chairl
Trustee
ERDINGTON FOODBANK. Charity Number 1161641
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- NOTES TO THE ACCOUMrs
2022
Unrestricted
Fund5
2021115mthsl
Unrestrirted
Funds
NOTES
Resources From Voluntary Incom
Donations Received
Donation - ONLINE SITES:Charity Checkout
Donation - ONLINE SITES- Giving.Com
Donation - ONLINE SITES: JustGiving
Trussell Trust Rebates
Gift Aid- HMRC
25.085.32
10,942.59
51.385.86
7.483.11
3,819.25
1.165.18
2,966.33
2,054.03
4.088.75
42.170.69
66,819.73
Grants & Restricted Funds
Variou5 Organisations
TST EH SMITH
For Wages- TRUSSELL TRUST
14,8CQ.00
12,5(KJ.00
5,393.20
32,693.20
74,864.09
12,000.00
10,000.
7.490.20
29.490.20
96,309.93
cs
Camscanner

2022
Unrestricted
Funds
2021115mthsl
Unrestricted
Funds
Administrative Expenses
Trussell Trust
Salaries
Telephone expenses
8enefit Service
Foud Re-stock
Insurance- Employer Liability
Warehouse Expenses
GENERAL Expenses
Computing
10,698.84
210.55
2.340.00
59,883.72
5,891.63
155.67
48,471.23
478.76
2.621.71
4,807.81
508.98
60.314.08
76.239.62
Governance Costs
No Trustee received any remuneration during the period.
Bank and Cash Balances
Bank 83lance
Cash in hand {Petty c3shl
45.483.61
46.859.14
45,483.61
46.859.14
Creditors- amounts failling due within one year.
Upresented Cheque5
Employer Liability Insurance
ACCOUNTS EXAMINED BY..
AL4N BOYCE
SIGNED BY ALAN BOYCE...
0111212022
cs
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