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2023-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2022 to 31[st] March 2023

Charity name: Wrexham Foodbank/Bwyd Banc Wrecsam

Charity registration number: 1162262

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To relieve persons in Wrexham County
Borough that are in financial hardship in
such ways as the trustees from time to time
think appropriate but not exclusively by:
a) Providing emergency food, essential
toiletries and household items to
individuals and families in need
and/or for distribution by other
charities and organisations working
to prevent and relieve poverty.
b) Such other means, including (but
not limited to) the provision of
support, or signposting to, relevant
information and other advisory
services.
To provide such services with a Christian
ethos, supported by churches in Wrexham,
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 The provision of emergency food parcels,
toiletries and miscellaneous items following
a voucher issued from a referral partner;
signposting clients for further personal
support particularly in relation to budgeting
and debt management.
Provision of baby essential products such
as nappies, toiletries, baby food and
formula to enable more disposable income
for families to spend on food.
Partnering with the local Probation Service
to support the rehabilitation of offenders by
offering a support pack for those released
from prison.
Liaising for local schools and supplying
school bags and lunch packs.
Working collaboratively with other
organisations such as Wings Wrexham, a
period dignity scheme, and Baby Basics an
organisation which provides a Moses
basket of basic items for new parents.
Supporting a Holiday Hunger scheme in an
area of significantly high levels of child
poverty by assisting with food provision.
Budgetary and debt management support
through our Community Money Advice
Connect Centre.
.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 In carrying out this work the trustees have
had due regard to the guidance issued by
the Charity Commission on public benefit

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 The foodbank employs three members of
staff but is heavily reliant on teams of
volunteers to ensure the smooth running of
the operations. The teams are as follows:
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Warehouse teams who work under
the supervision of the warehouse
manager sorting, dating, weighing,
and organising the donations from
the public and businesses. A group
of volunteers also prepare food
parcels at the warehouse which are
sent to the satellites for distribution.
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The satellite teams work at 8 sites
across the borough distributing food
parcels, providing refreshments and
befriending and signposting clients.
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A team of drivers is responsible for
restocking the satellites, collecting
donations from supermarkets and
other organisations, and collecting
the food purchased by the foodbank
to place in food parcels.
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Wrexham foodbank organises a
home delivery service which relies
on a volunteer administrator and
designated drivers.
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Data input is managed by volunteer
administrative assistants working
under the supervision of the
operations manager.
•
A volunteer team of money mentors
work at the CMA Connect

supporting clients in financial difficulties.

Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 Food distribution: 9473 parcels were
distributed to clients, consequently, 6011
adults were fed and also 3464 children.
This represented a 37% increase in food
parcel distribution from the previous year.
Although over 150 referral agencies are
registered with the foodbank, the top five
agencies were Wrexham County Borough’s
(WCBC) Housing and Economy
department; the CAB; Maximus UK;
WCBC’s Housing Support Officers and
Warm Wales.
The top 5 reasons given for the referrals
were:
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Low income – 5443 vouchers stated
this as a reason
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Benefit delays
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Benefit changes
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No recourse to public funds
•
Debt
Given the European turmoil with the
Ukraine war, the foodbank supported the
Ukraine appeal, Refugee Support, Refugee
Kindness, EYST and other refugee
organisations.
Food Stock: A total of 61613.35 kg was
distributed and 1123.95 kg of stock was
damaged or out of date. Given the impact
of Covid, it was encouraging to note a 14%
increase in stock but this must be seen in
the context of a 37% increase in food
parcels distribution.
Given that the foodbank must provide
specific items in the food parcels based on
nutritional advice and food donations did
not always meet demand, the foodbank
spent £4,976 purchasing additional food.
Harvest collections in churches and
schools and pre-Christmas collections
boost stock and allow for more ‘extra’ items
to be added to food parcels.
Foodbank satellites: Our satellites vary in
relation to how many parcels they distribute
but the fact that they serve a broad
geographical area is noteworthy and some

are more central than others and, therefore, more accessible. The volunteer training programme was continued and we were pleased to register new volunteers working in all aspects of the foodbank operations. The home delivery service became the access route for families in need of baby essential items and the raising awareness at the satellites of this type of available support was instrumental in the increase of baby essential requests. The home delivery service continues to be an important element of the foodbank work given that some individuals and families are unable for a variety of reasons to get to a satellite to receive their food parcels. The Eat Well Spend Less programme was under review and fewer sessions were organised. The CMA Connect centre provided support via six trained money mentors for those clients needing advice and guidance with debt and budgetary management. CMA has the overall responsibility for the debt advice and the FCA regulations.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The trustees are mindful of the
sustainability of the foodbank given that the
organisation is on the front line of poverty in
Wrexham. We ensure that there is a
minimum of 12 months calculated budget in
the accounts to cover rent, utilities,
salaries, and other essential outgoings.
This has been achieved throughout this
financial year.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The trustees ensure that one year’s budget
is held in reserve to support essential
outgoings.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 The amount of the annual outgoings as a
minimum.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 Not applicable
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 Not applicable
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 The charity continues to develop and move
forward with the support of Trussell Trust.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Wrexham Foodbank is an affiliate of the
Trussell Trust and obtains financial support
and advice from the Trussell Trust.
Wrexham Foodbank embarked on the
Trussell Trust’s Pathfinder programme and
this brought in funding to create a new post
of operations manager in order that our
foodbank manager could allocate time to
progress the Pathfinder mission.
Public and corporate donations make a
significant portion of our funding. Bids to
organisations such as Community Fund for
Wales and Hafren Dyfrdwy were successful
and supported our finances.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 CIO Foundation
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g. unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 An application form is used, trustees are
subject to an informal interview, references
are sought and trustees are elected by the
board of trustees.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Wrexham Foodbank is affiliated to the
Trussell Trust and undergoes a governance
health check by Trussell Trust which
includes a check that we have the
appropriate policies in place.
Trussell Trust offers online training and we
are registered with HR Inform.
All new trustees are given written
information from the Charity Commission
regarding roles and responsibilities of
trustees.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 Wrexham Foodbank is a member of the
Wrexham Food Poverty Forum and the
Caia Holiday Hunger Scheme. The staff
team work collaboratively with a range of
local organisations on an informal level.
Our aims within Pathfinder programme
mean that we are endeavouring to work
more cohesively with our main referral
partners, other organisations such as the
CAB and those in positions of influence.
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 The staff team and the trustee team work
closely together to ensure that the
foodbank works effectively and efficiently.
Other Data collection is important to the foodbank
in order that we can monitor trends and
respond to needs as well as move forward
on our Pathfinder programme.

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Wrexham Foodbank/Bwyd Banc Wrecsam
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1162262
Charity’s principal address
for the stated period		 Unit 1A Puleston Industrial Estate
Ruabon Road
Wrexham
LL13 7RF

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Gerard Doyle Chair of Trustees
Campbell
Edmondson		 Treasurer
Suzanne
Nantcurvis		 Trustee
Chris Haigh Trustee

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date		 G. P. Doyle
Gerard Patrick Doyle

Chair
21/01/24
21/01/24

Wrexham Foodbank Wrexham Foodbank

CC16a

No (if any) 1162262

Receipts and payments accounts

For the period 4/1/2022 from 1st April 2022

3/31/2023

To

31st March 2023

Section A Receipts and payments

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds

Total funds Last year

Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds		 Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds		 Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
A1 Receipts
Public donations
64,640
Trussell Trustgrants
6,207
Corporate donations
17,666
Othergrants
22,000
Communitydonations(other)
8,781
Church / Stewardship/ CAF
3,112
Gift Aid
1,627
Interest received
1,673
ACTS 435
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125,706
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Sub total -
Total receipts 125,706
A3 Payments
to the nearest £
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).		 to the nearest £
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15,552
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8,113
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1,170
24,835
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24,835		 to the nearest £ to the nearest £
64,640
21,759
17,666
30,113
8,781
3,112
1,627
1,673
1,170
150,541
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150,541		 to the nearest £
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16,403
6,238
5,000
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1,357
1,255
592
965
78,837
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Staff wages /pension		 31,056 11,162 -
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272
814
327
593
1,765
20,794
2,479
360
419
2682		 20,879
Irispayroll 272 - 198
Phone / broadband 814 - 1,928
Bank charges 327 - 565
PayPal fees 593 - -
Outreach / ACTS435 /EWSL 507 1,258 2,133
Warehouse rent / rates / extra storage 16,294 4,500 20,162
Satellite essentials / rent 2,259 220 962
Trussell Trust fee 360 -
Utilities(water / bins) 419 - -
Winterpressures - 2,682 4,699
Extra food 4,876 4876
Sundries 646 646 2,969
HolidayHunger 1,346 3,468 4,814 3,658
Clothing 946 946 401
Public liabilityinsurance / ICO fee 313 313 252
Van 2,905 2,905 1,710
Meetings / events 2,092 2,092
Training 227 318 545
CMA costs 4,837 8,863 13,700 13,956
Warehouse essentials(non food) 2,572 1,880 4,452 3,780
**Sub total ** 73,661 34,351 - 108,012 78,252
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Total payments 73,661
Net of receipts/(payments) 52,045
A5 Transfers between funds
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A6 Cash funds last year end
153,622
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)		 -
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34,351
- 9,516
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22,550		 -
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108,012
42,529
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176,172
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- 78,252
- 9,516 -
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-		 585
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22,550 175,587

Cash funds this year end 205,667 13,034 - 218,701 176,172

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B5 Liabilities
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees		 Details
Reliance Bank Account
Redwood Bank Account
Pay Pal
Petty Cash
Details
Details
Details
Details
Signature
Suzanne Nantcurvis
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))		 to nearest £
to nearest £
92,238
13,034
105,451
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7,785
193
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205,667
13,034
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SUZANNE NANTCURVIS
ANNA THORNCROFT
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Suzanne Nantcurvis SUZANNE NANTCURVIS 16.01.24
ANNA THORNCROFT 17.01.2024

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Wrexham Foodbank members of On accounts for the year 31[st] March 2023 Charity no 1162262 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 &2 (

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2023 .

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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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

Signed: Date: 17 Jan.2024 Name: Alan Knight Relevant professional AIB Associate Institute of Bankers-Accountant.Retired qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 10 Wern Road Llangollen LL20 8DU

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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