Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start dale Period end dale From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Wrexham Food Bank Other names charity is known by NIA Reglstered ¢harlty nurnber Ilf any) 1162262 Charlty's prlnclpal address 3 Edwards Enterprise Park Rhosddu Industrial Estate Wrexham Postcode LL114ZA Names of the charity trustees who manage the charlty Oto8 4¢l•d If not for whoJ• gar Tru•i•• nam• Ome• any) Nam• of p•ran Irjr bn¢lyl •nilll•rf toa olnt trustoe If an Suzanne Nanlcurvis Chalr Alan George Jacobs Rev Katherine Joan Tillman Dcrok William Adnill Trustee From 09109124 Truslee Trustoo Anna Grace Thomcroft Tnjslee Simon Dumell Trustee 10 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 TAR March 2012
Names of the trusteos for Ihe charlty. If any. (for Oxample, any cu3todittn trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear Namos and addresses of advisers (Optional infonnatlon) e of advlser Name Address Namo of ¢hlef executlve or narngs of sonlor staff membors Ioptlonal Inforniallon) Section B Structure, overnance, and mana ement D•6crlptlon of the charlty's trusts Conslilution Type of governing document How the charity 1$ constituted Charilable Incorporated Ofganisalion Trust&8 selecllon methods New trusteés are elected by current trustees al a quorale meeting following a completed application fom and references. Addltlonal govemanc8 Issues (Optional Infomiation} You may choose lo include Hddili(>nal infomiation. where relevant, about.. New trustees are Issued wlth the Charfty Commission iiilurnialio outlining the role and responsibilities of the trustees. Wrexham Foodbank is an affiliate of the Trussell Trust und is subject lo a govemance health check regarding the approprialene5s of our policies and procedures. Additionally, all Iruslees are expected to attend an online or in person gov8rnance training courses offered by the Trussell Trust. The tfuslees and the slaff18am work closely togelh8r to ensure that the foodbank works efficiently and serves the needs of our community. Wrexham Foodbank Is part of the Trussell Trust network of foodbanks which span the UK and is registered as a Pathfinder Foodbank. The Pathflnoer Project aim5 to reduce rEletr<il¥ by developing strategic approaches which raise awareness of our work and the issues around tackling poverty. Wrexham Foodbank, Wrexham CAB and Together Creating Communilies conts'nued to work in partnership with support and siJpeNiqinn from Lloyds Bank Foun(fats'on lo develop tackling poverty initiatives. The collaboration became known as Wrexham Anti-Povety Collaboration. With other local organisalions. Ihe collatrKJration is moving the agenda forward and aims lo encourage the local authority to develop a more strale ica roach lo tacklin ove in Vvrexham. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of Iruslees; the charity s organisalional structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relab'onship with any related parties., Iruslees, consideration of Major risks and the system and procedu$ lo manage them. TAR Marth 2012
Through ils daily work. Wrexham Foodbank liaised with many local stalulory organisalions and charities. The foodbank's partnership with the Wrexham CAB to offer outreach support at the satellites for dients continued to be beneficial in supporting clients to move their lives fotward and not become dependent on the foodbank. Wrexham Foodbank works with the Fuel Bank Foundation lo issue Jel vouchers. Wrexham Foodbank joined the Wrexham Food Partnership Sleeriiiy Botiid OTy¢iiiisefJ by WfexliiifTI Luual Aulliorily and participated in an event to launch the Wrexham Food Partnership. The foodbank ¢onlinued to support the Caia Park Holiday Hunger Scheme run by Sl Mark's Church, Caia Park, Wrexham. All collaborationslpartnerships are agreed by the trustees. The trustees reviewed and updated policies during this peri¢XI: Financial Controls and Expenses. Safeguarding, Health. and Safety, GDPR and Privacy and Emergency ProtocoSs. Wrexham Foodbank has a financials control policy which was ated and a reed on 11th November 2024. Section C Ob"ectives and activities To relieve persons in WCBC that are in financial hardship in such ways as the trustees from lime lo time think appropriate bul not exclusively by.. a) Providing emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need andlor for distribution by other charities and organisalions working to prevent and relieve povety. b) Such other means. induding (but not limited tol the provision of support or signposting lo relevant and other advisory services. All our Services are providod with a Christian olhos and are supported by the churches in Wrexham. Summary of th• obJ•ct$ ofth• charlty sel out In Its governlng document Wrexham Foodbank provides emergency food parcels. toiletries and miscellaneous items lo individuals and families following a voucher issued by one of our referral agencies. Our food parcels consist of non - perishable items which are nutritionally balanced and allow for a thre day supply of food. Food and other ilems are donaled al supennarket wlledion points. food drives and regular colleclions from churches. schools. and other organisations. Wrexham Foodbank hires a commercial warehouse which receives and organises the food donations then restocks the 8 distribution cenlres the foodbank operates throughout the city. Summary of the maln actlvitles undertaken for the publi¢ benefit In relatlon to these objects Ilnclude wlthln thls section the statutory d8¢laration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commlsslon on putsllc ben¢llti Baby essentials items. such as nappies, baby toiletries and baby food are delivered to home addresses. The foodbank is partnered with WINGS Wrexham, a period poverty scheme, and ensures that clients and local or9anisations are provided with free sanitary items. The foodbank prides itself in being more than just about food and by giving olher items the aim is for clients lo have more disposable income lo buy fre3h food items. The Home Delivery service cnntinues to be an important aspect of the foodbank's work and delivers food parcels. baby essentials. and halal parcels. Th8 Service is run by the operations manag8r in association with volunteer drivers. Wrexham Foodbank works closel with Bab Basics, an o anisation TAR irtarch 2012
which provides a Moses bask8t of basic items for new parents. Support for lh8 Caia Pafk Holiday Hunger Scheme is given due lo the high iev8ls of child povarty within Ihe Caia Park ar8a of Wrexham. Due lo concems over individuals and families being unable to heat their homes adequalBly. Wrexham Foodbank provided Winter Warm PaGks containing blankets, hot water totU8s, scaryes, hats, and gloves elc. These packs are distributed at the satellit6 C8ntre8 and pur¢ha$8d from f¢)odbank fijnds. Wrexham Foodbank operates a Community Money Adv6c8 Connect Centre which helps dienls in financial drfficulties and prepares them for receiving debt management advice and support. This crucial sèNice has been further developed with the support of Trussell Tfust. The servlce has been successfvl in resolving thousands of pounds worth of debt and has lifted a huge burden for many clients. The work undertaken by the volunteer money mentors is immen58. In carying out all this work thè Iru$t••$ have had dug regard to tho guldanca issued by Ihe Charity Commission on public benefit. Addltlonal d•tall8 of obJectlv•• and avIllaI Ioptlonal Inforniatlon TAR March 2012
Staff and volunteer worklng The foodbank employs three members of staff. The trustees conducted a staffing review to represent the future direction of Ihe organisation as a Pathfinder Foodbank. The new collegiate approach slruclLJre was adopted by the trustees and commenced in June 2024. 11 dispensed with Ihe neeij for a foodbank manager but brought in thfee new iuleb. Th Operations Manager. The Strategic Development Manager, and the Operations Supervisor. Each rolc is equally valued and they are expected to work collaboratively to ensure that the foodbank not only offers an emergency approach but also introduces strategies to give long term solutions for Clients. The restructuring was aimed al ensuring the Pathfinder commitment continued. Staff salaries were uplifted commensurale with the new job descriptions. The slralegic development manag&r is responsible for Ihe foodbank's developmenl plan which is ambitious and was well received at the annual review by Trussell Tnjsl. Additionally, each trustee was givon a role and responsibilities. Thi$ initiative was aimed al supporting the staff and volunteer leam. Trustee Toles include responsibilities lor premises. Health and Safety. safeguarding, GDPR and privacy, financial management, fundraislng and human resource management. You may choose to include further slatements. where relevant, about.. The funding received from Wrexham County Borough Council enabled the foodbank lo conllnue Ils work bul there was a slgnificanl fall in food donations and. consequently. the average monthly food bill amounted to around £5000 pcr month. Notufally, this provcd to bo a drain on thc foodbank's financial resources. pollcy on grantrnakSng', policy programme related investment- With three members of staff and six committed trustees. the organisalion relies hugely on ils volunteer worklorce. conlribulion made by vcAunleers. wahouse teams worf( under the supeNision of Ihe operations manager sorting, dating. weighing, and organising the donations from the public and local businesses, churches, schools etc. The Wdreliuus¥ vulunleerb dlsu yrepdre fimjd PdlL¥ls arid cirrdng8 Ilie restocks to the 8 dislribulion centres across the city. Tho 8Btcllilo teams work al the 8 contr05 across thc city distributing food parcels, providing refreshments and befriending and qignt)nsling r.lip.nlq Thp.rp is an r)ngoing disru88inn rF*garding opening a new satellite in an area outside ol the city centre and wher8 a nged has been identifi8d by the community Gouncil. The home delivery service continues lo be an important seNice and while it is managed by the operatsons manager, the deliveries are made by volunteer drivers. They also collect donations from suMi8rkeI sites and other organisations, restock the $81ellite entre5, and Gollect the food purGhd5e5 to ensure Ihe fDudbclnk has sufficienl to make up the parcels. A volunteer administrative a3313tanl inputs data especially related to fuel bank vouchers - working under the supervision of the OPgTalTrons manager The money mentors within the CMA team are all volunteers. Team leader meets.ngs erssure the teams are updated of any initiatives and policies. An annual thank you event for all volunteers is organised lo illustrate the im1anCe of their conth'butson lo the foodbank. TAR Marth 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Wrexham Foodbank does not celebrate achievements bul prides itself on responding to the needs of those in Ihe community who are struggling lo buy the essentials such as food and fuel. Summary of the main achlevements oflhe charfty during tho year Food distribution: Thè foodbank distributed 10,361 food parcels in 202412025 which fed 7042 adu113 and 3319 ¢hildren. 270/0 ol Ihc children were under thè age of 4 years and 71 % of chIldn we fed were under the age of 11 years. To work rn0 efficientty with referral partners. we reduced the number of agencies on our reqister to around 70. Wrexham County Borough Council departments of Housing and Economy and Housing Support Officers, Wrexham CAB, Maximus. and Warm Wales are the agencies we woth with on a very regular basis The fixidbank also provides space for some agencies, such as Hafren Dyfdvry and MIND. lo offer advice and support al the 5dlellil¥ centres. Thoro are a significant number of rgagons why client$ are réferred lo the foodbank. The benefits system is al the core ol reasons why people need help from the fc*]dbank. Among the many reasons are unemployment after temporary or permanent work.. low income with no benefits or low income with some benefits.. changes or delays in the benefit system,. health related matters both physical and mental., debt; domestic abuse., substance misuse,. insecurely housed and no recourse lo public funds. Increasingly. low Income. sIng cosls and mental health issues appear lo b& the main reasons for requesting help from the foodbank. There are more families coming to Ihe foodbank who are in employment bul simply do not earn enough. There has been a 48Vo increase in demand for our support compared wilh S yp.ars agn. Interestingly. Ih8re is a decline in requests for help when the govemment gives more financial support This appears to indicate that people seek support from Ihe foodbank when there is a dire need and they simply do not have enough money lo purchase food. Working closely with Refvgee Kindness. EYST, 8awso and other refugee agencles has been an Important pari of Ilie r(MxJbaiik'5 work and the provision of halal pa1$ from the warehouse and delivered on the home delivery seryice has bccn opprccialed by these agenciès. Food slock.. Disappointingly. food donations showed a considerable declin8 and the loodbank had lo purchase subslanlially more food lo make the parcels. To illustrate Ihe change, il is useful to note that in 2022123, the nel stock was +6 tonnes.. 2023124 showed a nel stock of-2 tonnes and 2024125 saw a significant decline lo net stock of- 32 tonnes. This meanl that rhe foodbank spent just under £21 k purchasing food in 202314 and £42+k in 2024125. The foodbank relies heavily on donations ospocially during the harv8st and Christmas seasons. The Christmas food drives al Asda and Tesco make a bio drfference to stock levels. Given that the fcM)dbank musl provide specific items in the parcels according lo the Tru5sell Trust franchise agreement, for much of the period, the foodbank was purchasing food at around £5000 per month. TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance The eight satellites vary in how many parcels they distribute bul the important issue is that they serve a broad geographical area and there is access lo a distribution centre throughout the working week. The Injstees changed the way in which one satellite operated to bring il In line with other salelliles and ease the pressure on food distn'bulion. We also moved venues for one of our satellites to a more favourable and welcoming locatson. The staff and volunleer team engaged in a review of the way in which 8atelliles operated lo drive the concept of efficiency and con31Stency across the organisalion ensuring that the client journey was paramount in how we approached our operations and dignity was at the hegrt of how we support clients. The volunteer training programme was continued and the foodbank registered new volunteers Wofking in all aspects of foodbank operations. The operations manager conducts manual handling training for all volunteers and signposting training is part of Ihe remil for the strategic development mai)agei. Tho CMA Connect contr& continugd lo provide valuable support to tho$9 in financial difficulties by helping with debt and budgetary management. The money mentors also provide a home visit seNice which is enabled by the foodbank. The foodbank settled into new premises and it has been a beneficial move given that the landlord is supportive and has offered an annual licence while we continue our search for larger premises. We We ple8Jed to acctpl the offer from Toyota of an electric van lo use free of charge for one year. Given that our van is in use every day with restocks, collections and deliveries the offer was greatly appreciated. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review As al 3110312025. the Charity held £250,954 in unreslricled reserves. The principal financial risk facing Ihe Charity is the wtenlial loss or reduction of extemal grant funding. Brlef Statement of Ihe Charfty's pollcy on reserves The Charity's reserves policy is to maintain sufficient UnstrICted funds lo cover 12 month5 of oyeraliuiial costs. enabling Gontinuity of serviG8 in the event of a fvnding shortfall and providing flexibility to rest)ond lo unforeseen cxpenditure or strategic opportunities. Baspd fLJrrent 8xpenditurÈ levels reflected in this year's financial slalements, the Charity's free serveS would cover approximately 16 months of lolal operating costs. which is in excess of the level required under the reserve5 olic DÈtall$ of any funds rnaterlally In deficit Not applicable Further flnanclal revlow details IOptSonal Inforniatlonl Wrexham Foodbank is an affiliate of the Trussell Trust and receives advice and guidance from the Trussell Trust. A Pathfinder grant has enabled the foodbank lo engage in strategic development. You may choose to Indude additional information, whèr• fèlevanl about.. tho charity's princlpal sources of funds lincludlng Any fundraising)- how expenditure has supported the key objectives of thè charity: investment policy and objectives inclvding any Ihical investment policy adopted. Wrexham County Borough Council has made a finandal don8tSon lo help purchase food. pay rental costs for the premises. and Tun the foodbank van. The Iruslees are mindful of the sust8inabilily of the foodbank given that it is a fronlline organisalion tackling povety in the city and surrounding area. therefore, there is a robust reseTres policy which covors rent, salaries. utilities. and other essential outgoings. The trustees musi ensure Ihai sufficlent fund¥ are iii¥¢Je available fo food purchases and daily operations. Expenditure is monitored carefully with a bi monthly financial report from th¢ Iroasurer. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(sl Po$ltlon {eg Secrgtaryi Chair. etcl Suzanne Nanlcurvis Chair Date 8° December 2025 TAR March 2012
I CHARIIY (OMMISSION | FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perfjod from To 0110412024 31m3r2025 Section A Receipts and payments UDrstriGted funds Restricted funds Ethdowm•nt funds Total funds Last •1 l• lh• th••rv4t£ to th• n••r•t£ to th• N••n•t £ l• lh• n••r•t E A1 R•celpt$ Public donath)ns Tru5sell Tm31 gr1 Corporate donabons Ulher Communlt donatnG Irther Intere81 receivu ACTS 435 Sub total{Gross income lor ARI 24.314 4.316 $4.311 24,314 JS,726 $4,311 52,968 500 4.Y5 31.412 68.570 50.QS1 57.283 7,093 3.70S 785 31.91 172.400 221.33A A2 As1 •nd Inv•itm•nt sal•s, l$0• ¢abl•l. Sub totsi Y?t•l rnc•lpts 140.494 31.912 ITZNO• 221.334 A3Pa •nt SlafTwages I pensnn Olll¢o Equipm•ni ano IT Phow I biothlband char •s Accountanc Fo• Oulre•ch l ACTS435 1 EWSL WarehouJi Tènt i ¢#10s1 Bxlra Jiornge 19,534 S.120 55.128 42,146 l.J7Q 2.510 2.510 522 z,J 374 2.160 891 19.8SS 36.449 3.16• 36,849 ¥,119 226 44A74 1.107 Repairs and R¢now81s Extra food bunJTI•s oliday hury•r Clolhlnn Public liabllty h$uran1 le• Van 43,974 1.107 2J,111 534 534 J92 2,3•J Sfj4 217 128 4,071 J,50Q 731 ?.611? 9,35J 1,469 CMA costs Oon¥btyl$ Priniing. posllge & stslhirftry Offieè &oU4pni & 8xp8nditui¥ Leg81 & proles51onal other amoYee cost5 279 135 1,014 1.06$ ?.117 5,010 115 1,117 2.817 5.010 •15 1711.341 Sub torai JO.537 CCXX R1 arxwnts ISSI 1210112026
A4 As58t and Inveslment pvrcha58$,1$•o tabl•l Sub t•t•l Total paymonts 148.805 30.537 179.342 114.181 Not olrecelpts/(payments) A5 Transf8r5 b•tw•$n funds A6 Cash fund5 last y•ar end Cash funds thi5 year end .311 1,37 6.93 107,15 259.285 250.9 66.589 67, 325.854 318.919 218.701 325,8 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlctod fund• Restricted fund$ Endowmgnt fund$ to £ n••r•Bt £ 81 Ca8h funds B 280.424 67.M4 Cash 24 Tot•1 c$h funds 2SO.954 67,964 Unr•strlct•d lunds RMtrfct•d funds Endowm•nl fund• Oeiai15 n••rn•i ¢ lo n¥W•t £ 82 Other mon•tary assets Fund lo whl¢h ••••t Details CMI lop¢lonal Curr•Tht valu• Iknal 83 Inveètment a$•ts Fund io whkh b•lr•n Cutf•tht v•1 D¢lails Crtt loptlan•ll 84 As8ets retalnod tor th• charlly's own uso Fund to whkll Ilthbllllv Imount due onal Wh•n Details Signed ty cffle cf iwo Iru$10ès on boh8 of all thg Iruste85 Date of proval snatUre Prinl Narre S. Nantcurvis 22.12.2025 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 12101rd026
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trnsteesl members of Wrexham F¢x)d Bank On accounts for the year ended 3110312025 Charlty no {If any) 1162262 Set out on pag•8 l port to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the Trusl") for Ihe year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basls of report of Ilie accounts li) acLordaiiL% wiLlI tliv re4uireiwieiils' uf Llie Chdrllivs Acl 2011 lllhe Act"). I rep)rt in respecl of my examination of ihe Trust's accounts carried oul under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying ovl my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions glven by thé ChatY Commisslon under section 145(51(bl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which givès me cause lo believe Ihal in. any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Acl or the accounts do not accord the accounting records Independent examlnerfs statement I have no concems and have come across no other mallers in connection willl Ili¥ ¥X<iifiiiit4tiuii lu wliiLIi t411enlivn sliuulij be drawn in orller lo en<ible proper understanding of the accounts lo bè reached. Slgnéd: Data.. 14 U2L Name: Jane Tweedle Rèlevant professional quallflcatlonlsl or body {if any): BSC. FCA. DChA Address: WR Partners Belmont House, Shrew5bury Business Park Shrewsbury, SY26LG Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner need5 lo highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). IER October 2018
Glve horo brl•f d•tall* of any Items that the exarnlner wlshes to discloso. Nla IER October 2018