THE
COUNTRY
FOOD
TRUST
FEEDING PEOPLE IN NEED ACROSS THE UK
Report of the Trustees and financial statements
for the year ended 31 August 2025
THE
COUNTRY FOOD
TRUST
COUNTR Y FOOD
COUNfA Y F(JOD
..VENISOII
VENISON-PASIA.
BOIOGNE8E
ANNUAL REPORT 2025
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1162699 England & Wales
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. SC051118 Scotland

WELCOME FROM THE CHAIR
I would like to begin this year's Trustees, Annual Report by thanking my predecessor, our past
Chaiman, Sir Charles Walker who has been a fantast￿ Chair. His energy and drive has been
unparalleled. He ￿0VeS hard shoes lo fill and fortunately, for me, has agreed lo continue as a Trustee
so that we can continue lo benefit from his experience and enthusiasm. On behalf of all our Trustees
and all beneficiaries of the CFT, l also wish to thank our fellow Board member Simon Cleverly. His
contribution over the years has been amazing, he has done so much lo further the cause of cFr and
ensuring we maximised our objective of feeding people in need. We all have much lo thank him for and
wish him well.
I would also once again wish lo thank our many generous supporters. It is your donations, goodwill, and
commitment that make our work possible. Without you, CFT Simp￿ could not deliverthe impact rt does.
Over the past tsvelve months, The Country Food Trust has continued to expand ils reach, providing
high-qualily, nutrf(ious meals to those most in need across the UK. Demand for our products remains
strong. and our mission
lo ensure that families facing hardship have access to heaf(hy. protein-rich
food- is more relevant than ever.
Scotland has yet again been a particular highlight. Mark French. our dedicated Trustee, and his
supporters have Continued lo show extraordinary energy in building our profi'le north of the border,
establishing new partnerships. and ensuring CFT is r8cognised as a vital part of local communty
support.
This year also saw us deepen our collaboration with those of our partners delNering deer management.
Following the pioneering agreement in East and West Sussex over the last year, we are now expanding
similar models into Suffolk, Devon and beyond. CFT coordinates the entire process, so that venison
can move seamlessly from field to foodbank. These partnerships have proven lo be both sustainable
and scalable, showcasing our conservation work alongside alleviating food insecurity.
Looking ahead, our focus remains on increasing the CFT'S self-sufficiency whilgt reducing its exposure
to fluctuations in suppty. By diversifying our sourcing, strengthening regional partnerships. and
maintsining high standards in logistics, we are well placed to meet rising demand.
We remain committed to our founding ambition.. delivering nutritious, high-protein meals- in the form
of pre-CCK)ked ambient meals and raw meal products
lo those who need them most. With your
ongoing support, we will continue to grow our impact and ensure that good food reaches the familie8
and communities who need il most.
Rl Hon Sir Brandon Lewis. CBE
Chair of The Country Food Trust

THE COUNTRY FOOD TRU
Contents of the Financlal Statements
forthe Yoar Endod 31 Au
ust 2025
Page
Reference and Adminislralive Details of the Charity,
f(s Trustees and Advisers
Trustees, Report
Independent Auditors Report
8-11
Statement of Financial Activities
12-13
Balance Sheet
14
Cash Flow Statement
15-16
Notes lo the Financial Slalemenls
17-27

THE COUNTRY FOOD TRUST
Reference and Administrative Details of the CIO Its Trustees and Advlser5
r the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
Tn￿tee$.
Rt Hon Sir B Lewis CBE. Chair (appointed 24 June 20251
Sir C Walker KBE
Mr P S C Cleverly (resigned 24 September 20251
MrA Stone
Mrs S J Radford, Honorary Treasurer
Mrs A Skinner
Mr M French
rSOGreen
Charlty Registored
Number:
1162699 (England & Wales)
SC05118 IS¢otlandl
Princlpal Offlce:
POBox114
Wotton-under~Edgo
Glou¢eslershire
G1198Q
Chlef ExecutNe Offleer:
Miss S J Bryan-Hunl
Auditor:
Wenn Towsend Chartered Accountants
Watemioor Point
Walermoor Road
Cirencester
GL71LF
Bankers:
Wealherbys Bank Ltd
Sanders Road
Wellingborough
Northampton8hire
NN8 4BX
Hampden's Bank
9 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
EH2 4DR

THE COUNTRY FOOD TR
ST
The Twstees Rg
ort
lor the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together w(th the financial statements for the year ended 31
August 2025. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies sel out in
note 1 to the accounts and comply with the CIO'S ConslitulKJn dated 16 July 2015, the Charities Act
2011 and 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities p￿parIng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)".
Objecttves and activitles
Food Distribution
2024-2025
During the financial yearwe delivered nearfy 500,000 meals with a wide circulation across the UK. The
organisalions that received food were, foodbanks, community kitchens and homeless she￿er$.

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The Trustees Re ort
for the Y
ar Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
47 Tonnes of Protein delivering nearly 500,000 meals
WalÈ
Scotland
Yorkshire & HuMber￿de
West Midlands
50tr(h East
North West
North East r
East of England
East Midlands
81X)(X)
120mO
160WO
Raw Meat 11 ?0￿heS
The breakdown of our distribution across the UK was.. England 85%, Scthand 140A and Wales 1Qh.
phea￿￿t 11 Partridge •Ven*son J Turkey
15%
75%
The vast majorty of meal donated this year was venison as we began our deer management projects.
Small Game meat was 19¥0 of dislribulion.

THE COUNTRY FOOD TRUST
The Trustees Re
ort
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
We continue to experience our busiest months for delivering food in Ihewinler, when a hot, high nutrition
meal is essential. Our busiest months for procuring meal is also during this period and we send out
raw meat as 500n as possibF8 in frozen fom)at. The ambient mgals are distributed evenly across the
year in smaller quantitie5.
Financial results and review of the year to 31 August 2025
The financial results for the year are set out on pages 9-21 and show a nel surplus of £52,348 for the
year12024 deficit £14,631) with nel assets at 31 August 2025 of £163.55512024 £111,207). Income
this year from all sources amounted lo £649,330 12024 £696,448>. Total expenditure was £596,982
mpared with £711.079 last year.
Forecasting income continues lo be a highly uncertain business, underlining the continuing necessity
lo maintain a sensible level of cash reseNos. Costs are kept constantly under review.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The Trustees have assessed the major risks towhich the CIO is exposed, and are satisfied that systems
are in place lo miligale exposure to the major risks.
The Trustees have a duty to idenlfy and review the risks lo which the Charity is exposed and to ensure
appropriate controls are in place lo provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The Charity
maintains a risk register. A risk assessment is continuously monitored and presented at Trustee
meetings, as in previous years the highest risks identrfied relate to the uncertainty of future income.
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the CIO that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use
should be m8int8ined al a level equivalent to between three and six months, expenditure. The TrL¢slees
consider that reserves al this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will
be able to continue the CIO'S current activities while consideration is gThien lo ways in which additional
fvnds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the period.
Total free reserve$ at 31 August 2025 were £134,564.

THE COUNTRY FOOD TRUST
The Trustees Re
ort
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
Structurep governance and managomont
Constitution
The Country Food Trust was established by Constff(ution on 16 Juty 2015 8s a Charitable Inwrporated
Organisalion.
Method of appointmont or electlon of Truste8$
The Constitution states that there must be at least charity TTuslees. There is no maximum number.
The first charty Trustees were appointed for the following terms,.
Mr A Stone lor 4 years,.
Mr S Green tor 3 years.
Apart from the first Charity Trustees. Trustees are appointed for a lem of four years.
When a vacancy on the Boafd arises, Trustees will consider sutiable individuals and make
recommendations to the Board. Prospective ￿ndidateS are mel by the Chairman and an existing
Trustee lo fin(i out about the expertise and qualities that they could bring lo the Board and lo ensufe
that helshe is fully aware of the requirements and the stalulory duties of a Trustee. New Trustees are
appointed by 8 resolution passed al a properly conv8ned meeting of the charty Trustees.
Policit5 adopted for the Induction and tralnlng of Trustees
The charity Trustees will make available lo each new charty Trustee, on or before, his or her first
appointment..
{al
{bl
Icl
Copy of the current version Df the Conslilulion.,
a copy of the CIO'S latest Trustees, Annual Report and Statement of Aecounts., and
relevant Charity Commission publications.
None of the Tru$lee5 have any beneficial interest in the CIO. All of the Trustees are member5 of the
CIO and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
Publlc Bènefit
The key public benefitwhich The Country Food Tnjst aims lo deliver is the free provision of high-protein,
low-choleslerol meals for those most in need in the community.
Organi5ational structure and decision maklng
The B(Brd of Trustees sel the strategy to achieve the charty's objects and oversee ((s implementation.
The day lo day management of the charity's affairs and line management of staff are delegated to the
Chief Executive. The Chief Executive is responsible for implementing agreed policy and strategy, as
delegated by the Trustees.

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The Trustees Re
ort
rthe Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
Fundraising
The Charity is a member of the Fundraising Regulator and as such abides by the Code of Fundraising
Practice for the UK.
The Charity's approach is to ensure that rfc complies with the standards as sel out in the Code across
all of our fundraising actwities. It does not engage wi(h any third-party fundraisers. 11 cOmpl￿S with th@
key principles and behaviours of the Code lo ensure that any vulnerable persons are treated fairly. All
staff go through m8ndalory training when they join the Charity. 11 strives lo always act ethicalty and
responsibility, using best practice when communrcaling wf(h our supporters.
During the year it did not receive any complaints relating to fundraising.
The Charity applies best pracliee to protect its supporter data., it never swaps or sells data and only
uses infomialion that is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation IGDPR}. 11 lakes
seriously the need lo a¢h￿ve the highest standards and is not aware of any failure on Its part to compty
with fundraising standards.
Diversity. Equallty and Inclusion
The Charity follows ils diversity and inclusion policies. The CEO and Trustees continue to consider the
representation of The Country Food Trust's 51akeholders al all levels including beneficiaries staff,
ambassadors, volunteers, Trustees, and advisors and to strive lo have a diverse represenlalion.
Climate chango
The charity does not consider climate change lo be a principal risk or uncertainty for its longevty
however it continues to have regard to the impact of f(5 operations on the communty and the
environment.
Donor Acknowledgement
The Country Food TrLTrsI is extremely gratèful for all the very generous donations it has received during
the year including those from private individuals, corporate sponsors, retailers operating point-of-sale
donation Systems, Charitable Trusts and Foundations as well as some Communty Foundations.
11 woukl also liketo thank il's Patrons and Ambassadors for their ongoing support and lime commitment.

THE COUNTRY FOOD TRUST
The Trustees Re
forthe Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
Trustees, Responslblllty Statement
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accountlng Standards (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to Charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scollandl Act 2005 and the Charities
Awounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 las amended) and the provisions of the Trust deed requires the
Trustees lo prepare fiTrancial statements for each financi81 year which give a true and fair view of Ihg
stale of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and 8ppIIc8tion of resources, including the
income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the
Trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policles and then apply them consislenuy:
observe the methods and principles the Charity SORP-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the Charity will ¢ontinue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy al any time the financial position of the Charity and lo enable them lo onsure that the financial
slalements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets ofthe Charity
and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
SIGNED SÈCURÉLY
Approved by order of the board of Trustees on and
its behaK by..
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SIGNEO SE¢VRtLY
2026 al
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Mrs S J Radford, Honorary Treasurer

THE COUNTRY FOOD TRUST
Re
ort of the Inde
ndent Auditors to the Trustees of The C unt Food Tr
forthe Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
st
Opinlon
Wo have audited the financial statements of The Country Food TTUSI I'the Charity'l for the year ended
31 August 2025, which comprise the Statement of Financial Aclivilies, the Balance Sheet. cashflow
slalement and notes lo the financial slalements, ineluding a summary of significant accounting polKies.
The financk41 reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard FRS 102 The Financial
Reporting Sl8ndaTd applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland United Kingdom Genorally Accepted
Accounting Practiee}.
In our opinion the financial statements..
give a true and fair view of the stale of the Charty's affairs as al 31 August 2025 and of rts incoming
resources and application of r&sources for the year then ended.,
have been properly prepared in accordance wrth Untted Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice,. and
Have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities and Trustee Investment
{Scollandl Act 2005 and regulation 8 of the Charities Accounts (Scollandl Regulations 2006 188
amended).
Basis for oplnlon
We conducted our audi( in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) IISAS {UKII and
applicable law. Our re$pDnsibililies under those standards are further described in the Auditors
responsibilities forthe audit of the financial slalernenls section of our report. We are independent of the
Charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial
statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fuifilleil our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have
obtained is sufficient and appropriate to providè a basis for our opinion.
Concluslons relating to golng concern
In auditing the financial statemen15, we have concluded that the Trustees use the going concem basis
of accounting in the preparation of the fi'nancial slalements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not idenlrfied any material uncertainties relating to
events or conditions that, indwidually or collectively. may cast significant doubt on the charty's ability
to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial
statements are aulhorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect lo going concem are
described in the relevant sections of the report.
othor Infomlation
The Trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the Information
included in the Trustees, annual report, other than the financial slalemenls and our audrtor's roport
Ihereon. Our opinion on the financial slalemenls does not cover the other information and, ex￿p1 to
the extent otherwise explicilty slated in our report. we do not express any form of assurance conclijsion
Ihereon.
In connection with ou¥ audit of the financial stslements, our responsibilty is to read the other information
and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial
slalemenls or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears lo bo materially misslaled. If
we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required lo
delemiine whether there is a material misslalement in the financial slalemenls or a material
misstalemenl of the other information. If, based on the WO￿ we have perfomied, we conclude that there
is a material misslalemenl of this information, we are required lo report that fact.

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Re
ortof
he Inde
endent Auditors to the Trustees of The Count Food Trust
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matter5 on which we are requir8d to report by exception
We have nothing lo report in respect of thè following matters in relation lo which the Charities Accounts
IS¢otlandl Regulalior15 2006 requires us lo report lo you rf, in our opinion..
the infomalion given in the Report of the Trustees is inconsislenl in any material respect with the
financial statements., or SLrfFicienl accounting records have not been kept.. or
proper accounting records have not been kept,. or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and relums., or
we have not re￿iVed all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of Trustees
As explained more fully in the Trustees, Responsibilities Statement Iset out on page 71, the Trustees
a￿ responsible for the preparation of financial statements which give a Ifue and fair view, and for such
internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial slalements
that are free from materi81 misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial
stalemenls, the Trustees are rosponsible for assessing the Charty's abilty lo continue as a going
coneem, disclosing. as applicable, matters felaled lo going concern and using the going concem basis
of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the Charity or lo cease operations, or have
no realist￿ a￿ernatIVe but to do so.
Audltor's responsibilities for the audit of th? flnanclal statem8nts
We have been appointed as auditor under section 44(1lc of the Charities and TrLtstee Investment
Iscollandl Act 2005 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulation5 made of having
effect there under.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as
whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and lo issue an audilols
report that includes OLtr opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance bul Is not a
guarantee that an audrfc conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always deled a material
misststemenl when it exists. Misslatsmenls can arise from fraud or error and are considered
material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the
economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instance8 of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We
design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to delecl material
misstatements in respect of irregularilies, including fraud. The specific procedures for this
engagement and the extent lo which these are capable of delecling iTregularf(ies, including fraud
is detailed b810w:
Enquiry of management, those charged with govemance and the entty's solicitors around
actual and potential lilwalion claims.,
Enquiry of enlty staff in lax and compliance functions to idenlfy any instances of non-
compliance with laws and regulations.,
Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance..
Reviewing financial statement disclosures and lesling to supporting documentation to
assess wmplianee with applicable laws and regulations.,
Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including lesling of
journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness. evaluating the business rationale
of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting
eslimales for bias.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit. there 1$ a risk that we will nol delect all
irregularities, including those leading lo a material misstslem8nl in the financial statements or

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Re
ort of the Inde
ndent Auditors to the Trustees ol The Count Food Trust
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
non-compliance wfth regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or
regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as
we will be less likety lo become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also g￿Ster
regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rathef than error, as fraud inVo￿e5 intention81
concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
As part ofan audf( in accordance with ISA$ IUKI, we exercise prof&ssional judgmentand maintain
professional scepti¢ism throughout the audit. We also..
Identfy and assess the risks of malolial misslalement of the financial slalements, whether
due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive lo those risks, and
obtain audi( evKlence that is sufficient and appropriate lo provide a basis for our opinion. The
risk of not delecling a material misslalement resulting from fraud is higher than for one
resulting frcsm error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
Obtain an understanding of internal eonlrol relevant to the audit in order lo design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, bul not lor the purpose of expressing
an opinion on the effectiveness of the Charitable Company's internal control.
Evaluate the appioprialeness of accounting policies used and the r8asonableness of
accounting estimate5 and related disclosures made by the Trustees.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the Directors, use of the going concern basis of
accounting and, based on the audrt evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists
related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubl on the Charitable Company's
ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uneert8inty exists, we
are required to draw allenlion in our audf(or's report lo the related disclosures in the financial
slalements or. rf such disclosures are inadequate, to modfy our opinion. Our conclusions are
based on the audrt evidence obtained up to the dale of our auditor's report. However, future
events or conditions may cause the Charitable Company lo cease to continue as a going
concern.
Evaluate the overall piesentalion. structure and content of the finaneial slalements. including
the disclosures, and whether the financial slalements represent the underlying transactions
and evonls in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
Vve communicate wi(h those charged with governanea regarding, arnong other matters, the planned
scope and liming of the audr( and signifieanl audit ffndings, including any signrficanl deficienc￿$ in
internal control that we identify during our audit.
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THE COUNTRY FOOD TRUST
Statem
nt of Financlal Aetlvities for tho Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
Unrestrlcted Restricted
Fund
Funds
2025
2025
Total
Funds
2025
Total
Fund
2024
Note
INCOME FROM:
Donations and legacies
Other activitios:
Fundraising
Trading activities
Investment income
434.838
120.000
554.838
394,456
93,635
857
93,635
857
301,264
173
555
TOTAL INCOME
529,330
120,000
649,330
696,448
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds..
Costs of raising fijnds
Charitable activitie8
46.065
447,408
46.065
550,917
76,918
634,161
6,7,8
103.509
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
493,473
103,509
596,982
711,079
NET GAINIDEFICIT BEFORE OTHER
RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
35,857
16,491
52,348
114,6311
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
35.857
16,491
52,348
114,631)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
T¢)tal funds brought forward
98,707
12.500
111.207
125,838
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
134,564
28,991
163,555
111.207
The notes fom part ofthese financial sL*ementS
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E COUNTRY FOOD TRUST
gment of Flnanclal Activitles for the Year Entted 31 Au
ust 2025
Analysis of prlor yearfigures
Unrestrictgd Restricted
Fund
Funds
2024
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Note
INCOME FROM:
Donations and legacies
Other activltles:
Fundraising
Trading activf(ies
Investment income
335,956
37,500
394,456
301,264
173
555
301,264
173
555
TOTAL INCOME
658,948
37,500
696,448
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds..
Voluntary income
Charitable activities
76,918
604,161
76.918
634.161
6.7,8
30.000
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
681,709
30,000
711,079
NET GAINIDEFICIT BEFORE OTHER
RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
122,1311
7.500
114,631}
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
{22.1311
7,500
122,1311
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
120,838
5.000
125,838
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
98,707
12,500
111,207
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THE COUNTRY FOOD TRUST
Balance Sheet as at 31 Au
ust 2025
Unrestricted Rgslrictod 31 August 31 August
Fund
Fund
2025
2024
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets
13
504
504
1.261
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
14
2,249
2,249
8.851
Cash at bank and in han
148,865
28.991
177.856
122.783
151,114
28.991
180.105
131.634
CREDITORS:
Accounts falling due within one
Year
15
117,054}
117,0541
121,688)
NET CURRENT ASSErs
134.060
28,991
163,051
109,946
NET ASSETS
134,564
28,991
163,555
111,207
CHARITY FUNDS
Restr*cted funds
Unr851ricled funds
28,991
8,891
154,564
12,500
98,707
134.564
TOTAL FUNDS
134,564
28.991
163,555
111.207
SIGNED SECVRELY
The financial statements were approved by the Tru
LElgR/2026
and signed on their behalf by-
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Ms S J Radford, Honorary Treasurer
The notes fomi part of these financial statements
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THE COUNTRY FOOD TRUST
Cash Flow Statement
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
2025
2024
CASH USED IN
OPERATING AGTIVITIES
55.073
146,972)
CASHFLOW FROM
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payments lo acquire langibk fixed assets
Investments ielurned
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
IDECREASEIIINCREASE IN CASH
55,073
{46,9721
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE YEAR
122,783
169,755
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT AT
THE END OF THE YEAR
£ 177,856
£ 122,783
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Cash Flow Statement
forthe Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
2025
2024
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING IDEFICITI TO NET
CASH IOUTFLOWIIINFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Nel Ioulgoinglllncoming resources
Dopreciation
Loss on disposals
Decreaselllncreasel in debtors
(Decreaselllncrease in cre(lilo
52,348
757
114,631}
1,423
266
(5,4311
{28,5991
6,602
(4,6341
Nel cash IoLrtnow}linflow from operaltve activities
£ 55,073
£146,972)
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
Oiher non-
Cash
Changes 31 Aug 2025
1 Sep 2024 Cash flow
Cash at bank and in hand
£ 122,783
£ 55,073
£ 177.856
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Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
forthe Ygar Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of prgparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the Charitable Settlement, which is a publrc benefrt entity under
FRS 102, h8ve been prepared in accordance with the Chari(ies SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounling
and Reporting by Charf(ies.' Statement of Recommended Prartice applicable lo charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102} Iupdate Bulletin 21,, Financial Reporting Standard 102
The Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the
Charitles Act 2011. The financial slalements have been prepared under the historical cost
onvenlion with the exception of investments which are included al mark8t value. as mdified
by the revaluation of certain assets.
The Charty has applied Updole Bulletin 2 and d￿8 not include a cash flow statement on the
grounds that is it applying FRS 102 Section 1A.
Going concern
At the lime of appioving the accounts, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the CIO
has adequate Tesources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeabEe future. Thus
the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis preparing the accounts.
Fund accountlng
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the
Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the CIO and which have not been
designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specrfic restrictions
imposed by donors or which have been raised by the CIO for particular purposes. The aim and
use of e8eh restricte(I fund is sel out in the notes to the financial slalemenls.
Income
All income is recognised once the CIO has enlitlemenl lo the income, it is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receniable can be measured reliably.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised On￿ the CIO has
been notified of the donation, unless perfomiance condi(ions require deferral of the amount.
Income tax recoverable in relation lo donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is
recognised al the lime of the donation.
Grants and donations subject lo the specific wi$he$ of the donor are credited to relevant
reslricled funds.
Income lax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gfft Aid or deeds of covenant is
recognised at the time ol the donation.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
Accountlng Pollcl8s Icontinugdl
Expendlture and Irrecoverable VAT
Expendrture is recognised onee there is a legal or conslruclive obligation lo transfer economic
benefit lo a third paty. 11 is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
sethemenl and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified
by aclivily. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs,
including support costs involved in undertaking each aclivily. Direct costs attributable to 8 single
activty are allocated directly lo that aclivty. Shared costs which contribute to more than one
activty and support costs which a￿ not allribulable to a single activity are apportioned be￿een
those aclivf(ies on a basis consistent wrth the use of resources. Central staff costs arE allocated
on the basis oftime spent and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the
costs of disseminating infomiation in support of the charitable activities. Support costs are those
costs incurred directly in support of expendrture on the objects of tho CIO and include proiect
management earried out al Headquarters. Governance costs are those incurred in connection
with administration of the CIO and compliance with constilulional and statutory requirements.
Costs of generating funds are costs incurred in attracting voluntary I￿OMe and those incurred
in trading activities Ihal raise Iijnds.
Irwoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activty for which the expenditure was
incurred.
Tangible fixed assets and depreclatlon
Tangible fixed assets are carried al cost, net of depreciation 8nd any provision for impairment.
Depreciation is provided al rates calculated lo write off the cost of fixed assets, less their
estimated residual value. over their expected useful lives on the folh)wing basis..
Offi¢e equipment
200A
the shares in the subsidiary undertaking and aT8 included al cost.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount
¢)ffered. Prepayments are valued a the amount prepaid nel of any trade discounts due.
Cash at Bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short
malurily of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the depo811 or similar
account.
Credltoys and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation al the Balance Sheet dale as a res￿￿ of a
past event. 11 is piobable that a Iransfef of economic benefit will be ￿qUired in settlement and
the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised al the amount
that the CIO anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced
payments for the goods or services it musl provide.
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Notes to the Flnan¢lal Ststomonls
forthe Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
Accounting Policies {continued}
Flnanclal In8twments
The CIO only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
inslrumenls. Bas￿ financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and
subsequently measured at their settlement value.
Reserves pollcy
It is the policy of the CIO that unrestricted fvnds which have not been designated for a specific
use should be maintained al a level equivalent lo between three and six months, expenditure.
This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the period.
Pensions
The CIO operates a defined contribution pension scheme, and the pension charge represents
the amounts payable by the CIO to the fund in respect of the period.
2. Income from donations andlggacies
Unrgstricted Rostrlcted
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
Total
Fund
2025
Tolal
Funds
2024
Donations
434,838
120,000
554,838
394.456
Total
434,838
120,000
554,838
394,456
3. Fundrai$lng Incomg
Unre$tri¢tgd Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
Total
Fund
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Events income
Grants
93,635
93.635
301,264
93,635
93,635
301,264
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Note$ to the Flnanclal Statements
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
Tradlng actlvltles
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
Total
Total
Fund Funds
2026
2024
Charlty tradlng Sncom8
Sales
857
857
173
Cost of ralsing funds
Unrestricted Re$trlcted
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
Total
Total
Fund Funds
2025
2024
Cost of events
46,065
46,065 76,918
Dirgct Costs
Restricted
Funds
2025
Activities
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Manufacturing and Food
Marketing and Website
Salaries and Wages
National Insurance
Pension Costs
250,086
4.250
89,957
6.771
10,206
100,000
350,086 408,328
4,250
4,072
93,466 115,844
6,771
14,100
10,206
5,303
3,509
361,270
103.509
464,779 547.647
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Notes to the Financial Statements
for thg Year Endad 31 Au
ust 2025
Support costs
Restricted
Funds
2025
Activities
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Consuhancy
Insurance and legal
Office costs
Travel expenses
Entertainment- staff
Entertainment- other
Sundry expenses
R￿rUitMent and other stsff costs
Hotels
Merchandise and PR
Trustee expenses
Depreciation
Loss on disposal
2,492
66,863
7,232
243
2,492
2,688
66,863 61,548
7,232
7,937
243
1,234
131
1,433
670
3,056
128
678
417
1,156
678
417
1,156
757
7S7
1,423
266
79,838
79.838
80,514
Governance costs
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
Total
Fund
2025
Total
Fund$
2024
Audit fees
Independent examination fees
6,300
6,300
6,000
6,300
6,300
6,000
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Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
9. Anatysls of Expenditurg- by exponditure type
Staff costs DepreciatiOf7 Othor costs
2025
2025
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Costs of genera￿nll
Funds:
Expenditure on raising
voluntary income
46,065
46.065
76,918
Charitable activities:
Direct costs
Expenditure on
Governanc
110.443
757
433,417 544.617
628,161
6,300
6.300
6,000
Total 2025
110,443
757
485,782 596.982
711,079
Totsl 2024
135,247
1.423
574,409 711,079
10. Net SurpluslDeflclt
This is ststed after charging..
31 August
2025
31 August
2024
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Loss on disposals
Audit Fees
757
1,423
266
6,000
6,300
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Not9$ to the Flnancial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
11. Trustees
None ol the Trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any rgmuneralion from
the CIO during the period.
12. Staff costs
31 Aug 2025
31 Aug 2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
93,466
6,771
10,206
115.844
14,100
5,303
110,443
135,247
The average monlhty numberof persons 8mployed by the CIO during the periodwas as follows-
31 Aug 2025 30 Aug 2024
No.
Chief Executive
Adminislralion
The number of higher paid employees was one
31 Aug 2025
No.
30 Aug 2024
No.
In the band £80,001- £90,000
The key management personnel of the CIO comprise the Board of Trustees and the Chief
Executive. The lolal employment benefits, including employer pension contributions, of the key
management personnel were £105.974 (year lo 31 August 2024 £101,005).
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Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
forthe Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
13. Tangible fixed assets
Offlce equlpment
Cost
At 1 September 2024
Additions
Disposals
3.029
At 31 August 2025
3.029
Depreclatlon
Al 1 September 2024
Charue for the period
Disposals
1,768
757
At 31 August 2025
2.52S
Net book value
Al 31 August 2025
504
Al 31 August 2024
1.261

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UNTRY FO
DTRU
Notes to the Financial Statements
for tho Y9ar Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
14. Dobtors
31 August 31 August
2025
2024
Gift Aid recoverable
t)onalion receivable
other debtors
1,231
1,018
1,768
1.428
5.655
2.249
8,851
15. Credltors.. amounts falling due withln one year
31 August 31 August
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Other tsxalion and social securty
Other creditors
Accfuals and deferred income
6,034
2,426
10.769
2.703
1.286
6.930
6,650
17,054
21,688
16. Statgmgnt of funds
statement of funds- current year
Balance at
1 Sept
2024
Balance at
31 August
2025
Income Expendlturè
Unr95trictgd funds
General Fund
98,707
529,330
493,473
134,564
Restricted funds
Community Trusts
12,500
120.OCK)
103,509
28,991
Total of funds
111,207
649.330
59S,982
163,555
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Notss to the FlnancSal Statements
for the Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
18. Statement of funds Icontinugd)
statement of funds- prlor year
Balance at
1 Sept
2023
Balanee at
31 August
2024
Income Expenditur
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
120,838
658,948
681,079
98.707
Restrict￿ funds
5,000
37.500
30,000
12,500
Tolal of funds
125.838
696.448
711.079
111,207
The general fund relates lo the amounts donated to the CIO with no ￿Strict10n imposed on
them by the donor.
19. Restricted Funds
Community Trust donations were given lo help provide meals lo f¢Jod banks at cost price.
20. Analysis of not assets between funds
Analysls of net assets between funds- current ygar
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
Re5tri¢tod
Funds
2025
Balance at
31 August
2025
Fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due wtthin one year
151,114
117.5041
28.991
180.105
117,5041
134.564
28,991
163,555
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Notes to the Financial Ststements
forthe Year Ended 31 Au
USt 2025
21. Analysls of net assots b9tWggn funds Icontinugd)
Analysls of net assets between funds- prior year
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Rgstricted
Funds
2024
Balance at
31 August
2024
Fixed asset
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
1,261
119,134
121,6881
1,261
131,634
121,688}
12.500
98.707
12.500
111,207
22. Pen$ion commltments
The CIO operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are
held separately from those of the CIO in an independently administered fund. The pension cost
charge represents contributions payable by the CIO to the fund and amount lo £10,2(612024
£8271. Contributions tolalling £85912024 £nil) were payable lo the fund al the balance sheet
date and are ineluded in creditors.