Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
Charity name: Stamford Foodbank
Charity registration number: 1162761
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To relieve persons in Stamford and the surrounding area that are in financial hardship in such ways as the Trustees from time-to-time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively, by: (a) Providing emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to particular families in need and/or distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty such other means including (but not limited to) the provision of support signposting to relevant information and other advisory services. |
| 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 |
Distribution of emergency food and non- food supplies (enough for 3 days); provision of hot water bottles/blankets to help with the cold. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In planning our activities, the Trustees are mindful of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We do not make any grants |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by |
| volunteers | Para 1.38 | The Foodbank would not be able to function without the support of volunteers. Volunteers collect, manage, pack and distribute food and non-food items to Foodbank clients in both Stamford and Oundle, and signpost to other local services. The charity is dependent on the generous donation of food items from members of the public and local supermarkets. |
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| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | During the period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, 819 vouchers were presented to the Foodbank for provision of emergency food/non-food supplies. This equates to 2,089 people fed (773 children and 1,316 adults). The main reason for provision of emergency food continues to be low income and benefit delays/changes. The Foodbank also provided 250 hot water bottles and blankets to clients over the winter period. As a result of a grant from the Trussel Trust, Citizens Advice workers have been based in both Stamford and Oundle foodbanks over the year. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
Our objectives remain the same – to provide emergency food and non-food items to those most in need. The charity continues to meet these objectives |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The Foodbank does not carry out any fundraising |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Excess funds are kept in a savings account which provides a small amount of interest each month |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity operated at a loss during the year but remains in a very positive financial position as at 31 March 2025. This was the second year (of three) of having Citizens Advice personnel in both foodbanks (Stamford and Oundle). This cost was fully funded by a grant from the Trussell Trust received in the previous year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trustees aim to hold six months running costs in reserve in accordance with the Reserves Policy. These funds are held in the savings bank account. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £15,000 (running costs less restricted grant payment) |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a – the charity is in a robust financial position |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Individual donors, local churches, local businesses, charities or groups of people who have raised money specifically for the Foodbank. Restricted grant funding from The Trussell Trust. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Loss of the Foodbank Project Manager Loss of current accommodation for the Stamford Foodbank Increasing numbers of people in need Lack of volunteers Significant drop in income |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution adopted 26/06/2015 |
| 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 | Elected by existing Trustees |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
The Trussell Trust provides training for Trustees. Trustee induction programme – in house |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Foodbank Project Manager reports to the Chairperson and Trustees Warehouse Manager reports to the Foodbank Project Manager The Foodbank works with The Trussell Trust |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Stamford Foodbank |
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| Other name the charity uses | Stamford and Oundle Foodbank |
| Registered charity number | 1162761 |
| Charity’s principal address | All Saints and St Johns Church Centre West Street Stamford PE9 2PR |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Rev Neil James Shaw | Chair | |||
| Jean Margaret Asher | ||||
| Sara Harriet Glover | ||||
| Judith LesleyFoulkes | ||||
| Eula Michelle Hoo-Fat Nebel |
Secretary | |||
| John Featherstone Hewitson |
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| Joseph Scott | Treasurer | |||
| Kim Treverton | Resigned 19 November 2024 |
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– 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 n/a 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
Eula Nebel Signature(s) Sara Glover Eula Michelle Hoo-Fat Nebel Full name(s) Sara Glover Position (eg Secretary, Vice Chair Chair, etc) Date 15 October 2025
Stamford Foodbank Charity Commission for England and Wales, No. 1162761 Balance Sheet - Detail
As at March 31, 2025
| Current Assets Cash At Bank And In Hand Oundle Foodbank Petty cash - Oundle Petty cash - Stamford Stamford Foodbank Winter fuel Net Assets Funds & Reserves Unrestricted General Funds Capital Account Emergency Energy fund Income account Funds Provided |
6,559 67 229 79,830 533 |
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| 87,218 6,552 2,557 78,110 |
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| 87,218 |
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Stamford Foodbank Income & Expense - Detail April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025
| Income Income and Endowments Donations and Legacies Donations - non personal Donations - personal Investments Interest Received Other Incoming Resources Grants Total Income Expenses Expenditure Charitable Activities Charity Management & Administration Bank Charges Honorarium Insurance Miscellaneous Printing & Stationery Professional fees/subscriptions Rent Telephone Travel expenses Top up food Top up non food Fixtures & fittings Total Expenses Operating Surplus/(Deficit) Total Other Income/(Expenses) Net Surplus/(Deficit) |
10,305 12,723 2,013 -36,310 |
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| -11,270 103 7,155 348 1,154 776 581 7,863 553 243 8,089 2,701 117 |
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| 29,684 | |
| -40,954 | |
| 0 | |
| -40,954 |
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Statement of Financial Activities
Prepared for Stamford Foodbank: 1/4/2024 to 31/3/2025 (compared with 1/4/2023 to 31/3/2024)*
| Unrestricted | Total | Prior Total* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations and Legacies | 23,027.79 | 23,027.79 | 25,257.12 |
| Investments | 2,012.80 | 2,012.80 | 1,781.13 |
| Other Incoming Resources | -36,310.49 | -36,310.49 | 40,613.18 |
| Total income and endowments | -11,269.90 | -11,269.90 | 67,651.43 |
| Fixtures & fittings | 116.69 | 116.69 | 454.80 |
| Charitable Activities | 29,566.92 | 29,566.92 | 53,369.15 |
| Total expenditure | 29,683.61 | 29,683.61 | 53,823.95 |
| Net income/(expenditure) before investment gains/(losses) | -40,953.51 | -40,953.51 | 13,827.48 |
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | |||
| Net income/(expenditure) | -40,953.51 | -40,953.51 | 13,827.48 |
| Extraordinary items | |||
| Transfers between funds | |||
| Gains(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets for charity's own use | |||
| Other gains(losses) | |||
| Net movement in funds | -40,953.51 | -40,953.51 | 13,827.48 |
| Total funds brought forward | 128,171.96 | 128,171.96 | 114,344.48 |
| Total funds carried forward | 87,218.45 | 87,218.45 | 128,171.96 |
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STAMFORD AND OUNDLE FOODBANK
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
I confirm that I have carried out an independent examination of the accounts for Stamford and Oundle Foodbank for the year ended 31 March 2025.
In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:
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Accounting records have not been properly kept or
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The prepared financial statements do not accord with the accounting records
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Attention should be drawn to any matter to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Carrie Ann Gates
Carrie Ann Gates FCCA
29 August 2025
As Trustees of Stamford and Oundle Foodbank we accept these accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 as agreed at the Trustees meeting on
Sara Glover
Vice Chair
Eula Nebel
Secretary
Signed 15 October 2025