Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Charity name: Stamford Foodbank
Charity registration number: 1162761
Objectives and Activities
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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 |
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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
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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 2025 to 31st March 2026, 705 vouchers were presented to the Foodbank for provision of emergency food/non-food supplies. This equates to 1,751 people fed (612 children and 1,139 adults). The main reason for provision of emergency food continues to be low income and benefit delays/changes. The Foodbank also provided hot water bottles and blankets to clients over the winter period. As a result of a grant from the Trussell 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 surplus during the year and consequently remains in a very positive financial position as at 31 March 2026. This was the third year (of three) of having Citizens Advice personnel in both foodbanks (Stamford and Oundle). This cost was fully funded by a grant received from the Trussell Trust during the 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. |
| 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
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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 |
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| 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(if any) |
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| Rev Neil James Shaw | Vice Chair | |||
| Jean Margaret Asher | ||||
| Sara Harriet Glover | Chair | |||
| Judith LesleyFoulkes | ||||
| Eula Michelle Hoo-Fat Nebel |
Secretary | |||
| John Featherstone Hewitson |
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| Joseph Scott | Treasurer | |||
| Paul Sellin | Appointed 19 May2025 | Trustee Board | ||
– 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
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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
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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-Fatt Nebel Full name(s) Sara Glover Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)[ Chair] Date 20 April 2026