THE COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE TRUSTEE REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 July 2025 TfCIE @Ot1%]Dll0IV STORE Food shared with Love CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1162887. COMPANY REGisfRATION NUMBER 07705389 111111 •AEbA)PXEC 55 COMPANIES HOUSE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNifi STOREHOUSE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINisfRATIVE DETAILS Full Name: Governing Documents: The Community Storehouse Memorandum and Articles of Association as amended on 6 July 2015 A company limited by guarantee with no share capital and the liability of each member on winding up limited to £10 Charlty Registration no: 1162887 Company Registration Number: 07705389 Constltutlon: DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES James Cable Gill Uoyd Treasurer Marian Clements (resigned 31" December 2024) Nicola Manthester Charlotte Walters Teren Meakins Rosalynne Tucker Chairman Address of reulstered office: 31 Church Road Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6HD Bankers: HSBC 105 Mount Pleasant Tunbridge Wells Kent TNI IIIP Independent Examiners: T Lane Director in M N Jenks & Co Limlted 72 Commercial Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6DP
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025 The Trustees submit their annual report and financial Statements ft)r the year ended 31 July 2025 in accordance with the accountin8 policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charit5 governing document, the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Art 2006 and Accounting and Reportln8 by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Finanoal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective l January 2015). STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMEpir Governlng Document The Community Storehouse {TCS} was Incorporated on 14th July 2011, as amended by Certificate of Incorporation on chan8e of name on 22nd March 2013. It is a company limited by guarantee and governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. It is gIstered with the Charity Commission as a charity in England and Wales. Appolntment of New Trustees The number of trustees (who are also members of TCS) shall not be less than three but are not subject to any maximum. Trustees may be elected at an AGM or appointed by a resolution of the other trustees at board meeting. Those appointed by a resolution must Stand for re-election at the first AGM following their appointment. As a minimum one third of all trustees must retire at each AGM. Trustees may stand for re- election. The board of trustees Is intended to reflert the knowledge and skills required to run a food bank operation. All potential trustees attend a committee meeting as guests prior to their nomination and receive a copy of the Memorandum and Articles of A550ciation. up to date financial infomiation and are required to read appropriate publications from the Charity Commission. All trustees provide their time and duties on a voluntary basis. Risk Manaiement At each committee meeting Trustees review, amend and revise the chariW5 Risk Register, making changes where necessary. PUBUC BENEFIT The trustees have had due re8aTd for the Charity Commission's Public Benefit guidance.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNifi STOREHOUSE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025 OBJECTIVES AND AcnvrtlES To relieve persons, particularly but not exclusively, in Paddock Wood and surrounding area that are in financial hardship In such ways the trustees shall from time to time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively by: Providing emergency food supplies. essential toiletries and other household Items both to individuals and families in need and also to other charities or organizations working to prevent or relieve poverty. Such other means. including (but not limited to) the provision of support or si8npostlng to relevant advisory services or inforn)at•on and to provide suth ser¥ices within a Christian ethos, supported by Churches and businesses in the area. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES The Community Storehouse brings people together: people who currently have resources, 8ivin8 to help those who currentty do not. This is borne out by the total amount of food donated in the year: 13.1 tonnes {2024- 12.4 tonne5}. We have also purchased an increasing amount of food needed this year- 13.7 tonnes 12024- 16.2 tonnes). showing that more food had to be purchased than was donated. The total amount of food distributed in the year through TCS Voucher l Agency Voucher / other donations is 27.4 tonnes12024 . 30 tonnes). Our thanka go to everyone who has donated so generously throughout the year. Unfortunately, we know the names of so few of our donors. so we are unable to thank them personally. We are immensely grateful to our local communities who have supported us so well during another challenging year, 50 that we in tum can support those who need assistance with food supplie5. Clients continued to be able to approach us in two ways: by bringin8 in a TCS Voucher issued by or referred from one of our partner agencies la list of these appears in Appendix 2) and we regularly update and add to this list, or they can come direct to us when we are open. Thi5 twin approach meant that in the year we were able to support 245 households12024- 260}. a total of 676 adults and children12024- 7381; a decrease of 6% on the previous year. Paddock Wood clients account for 65%- surrounding wllages 22% and further afield 13%. This is analysed on the next page bythe location of households. We endeavour to offer clients whatever food a55i5tance is appropriate to their needs and also look to signpost clients to other agencies who may be able to offer them additional support. With more accesslbillty inside the Wesley Centre. we are able to continue supplying food parcels and be as accornmodating as possible in the supply of food to everyone requesting food assistan.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31JULY 2025 On occasions when we have had surplus supplies, we have a150 been able to supply other food a8encies in our arca. Other areas which have bcnefitted from Ar Imc of our food and household supplies have been community 8roups in Maidstone. TCS aims to continue meetlng the need5 of its Clnts wherever possible while operating within its charitable objectives. Food donations come in all shapes and sizes and from a wide geographical area: for example, individual items deposited into the collecting baskets at Waltrose." a bag of items brought in by a family during one of our opening sessions; a box of groceries collected by staff at a local business; donation5 from churches: Harvest collections- Reverse Advent Calendars- and people who decide to Start collecting items from their friends and family, spread the word on social media and surprise us with an amazing delivery of non- perishable items. Once again, we would like to thank Paddock Wood Waitrose for their support in continuing to host our largest collection point: donating surplus food supplies, as well as makin8 financial donations through their Community Matters Scheme to support local charities. Ctrop food stores in East Peckham, are supportin8 us by giving us some of their Fareshare products, thus reducing food going to waste. Warburtons have also supported in giving us a weekly supply of bakery goods. We have also been receiving surplus fresh fruit/vegetables from Widmore Farm and Rectory Park Estate locally. Thanks also go to everyone who has made a financial contribution to The Community Storehouse, whether by a onevoff donation or a regular payment. Some supporters have found it easier to do this than giving food donations, for whith we are 8rateful. This has enabled us to purchase more food supplies appropriate to our need5, as required. We are also grateful to the organizations which have supported us With proceeds from their own events. (A list of donors Gin be found in Appendix l)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025 2024 25- HOUSEHOLDS HELPED & LOCATION 1242 PARCELS 245 FAMILIES ADULTS 438- CHILDREN 238 2024-2025 CUENT LOCATION 4LOIfyG DOIfyGFORD. PADDOCK WOOD. 159- 65% HORSM NDEN-7-3%
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31JULY 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Income During the year cash donations totalled £36.469 with the value of food donated of £39,49412024- cash £45,111 and food £37,254), wlth additional bank interest of £125812024- £18481 In addition to personal one-off and regular giving we received donations from several local clubs, businesses and groups. The Wesley Centre Rent Appeal received donations of £2.885 (2024-£7,616). Our licence agreernent with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council was renewed in September 2020 with a further 5-year rental lease agreement until September 2025, at a cost of £8.CK)O annually. Our Rent Fund will continue, supporting this expenditure. Due to availability, on both Tuesdays and Thursdays (all yearl we have been able to additionally rent the back hall of the Wesley Centre, at additional cost for 3 hours each day we are open. Food Donatlons The valuation of individual item5 is difficult and therefore a fair value of £3.IKI per kg.12024- £3.00) ha5 been used at the time ol distributlon (recognised as charitable expenditure) and an equNalent amount recognised as a component of donation5. The charity recognizes in stock the value of donated goods, not vet distributed. representing the service potential provided by such items. Further increase in re-valuing of stock was not applied this year despite some ri5in8 food costs. Expendlture During the year expenditure (excluding food donations) was £55,30112024 - £76,458}. The largest part of this was for food purchases, £40,680174%) followed by the rent of the premises. £11.822121%). Overheads and other expenditure c05t5 were £2,8(5%). Surplus, Reserves and Cash Expenditure exceeded Income by £16.159 and the cash balance at the year-end was £67,77312024- £85,329). The charity ha5 adopted a reserves policy of maintaining a minimum of one yearfs expenditure (excluding food distributed and food purchased, but including rental expenditure from the Restricted Fund). Based on these costs incurred by the charity durin8 the 2024125 financial year, sufficient reserves and cash would need to be retained to the value of£14,621.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025 Appendlx I During the year donations were gratefully received from: Schools: Brenchley & Matfield Prlmary, Capel Pre-school, Hor5monden Primary, Laddingford Primary, Paddock Wood Mascalls Academy, Paddock Wood Primary Academy, Somerhill. Yalding Primary. Churches: Brenchley All Saints. Capel United Churches, East Peckham Baptist, Holy Trinity, and Methodist, Horsmonden Methodist and St Margaret's, Lamberhurst St. Marfs. Matfield St. Luke'5, Paddock Wood Baptist, St Andrew's and St. Justus, Yalding Baptist, other various churches. Other oryanlzatlons, companies and 8roups: Athelbrae, Axa, Baxall Construction, Be6inners2Runners. C.O.A.C.H. Tours. EG Wholesale. Hadlow Am.Dram. Society. Hammonds Butchers Maffield. Horsmonden Winter Wamiers, Insulators Football Club, Jestic, Lambert & Foster, Masca115 Gran8e neighbours, Matfield & 8renchley PCC. Matfield Wl, Olivers Fish/Chip Shop, Npower, Operation Christmas Child, Paddock Wood Lions. Paddock Wood Masonic Lodge, Paddock Wood 8usiness Assoc.. Paddock Wood Community Centre, Paddock Wood Brownies and Scouts, Paddock Wood Waitrose. Popshop PWCC. Selert technolo8y. Smol, Stellar Packa8in8, Tesco, Thai Basil, Tom Howley Kitchens, Total Natural Solution5, Vistry, Warburtons, West Peckham Parish Council, Yoga group. Many and numerou5 private donations, includin8 several charitable trusts. both small and large. Appendlx 2 The following agencies, schools and churche5 have referred clients to the foodbank with food vouchers: Brenchley&Matfield Prlmary, Cranbrook Primary School, Dowding House Paddock Wood, Early Help Preventative Services. Home Start SWK. Mascalls Academy Paddock Wood, Paddock Wood & East Peckham Community Wardens. Paddock Wood Primary Academy. Paddock Wood Scalliwa85 Pre-school, Paddock Wood Community Advice Centre, St. Andre4rfs Church Paddock Wood. Woodlands Health Centre Paddock Wood - GP Surgery & Health Visitor Team, Yalding Surgery.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2025 RCJPONSIIMLtFES OF THE DIRECTORsifRUSTEES Company law requires the Directors to preparc finanaal statements for each financial year which give a true and fair vicw of thc state of affairs of the company and of the financial activitiés vf ilie company for that period. In preparing those financial statementt the dirertors arc rcqulred to: Select Suitable accounting policie5 and then apply them conslstentlv: Make judgements and estimate5 that are reasonable and pnjdent. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any materlal departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements: and Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is appropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The Directors are responsible for keeplng proper accounting records whith disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial PWJition of thc Trust and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Trust and hence for taking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detertion of fraud and other irre8ularities. The Oirectors arc rcspon4ible for the maintenance and integrity of the Corporate and financial information included on the charitys website. Thc al rtport has been prepared in accordance with the special prov151ons lating to small coinpanies within Part 15 of the Companies Att 201. Signed on behalf of the T stees JAMES CABLE CHAIRMAN ..[ i ..[ . Date
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITI STOREHOUSE I report on the financial statements of the Trust for the year ended 31 July 2024 set out on pages 11 to 16. RESPECTIVE RE PONSIBILITIES F THE TRUSTEES AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER The charity's trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companie5 Art 2006. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for thls year (under section 144 of the Charltles Act 20111 and that an independent examination 15 needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under Part 16 of the Companles Art 2006 and Is eligible for Independent examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts (under sertion 145 of the Charities Act)- to follow the procedures laid down in the General Dirertions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 14515llb} of the Charities Artl: and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examinatlon was carried out in acCOrdar with the General Dirertions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accountin8 records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disd05ures in the accounts, and seekin8 explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given a5 to whether the attounts present a *rue and fair, view, and the report is limited to the matter5 Set out in the statement below. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S TATEM NT In connertion with rny examination. no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any materlal respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 386 of the Charitie5 Act 2006; or the accounts do not accord with such records; or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and falr, view which Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination: or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS1021. I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 19 January 2026 72 Commercial Road T Lane Dlrector in M N Jenks & Co Ltd io
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THE COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcnvmES YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 202S IN LUDING INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT Notes Unrestricted Restricted Fun Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Income Donatlons and Other Income Income from Other tradin8 Activities Fundraising Bank Interest 73078 2885 75963 82365 1258 1258 1848 Totsl Income 74336 2885 77221 84213 Expenditure Charitable Activities Raising Funds 85381 93381 114142 Total Expendlture 85381 93381 114142 Transfers between fund5 Nett Income Ex ndlture for the Year -11045 -5115 -16160 -29929 Fund balances brou IAU ust 2024 Fund balances carried forward at 31 Jul 202 ht forward at 79622 8107 87729 117658 68577 2992 71569 87729 12
THE COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE BALANCE SHEET COMPANY NO: 07705389 31 JULY 2025 Not 2025 2024 CURRENT ASSEtS Stock Debtors Cash at Bank & in Hand 3057 1196 1642 1196 67772 72025 85329 88167 CREDITORS: falllng due withln one year (456) 1438) NET CUIIRENT ASSETS 71569 87729 FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 68577 2992 79622 8107 For the financial year ended 31 July 2024, the Company was entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 21K)6,' and no notice ha5 been deposited under section 476. The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and preparinE financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at the end of the period and of it5 profit or loss for the financial period in accordance with the rcquirements of sections 394 *4nd 395 which othenvise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2LK)6, so filw ils applicable to the Lompany. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provision5 relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Art 2(M)6. Signed on behalf of the Directors/Trnstees JAMES CABLE CHAIRMAN GILL LLOYD TREASURER Approved on: ....--...... 13
THE COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 JULY2025 The note5 set out on pages 13 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements. l) Accountlng Polldes al Basis of Accountin The charity constitutes a public benefrt entity as defined by FRS102. The Financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reportin8 by Charities: Statement of Recommended Prartice applicable to charities preparin8 their financial statements in accordance with the Flnanclal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK & Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effectNe l January 2015)- Charities SORP IFRS 1021, the financial Reportin8 Standard applicable in the UK and Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. The financlal statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, in sterling rounded to the nearest £. bl Funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and have not been designated for other purpose5. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donors. The alm and use of each restricted fvnd is set out in note 7 to these financial statements. c) Income reco nition Financial income is recognised by the tharity when it is received. Income from grants is recognised when it is received. Income recognised from goods donated for distribution is valued by weight because the valuation of individual items is difficult to undertake. No amount is included in financial statements for volunteer time, in Ilne with SORP (FRS1021. nditur Reco All expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. nition 14
THE COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 JULY 2025 Expenditure is recognized where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties. and it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. i} Support Costs Support costs are those that assist with the work of the charity but do not dirertly represent charitable artivities. These include administrative costs and publicity. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity. ii) Charitable Artivities Costs These are costs directly attributable to achieving the charitable objectives of the company, such a5 the rent on our premises. The charity Is an exempt charity within the meaning of sd)edule 3 of the Charities Att 2011 and Is considered to Pa55 the test set out in paragraph I Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Concern The financial statements have been produced on a going concern basi5 as the trustee5 believe that no materlal uncertalnties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for the 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient wtth the level of reserve5 for the charity to be able to continue as a going COnrn. g} Stock Stock is made up of donated goods and purchased not yet distributed. Trade and other debtors are recognised at settlement amount after any trade discounts offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any discounts due. il Cash at Bank and in Hand Cash at bank and in hand is comprised of a?sh held and the balances in the charitys bank account. j} Creditors and Provision5 These are recogni5ed where the charity has a present obligatlon resulting from a past event that will probably result In a transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due can be measured or estimated reliably. 15
TH MMUNITYST REHOUSE TES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEN 31 JULY 2025 nci I Instruments The charity has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that quallfy as basic financial Instruments in the form of Creditors and Debtors. These are initialty recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. 2025 2024 2) INCOME FROM GRANTS AND DONATIONS Donations & Gifts from Individuals Gift Aid Donations from churches. Associations General Grants Donated Good5 Bank interest 16269 21945 2170 5051 12979 39494 1258 3236 6781 13149 37254 3)ANALYSIS OF EXPENOITURE ON CHARITABLE AcfiviTY Donated Goods distributed to beneficiaries Purchased Goods distributed to beneficiaries. Independent Examiners Fees (Govemancel Rent Rent- additional extra Other support costs 38079 40680 37683 63175 456 438 3822 2322 2524 The value of goods distributed to benefKiaries is the estimated value of food donated and distributed to the beneficiaries of the foodbank. 41 TRUSTEE REMUNERATION & EXPENSES The trustees neither received nor waived any remuneration during the year12024- £ Nil}. The trustees did not have any expenses reimbursed dursng the year (2024- £ NII). 51 OEBTORS Prepayments & accrued income 2025 1196 2024 £119 16
THE COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 JULY 2025 6) FUND RECONaLIATION 8alan¢e at 31.7.24 Balance at 31.7.25 Income nditure Transfer Restritted Funds-Rent Fund 8107 2885 180001 2992 Unrestricted Fund 79622 74336 185381) 68577 7) ANALYSIS of FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restrirted Funds Total Funds Fund balances at 31 July 2025 represented by: Current Assets Current Liabilities 33 2992 72025 456 456 68577 2992 8) LICENCE COMM1MENT The Charity has an annual commitment of £8(XM) in $pert of rental of premise5 which expires In September 2025. Thi5 licence agreement was renewed for a period of 5 year5 from September 2020. Thls is subjert to a notice period of six months on either side. 9) GENERAL INFORMATION The Community Storehouse is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wale5. Its registered office address is 31 Church Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6HD and place of operation is The Wesley Centre, Commercial Road. Paddock Wood. Tonbridge. Kent TN12 6DS. 17