THE COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE TRUSTEE REPORT &
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 July 2025
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CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1162887. COMPANY REGisfRATION NUMBER 07705389
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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 charit￿5
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 Cl￿nts 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
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. 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.
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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
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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: ....--......
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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
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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 COn￿rn.
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.
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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
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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 COMM1￿MENT
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.
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