Charity registration number 1165044 WYTHENSHAWE FOOD BANK ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 APRIL 2025 Topping partnership Incom House Waterside Trafford Park Manchester M17 1WD DX: 20342 Salford Broadway Tel: Fax: 0161886 5000 0161886 5001
WYTHENSHAWE FOOD BANK LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees S Halpern T Ra1n8 A Pelrou V Quek J Bromley Charlty number (England and Wale$} 1165044 Prlnclpal address The Enterprise Centre 34 Benchill Road Manchester M22 8LF Independent examln&r Topping Partnership (Acwuntsntsl Limited Incom House Wfjaterside Trafford Park Manchester M17 1WD
WYTHENSHAWE FOOD BANK CONTENTS Page Trustees, report Independent examiner's report ststemenl of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financi statements 7-11
WYTHENSHAWE FOOD BANK TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 APRIL 2025 The Trustees present their annual report and financial slalements for the year ended 3 April 2025. The financial stslemenls have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended practi applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191 Chair's Report On behalf of the Trustees, l am pleased to present the annual report and accounts for Wythenshawe Foodbank for the year 2024 to 2025. I would like to begin by thanking everyone who has played a part in the work of Wythenshawe Foodbank over the past year. Vvnether you help run a foodbank venue, volunteer your time, donate food or money, or go out of your way to SUPPDrt someone in crisis, your contribution genuinely matters and is deeply appreciated. There is a shared sadness that the need for a foodbank continues lo exist. No one in the UK should be worried about where their next meal is coming from. However, the way our comrnunity continues to respond lo Ihis challenge is something lo be proud of. The compassion, generosity, and commitment shown across WythShaWÈ is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when people look out for one another. The cost of living crisis continued lo have a significant impact during the year. We saw a noticeable increase in demand from people who had never previously needed foodbank support. Al the same lime, pressures on household and organisational finances led to a reduction in donations. This combination created real challenges, but thanks to the dedicatlDn of volunteers and supporters, the charity continued to meet need wherever possible. ObJ8Ctlves and actlvltles In shaping the Charity's objectives, the trustees have paid due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. Wythenshawe Foodbank was established in January 2016 to create a c¢>oidinated approach to food crisis in Wythenshawe by bringing together a number of existing foodbanks who were supporting people in need. The main purpose of WFB is lo provide food and other essential items lo people experiencing food crisis and extreme povety in Wylhenshawe, Manchester through an organisalion of foodbanks supported by trained volunteers. The organisation aims lo help people experienung Poverty and financial hardship, primarily by the provision of emergency food, but also by working with other agencies who provide additional support, for example fuel poverty, support wth benefit claims, housing, and other services to meet need. Wythenshawe Foodbank works by having a central warehouse where donations are collected and distrited out lo community hubs and uses the Trussell Trust model. The prevention or relief from povety in Wthenshawe, Greater Manchester, through the provision of information, advice. guidance and food and basic essential items to individuals in need and other charities and cKganisalions working lo prevent or relieve poverty. Public benefit The Trustees have paid due gard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake. The Trustees adhere to The Charities Commission statements on Public BenefiL
WYTHENSHAWE FOOD BANK TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 APRIL 2025 Achlevements and perfom)ance Significant activities and achievements against objectives Key Achievements 2024 to 2025 During the year, Wylhenshawe Foodbank". Provided over 90.000 meals to people experiencing food insecurity Supported $,970 Indlvlduals across the community Collected over 51 tonnes of food and distributed S2 tonnes through our services Continued developing a dear vision for the future of the charity Recruited additional trustees with relevant skills and experience to strengthen leadership and governance Priorilised funding and long-term suslainabilily to ensure we can continue lo respond lo need Delivered actions sel out in the Ttussell Ttusl quality assurance plan Financial roview The accounts for the year 2024 to 2025 are due for submission lo the Charity Commission in February 2026. As the charity's income exceeded the £25,000 threshold. the accounts are currently undergoing independent examination and will be presented for approval al the next Trustee meeting. The accounts for 2023 10 2024 have been submitted lo and accepted by the Charity Commission and are publicly available online. The TrLJStees would like lo thank Jonathan Bromley of Topping Partnership for his valuable support in completing this prosS. The charity remains in a sound financial position. That said, fijnding and lon*lerm sustainability will continue lo be key priorities as demand for support remains high. The charity had reserves of £105,437 at the start of the period and £95,958 al the end. This is working capitsl. The resetves were achieved both from donations via grant making bodies and generous donations. In the coming year the Charity will continue to apply for external funding as is appropriate for agreed budgets. The Trustees recognise the Importan of having a reserves policy. The reserves policy is an area of focus for Trustees. ReseeS policy 11 is the policy of the Charity that unreslricled funds which have not been designated for a specific use should bè maintained al a level equivalent lo between three and six month's expenditure. The Trustees consider that reserves al this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able lo Continue the Charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. Major risks The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure lo the major risks. Plans for future periods kn
WYTHENSHAWE FOOD BANK TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 APRIL 2025 Closlng Remarks Once again, thank you lo everyone who has contributed to supporting people facing f(x)d povety in Wythenshawe. If you feel you could support the charity in any way, whether through volunteering, govemance, or other means, we would be pleased lo hear from you. Structure. govemance and management The Charity is a Charitsble Incorporated Organisation registered svith the UK Charities Commission on 5 January 2016. The charity number is 1165044. It is governed by these rules and the constf(ution dated 9 September 2017. The principal place of business is Wythenshawe Community Housing Group. Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 9TA The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were.. S Halpem T RaInS A Petrou V McDowell V Quek J Brornley (Resigned 1 Marth 2025> Recwitment and appointment of Iruslees None of the Trustees have any beneficial interest in the company. Al of the Tnjstees are members of the company and guarantee lo contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. J Bromley Trustso D*e.'......9January2026.......................................
WYTHENSHAWE FOOD BANK INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF wYfHENSHAWE FOOD BANK I report to the Trustees on my examination of the finanaal statements of VVythen8hawe Food Bank {the Charilyl for the year ended 3 April 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordancg with the requiremonls of the Charities Act 2011. I rep)rt in respect of my examination of the Charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under sedion 14515llbl of the CharitiesAct 2011. Independent examlnetrs statement Your attention is drawn lo the fact that the Charity ha$ prepared the finanryal stslemenls in accordance with the relevant version of the Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their finanaal statements in accordance with the FinanrAal Reporting Standard applicat4e in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102} in preference lo the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred lo in the extant regulations but has now been wthdravm. l understand that this has been done in order for the finanaal statements lo provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come lo my attention in connection wth the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. aOuntIng records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by sertion 130 of the CharitiesAd 2011. the financial statements do not accord wfch those record5,' or the financial statements do not comply wth the applicable requirements conceming the fomi and content of finanaal statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and ReFQrtsl Regulab'ons 2008 other than any requirement th* the finon¢io1 sts1om8nts givo a true and fair viow, which is not a matter considered as part of on independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this rgPQrt in order lo enable a proper understanding of Ihg finanoal stalgmgnts lo be reathed. Topping Partnership (Accountants) Limited Susan Wlcock FCCA Independent Examiner Incom House Waterside Trafford Park Manchester M17 1WD Date.. ..9Januaty2026........................
WYTHENSHAWE FOOD BANK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 APRIL 2025 Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds funds 2025 2024 Notes In¢om9 from: Donations and legacies 81,690 67,124 Totsl In¢omg 81,690 67,124 Expendltur& on: Charitable activities 91,171 56,106 Total expenditure 91,171 56,106 Not Incomellexpondlturel and movement In funds 19,4811 11,018 Reconclllatlon of funds: Fund balances at 4 April 2024 105,437 94,419 Fund balances at 3 Aprll 2025 95,956 105,437 The statement of finanaal activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
WYTHENSHAWE FOOD BANK BALANCE SHEET AS AT 3APRIL 2025 2025 2024 Nolo$ Current a$$gts Cash at bank and in hand 97,433 107,028 Crgdltoys: amounts falllng duo wlthln ona year {1,4771 11,5911 Net current assets 95,956 105,437 The funds of the Charlty Unrestricted funds 11 95.956 105,437 95,956 105,437 The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on ....9J8nuary2026..... J Bromley Trustee
WYTHENSHAWE FOOD BANK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 APRIL 2025 Accountlng pollcles Charity infomiation Wythenshawe Food Bank is a Charitable Inwrporate Organisation registered with The Charities Commission on 5 January 2016. It is governed by these rules and ils Constitution dated 9 September 2017. 1.1 Ba$ls of pparatIon The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's conslilulion, the critieS Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191" The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. The financial slalements are prepared in sterfing, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial ststemenls are rounded to the nearest £. The financial slalements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting poli¢ies adopted are Sel out below. 1.2 Going concern At the lime of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charltable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objedives. Reslricled funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as lo how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes lo the financial slalements. 1A Income Income is recognised when the Charity is legally enlilled to rt after any performance conditions have been mel, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income wll be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipL Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoveratle in reiab'on to donations received under GiftAid or deeds of venant is recognised at the time of receipt. Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwse if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is Irealed as a conlingenl asset.
WYTHENSHAWE FOOD BANK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 APRIL 2025 A¢¢ounllng poll¢lg$ Icontlnugdl 1.$ Expanditurg Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expendf(ure indudes VAT that cannot be recovered, and is classified under headings of the stslemenl of financial activities lo which il relates". expenditure on raising funds indudes all the costs of all fundraising aclivilies, events, non-charilable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods. expenditure on ¢harilable activities indudes all costs incurred by a ¢harily in undertaking adivities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries. including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity appointed to charitable activities. other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities. All costs arè allocated lo expenditure Categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable lo a single activity are allocated directly lo the aclivily. Shared costs are apportioned between the tIvItieS they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis. 1.8 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents Indude cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-lerm liquid investments with original malurilies of three months or les5, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdiafts are shown thin borrowings in current liabilities. Basie financial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balan$, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rale of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Basic financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank108ns are initially recognised al transaction price unless the arrangement conslilules a financing Iransa¢lion, where the debt instrument is measured al the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rale of interest. Financial liabilities dassified as payable thin one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequendy carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-cutrent Iiabililie5. Trade creditors are recognised initially al transaction price and subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognition of financial liabilities Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or Cancelled. 1.7 Employe& beneflts Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Charity is demonstrably committed lo lerminale the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. 1.8 Retirement benefits Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
WYTHENSHAWE FOOD BANK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 APRIL 2025 Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and Judgements In the application of the Charity's accounting poliaes, the Trustees are qUired lo make iudgemenls, eslimales and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The eslimales and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underfying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects cnly that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. Income from donations and legacies Unrestricted funds 2025 Unrestricted funds 2024 Donations and gifts 81,690 67,124 Expenditure on charitable activities Charitable expenditure 202$ Heading
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2024 Direct costs Staff Costs Premises Food Professional Fees Travel 33,887 812 54,309 2,133 30 31,835 1,390 20,728 2,153 91,171 56,106 Analy$ls by fund Unreslricled funds 91,171 56,106 Net movement In funds 2025 2024 The nel movement in funds is slated after chargingllcredilingl.. Fees payable lo the charity's independent examiner.. - for other assurance services 762 762 Tru$tsg$ None of the Trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits frtyn the Charty during the year.
WYTHENSHAWE FOOD BANK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 APRIL 2025 Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was". 2025 Number 2024 Number Employment costs 202S 2024 Wages and salaries Other pension costs 33,263 624 31,240 595 33,887 31,835 There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. Taxatlon The charity is exempt from laxalion on its activities because all ils income is applied for charitable purposes. Creditors- amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 other tsxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 685 30 762 357 1,234 1,477 1,591 10 Retirement benefit schemes 2025 2024 Defined contrlbutlon schemes Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes 624 595 The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independendy administered fund. 10-
WYTHENSHAWE FOOD BANK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 APRIL 2025 11 Unrestrlcted funds The unrestricted funds of the charty comprise the unexpended balances of donations and giants which are not subject to specific wndilions by donors and grantors as lo how they may used. These include designated funds which have been sel aside out of unreslricled funds by the trustees for specific purposes. At 4 April 2024 Incoming Resources resources expended At 3 April 202S General funds 105,437 81,690 191,1711 95,956 Previous year: At 4 April 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended At 3 April 2024 General funds 94,419 67,124 156,1061 105,437