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2020-09-30-accounts

SORP reierence
Summary ofthe purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing
document		 Para 1.17 The relief offinancial hardship
amongst
people in Leicester city, Leicestershire
and the surrounding
area or in other
parts ofthe United Kingdom
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 individuals
and families
in need and/or
for distribution
by charities orother
organisations
working to prevent or
relieve poverty b)such other means„
including
(but not limited to) the
provision ofsupport orsignposting
to
relevant information
and other advisory
Service.
Summary ofthe main
activities
in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit,
in particular,
the		 Para 1.1Tand
1.19		 Operating
from awarehouse
IA WlgstQA
from which we distribute
emergency
food
parcels toour hubs around the city and
county ofLeicestershire.
This centre is
activities,
identified		 projects orservices
in the accounts.		 also a hub. Each hub opens to the public
atsetdays and times. They then
distribute
food parcels to individuals
or
families 8days a week. These people
have had their needs assessed and once
assessed, they are issued avoucher
which they redeem atthe hubs.
Occasionally
we deliver to their home,
depending
on their ability. We also
operate an advice and advocacy service
towhich people can be referred, or
signposted tothe most appropriate
support for their situation. We work with
student support services in schools,
colleges and other educational
institutions,
with families who are
struggling
to put food on the table. This
includes the hospital school atthe
Leicester Royal infIIIary. We work with
local couAclls
lllousIA
op'tloAs and
benefits departments,
housing
associations
and young peoples hostels
and probation
hostels to ensure that their
residents reduce the risk ofeviction and
homelessness.
Ne partner with local faith
groups toensure the vulnerable
and
marginalised
in their communities
are not
forgotten and can atleast know that they
can feed their families. Some ofthe
agencies that we work with and refer their
clients to us for emergency
food parcels
inciude, social services, Youth offending
services, probation„police (domestic
violence and modern day slavery units).
GP's, Mospitals community
mental
health
teams as well as the local authority
community
health partnerships.
Ne have
set up a network oforganisa5ons
sothat
there are multiple
pathways
a person in
need can obtain help including
self
referral.
Statement confirming Ne kept in mind the Charity Commission
whether the trustees have guidance on public benefit when
had regard to the guidance planning
activities at Trustee meetings.
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Additional
You ma		 information
(optional j
choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
SORP reference
Part ofthe role ofour Operational
Para 1.38 lNanager is business
development
and to
Policy on grant making source appropriate
funding for our core
operational costs.
Ne encourage
and partner with local
businesses to offer Corporate Social
Policy on social investment Responsibility.
This can include
including program related conlpanies
giving staff paid volunteering
investment days with us, tospecialist advice and
training and grant funding
and
sponsorship.
Ne are actively working
with local authorities
on community
based projects to build resilience and
cohesion for residents.
Our Operational
Ilanager sits on several poverty related
forums and attends council meetin s.
Our operation
is only possible by the gift
in kind our volunteers
give to the work.
Contribution
volunteers		 made by Ne currently
employee two staff
equalling 1.5full time equivalent,
but our
volunteer
hours contribute toafurther
200+ hours aweek. Our volunteers
come
from the local community
and help to
inform our service. Ne encourage
participation
and some ofthe people who
have received support from us, return to
become volunteers
themselves
as they
want to
ive back to their communi

Achieve men ts and Perf ormance
SORp reference
Leicester South Food Bank (LSFB)has
been providing
emergency
food and
other essential items tothe residents of
Summary ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,		 Leicestershire
and Leicester city since
2016.From April 2019to Ilarch 2020
identifying the difference the LSFBfed 5706people. However, due to
charity's work has made to lockdown
in March, we saw a huge
the circumstances of its increase from April 2020 to INarch 2021 of
beneficiaries
and		 any wider 20.&57people fed. This increase
in
benefits to society as a demand was unprecedented
and our
whole. operational
response was swift and
effective. Ne currently operate 10hubs
where the community
can obtain an
emergency food parcel 6days a week.
We support 13schools and Leicester
college student support services, to
ensure that their pupils who receive free
school meals, and are on the pupil
premium,
are not going without food. We
have now incorporated
a delivery service
forour clients that are self isolating, or
struggle toget out to one ofour hubs. Ne
have been asked by Blaby District and
Oadby and Nigston councils tosupport
them with their community
hubs. Ne
have been approached
by councilors
from Eyres Ilonsell estater Knighton
and
Belgrave wards tosupport their
vulnerable
residents. We support
disadvantaged
young people in the
YINCA and Park lodge hostels and
partner with other charities toensure
there is no food waste and that food is
distributed
quickly tothose who
desperately
need it.Tothis end we have
instigated
call handling
with 4volunteers
working from their homes on laptops and
mobile phones. We are ensuring
that
food and emergency
provision goes to
those that really need it.We operate an
electronic voucher scheme and people
are asked afew simple questions to
ensure that we are the best placed
service tosupport them. The vouchers
also enable us toensure food is being
allocated fairly and maintain stock
levels. Tomanage the demand,
we have
volunteers
sorting and packing food 5
days aweek. Our van is out every day
coliectin
and distributin
donations.
We
Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21 f$71,962 f$71,962 made made up up of Fixed Fixed Fixed Assets Assets Assets
financial
position at the		 end 858,023 and Net Current Assets of
ofthe
eriod		 f.455,939
Statement
explaining
the		 ltisthe policy ofthis charity to hold in
policy for holding reserves reserves, sufficient cash toequate to four
stating
why they are held		 months running cost, plus an additional
month's salary cost
The
reserves		 that we have set aside
provide financial stability and the means
for
the		 development of our
principal
activity. We intend to maintain our
reserves at a level which is at least
equivalent to 4 months running costs plus
an additional month's
Amount ofreserves
held		 Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 NIA
reserves
Details offund materially in None
deficit
Explanation
ofany		 Para 1.23 None
uncertainties
about the
charity continuing
asa going
concern
Additional
information		 (optional)
You ma
choose to include		 further statements where relevant about:
The charity's
principal
sources offunds (including		 Para 1.47
any fundraising)
Investment
policy and
objectives including
any		 Para 1.46
social investment
policy
adopted
A description
ofthe principal
risks facing the charity
Other

Description ofcharity*s Constitution
{dated 10103/16)adopted on
trusts: r
istration asaClo 17l03l16
Type ofgoverning
document		 Constitution
ofa Charitable
incorporated
Organisation
whose only voting members
are its chari
trustees
How is the charity Association ofmembers
made up of
constituted'? current trustees
Trustee selection methods Trustees appointed aSer advertisement
including
details ofany		 and interview. They are selected to give a
constitutional
provisions e.g.		 wide range ofskills and experience.
election to post or name of Appointed
for a term ofthree years at a
any person or body entitled properly convened meeting ofthe
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Trustees. Hope Community
Church may
a
oint one chari
trustee
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction		 Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction		 and Para 1.51
training oftrustees
The charity's
structure
and		 organisational
any wider		 Para 1.51
network
with		 which the
charity works
Relationship with any related
paftl88
Other

mes ot' the charity tru stees who mana ge the charity
Trustee name Dates acted ifnot forwhole Name ofperson {orbodyl entitled
year toappoint trustee {ifany)
Peter Dundas Appointed as Chair 17th
December 2019
Geoff Adams
Mike Pearce Safeguarding lead Hope community church
Rakesh Veja
Nikki Zamblera 23/06l2020
10
13
14
20

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
Notes 2020 2020 2020 2019
INCOMING FROM:
l3onatiorts 8Legacies 3 351,530 47,035 398,565 152,037
Other trading activities 3
TOTAL INCOME 351,530 47,035 398,565 152,037
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable
activities
Goverance 8support costs		 4
4		 294,854
4,464		 17,498
-		 312,352
4,464		 75,816
38,395
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 299,318 17,498 316,816 114,211
Net income before other recogmsed
gains and losses 52„212 29,537 81,749 37,826
Other recognised gains/(losses)
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 52,212 29,537 81,749 37,826
RECONCILIATION
OF FUNDS.'
Total funds brought forward 84,273 5,940 90„213 52,387
Transfers between funds
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 136,485 35,477 171,962 90,213

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
Notes 2020 2020 2020 2019
FIXEDASSETS
Tangible assets 16,023 16,023 21,036
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 21,577 21,577 17,223
Cash at bank and in hand 102,666 35,477 138,143 52,762
CREDITORS: amounts falling due
within one year 3,781 3,781 808
NET CURRENT ASSETS 120,462 35,477 155,939 69,177
NET ASSETS 136,485 35,477 171,962 90,213
CHARITY FUNDS
Unrestricted
funds		 136.485 136,485 84,273
Restricted funds 35,477 35,477 5,940
TOTALFUNDS 136,485 35,477 171,962 90,213

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Incorporated
Organisation
the expected costs ofsale, and recognised
in 'Income from other trading
activiTies' with the corresponding		 stock recognised
in the balance sheet.
On its sale the value ofstock is charged against		 'Income from other trading activities' and the
proceeds from sale are also recognised as 'Income from other trading activities'.
Goods donated for on-going use by the charity are recognised as tangible
fixed		 assets and induded in the SoFAas
incoming resources when receivable.
Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included
in the SoFAas income from donations
when receivable.
Donated services
Donated services and facilities are induded
in the SOFA when received		 atthe value ofthe gift tothe charity provided
the value ofthe gift can be measured
reliably.
Donated services and faciiities that are consumed
immediately
are recognised as income with an equivalent		 amount
recognised as an expense under the appropriate
heading
in the SOFA.
Volunteer help
The value ofany voluntary
help received is not induded
in the accounts		 but isdescdbed
in the trustees'		 annuai report.
Income from interest, royalties and dividends
This is included
in the accounts when receipt is probable
and the amount
receivable can be measured		 reliably.
2.2 Expenditure
8 liabilities
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where
it is more likely than not that there isa		 legal or constructive
obligation		 committing the
charity to pay out resources and the amount ofthe obligation can be measured with reasonable
certainty.
Governancea
supportcosts
Support costs have been aliocated between governance
costs and other support. Governance
costs		 comprise all costs
involving
public accountability
ofthe charity and its compliance
with regulation
and good practice.
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with
the use ofresources, eg allocating
property costs by floor areas, or per		 capita, staff costs by the time spent and other
costs by their usage.
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured
at settlement
amounts less any trade discounts
Provisions for liabilities
A liability is measured
on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently		 measured
atthe best estimate		 of
the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date
Basicfinancial instruments
The charity accounts for basic financial
instruments
on initial recognition		 as per paragraph
10.7FRS102		 SORP.
Subsequent
ineasurement
isas per paragraphs
11.17to 11.19,FRS102SORP
2.3 Assets
Tangible fixed assets
These are capitalised
ifthey can be used for more than one year, and cost at least K50.They are valued		 at cost.The
depreciation
rates and methods
used are disclosed
in note 6.0.
Stocks
Stocks held for distribution
as part ofnon-charitable
trade are measured		 atthe lower orcost or net realisable value. .
Goods orservices provided as part ofa charitable
activity are measured		 at net realisable value based on the service
potential provided
by items ofstock.

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
2020 2020 2020 2010
Donations S legacies
Donations &gifts 93,796 93,796 20,502
Gift Aid 3,422
General grants provided by
governmentlother charities 16,128 47,035 63,163 48,092
Donated goods, facilities 8 services 241,606 241,606 80,021
Total 351,530 47,035 398,565 152,037
Charitable activities
Fundraising
Total
TOTAL INCOME 351,530 47,035 398,565 152,037

4.0 ANALYSIS OF EX PENDITU RE
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
2019 20'tg 2019 20't9
Expenditure
on charitable		 activities
Food purchased 3,496 4,667 8,163 1,097
Emergency boxes 2,487 1,164 3,651
Cost ofdonated food distributed 237,283 237,283 74,?19
Total expenditure on charitable
activities 243,266 5,831 249,097 75,816
Expenditure
on support costs
Staff salaries,
NIC		 8 Pensions 22,775 8,461 31,236 19,168
Recruitment
costs		 258 258
General administration 3,431 3,668 824
Premises costs 5,034 5,034
Training
Insurances 1,153 1,153 1,094
Advocacy Services 7,100 7,100 7,255
Consultancy
Room hire 1,802 1,802 816
Bank charges
Shelving 8 dump bins 2,930 2,930 319
Van costs 1,574 1,676 3,250 1,106
Mileage payments 1,293 1,293
Subsistence 161 161
Asset depredation 5,370 5,370 7,070
Other expenses 23
Total expenditure on support costs 51,58& 11,667 63,255 37,675
Expenditure
on governance		 costs
Accountancy 720
Total expendtture on goverance
costs 4,464 4,464 720
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 299,318 1?„498 3'l6,816 114,211
5.0 PAID EMPLOYEES
2020 2019
Staffcosts
Wages 8 salaries 31,236 19,168
Total staff costs 3'l,236 19,'i68
Average head count, in year

6.0 Tangible fixed ass ets
Plant tL
Machinery Total Total
2020 2020 2019
Cost or valuation
As at 01 October 28,143 28,143 458
Additions
in year		 328 328 27,763
Disposal
in year
As at 30September 28,471 28,471 28.22'1
Depreciation
As at 01 October 7,107 7,107 115
Charge for year 5,341 5,341 7,070
Eliminated
on disposals
As at 30September 12,448 12,448 7,185
Net book value brought forward 21,036 343
Net book value canied forward 16,023 16„023 21,036
De reciation Policies:
Basis Reducing
Baiance
Rate 25'/o
7.0 Stocks
2020 2019
Donated goods for distribution 21,578 17,223
Stocks are shown at Trustees' valuation based on weight ofstock costed atE1.88/Kg.
8.0 Creditors 8 accruais
2020 2019
Owing to Meadows Community Church 88
PAYE/Wages/Pension 3,037
Accruals 744 720
Total Creditors 8 Accruais 3,781 808
9.0 Cash at bank and on hand
2020 2019
Cash at bank and on hand 138,143 52,762
Total cash at bank and on hand 138,143 52,762

Statement ofFunds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
2020 2020 2020
Current Year
Balance as at01 October 84,273 5,940 90,213
income 351,53Q 47,035 398,565
Expenditure 299,318 17,498 316,816
Transfers
Balance as at 30September 136,485 35,477 171,962
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
2019 2019 2019
PriorYear
Balance as at 01 October 26,791 25,596 52,387
Income 108,892 43,145 152,037
Expenditure 77,006 37,2Q5 114„211
Transfers 25,596 - 25,596
Balance as at 30September 84,273 90,213