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Foodbank
Reglstered Charity No.
1167812
Report and Financial Statements
Year ended 31 March 2024
EARLSFIELD
FOODBANK
COMMUNITY
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UNDI¢AISING
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EARLSFIELD FOODBANK
CONTENTS
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Information
Trustees, report
Independent Examiner's Report
Receipts and Payments Accounts
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Statement of assets and liabilities
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Notes to the financlal statements
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EARLSFIELD FOODBANK
INFORMATION
Trustees:
Rev. Isaac Achene
(Chair)
Meg Fry
Robln Gisby
Sue Knowles
Loulse Pendry
(from June 2023)
Michael Walton
Address
39 Frewin Road,
London SW18 3LR
Charlty number
1167812

EARLSFIELD FOODBANK
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
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Earlsfield Foodbank is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). The trustees adopted
the constitution on 17th March 2016 based on the 'CIO Foundation Constitution, published
by the Charities Commission. Earlsfield Foodbank was established for charitable purposes
for the public benefit and entered the Register of Charities on 23rd June 2016 with the
Registered Charity Number 1167812.
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Earlsfield Foodbank CIO Is managed by a Board of Trustees selected for their range of
skills and strong endorsement of the organisation's objectives
The Earlsfield Foodbank was founded in October 2013 by the late Rev. Colin Roberts, the
parish priest of St John the Divine, in Garratt Lane, as a project supported by Churches
Together in Earlsfield.
Apart from the first charity trustees (Including Rev Isaac Achene) every trustee Is
appointed for a renewable term of three years. New trustees are appointed by existing
trustees considering the skills needed to ensure effective management of the foodbank.
On first appointment, new charlty trustees are glven a copy of the charlty's constitution
and the latest Trustees. Annual Report and Statement of Accounts. Trustees are also
encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Charltles Commission's publications
outllnlng the responsibilities involved in becoming a charity trustee.
The management of the charity Is delegated to the Foodbank Manager or the Foodbank
Management Team. The Manager and members the Management Team attend foodbank
sesslons Implementing the guidelines laid down by the trustees In consultation with
volunteers. Trustee and volunteer meetings are held regularly to consider management
guidelines, progress since the last meeting and priorities for the next few months.
Trustees review the risks associated with the operation of the foodbank and how these can
be mitigated on a regular basis. The Trustees have adopted a broad range of policies that
are intended to manage and minimise risks. Trustees and volunteers attend training that
seeks to enable them to deal with some of the problems faced by clients of the foodbank,
in partlcular through signpostlng clients to serrfices run by third partles.
The charity's objects are the preventlon and relief of poverty in Earlsfleld and the
surrounding areas In particular but not exclusively by providing food supplies to Indlvlduals
in need and/or charities, or other organlsatlons working to prevent or relleve poverty
The charity's mission statement echoes the charitable objects:
'Our mission is to prevent and relieve poverty in SW18 and SW17. We provide a
helping hand to those facing food poverty in Earlsfield, offering support without
judgement.

Our aim is to relieve poverty providing food but also to help our guests to move on
so that they ultimately no longer need food aid support.
We believe that no-one should go hungry and that all people, whatever their
circumstances, deserve dignity, respect and privacy.
Pu
nefit State
The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance on public benefit
published by the Charities Commission in exercising their powers and duties.
ecti
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The Earlsfield Foodbank has identlfled strategic objectlves to achieve its purpose:
Inspired by Chrlstlan social princlples, the ethos of the Foodbank focuses on welcoming
everyone involved as persons deserving respect and generosity regardless of ethnicityi
gender, sexuality, class, race, religion or natlonality
On first attendlng the foodbank:
To provlde food, basic supplies, energy vouchers and other essential support items
as well as emotlonal and other practical support for people and families who find
themselves in crisis.
In the medium term:
To provide the help and support that individuals need to address problems beyond
food poverty through onslte professional advlce or referral to appropriate agencies
engaged through the local network and those present at the foodbank.
In the longer term:
To help ralse awareness of the nature, Impart and prevalence of food poverty and
its underlying causes.
To build the Earlsfield Foodbank as a sustainable, well-run charSty that will contlnue
to meet local needs, in the hope that in due course the services of foodbanks will
become redundant as the campaign to eliminate food poverty succeeds.
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During the period of this report the Foodbank continued to operate at st Andrew's
Church in Garratt Lane on Thursday mornings between 9.30am and 12.00 pm.
During the period under reviewi guests were offered a full breakfast on arrival up
to June 2023. Since that date breakfasts supplied have comprised tea or coffee and
pastries, supplemented by hot porridge since September 2023.
During the year ended 31st March 2024, the foodbank distributed 4,769 food
parcels and other supplies, serving 474 households and 649 Individuals.
The Trustees remain determined to help guests to improve their lives and to
address the various issues they face such as debt, employment, physical, social
and mental health problems. The Foodbank continues to fund the attendance of an
adviser from Wandsworth Citizens Advice. This funding is provided partly through a
grant from the National Lottery Community Fund. The Family Action Wellbeing

servi￿ (funded by Wandsworth Borough Council) is an early intervention mental
health service, providing emotional and practical support to guests and their
families struggling with poverty. An adviser from St Mungo's attends the foodbank
offering support and advice for those in crisis through lack of housing or addiction.
The Foodbank is now also part of a local network of agencies (Refernet) providing a
wide range of support.
In addition to regular weekly support, the Foodbank has hosted ad hoc events to
support and help guests. These have included:
A Life Skills Workshop hosted by Family Attion held in February 2024
A visit from Lord Younger, a minlster in Department of Work and Pensions
in January 2024.
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During the year under review major donations and grants recelved have included:
National Lottery Community Fund
Wandsworth Borough Council
Co-operative Society
10,000
12,000
2,447
Restrlcted
Restricted
Unrestricted
The Trustees are very grateful for the support of all major donors. As explained
above, the Natlonal Lottery Communlty Fund grant covers most of the cost of the
citlzens Advice (CAB) presence at the foodbank sesslons. Wandsworth Councll's
grant is being used to fund salaries of two of the charity's employees.
In 2024125, the charity has received a legacy from the estate of Miss Phyllis
Audrey Thompson amounting to £68,008. The foodbank is extremely grateful to
Mlss Thompson for recognizing the charity as a worthy beneficiary of her will. The
Trustees would Ilke to fund an activity in memory of Miss Thompson but have yet
to determine how the unrestricted donation should be utilized.
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The Trustees ￿Cognise the essential and generous contributions made by the
Foodbank Manager, and the volunteers. Since the year end a Foodbank
management Team has been appointed
Charlotte White retired fmm the role of Foodbank Manager at the end of January
2024. Charlotte had been both a Trustee and the Foodbank Manager since 2020.
Without Charlotte's initiative in March 2020, with the support of the Trustees, the
foodbank might never have moved to St Andrew's Church as COVID and its effects
had necessitated a move from St John the Divine. The Trustees on behalf of
everyone involved with the foodbank, both volunteers and guests, owe a great
debt of gratitude to Charlotte and wish her well for the future.
Since July 2024 the Trustees have appointed a new management team comprising
three part-time managers to each focus on different aspects of management

needs. The aim is to divide their activities so that no aspect of the Foodbank
management is neglected and that they work together to build the donations,
control expenditure and improve systems.
Sadlyi the number of guests suffering from mental health problems, drug and
alcohol addiction continue to increase. This together with abject poverty of many
guests presents considerable challenges to staff and volunteers on Thursdays. The
Trustees are very mindful of these challenges and are seeking to support managers
and volunteers in every way. A security guard attends the foodbank every week.
The Trustees continue to review how these challenges, going far beyond the
provision of food, can be managed in future. whilst retaining some of the unique
and positive results of welcomlng all who are in need in our designated area of
London.
The Earlsfleld Together network has succeeded in maintaining slgnlflcant and
regular donations of money and provislons during the year. Volunteers include
those representing the engagement of local churches, the Earlsfield Baptist Church,
St Gregory's Cathollc Church, St John the Dlvlne, St Mary Magdalene Anglican
Church, the host church St Andrew's, Chrlst Revelatlon Faith Ministries and the
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
The Foodbank Is very grateful for the support of local buslnesses, Sn particular Just
Boilers, a company that has supported the foodbank with regular donations of food
and money since 2016 and Well Kneaded Pizza. Local schools have donated food
and money, in partlcular Earlsfleld Primary School, St Cecilia's, Ernest Bevin and
Wandsworth Prep. Signiflcant donations have been recelved from the work of the
Bounce Theatre. Local organlsations and individuals have raised substantial sums
through promoting events including the Wandsworth Common Wl Plant Sale ralsing
£2,250, Sarah Kerr for running a highly successful raffle raising £7,085, Sarah and
Paul Henry for organlzlng a brldge evening raising £1,965 and Coronation Parties in
the Earlsfield area ralsed £5,560.
The Foodbank's partnership wlth the Home Café, which operates in St Andrew's,
continues to be invaluable. The café closes on Thursdays to allow the foodbank to
operate and has generously provided food for those guests attending the foodbank
including the coffee and a light breakfast that are currently offered to all guests.
Above all, the Trustees recognize the very generous support of the Parish Council
of St Andrew's that has welcomed and supported the foodbank by providing space
for the foodbank to operate and store its stock in a portacabin alongside the
church.
The monetary value of the immense contribution of volunteers is not reflected In
the accounts. Without the generosity of volunteers there would be no foodbank.
Currently a bank of 60 volunteers is regularly engaged in registering and advising
guests, sorting food and supplies, preparing food packages, planning food
purchases, and in welcoming guests on Thursday mornings. A team of volunteers

also goes out on Wednesday evenings to collect surplus produce from 14 local
supermarkets. The Foodbank remains extremely grateful for donations of food from
the Dons Action Group. Many supporters continue to donate food via supermarket
collection boxes, their churches and many other groups.
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During the year the foodbank has regrettably seen a considerable increase in the
demand for its services and the services of the other organisations that operate in
tandem with the foodbank. The increase in the numbers of families and individuals
in need has been driven by the continuing 'cost of living crisis, and the inadequacy
of the soclal and financial support available to those in need. We are fortunate to
have the support of those organisations mentioned above who attend on a weekly
basis.
It is also regrettable that during the financial year the foodbank has suffered
financially from a fraudulent misuse of Energy Vouchers. This callous theft of
energy vouchers has resulted In a loss to guests and a cessation of thls charltable
activity. The Trustees have reported this theft to the Charlty Commission, Actlon
Fraud and the Metropolitan Police. The Trustees have reviewed how the fraud was
posslble and have taken steps to tlghten up internal controls to avoid such damage
In future, even if it results in more cumbersome operating procedures.
Maintaining a relatlonship wlth Refernet glves access to a wlde range of local support
agencies depending on their indivldual needs. Volunteers continue to help guests wlth a
number of problems such as dealing with their energy supplier, allowing those expert
advisers from the organisations attending the foodbank to con￿ntrate on more
complex cases.
As mentioned above, It Is easy to underestimate the stress associated with interacting
with distressed guests seeking help, often as a last resort. The Trustees are conscious
of thelr ￿SpOnsIbIlItY to support Managers and Volunteers who have to cope with the
mental stress engendered when empathising with guests who are often very distressed.
The generosity of everyone engaged with the funding and operation of the foodbank in
time and spirit is the basis of all its achievements during the year.
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The financial statements are attached.
The Trustees have concluded that Earlsfield Foodbank should seek to build up
unrestricted reserves that equate to a quarter of projected unrestricted expenditure for
the following year. Reserves at 31st March 2024 represent 31 % of payments for
the year ended 31st March 2023 (2023 58 % ).
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
Rev. Isaac Achene
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Earlsfield Foodbank
Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees
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For the year ended 31 March 2024
I report on the accounts of the Earlsfield Foodbank ('the charity,) for the year ended 31st March
2024.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit
15 not required for this year under sertion 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that
an independent examination is needed.
It Is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charities Commission
under section 145(5)b of the 2011 Art; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attentlon.
Basls of Independent examlner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charities
Commlssion. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with the accounting records. It also includes consideration of
any unusual items and disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees
conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would
be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a
'true and falr vlew, and the report Is Ilmlted to those matters set out In statement below.
Independent examlner's ststement
In connettion with my examination no matter has come to my attention:
whlch gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requlrements.
to keep accountlng records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts whlch accord with the accounting ￿COrdS, comply with the
accounting requirements of section 132 Of the 2011 Act and with the methods and
principles of the Statement of Recommended Accountlng Practice: Accounting and
Reporting of Charities
have not been met; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached.
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EARLSFIELD FOODBANK
Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
Funds
Notes
Recelpts
Voluntary Income
Grants and Donations
Bank Interest
Total receipts
112,072
1,037
113,109
23,280
135,352
1,037
136,389
139,237
58
139,295
23,280
Paymentg
Charitable activities
123,795
18,368
142,163
102,117
Total resources expended
123,795
18,368
142,163
102,117
Net Movement In Funds and net receipts
for the year
Fund balances at i•t Aprll 2023
(10,686)
49,625
4,912
8,422
(5,774)
58,047
37,178
20,869
Fund balances at 31￿ March 2024
38,939
13,334
52,273
58,047
ststement of Assets and Liabllltles as at 31st March 2024
2024
2024
2023
Notes
Current assets
Cash at bank and short-term
deposits
54,525
60,247
Net Current assets
54,525
60,247
Net current Ilabilitles
Creditors
(2,252)
(2,200)
Total net assets
52,273
58,047
Represented by:
Funds and reserves
Restricted fund
Unrestricted fund General fund
13,334
38,939
52,273
8,422
49,625
58,047
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board on
signed on its behalf by:
2025 and
Rev. Isaac Achene (Chair)
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Notes to th
acc
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a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting
by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appllcable to the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (Charities SORP FRS 102) the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable to the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102),
Assets and liabilities are initially recognized at hlstorical cost or transactlon value unless
otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy or note.
b) Public Benefit entlty
The CIO meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102
c) Golng Concern
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the CIO'S ability to
continue as a going concern. The accounts have been prepared on a golng concern basis.
d) Income
Income Is recognlzed when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance
conditions attached to the income have been met, it is probable that the income wlll be
recelved and that the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants, whether 'capltal' grants or 'revenue' grants, is
recognized when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditlons
attached to the grant have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and
the amount can be measured rellably and Is not deferred.
Donated food and other supplles are valued at a deemed 'falr value. when and where
possible. Such 'deemed value, has been based either on the weight of food and supplies or
the value place on them by the provider.
Current policy is to place no monetary va5ue on the generously donated time that
volunteers spend working for the charity.
e) Fund accounting
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor.
Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to the fund.
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources received and generated for
charitable purposes.
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f) Expenditure and liabilltles
Liabilities are recognlzed once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a
payment to a third party, it Is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the cost of food and goods, any distribution
costs and other activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their
support costs.
g) Deferred Income
Any income that is made to cover expenditure over a defined period will be allocated pro
rata to the year under review and to any future period of time. The amount allocated to
the year under review Is accounted for In recelpts. Amounts allocated to subsequent years
are shown as deferred grants.
2. Recelpts
Voluntary Income
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Donations - money
Natlonal Lottery
Wandsworth Borough
Leveller Donatlons
Breakfast Donations
Donations
weighed food
and supplies
Donations-via Bankuet
90,022
90,022
10,000
12,000
636
644
81,823
10,000
6,450
11,937
619
10,000
12,000
636
644
22,050
22,050
16,884
11,524
112,072
23,280
135,352 139,237
Food donated durlng the year ended 315t March 2024 has been valued at £1.50 per kilo
(2022 £1.50 per kilo). All food donated was assumed to have been distributed during the
year.
Monetary donations include gift aid when received.
The Restricted Income relates to
l. Grant received from the National Lottery Community Fund funds the cost of advisers
from the Wandsworth Citizens Advice Bureaux attending foodbank session to support
guests. During the year under review a grant of £10,000 was received. This grant
was used to part fund the WCAB service from 1st August 2023.
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2. Grant received from Wandsworth Borough Council out of their 'Cost of Living Grant
Fund, of £12,000. This grant is to be used to fund the cost of employing operations
managers over the period 2023-24. None of this funding was utilised during the year.
3. Funds raised from the Earlsfield Leveller Appeal funded Energy Vouchers distributed
to guests in need of support to meet the increased costs of energy. This fund was
fully spent in January 2024. The trustees decided that from March 2024 no further
purchases of energy vouchers will be funded from Unrestricted Income. Issues of
vouchers to guests ceased in Aprll 2024.
4. Funds raised by an appeal for funding to help meet the costs of breakfasts supplied
by the Home Communlty Cafe for guests attendlng the foodbank.
3. Payments
Unrestricted
2024
Restricted Total
2024
2024
Total
2023
Analysis of expenditure on
Charitable actlvltles
Ralslng funds
Fundraising costs
59
59
Charltable actlvltles
Dlrect costs
Salarles and assoclated costs
Value of food distributed
22,054
72,480
4,334
3,127
4,847
7,550
1,355
671
1,285
22,054 12,172
75,715 53,541
13,000 13,000
3,771
3,977
10,455 6,965
7,550 7,475
1,355
1,391
671
113
1,500
3,235
8,666
644
5,608
Wandsworth Cltizens, Advice
Cost of Breakfasts for guests
Energy Vouchers
Foodbank Secu rity costs
Waste Recycling
Foodbank EquipmenVBags
Computers and Printers
215
Indlrect costs
St Andrew's for space and energy
Payroll Ser4ice
Phone Costs
Stationery and Printing
Computer Security
Mentoring costs
Recruitment cost
Insurance
Bank costs
Credit Card costs (Bankuet)
Subscriptions
Website Costs
Travel, Cleaning and Sundries
3,750
265
141
332
3,750
265
141
332
1,650
191
52
262
133
540
199
410
60
540
199
410
60
383
72
141
50
216
274
50
253
92
50
253
92
Total charitable activities
Total resources expended
123,795
123,795
18,368 142,163 102,058
18,368 142,163 102,117
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Analysis of expenditure on
Charitable activities (continued)
Food distrlbuted during the year ended 31st March 2024 comprised the cost of food
purchased directly by the foodbank amounting to £53,665 and the value placed on food
donations in kind of £22,050 (valued at £1.50 per kilo).
Restricted Expenditure relates to the cost of the Wandsworth Citizens Advice contract for
the year funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and Wandsworth Council's
Capacity Building and Cost of Living Grants. Additional Restricted Expenditure relate to
buying Energy Vouchers for Guests and contributions to the cost of offering breakfast to
Guests both funded by specific appeals for that cla55 of expenditure. All other expenditure
is funded by Unrestrirted income.
No Trustees received any remuneratlon In respect of their services as Trustees durlng the
period (2022: none). No travelling expenses were reimbursed to Trustees durlng the perlod
During the year and after the year end, Energy Vouchers with a value of £4,308 have been
misappropriated. This matter has been reported to the Metropolitan Police, the Charity
Commission and Zurich Insurance.
3. Analysls of the cost of key management
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st March 2
Salary
National Insurance Costs
Penslon costs
21,635
12,000
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No employee received remuneration above £60,000. The key management of the foodbank
comprises the Foodbank Manager and the Trustees. One Foodbank managed resigned in
January 2024 and was replaced by a new Foodbank manager who remained in post at 31st
March 2024. The Foodbank Manager Increased her hours of work in May 2023 from 16 hours
per week to 24 hours per week. Both employees were contracted to work for 24 hours per
week (about 0.6 FfE) (2023 0.6 FfE)
4.Transactlons wlth Trustees
None of the Trustees have been pald any remuneration or received any benefit from the
charlty.
Trustees. expenses
No Trustee expenses have been incurred in the year under review.
Transactlons with related parties
There were no related party transactions during the year under review.
5.Deflned Contrlbutlon pension scheme
The charity operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets are held separately
from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
The employer's pension costs represent contributions payable by the charity to the fund and
amount to £419. (2023 £172) There was an employer's contribution of £84 outstanding at
31st March 2024 that has been accrued. (2023 £14)
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6. Current Llabilities
1st March 2
24
31"
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Credltors
HMRC and Pension
Wandsworth Citizens Advice
86
34
2.166
7. Funds
At 1st Aprll
2023
At 31 March
2024
Receipts
Payments
Total Unrestricted funds
Total Restrlcted funds
49,625
8,422
113,109
23,280
123,795
18,368
38,939
13,334
Total funds
58,047
136,389
142,163
52,273
8. Guarantees
There have been no guarantees glven by the charity at 31st March 2024.
9. Debt
There Is no debt outstanding whlch is owed by the charity and which Is secured by an excess
charge on any of the assets of the charlty at 31st March 2024.
10. Governlng Document
The organlsatlon is a Charltable Incorporated Organlsation - reglstered on 23rd June 2016
as a body corporate under part I l of the Charities Act 2011.
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