
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

## **From 01 Nov 2024       Period start date   To 31 Oct 2025           Period end date** 

**Charity name:** Feed The Homeless (CIO) 

**Charity registration number:** 1169924 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

||SORP reference||
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|Summary of the purposes of<br>the charity as set out in its<br>governing document|Para 1.17|**For the public benefit, the relief and**<br>**assistance of people in**<br>**need in Bristol, and**<br>**its surrounding suburbs, who may**<br>**suffer the effect of**<br>**homelessness by supplying**<br>**them with, in particular but not**<br>**exclusively by, food, clothing**<br>**and related support.**<br>**To provide assistance and advice to**<br>**like-minded charitable**<br>**groups, not limited by geography.**|
|Summary of the main<br>activities in relation to those<br>purposes for the public<br>benefit, in particular, the<br>activities, projects or<br>services identified in the<br>accounts.|Para 1.17 and<br>1.19|**We have undertaken weekly distribution**<br>**of hot, cooked meals**<br>**and care packs to the homeless and**<br>**rough speakers in Bristol**<br>**City Centre, each weekend in the year.**<br>**We have looked to engage the local**<br>**community through**<br>**engaging volunteers (recruited through**<br>**social media posts), the**<br>**local university, local schools and by**<br>**engaging local businesses.**<br>**Continuation of our foodbank services**<br>**was supported via the charity van which**<br>**is used to provide groceries to people**<br>**who are homeless or rough sleeping.**|
|Statement confirming<br>whether the trustees have<br>had regard to the guidance<br>issued by the Charity<br>Commission on public<br>benefit|Para 1.18|**The trustees of Feed the Homeless**<br>**confirm that they have had regard to the**<br>**Charity Commission’s guidance on**<br>**public benefit when reviewing the**<br>**charity’s aims and objectives, setting**<br>**strategic priorities, and planning its**<br>**activities.**<br>**In 2024–2025, Feed the Homeless**<br>**continued to deliver its charitable**<br>**purpose of relieving poverty and social**<br>**exclusion through the provision of food,**<br>**essential supplies, and community**<br>**connection to over 300 individuals**<br>**weekly. The trustees actively considered**|





**the benefit to the community, ensuring services remained accessible, inclusive, and responsive to local need. The trustees also evaluated potential risks, safeguarding practices, and operational impact to ensure that any private benefit arising from the charity’s activities remained incidental. Governance decisions—including policy reviews, funding strategies, and stakeholder engagement—were aligned with the public benefit principles to uphold the dignity and wellbeing of those served.** 

## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

||<br>SORP reference||
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|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38||
|Policy on social investment<br>including program related<br>investment|Para 1.38||
|Contribution made by<br>volunteers|Para 1.38|**Our volunteers come from a wide range**<br>**of backgrounds and all ages, we have**<br>**supported a steady number of younger**<br>**volunteers with the achievement of the**<br>**Duke of Edinburgh awards and they**<br>**have gained knowledge of the causes**<br>**and impacts of homelessness,**<br>**experienced working as a team to**<br>**provide a vital service and interacting**<br>**with those in need in a positive and**<br>**supportive environment.**<br>**We have also continued to enjoy strong**<br>**relationships with local and national**<br>**businesses through a range of**<br>**initiatives and direct engagement, which**<br>**has provided opportunities to access**<br>**regular good quality support and**<br>**donations and provide those business**<br>**with an opportunity to learn about the**<br>**challenges caused by food poverty and**<br>**enrich their understanding of the local**<br>**environment and volunteering**|
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**Achievements and Performance** 



||SORP reference||
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|Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the difference the<br>charity’s work has made to<br>the circumstances of its<br>beneficiaries and any wider<br>benefits to society as a<br>whole.|Para 1.20|**Distribution of around 280 meals every**<br>**Friday and Sunday evening from a fixed**<br>**location.**<br>**We continue to support the sleep pod**<br>**charity with intelligence**<br>**and information about the situation on**<br>**the streets and expertise**<br>**to ensure their activities are targeted**<br>**towards those in need.**<br>**We have also provided the homeless**<br>**with essential items such as sleeping**<br>**bags, clothing, ruck sacks and hygiene**<br>**items on an ad hoc basis.**|



## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

|<br>Achievements against<br>objectives set|<br>Para 1.41||
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|Performance of fundraising<br>activities against objectives<br>set|Para 1.41||
|Investment performance<br>against objectives|Para 1.41||
|Other|||





## **Financial Review** 

|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s<br>financial position at the end<br>of the period|Para 1.21||
|Statement explaining the<br>policy for holding reserves<br>stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**Reserves are held to ensure we can**<br>**continue our services, purchasing all**<br>**necessary goods in order to maintain**<br>**Feed the Homeless’ twice weekly**<br>**services**|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**£19,828.40**|
|Reasons for holding zero<br>reserves|Para 1.22||
|Details of fund materially in<br>deficit|Para 1.24||
|Explanation of any<br>uncertainties about the<br>charity continuing as a going<br>concern|Para 1.23||



## **Additional information (optional)** 

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

|<br>The charity’s principal<br>sources of funds (including<br>any fundraising)|<br>Para 1.47||
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|Investment policy and<br>objectives including any<br>social investment policy<br>adopted|Para 1.46||
|A description of the principal<br>risks facing the charity|Para 1.46||
|Other|||





## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

|Description of charity’s<br>trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document<br>(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|**Constitution**|
|How is the charity<br>constituted?<br>(e.g unincorporated<br>association, CIO)|Para 1.25|**Charitable Incorporated Organisation**|
|Trustee selection methods<br>including details of any<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>election to post or name of<br>any person or body entitled<br>to appoint one or more<br>trustees|Para 1.25|**Appointed by Trustee consensus**|



## **Additional information (optional)** 

## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 

|<br>Policies and procedures<br>adopted for the induction<br>and training of trustees|<br>Para 1.51||
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|The charity’s organisational<br>structure and any wider<br>network with which the<br>charity works|Para 1.51||
|Relationship with any related<br>parties|Para 1.51||
|Other|||



## **Reference and Administrative details** 

|Charity name|Feed The Homeless (CIO)|
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|Other name the charity uses|Feed the Homeless Bristol, FTH|
|Registered charity number|1169924|
|Charity’s principal address|15 Church Road<br>Bedminster<br>Bristol<br>BS3 4NF|
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** 

|1<br>2<br>3<br>4<br>5<br>6<br>7<br>8<br>9<br>10<br>11<br>12<br>13<br>14<br>15<br>16<br>17<br>18<br>19<br>20|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole**<br>**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**<br>**to appoint trustee (ifany)**|
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||Shada Nasrullah|Chair|||
||Zaynab Nasrullah||||
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||Dan Osbourne||||
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## – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved 

## **Director name** 

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity 

**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year** 



## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** 

Description of the assets **Van** held in this capacity 

Name and objects of the Van is held under the charity’s name, Feed the Homeless charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets 

## **Additional information (optional)** 

## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** 

|**Type of**<br>**adviser**|**Name**<br>**Address**|**Name**<br>**Address**|
|---|---|---|
|Independent<br>Review|Samantha<br>Gainey|Unit 7 Bowling Hill Business Park<br>Quarry Rd<br>Chipping Sodbury<br>Bristol<br>BS37 6JL|
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## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** 

## **Exemptions from disclosure** 

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details 

## **Other optional information** 



## **Declarations** 

**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** 

**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** 

**Signature(s) Full name(s)** Zaynab Nasrullah 

**Position (eg Secretary,** Trustee **Chair, etc)** 

**Date** 



**Unaudited Financial Statements** Feed The Homeless Bristol For the year ended 31 October 2025 

Prepared by LilyIris Accounting Ltd 



## **Contents** 

- **3** Directory 

- **4** Surplas Deficit Report 

- **6** Balance Sheet 

- **7** Statement of Cash Flows - Direct Method 

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## **Directory** 

## **Feed The Homeless Bristol For the year ended 31 October 2025** 

## **Address** 

c/o Friends Meeting House, Champion Square, Bristol, Avon, BS2 9DB 

## **Accountants** 

LilyIris Accounting Ltd, Unit 7 Bowling Hill Business Park, Quarry Road, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6JL 

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## **Surplas Deficit Report** 

## **Feed The Homeless Bristol For the year ended 31 October 2025** 

|**Surplas Deficit Report**<br>**Feed The Homeless Bristol**<br>**For the year ended 31 October 2025**|**Surplas Deficit Report**<br>**Feed The Homeless Bristol**<br>**For the year ended 31 October 2025**|
|---|---|
|**NOTES**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**||
|**Sales**||
|Donations<br>15,605<br>25,768||
|Fundraising<br>9,043<br>5,475||
|**Total Sales**<br>**24,648**<br>**31,243**<br>**Cost of Sales**||
|Purchases<br>11,968<br>18,272||
|**Total Cost of Sales**<br>**11,968**<br>**18,272**||
|**Gross Profit**<br>**12,681**<br>**12,971**<br>**Expenses**||
||**Establishment Expenses**|
||Maintenance & small equipment<br>34<br>336|
||Rent<br>3,120<br>3,050|
||**Total Establishment Expenses**<br>**3,154**<br>**3,386**<br>**Legal and Professional Fees**|
||Audit & Accountancy fees<br>700<br>662|
||**Total Legal and Professional Fees**<br>**700**<br>**662**<br>**Depreciation**|
||Depreciation Expense<br>2,869<br>3,825|
||**Total Depreciation**<br>**2,869**<br>**3,825**<br>**Finance Charges**|
||Bank Fees<br>265<br>82|
||**Total Finance Charges**<br>**265**<br>**82**<br>**General Administration**|
||Advertising & Marketing<br>1,700<br>255|
||Clothing, bedding, tents & sleeping equipment<br>1,417<br>-|
||Entertainment - 0%<br>-<br>74|
||Entertainment-100% business<br>-<br>22|
||General Expenses<br>73<br>295|
||Insurance<br>1,066<br>245|
||IT Software and Consumables<br>299<br>207|
||Motor Vehicle Expenses<br>1,408<br>4,879|
||Postage, Freight & Courier<br>-<br>15|
||Printing & Stationery<br>3<br>6|
||Subscriptions<br>479<br>257|
||Telephone & Internet<br>51<br>66|
||Travel - National<br>1,198<br>1,992|
||**Total General Administration**<br>**7,694**<br>**8,313**|
||**Total Expenses**<br>**14,682**<br>**16,269**|



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Surplas Deficit Report 

||**NOTES**|**2025**|**2024**|
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|**Operating Profit (Loss)**||**(2,001)**|**(3,297)**|
|**Investments**||||
|Interest Income||113|-|
|**Total Investments**||**113**|**-**|
|**Profit (Loss) on Ordinary Activities before Taxation**||**(1,888)**|**(3,297)**|
|**Net Profit (Loss) for the Period**||**(1,888)**|**(3,297)**|



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## **Balance Sheet** 

## **Feed The Homeless Bristol** 

## **As at 31 October 2025** 

|**Balance Sheet**<br>**Feed The Homeless Bristol**<br>**As at 31 October 2025**||||
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||**NOTES**|**31 OCT 2025**|**31 OCT 2024**|
|**Fixed Assets**||||
|Tangible assets||29,176|30,363|
|**Total Fixed Assets**||**29,176**|**30,363**|
|**Prepayments and accrued income**||||
|Prepayments||379|406|
|**Total Prepayments and accrued income**||**379**|**406**|
|**Creditors: amounts falling due withinone year**||||
|Trade creditors||3,177|1,744|
|Other creditors||2,409|3,168|
|**Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**||**5,586**|**4,911**|
|**Net current assets (liabilities)**||**(5,206)**|**(4,506)**|
|**Total assets less current liabilities**||**23,970**|**25,857**|
|**Net Assets**||**23,970**|**25,857**|
|**Capital and reserves**||||
|Profit and loss account||23,970|25,857|
|**Total Capital and reserves**||**23,970**|**25,857**|



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## **Statement of Cash Flows - Direct Method** 

## **Feed The Homeless Bristol For the year ended 31 October 2025** 

|**Feed The Homeless Bristol**<br>**For the year ended 31 October 2025**|||
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||**2025**|**2024**|
|**Operating Activities**|||
|Cash receipts from the sale of goods or rendering of services|24,648|31,243|
|Cash payments to suppliers of goods and services|(21,293)|(23,818)|
|Interest received|113|-|
|Cash payments from other operating activities|(1,054)|(1,932)|
|**Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities**|**2,414**|**5,492**|
|**Investing Activities**|||
|Cash payment for property, plant, equipment and intangible assets|-|(15,300)|
|Other cash items from investing activities|(1,655)|6,641|
|**Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities**|**(1,655)**|**(8,659)**|
|**Financing Activities**|||
|Other activities|(759)|3,167|
|**Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities**|**(759)**|**3,167**|
|**Net Cash Flows**|**-**|**-**|
|**Cash and Cash Equivalents**|||
|Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period|-|-|
|Cash and cash equivalents at end of period|-|-|



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