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2022-04-05-accounts

Objectiv e s and Activ iti es
SORP reference
Summary
ofthe purposes
the charity as set out in its
governing
document
of The prevention
or relief ofpoverty or
financial
hardship
ofpeople living in
West Oxfordshire
District in particular
{but without
limitation)
by providing
food and other items to individuals
and
families
in need which they would not
otherwise
afford through
lack ofmeans,
and providing
information,
advice,
education,
and support
in such ways as
the trustees shall from time to time see
fit
Summary
activities
ofthe main
in relation to those
Para 1.17and
1.'i9
Witney and west Oxfordshire
Food Bank
provides emergency
food parcels of
purposes
for the public
benefit,
in particular,
the
non-perishable
food items and
occasionally toiletries to people who are
activities, projects or experiencing
an unexpected
crisis
services identified
in
the situation. Clients are referred from
accounts. various professionals
working
in the
community
—including,
but not limited
to Citizens Advice Bureau, Job Centre,
DoctorlGP and other health workers,
primary
and secondary education
professionals —who assess each
client's situation to verif'y crisis and
need.
Statement confirming Para 1.1B The trustees ofWitney and West
whether the trustees have Oxfordshire
Food Bank acknowledge
had regard to the guidance they have read and understood
the
issued by-the Charity guidance on being a charity Trustee as
Commission on public provided
by the Charity Commission
benifit

The charity does not currentiy
have a
Para 1.38 social investment
policy
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Witney and West Oxfordshire
Food
Contribution
volunteers
made by Para 1,38 Bank was until February 2021,when we
engaged our first employee, a totally
volunteer
run charity. Between 50-65
volunteers
staffed the foodbank
in
excess of1,250 hours that we were open
to the public. In addition, there were
meetings of trustees and external
administration
requirements.
Whilst
Itis incalculable
to monetize the
contribution
that volunteers
make but
would not be unreasonable
to suggest a
market rate to staff the foodbank would
be in excess off250,000.
Other

chieve men ts
and Per
formance
SORP reference
Witney and West Oxfordshire
Food
Bank continue to be an active member
ofthe Trussell Trust network.
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,
Para 1.20 The direct benefit to society we had is
identifying
charity's
the
work
difference the
has made to
ineasured
in the number of3to 5day
parcels we have provided
and the
the circumstances
ofits
number ofadults and children we have
beneficiaries
and any wider
benefits to society as a
helped directly. During the period we
provided 1896parcels, assisting 2649
whole. adults and 2015children. This is an
increase of17/ from the previous
reporting
period.
The Foodbank introduced
afree delivery
service to those without
any means to
travel to the warehouse.
We recruited 11
volunteer
delivery drivers some of
which are from our collaboration
with
Witney Rotary.
We engaged directly with local groups,
giving zoom presentations
and
interactive
talks to schools and
associations to educate and highlight
food
ove
in the local communi

Financi al al Review Review Review Review Review Review
Review of the charity's Para 1.21 Stock
We held f104,655 in cash funds.
financial
position
ofthe period
at the end at the period end was 4,460kg at a
notional value off1.75per kg =f7,805
Stock is not considered to be a financial
asset as itconsists ofmany 100's of
items below a value off1.00and date
limited. During the year 58,815kg of
stock was donated. At a nominal
value
off1.75this amounts
tof102,926.
Whilst not included
in the 2022 accounts
the prior year includes a value of
f83650 in res
ctofdonated stock.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 A reserve off40,000 is held to
policy for holding reserves guarantee
that all liabilities and
stating why they are held administrative
costs can be met. To
ensure we can top up food to distribute
essential items iffood donations
do not
meet demand. Tocontinue to employ 1
person. At the year end cash reserves of
f104,086were held. In the current
economic climate itisexpected that
demand for our service will increase and
reserves
will be used to support
additional
stock purchases,
fridges and
other storage ifnecessary and also to
mitigate the risk oflosing use ofthe
warehouse.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 f40,000
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 1.24
deficit
Explanation ofany Para 1.23
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Additional information (optional)
You ma choose to include further statements where relevant
about
The two main sources offunding come
from public cash and food donations.
The charity's
principal
sources offunds (including
Para 1.47 We have access to community
grants
and larger corporations
such as
any fundraising) supermarkets
The charity does not currently
have an
investment policy and investment
or social investment
policy.
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
A description
ofthe principal
risks facing the charity
Para146 Ifour landlords
significantly
change
their oPerations we may lose the use of
the warehouse
and alternative
accommodation
would have to be found

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Description ofcharity's
trusts:
ype ofgoverning
document
&t"ust rt~~ I,
Para 1.25 Witney and West Oxfordshire
Food
Bank is
overned b a constitution
ow is the charity
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Para 1.25 Witney and West Oxfordshire
Food
Bank Is a Charitable
Incorporated
Organisation.
Trustee selection methods
including
details ofany
constitutional
provisions e.g,
election to post or name of
Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed
annually
at the
AGNI by members.
Each year one third
ofthe trustees retire from office and
need to be voted back in by the
any person or body entitled members. Trustees retire on a rotating
to appoint one or more basis and are selected from those that
trustees have served the longest.
Additional
trustees
may be appointed
during the year by vote oftrustees as
the
see fit.
Additional
information
(optional)
You ma
choose to include further statements
where relevant about
Witney and West Oxfordshire
Food
Bank provide training
and policy
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
Para 1.51 reference using documents
and advice
provided
by The Trussell Trust.
and training
oftrustees
Witney and West Oxfordshire
Food
Bank is an autonoinous
charity
The charity's
organisational
structure
and any wider
Para 1.51 managed
by the trustees,
under the
advice and guidance ofthe national
network
with which the
foodbank
charity The Trussell Trust.
charity works
Witney and West Oxfordshire
Food
Bank are members ofThe Trussell
Relationship
with any
Para 1.51 Trust.
related parties
Other

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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Detail funds
to nearest 6
to funds
Ileeres't 6
funds
to nearest 6
81Cash funds 104,088
Total cash funds 104,086
(at)raa balances with receipts anrt
patrrnants acccunt(s)) Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Details funds
to nearest 6
to funds
nearest 6
funds
tonearest f
82 Other monetary assets Debtors
Details Fund
asset
towhich
balon s
Cost (optional) Current value
83Investment assets
Details asset belon s Cost (optional) Cunsnt value
o tlonal
84Assets retained for the
charity's own use
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details llablll relates o tionsl o
onal
BSLiabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
Signature Print Name Date of
a
roval
Micheai Morris