CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES
Trustees' Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2024 To 31 March 2025
Charity name: Hangleton and West Blatchington Food Bank
Charity registration number: 1171532
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of the CIO is the relief of financial hardship among people living in the Hove area by providing such persons with emergency food and other urgently needed domestic supplies which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The main activities are to: Provide essential food and toiletries for those living in food poverty in the Hove area. To liaise with referral organisations- accepting new referrals and understanding clients' needs. To signpost clients to other support available in the area. To manage volunteers and their training. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para1.18 | When planning our activities for the year the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 |
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | On receipt of referrals, individuals and families (Cllents) can access the Foodbank’s services for a period of six weekly visits. They receive enough food, including fresh bread, cheese, fruit and vegetables to provide sustenance for the week ahead. This has had the effect of relieving hunger and the stress and anxiety that is associated with this. At the end of the six-week period, for those who are still struggling, we have successfully pointed them to and provided information about local food pantries and community food shops where provisions can be obtained for a small amount. In addition, clients have been signposted to debt advice services to help them resolve some of the causes of their food poverty - including free debt and welfare benefits advice. The benefits of these have been that the beneficiaries have reported an improvement in their health and wellbeing and in their ability to provideregular and healthymeals for themselvesand their families. The Food Bank has also benefited the local community by building a strong network of volunteers. Also, by developing partnerships with local community organisations, such as secondary and primary schools, churches and local businesses. This has resulted in raising awareness about the causes of food poverty and has given these groups an opportunity to be involved in the aims and objectives of the charity. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para1.41 | |
| Investment performance againstobjectives |
Para1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We are a small successful, efficient and well managed charity. During Covid we experienced a huge increase in our income mainly due to the generosity of our local community. Although this has fallen over the last two years, our income for the year ended 31 March, 2025 has remained fairly constant (£37,335: 24/25 and £38,763 :23/24. Our expenditure has fallen £37,584): 24/25(£45,979; 23/24) due to economies on purchases. This puts us in a favourable financialposition. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to (a) cover the salary, NI, tax and pension of the Food Bank Co- ordinator and (b) to plan for the continued delivery of the services and maintenance of the Food Bank. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £59,656 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 122 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We need to continue to be able to cover the Food Bank Co-ordinator's salary and associated costs every year, as well as buying food, when necessary, to maintain our stock levels. The increase in the cost of living, particularly food and heating, has increased the number of clients. Without donations and grants we could not continue to run the Food Bank. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to includefurtherstatements where relevant about: |
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| The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Our main source of income has been from donations from within our community. We have also received some grants. |
| Investmentpolicy and objectives including any socialinvestmentpolicy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risksfacing the charity |
Para 1.46 | A significant drop in donations. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity's trusts: |
The Hangleton and West Blatchington Food Bank is registered with the Charity Commission as required by the 2011 Charities Act. |
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| Type of governing document (trustdeed. royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Our governing document is a Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting members are the charity trustees |
| How is the charity constituted? 1e.gunincorporated association.CIO) |
Para1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointed trustees must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to theskills,knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. There are two nominated trustees who are appointed by the Rector of St Peter's, West Blatchington and the Priest of St George's Roman Catholic Church, West Blatchington respectively. Both are appointed for a term of 3 years. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Hangleton and West Blatchington Food Bank |
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| Other name the charityuses | N/A |
| Registered charitynumber | 1171532 |
| Charity's principal address | The Rectory, St Peter's Church 23 Windmill Close HOVE East Sussex BN3 7LJ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trusteename | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Jonathan Patrick Cooke | Chair | Resigned 17.7.2025 | ||
| Andrew John Wolage | Treasurer | |||
| Rosamond Morris | ||||
| Karen Jane Belton | ||||
| KellyBiggs | ||||
| Jude Bobbi Fletcher | Resigned 16.1.2025 | |||
| Deceased 2.2.2025 | ||||
| Catherine O'Shea | Resigned 23.5.2024 | |||
| Anna MacDonald Samuelsson | ||||
| Fr Tony Milner | Appointed 21.6.2022 | |||
| Helen Moylett | Appointed 22.11.2023 | |||
| Helen Moylett | Chair | Appointed 17.7.2025 | ||
| Diane Mary Eckford | Appointed 11.7.2024 | |||
| Kevin David Woodhams | Appointed 29.1.2025 | |||
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 held in this capacity |
NIA |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets |
N/A |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
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
EXAMINERS REPORT for H eton & We8t Blatc on Ffjodbank I report on the Accounts of the Organisation for the period ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on page l. RespeetAve Responsiblllties of Trnstees and Examiner As the organition'S truste¢s you are responsible for the pryaration of the Accounts" The Organisation's trnstees consider that all audit is not requir&1 and that an independent examination is neede(L It is my responsibility to: Examine the accounts. To stat¢ wh¢ther particular matteT5 ba com¢ to my attentio Basis of Independent Examiner's Report My ¢xamination was caFried out in accordance with th¢ General DiT¢Ctions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includ&s a review of the accounttng records kept by the organisation and a comparison of the Accounts Prtsented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual iterns or disclosures in the Accounts and seeking explanations from you as tnteeS concerning any such matteTS. The procethwes undertak¢n do not proTride all the evidence that would be required in an audiL and coLsequently I do not express an audit Opinion on the view giv¢n by the Accounts. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examioatioo no matter has come to my attentio l) Wbich gives m¢ Teasonable wse to beli¢ that there has been any matcrial ern)rs or omissions. 2) To whiclL in my opinion, attention should (knwn to cDabl¢ a prow undN5tanding of th¢ Accoiints to be TeacheiL M J BoxalI, AF& Shoreline Accountants Limited 25 CIRntOR Place Seaford East Sussex BN25 INP MarkJBouU............... ....... .............ate...........................
Hangleton & West Blatchington Food Bank General Ledger Summary For the period from 0110412024 to 3110312025 Opening balan Total deblts Total credlts Net movement Closlng balance Income t)onations & Gift Aid 28.120.16 28.120.16 Cr Fundralslng Grants .31&00 8.315.00 Cr In18rest 899.61 899.61 Cr Standing Orders Transfer 14000.110 14000.00 Expenses Accounting fees Bank Charges Coordinator Invol for services Employ8e Penslon Fareshare 528.00 528.00 Dr 60.80 Dr 53320 533.20 Dr Insurance 52020 520.20 Dr Mlscellaneous 540.91 1&85 525.06 Dr Printing and station8ry Rec>pe of the week Salaries 133.17 133.17 Dr 16,37T 16.377.05 Dr Supplies - Food Tax & National Insuran 16,79726 1,321.02 15.476.34 Dr 1,253.41 Dr 1253A1 Telephone 455.34 Dr Training Trolleys, PPE & Other materials Website hosting & rr 386.40 Dr 191.16 191.16 Dr 1.$430 400.00 1.143.90 Dr Profit Voss) for the period 249.26 Cash & cash equivalents Liabilltles 59.944.85 Dr 51071A4 53.320.90 249.26 Cr 59,695.59 Dr Employee dearing a¢xount Equity Inter Account Transfers Retained earnings 59,944.85 Cr 53.320JO 53.071.64 249.26 Dr 59,695.59 Cr 159.713A4 159.713.44
Hangleton & West Blatchington Food Bank Profit and Loss Statement For the period from 0110412024 to 3110312025 3110312025 Income Donations & Gfft Ald Fundraising Grants 28,120.18 Int8rest 8.315.00 Stsnding Orders Transfer 899.61 Total - Income Less." Expenses Accounting fees Bank Charges Coordinator invoice frir servi Employee Pension Fareshare 37,334.77 528.00 60.80 533.20 Insurance Miscellaneous 52020 Printing and stabon6ry Recip8 of the week Salaries 52S.06 133.17 Suppli8s- Food Tax & Nattonal Insurance Telephone Training Trolleys, PPE & Other materials Website hosting & IT Total - Expenses 16,377.05 15A76.34 1.253.41 38&40 191.16 1.143.90 37,584.03 Net profit (loss) (249.26)
Hangleton & West Blatchington Food Bank Balance Sheet As at 3110312025 3110312025 Assets Cash & cash equivalents Liabilitiès 59,695.59 Employe8 dearing account Net assets 59.695.59 Equlty Inter A¢¢ount Transfers Retained eamings Total - Equlty 59,695.59 59,695.59 Totsl equity 59,695.59
EXAhUNERS REPORT for eton & West Blatc on Foodbank I report on the Accounts of the Organisation for the period ended 31 March 2025 wknch are set out on pag¢ l. RespectAve ResponsibUiti&8 of Trustees and Examiner As the orgaDisation's trustees you arc r¢sponsible for the preparation of the Accounts; The Organisation's trustees consider tbat an audit is not require41 and that an independent eXamItion is needeiL It is my T¢sponsil)ility to." Examine the accounts. To state vthether partiallar matters bavc com¢ to my attentio Ba518 of Independent Emminer's Report My examination was caTried out in accordance with the Gcnwdl DirectiODS given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accountitig records kept by the organisation and a comparison of the ALYounts psellted with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosu in the Accounts and seeking explanations from you &$ trustees concerning any such mattcrs. The procedures und¢rtaken do not wivide all the idence that would be required io an audiL and cons¢qucntly I do not ryress an autht opinion on the view given by the Accounts. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examinatioo no matter Iw come to my attentio I) Ivbich giv¢s me TeasoDabl¢ to believe tbat th¢re has been any material ¢nDr8 or omissions. 2) To Whic in my Opinio att¢ntion should bc drdwn to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reache(L M J BoxalL AF& AAIA Shoreline Accountallts Limited 25 Clinton Place Seaford East Sussex BN25 INP MarkJBoxall..............-