ANNUAL REPORT
2021
Registered Charity Number 1177303 Company Registration Number CIO13360 Principal Office Northgate Hospital Morpeth NE61 3BP
TRUSTEES: Richard Charles Anderson Linda Mary Fugill Keith Grimes (resigned 26th August 2021) Peter Robertson John Rowley Sheila Rowley Andrew Tebbutt (resigned 26th August 2021) John William Watson (resigned 26th August 2021)
TREASURER: John Rowley SECRETARY: Richard Anderson/Sheila Rowley PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR Linda Fugill ADMINISTRATION CO –ORDINATOR Sheila Rowley ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT (Salaried) Tracey Brown INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Wellway Accountants Limited Borough Hall Wellway Morpeth NE61 1BN
Chairman’s Remarks
I have pleasure in presenting to you a record of the activities of Wansbeck Valley Food Bank during 2021.
Sadly, this year saw the highest ever need for food from Wansbeck Valley Food Bank (WVFB) in our 9-year history.
2021 has been difficult for many of us. During the past year we have seen more people needing to use the food bank as they are unable to afford the essentials the rest of us take for granted. The devasting economic and personal consequences of the pandemic has tipped more people than ever into a financial crisis and brought them to the doors of the food bank.
The run up to Christmas saw our busiest period ever, with a variety of Christmas extras being added to bags before being distributed to clients. These recipients were identified by our referrers as needing extra help over the Christmas period.
We continue to operate from the Northgate Hospital site and are grateful to CNTW NHS Foundation Trust for their ongoing support.
During the year, 3 of our trustees resigned which reducing the number to 5, I would like to thank them for their support during their time as trustees.
Sadly, as the result of a personal tragedy, one of our job share Administrative Assistants resigned. A full-time appointment has now been made.
I would like to thank Dianne for all her hard work during the time she spent at the Foodbank
WVFB is powered by a small army of volunteers who give their time and talents freely each week. Coming from all ages and backgrounds, the trustees are always astounded by their motivation and commitment which has never been more evident than in the past recent years.
As I reflect on the past year, my feelings are conflicted as I am filled with sadness as more and more people struggle to afford the essentials. I am also deeply concerned of what may lie ahead with impending energy price increases. But I must also be optimistic. The past year has shown the generosity of the community in significant donations of food and cash and the kindness and compassion of businesses and supporters. All of this in the face of the enormous challenge posed to everyone by Covid- 19.
As we hopefully emerge from the pandemic our commitment is stronger and will do everything possible to ensure no one in our community is in need of food.
Richard Anderson
Chair of Trustees
Trustees’ Report
Objects and Aims
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank is a registered charity, set up to prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship in Northumberland . The charity achieves its aims and objectives, in particular but not exclusively by:
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The provision of emergency food parcels, items, services and facilities to individuals in financial need
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Contributing to and co-operating with charities and other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty from within Northumberland.
Objectives, strategies and activities
Because of Covid, the Food Bank has faced a challenging year. We have changed and adapted our working patterns, to ensure the safety and well being of our staff and volunteers, as well as being able to respond effectively and efficiently to all requests for food aid.
Clients have faced furlough, job losses, self-isolation and latterly the removal of the Universal Credit uplift and rising energy prices. The latter giving rise to the to the phrase ‘heat or eat’ as the dilemma many are now facing.
Our client delivery service continues, although parcels may be collected from our central hub in Morpeth by prior arrangement. Such deliveries are made using our two dedicated vehicles, however at times of high demand such as supermarket collection days and in the run up to Christmas we hire additional vehicles as needed.
Notwithstanding all the changes and challenges, we continued to provide emergency food parcels to those identified as being in need. All requests were fulfilled.
Regrettably we are seeing evidence of clients using the Food Bank to supplement their income rather than for an emergency. This issue is being monitored and discussed with our partner agencies and we will continue to keep this under review.
Our standard parcels provide food for 3 meals for 3 days for each eligible individual in the household. In special circumstances the number of days food that is provided can be extended. We have found that due to benefit delays we have been requested to issue an increasing number of 7-day parcels for over a period of a few weeks.
When available we often supplement food parcels with bread, cheese, spread, some fresh produce and toiletries.
Clients are also offered a Butcher Voucher and a Fruit and Vegetable Voucher when first referred.
We try where possible to cater for clients with special dietary needs, babies, and pets.
We operate from premises at Northgate Hospital. We have sole use of the building.
This provides warehousing, distribution and administrative facilities. We also have two large containers on site which are used for overspill storage.
The food and services we provide are funded by generous cash donations from a range of supporters. It is noticeable that income from local organisations and councils have failed to match increasing client demand on the food bank resources. However, this has been offset by a significant increase in individual donations. This has become our most significant income stream.
As a result of unforeseen circumstances, the previous Administration Jobshare arrangement has now become a single full-time appointment thus ensuring continuity and consistency with our volunteers, clients, and referrers.
Public Benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charities Commission for England and Wales.
Achievements and Performance 2021
During the past year we have provided almost 100,000 meals valued at £192,246
FOOD BANK VALUE OF FOOD DISTRIBUTEO ACROSS LOCAL COUNCILS £iwcoo E20, £0 2018 2019 2020 2021 CHARITABLE ACTIVITY TRENDS £50,LXYJ £40,0 E30,0 £20,0ts) £io,o( EO 2018 2019 2020 2021 Payroll For*1 & Tolt@S CeratIonal Exppn5e5 Motor Expenses Le8al and Profe5yonal Fee5
Financial Review
The charity’s current account will be maintained at approx. £5000. This can be increased with trustee approval for exceptional items. The deposit account will be maintained for the remaining balances.
Policy on reserves
The trustees have no defined policy in terms of the levels of resources held. However, the t r ustees regularly review reserves to ensure that they are adequate to fulfil the Food Bank’s continuing obligations and to provide our services for a minimum of a 6-month period.
Structure, Governance and Management
Nature of governing document
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank is governed by a Constitution of Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
Trustees are appointed at the AGM, however the trustees may appoint a new trustee to temporarily fill a vacancy or to bring in additional skills or experience. Such a trustee will retire at the next AGM but can then be reappointed.
The Trustees, where practicable are involved in the work of the Food Bank.
Organisational structure
The Trustees had appointed an Operations Team to oversee the day-today activities of the Food Bank, however given the constraints imposed by Covid, the Trustees themselves have assumed a more hands-on approach to operations. The responsibilities and duties of the Operations Team will be reviewed post-Covid.
The Annual Report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 20th January 2022 and signed on its behalf by : Revd John Rowley
Independent Examiner's report to the trustees of Wansbeck Valley Food Bank
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020 details of which are summarised here. The full report is available on request.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees of Wansbeck Valley Food Bank you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”)
I report in respect of my examination of the Wansbeck Valley Food Bank’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention with the examination giving me cause to believe that any material respect:
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Accounting records were not kept in respect of Wansbeck Valley Food Bank as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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The accounts do not accord with those records; or
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The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
R Thompson ICAEW Borough Hall Morpeth Date 29 March 2021
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2021
| Current Assets | Year ended 31 | Year ended 31 |
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| December | December | |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 217167 | 152989 |
| Creditors:Amount falling due within one | (2384) | (39) |
| year* | ||
| Net Assets | 214783 | 152950 |
| Funds of the Charity | ||
| Restricted Funds | - | 6833 |
| Unrestricted Income Funds | ||
| Unrestricted Funds | 214783 | 146117 |
| Total Funds | 214783 | 152950 |
| *Creditors falling within one year | ||
| Other Taxaton and Social Security | 217 | - |
| Other Creditors | 77 | 39 |
| Accruals | 2090 | - |
| 2384 | 39 |
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period for the year ended 31 December 2021
| Total Year | Total Year | |
|---|---|---|
| ended 31 | ended 31 | |
| December | December | |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Income and Endowments from: | ||
| Donatons and legacies | 150509 | 197602 |
| Investment income | 17 | 59 |
| Total income | 150526 | 197661 |
| Expenditure on: | ||
| Raising funds | - | (109) |
| Charitable actvites | (88693) | (101691) |
| Total expenditure | (88693) | 101800 |
| Net movement in funds | 61833 | 95861 |
| Reconciliaton of funds | ||
| Total funds brought forward | 152950 | 57089 |
| Total funds carried forward | 214783 | 152950 |
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period for the year ended 31 December 2021
| Total | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Year ended 31 | Year ended 31 | |
| December | December | |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donatons and legacies | ||
| Legacies and bequests | 1994 | - |
| Donatons - Individuals | 86949 | 101646 |
| Donatons – Churches | 4683 | 7864 |
| Donatons Town and Parish Councils | 25000 | 34875 |
| Donatons – Collecton Boxes | 174 | 153 |
| Donatons – Local Business and Clubs | 8781 | 10486 |
| Gif Aid Tax Reclaimed | 11689 | 3891 |
| Grants – other agencies | 11239 | 28687 |
| Grants—other agencies | - | 10000 |
| 150509 | 197602 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Interest on cash deposits | 17 | 59 |
| 17 | 59 |
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period for the year ended 31 December 2021
| for the year ended 31 | December 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | Total | |
| Year ended 31 | Year ended | |
| December | 31 Decem- | |
| 2021 | ber 2020 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Raising funds | ||
| Fundraising costs | - | (109) |
| - | (109) | |
| Charitable actvites | ||
| Food and Toiletries | (38401) | (32078) |
| Packaging | (2008) | (1596) |
| Wages and Salaries | (16262) | (14475) |
| Wages and Salaries | (6833) | (3167) |
| Staf pensions (Defned contributon) | (364) | (248) |
| Rent | (220) | (1320) |
| Insurance | (584) | (580) |
| Telephone and Statonery | (4769) | (4365) |
| Equipment and IT | (758) | (1118) |
| Printng | (1666) | (802) |
| Sundry Expenses | (30) | (351) |
| Northgate Premises Expenses | (2218) | (13832) |
| Motor Expenses | (11582) | (25298) |
| Accountancy fees | (2090) | (1896) |
| Legal and professional fees | (780) | (505) |
| Bank charges | (126) | (60) |
| Other interest payable | (2) | - |
| (88693) | (101691) |
Notes to the Accounts: (Full details of these can be provided on application)
The trustees have prepared the trustees’ report and financial statements 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 applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Financial guarantee contracts
The trustees confirm, in accordance with the Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012, that at the year end the CIO did not have any outstanding guarantees to third parties nor any debts secured on assets of the CIO.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets purchased are written off in the year of purchase.
The charity owns a van which was transferred on incorporation in 2018. In 2020, a second van and two containers were purchased.
Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustee, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.
Project Manager’s Report
We entered 2021 with Covid 19 restrictions still in place , including social distancing, use of facemasks, sanitising hands and surfaces.
The Foodbank continues to see an increase in demand. Unfortunately, despite the donations received from loyal supporters, this demand still outstripped donations, so we have had to purchase significant volumes of stock. With the rising fuel prices and other increasing costs of living, many who have just been managing their budget will find it increasingly difficult to keep their heads above water. Therefore we expect evermore people approaching us for support.
Facebook is proving important to us for 2 reasons: both to let people know
we are there to help them and also to recruit further supporters of our service. Currently we have over 1600 followers on Facebook.
This year we have been contacted by a number of young fundraisers; it is very encouraging that young people are thinking of others less fortunate and doing something to help. I would like to mention 10 years old Heidi, (pictured here) who I met just after Christmas. Heidi had decided to make and sell Christmas decorations to friends and
family, raising over £100 for us. Still on fundraising, we had 7 places in this year’s Great North Run and raised almost £4000: an awesome effort by our fantastic runners.
With the easing of Covid restrictions, we have been able to return to our monthly Asda collections (held on the last Friday of the month). Each collection averages 600-700 kgs of food, ie enough to feed someone for about 8 months. We have drop off points for food donations in many local supermarkets and stores, but are always looking for more.
Working in the Foodbank is very much a team effort, so a big thank you to all our volunteers, both old and new, driving, sorting stock and packing bags for us. A particular thankyou goes to Paul and Janet who have taken on the job of stock control and warehouse management.
Looking back to 2012 when the Foodbank was established we naively expected to only be around for two or three years. How wrong we were. For in November 2022 we will “celebrate “(if that is the right word) our 10[th] birthday. Hopefully there may be a cake……!
Linda Fugill Project Manager
Message from a Client
I Sean……….
My name's Sean aged 40, single with two young sons who see me often and stay every weekend.
After 20 years of being in long term employment, I have found myself unemployed and having to rely on benefits.
Although my CV is up to date and my skills transferrable, my efforts to secure employment have been a saga of misfortune and have seen me ‘messed about’. Contracts have not been signed, no follow up to interviews, and no responses to emails. In some instances, employers have offered a trial run which has turned out to be a period of free labour for them.
In the last 5 years I have seen a massive change to contracts e.g., zero hours, fixed term and agency work.
In the 5 months I have been unemployed I have easily applied for 2000 jobs plus, with the chance of an interview being between 1 in 50 and 1 in 100.
My experience with universal credit has overall been positive and staff have been supportive.
Money wise universal credit is minimal and I budget on £2.50/£5 per day, out of that comes gas & electricity top ups, fuel, & if I had any emergency, car breaking down etc.it would have to stay broken. I'm in rent arrears although I keep the housing association informed to prevent any section 21 being issued. It will take years to be in credit again in a low paying job.
Any job I start I'm in debt from the start with arrears of rent, UC loans, tax due to wrong tax code, family who've loaned me money etc. Zero social life no pub's, takeaways, no going out it's all come to a halt. I have also learned to keep everything to myself, nobody cares, nobody wants to hear complaining/negativity.
Last but not least "THE FOOD BANK".
Without this Godsend I'd severely struggle massively on all counts. I just couldn't afford a food shop and getting this help means I don't have to budget in food costs or more importantly starve. They've helped massively and I'll forever be grateful and I'll return the favour one day with a donation from myself. Sean.
P.S. Watch the brilliant film/YouTube " I DANIEL BLAKE " it was made here in the north east and it would give you an insight to life on universal credit & foodbanks. It mirrors my experiences.
THANK YOU
TO THE FOLLOWING:
Aldi Asda Ashington Co-ops Morrisons Morpeth Poundland Sainsburys
Ashington Town Council Bedlington East Parish Bedlington West Parish Choppington Parish Council Lynemouth Parish Council Morpeth Town Council Newbiggin Town Council Pegswood Parish Council Tritlington & West Chevington Parish Council
Bernicia Foundation CELL Project Coalfields Regeneration Trust Enhance IBM Lions Club Lynemouth Power Mary Hollan Trust Masonic Charitable Trust Morpeth Dispensary Morpeth Rotary Newcastle Building Society Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Squires Charity The Community Foundation TMP Wealth Management Tranemo Workwear TSB Unison Northern Branch Wansbeck Women Labour Group
Local Churches Local Schools
Numerous Individuals
Charity registration number: 1177303 Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Annual Report and Financial Ststements for the Y¢ar F.nded 31 Decemb¢r 2021 Wellway Accountants Limited Borough Hall Wellway Morpeth Northumberland NE61 IBN
Wansbeck Valley Food BaDk Contents Referenc¢ and Administrative Details T[ttes, Report 2to4 Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sbeet Not¢s to the Financial Siat¢m¢nts 9t015
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Referenee and Administrative Details Trustees Revd John Rowley .Mrs Lillda Mary Fugill Mr Ricllard Charles Anderson Mrs Sheila Rowley Mr Pcrcr Robinson Mr Althw Tebutt {resigt)ed 261081211 Mr Keith Grimcs (rasigned 26108121) Mr John Watson {resign¢d 26108121) Principal Office Northgdie Hospital Morpetb Northumberland NE613BP Charity Registration Nwmber 1177303 Independent ExamiDer Wellway AccoulltaDts Limited Bomugh Ilall '¢llTh?y Morpeih Nortbumberland NE61 IBN Compan> Registration Number CE013360 Page I
Wansbe¢k Valley Food Bank Trustees, Report The tStee$ present the annual report together with the fllMDcial ststements of the charity for the year ¢nd¢d 31 DeceTnb¢r 2021. Objectives and aetivities ObjeL*Y and aims Ih'ansbeck Valley Food Ballk is a register¢d c]wiry. set up to prei'ent or relie&e poi'erty or fillancial hards])ip iti N'orthumberland. The charity achieves its aitns and objectives. in particular but not exclusii'ely by= . The provision of emergency food parce]s. itcms, scrvices alld fa¢ilitics io individuals in financial ll¢¢d . Contributing to and c04>perating with charities aud otber organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty from within Northumberland. Objectives. strategies 47ndacliviÉies Page 2
Wansbeck Valle). Food Bank Trustees, Report Becallse of Coiryd. the Food Bank has faced a challenging year. We have c]kg£d and adapted our working patterns, to ensure the safety and well being of our staff and itolllnt¢¢rs, as well as being able to respond effectiN'¢ly and efficiently to all reqlle5ts for f¢J)d aid. Clients havc faced futlough. job losses, s¢ll-isolation and latterly tbe r¢nwval of the Universal Credit uplift alld rising ener_gy prices. The latter ving rise to the phrase 'heat or eat. as the dIlell1a many are now facing. Our client d¢liN'ery setvice continues, although parcels now b¢ collected from our central hub in moeth by prior arrangement. Such deliveries are made usillg our two dedicated N'¢hicles. however at tim¢s of high demand such as sup¢rnvrket Collectio day5 and in the run up to Christsnas M'e hite additional vebicles as needed. r*onNithstanditig all the changes alld cballengc& wc continued provide emergew lood parcels to those identified as being in need. All requests were fulfilled. Regtettably .¢ are seeilltr evidence of clicnts Ing the FIK)d Bank to sw)plement their income rather thall for an emergency. This issue is b¢ing monitored alld dtscussed with ow partller 4tsencies and we will continue to keep this under review. Our standard parcels provide food for 3 meals for 3 days for each ellble individual in the houschold. In special Circumstanc the number of days food that is provided can b¢ extended. We hai'e found that due to bcnefit delay5 The hai'e been r¢qucsted to i&sue all in¢re&sing number of 7412y parcels for over a period of a few weeks. IIqLen available we oftell suppl¢ment fLNyJ parcels with bread, ch¢¢se. sprea¢ Son fr¢sh produce toilctri¢s. Clients are also offered a Butchet Voucher and a Fruit and Vegetable Voucher rst refcrred. I'¢ try where possible to cater for clients with spe¢aal dietary needs. babies and pets. Il'e operate from premises at Northgate Hospital. We h&ie sole use of the building. This provides warehousing, di5tributton and adti)]nistrdtiv¢ faciliiies. We also hav¢ ttvo large containers on site .hich are used for overspill storage. Th¢ food and senric&% provide are funded by generous cash donl0s from a range of supporters. It is noticeable that income fro local OrgaSatiOnS and councils h#'C failcd to match increasing client demand on thc food bank resource5. However, tbis has been offset by a significant increu¢ in individual doltionS. This becon]e our rnosi sI1ficant incoffte 5treanL A5 a r¢sult of unforeseell circumstsnces, the pmiou5 AdmtDiStrdtion Job-share arrang¢ment now b¢eome a single fiJll-ti]ne appointment thus ells]g coutilluity and corL8iStency our volunteers. clients, and referrers. Public benefit The trustees ¢onf]rni thai they bav¢ complied with the requitetllellts of section 17 of thc Chariti¢s Act 2011 to have due regard io th¢ public benefit guidance published by the Charity ConllnissTOD for England and Wales. Aehieyetnents and perfomanee Dutillg the past year we have proNided alDX)St 100.O(M) meals valued at £192,246. Financial review The charity's current account will be maintained at approx. £51)00. This can be increased with trustee approval f(>r exceptÈonal iiems. The deposit accoullt will be maintained for the temailling balances. Page 3
Wansbeek Valle), Food Bank Trustees, Report Policy on reserves Th¢ trustees have no de[ed policy in tern)s of the l¢vels of resources held. Ilowever. tbe Trustees regularly o a quarterly basis review the amouttt of r¢sm'es that are required to ensure that tbey are adcquate to fulfil the Food Bank's continuing obligations and to provide our servitcs for a minimum of a 6 Enonth period. Structure. goyernattce and Dnagettt Nutslre ofgowerning document Wallsb¢ck Valley Food Bank is governed by a Constitution of Charitsble InCoOrated Organisation. Recrtsthjreht anduppointhen¢ oftrustees Tntee9 are appointed at the AGM. howev¢r the uustees uky app(Fint a ne tnlee 10 tcmporarily fill a vacancy or to bring in additional skn.lls or ¢xwience. Sh a tn]s*e will tetire at th¢ next AGM but can then be reappointed. The trustees. where practicabl¢ are involved in th¢ WOTk of the FIM)d Ballk. Organisational stryclure The Ttwiees had appointcd an OperatioJ]s Team to oversee the day-tQ-day actii'ities of the Food Bank. how'ever gtven the CODstraints imposed by Coyid, the TnleeS tbemselves bave assumed a mor¢ hands-on approach to operation. The rewnsibilrties 2nd duties of the Operations Team will be review¢d post-covid. The annual report was approvcd by the truseS of the charity on - ¥>•-?k signed on its behalf by: evd Page 4
Wansbetk Valley Food Bank Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trnstees are responsiThle for preparing th¢ tn]5tees' report and th¢ f]nancial statemcnts iu accordallce with thc United Kingdom Accounting Standards (Uniied Kingdom Generally Accept¢d Accountillg Practice) and applicable law attd r¢gulations. The law applicable to chariues requires tbe trustees to prepate fiDallcial statements for each financial J'e2r which ve a true and fair Triew of the stat¢ of affairs of the charity and of the incoTning resources and application of resources of the charity for that perithl. In preparing th¢se financial staternents. the trustees are required to.. select suitsblc accounting policies and th¢D apply them coDsi5tently" observ¢ the methods alld prÉnciples in thc Charities SORP. rnake judgements and estifftales that are reasonable and Pent. state w'hether applicable accounting stalldards have been follow¢(L subject to aDy material departtwes disclosed and explained in the finallcÈal statements- and prepare the financial staietnellts on th¢ going concern b&si5 unless it is itvdppropriatc to presume that th¢ charity Thill Colllinue in business. The trustees arc r¢spoTJsible for keeping proper accountiug records thai disclose wtth r¢asonabl¢ atcuracy at any time the fInancial Posiliou of the ¢lwiry and enable them to ensure that the financial 5tat¢ments comply wth the Charities Act 2011, thc applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Rcgulatious. and th¢ provisions of the constitution. The trustees ate also responsible for safeguarding tbe assets of th¢ cbatity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prcv¢niion alld delectioll of fraud and other Irr¢glar1ties. Approv¢d by the trustees of the clwtry on IQ - *J J-..4d Sied on Ats behalf by. ohll Rowley Page S
W2nsbeck Valle). Food Bank Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of W2nsbeck Valley Food Bank I report to the charity tn]stces on my examination of th¢ a¢coullts of the charity, for the year ended 31 December 2021 which ar¢ set out on pages 7 to 15. R¢spertive responsibilitie5 of trustees and examiller As the charity's tntee& of WaDsbeck Valley Food Battk you are respousible for the preparation of the accounts in accordallce with the r¢quiren]ents ofthe Cbatitics Act 2011 ('the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the WaD5beck Valley Food BaEJk's accounts cattied out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out tny &UnilI0n I have fOllO¢d all the applicable Directions Ven by the Charity ComJnis%ioll ullder section 145(5Xb) of the ACL IndepelldeDt exaD7Aoer's Statement I have coTnpl¢t¢d my examination. I confirrn that no material IILatter5 hai'e come to Y attention in connection ih the examination giNing me cause to believe that in any TnaÉerial respect: aecountitig rOrdS were aol kept in respect of Wansbcck Valley Food Bank as requir¢d by scction 130 of th¢ Act,. or 2. the accounts do not aceord with those records: or 3. the accounts do not comply with the aceouutillg rU]rements concerning the forni and ¢4)ntent of accounts set out in the Charilies (Accounls and Reports) Re.tsulations 2008 oiher than any requiremellt that th¢ accounis giye a 'tru¢ al fair view wkn.ch 15 not a lltter consid¢red as part of an independent examinatio I have no concerns and have cOe across no oth¢r matters in coDnection with the exalljination to which attention should bo draThm in this report ill ord¢r to cnable a proper understanding of the 2¢¢tsunts to be reached. R Thompson ICAEW Borough Hall Wellway Morpeth Ngrthumberland NE611BN Date.. 10-3 Page 6
Wansbeck V211e)' Food Bank Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 UDrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2021 Note Ineorne and EndowmeDt5 from: Dollatiolls and legacies InN'esttnent incomc 150.509 17 150.509 17 Total income 150,5*6 150.5?6 Expettditure on: Charitablc actii'ities (81.8601 {6.833) 188,693) Total expenditure 181,8601 {6,833) {88,693) Net movcmcnt in funds 68.666 (6.833) 61.833 ReconclliatloD of funds Total fjjnds brought forward 146.117 6,833 152,950 Total funds carried forward 12 214,783 Lnrestri£ted funds 214,783 Total 2020 Restricted funds -Note llltotlle and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Ini-esknent income 187,602 59 10,000 197,602 59 Total inco)ne 187.661 10.000 197.661 Expenditure on: Raisintr fi]nds Charitable activities (1091 (98,5?4) (109) (101.6911 (3.1671 Ttstal expendinwe 198.633) (3,1671 {101,8(K)I Net moYern¢nt in fimds 89,028 6,833 95.861 Reconciliation of fuDds Total fvnds brought forward 57.089 57,089 Total funds carried fonvard 12 146.117 6.833 152,950 All of the charity's activiti d1Ve from continuing operntions during the abov¢ two periods. The fillKls breakdown for 2020 15 shown in note 12. Page 7
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank (Reaistration number: 1177303) Balance Sbeet as at 31 December 2021 21121 2020 liote Current assets c.ath at baDk 2nd in hand 217,167 152,989 Creditors: AmollDts falling due withiti ODe year N¢t assets (2,384) (391 214.783 152.9iO FuDds of the charity: Restricted fullds 6.833 UDrestricted income futlds Ut)restricted fimds 214,783 146,117 Totsl funds 12 214,783 152,950 The financial 5tatem¢nts on Wdoes 7 to 15 were approved by the ttee$, and authorised for issue on 78nd signed on their behalf by= jl -d John R il'l t¢¢ Page 8
Wansbeck Valle), Food Bank Notes to the FinanciaI Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 l Aecounting policies Statement of ¢ompliaDee The financial ststemeuts have becn prq)ared in a}rdance with AOuntAn8 and Reporting by Clmtities: Statement of Recon)mended Ptactice applicable io Charities preparing tbeir accounts in accordance with the Fillancial Reporting Standaid aPp"cable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effectiv¢ l January 20151- (Charities SORP {FRS 1021). the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic OF treland IFRS 1021 and the cban.ties Act 2011. Basis of preparatio Wansbeck Valley Food Bank meets the defi.110 of a public benefit entity llndcr FRS 102. Ass¢ts and liabilities are initially recoguised at historical cost or transaction Yalue unlcss otherwise stated in the relevant Aecounting policy not¢s. Exemption from preparing 4 floTrTr statement The charity opted to early adopt Bulletill I published on 2 February 2016 and have tberefore not included a cash flow statcmcnt in tbese fula1 statements. Going con¢ern The ttutees eonsid¢r that there are no uwt¢rial uncertaillties ab)ut charitys kbility lo continue &9 k going concern. Income and end0.entS Voluntary Incon including donatiODS. gifts, legacies and grants that provide Core funding or are of a general narnre is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income. it is probablc rhat the incorne will be r¢c¢iv¢d and tbe amtsunt can be measured with sufficient reliability. DonatioKs and legacies Donations and legacies are re¢ogni5ed on a receivable basis when rcc¢ipt is probable and the amount can be reliably mea5ur¢d. Grants receivable Grants are recOgS¢d when the clwity has an entitlement to thc fimds and any conditions linked to the grants havc b¢cn met. Where perforn]ance conditions are attacbed to the 2Eant and ar¢ yet to be met, th¢ income is recogtiised as a liability and included oll the balance sheet as deferred income LO be reled. Expenditure All expenditure is recOlsed once there is a l¢gal or constsiJctiTre obligation to tbat expendÈtllr¢, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured ieliably. .411 costs ate allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggrega1¢ similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated OD a basis collsTrstent with th¢ use of resoutces. central staff costs allwated on the basis of tie spent, a[ depreciation charges allocated ou the portign of the asset's use. Other support costs arc allocatcd based on the spread of stsff costs. Page 9
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank otes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Raisingfund These are costs incurred in attracting volunlary i]Leom¢, the mana.trement of inveslments alld tknse incurred in trading activitie5 that raise funds. Chon¢4ble 4elivities Charitable expenditllre comprises those costs incurred by the charity in th¢ delivery of its activitics and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated dirertly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature JLeeessary to SIport thenL GovernaDte costs These include the ¢osts attributsble to the chatity's compliance with eonstitutional and ststutory requirements. including audit, strategic nunagemellt and trustc¢s's meettngs and 1MbUrSed expenses. TaTation The charity is COU5idered to pa&s the tests set in Parngraph I Sehedulc 6 of the FillaD¢¢ Act 2010 and therefor¢ it meets ihe definition of a CILtabl¢ company for UK corporarion purposes. Accordingly, the charity. is potentially exernpt from tsxation in Tespect of income or capital gains received thin cat¢gories covered by Chapter 3 Pan I l of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992. to the extent th2t sueh incon or gaitt8 are applied exclusively to charitable putposes. T&ngible fixed assets Individual fixed assets PUaSed are written off iu the year of purchase. The charity oBY]s a valt wkn.ch was transf¢rred oll incotPQfdtion in 2015. In 2020. a second van and two containers were purch21ed. Cash cash equivalent$ Cash and c&sh equivalents comprise cash OTt hand and call deposits. and other short-terni highly liqllid invesknents ihar are readily cOertiblc to a know aTDouDt of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Fund structure Unrestricted incorne fuTKls are gencral that ate availabl¢ for use at the trttts's discretion in furtherance of thc objectives of the eljtirity. Restricted incorne fimds are those dollated for use in a particular area or for specific purpose5, the use of wkn.ch is restricted to that area or purpos¢. The Coalfield restricted fiwLd was set up during 2020 aft¢r 2 grxnt was awarded to be used for th¢ addiiiollal admin need% of th¢ ¢harity. Pensions and other post retirement obligatio$ Th¢ charity operates a defined contributioD pension schem¢ which is a pension plan under ll1¢h fixed contributions are paid into a pettsion fimd and the charity has no legal or con5tydive obligation to pay fillther contributions even if the d( not hold sufficient a&sets to pay all enwloyees the benefits relating to ¢mployee smice in th¢ ¢urr¢nt and prior peri(Mts. Contributions to defined contribution plaTLS arc recolSed in the Sratement of Financial ActiTrities when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contributTon due for service. the excess is re£ogDis¢d 85 a prepayment. Page 10
W2nsbeck Valle). Food Bank otes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 2 1Dcorne from donations and legacles UDre$trirted funds Total ?021 Total 2020 Genernl Donations and l¢gacies' Donations frotn indii'iduals L¢ga¢ies Gift aid re¢laimed Grants, includirlg capital grdllts" Grants from other chariti¢s 125.587 1.994 11.689 125.587 1,994 IL.689 155.024 3.891 11239 11239 38,687 150.509 150,509 197,602 3 Investment Income Uttrestricted Total 2021 Total 2020 Cellersl tnt¢r¢st receivable alld sirnilar income: Inier¢sL r¢ccivable on bank deposits 17 17 59 4 AnAIN'sis of governance and support eosts Governance Costs UDrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2021 Total 2020 General Staff costs Wages and salaries Pcnsion costs Audit fee$ Other fees paid to auditors L£gal f¢¢s Other goverDallc¢ costs 16262 364 6,833 23,095 364 17,642 248 2,090 780 21.955 2,090 780 21,955 1,896 505 47,726 41.451 6.833 48,284 68,017 Page 11
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 5 Trustees remuneration and eenseS No trustees. llor any persons nnected with tbm have r¢ccived any remunerntion from the charity during the ycar. 6 Staff costs Tbe aggregate payroll costs were as followJ: 2021 2020 Staff costs during the year were- Wag¢s and salaries Pension costs 23,095 364 17.642 248 23.459 17.890 No employtt received emoluments of more than £60,IKK) during tke year 7 Auditors. rttnuneration 8 Taxatio The charity is a registered Chlty and is therefore exempt from tti0Th 9 Credfitors: *mouttt$ f311ing due within otte year 2021 2020 Other TatIOn al social secwity Other creditors Accruals 217 77 2,090 39 2,384 39 10 Pension and other $chetThes Defined eoDtribution pension scheme Th¢ charity operates a de[ed contribution penston scbeme. The pension cost charge for the year repIesents cotttrtbutiODS payabl¢ by the charity to the S¢hell and anwunted to £364 (20?O- L?48). 11 Fin2n¢i41 guarantee eontraets The bijstees cotJftrnL iti accordanee with th¢ Clwifable Incotpordted OrgdniSati¢)ns (General) Regulation$ 2012, that at the year ¢nd the CIO did not have any outstanding guarantees to thtrd part&es nor any debts Cured oll as5¢ts of the CIO. Page 12
Wansbeck Valle), Food Bank Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 The anwulli of the fjnancial 8UaT2Ut¢¢ contract is £-. Page 13
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank ote5 to the Financi21 St2tements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 12 Funds BAlanee #t 31 December 2021 Balanee at I JaDuarv 2021 Incoming resources Resources expended Unrestricted fuDds Gen¢ral (146,117) (150.5?6) 81.860 (214,7831 Re5trict¢d fuDds {6,833) 6,833 Total fund$ (152.950) I liO,i?61 88.693 (214.783} Balance at 31 December 20211 Balance at I jan# 2020 Incoming resources Resource5 expended Ullrestricted funds General (57.089) {187.661) 98,633 (146,1171 Restricted funds iio,rM)o) 3.167 {6.8331 Total fuDds (57.089) 1197.661) 101,800 (15?,950} 13 Analysis of nel assets behTh-een funds Unrestricted funds General Total funds Current assets Cllrrent liabilities 217,167 12,3841 217,167 {2,3841 Toul llet assets 214.783 214,783 Unrestricted funds GtDeral Total funds Current assets Current liabilities 152,989 (391 152,989 {391 Total net assets 152.950 152,950 Page 14
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank 15ote5 to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 14 Anal}5is of net funds At l J#lluary 2021 At 31 December 2021 Cash flow Cash at bank and in hand 152,989 64.178 217,167 Net debt 15?,989 64,178 217.167 At January 2020 ece Cash floTrv 2020 Cash at bank and in halkd 57.245 95,744 152,989 et debi 57245 95.744 152,989 Page 15
W2nsbeck Vallev Food Bank Statement of Financial Activities by fund for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Total Ullrestritted funds 2021 Unrestrieted fulld5 2020 Income and Elldowments from: Donations and legacies InvestTnent income 150,509 17 187,602 59 Total income 150.526 187,661 Expenditure on: Raising FLdS Charitable activities (1091 (98,594) 81.860) Total exp¢nditure 181.860) 198,6331 Net incollLe 68.666 89.028 Nei movement in fiuMIs 68,666 89,028 ReeoD¢iliatioD of funds Total fi]nds brought fotward 146.117 57,089 Total funds carried forward 214.783 146.117 Page 16
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Statement of Financial Activities by fund for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Total Re5trirted funds 2021 Restrieted funds 2020 Ineotlle and Endowments from: Do[tionS and legacies i o.o(x) Total Illcot 10,O(K) Expenditure OD: Clwitable activities {6.833} 13.167) Total expenditur¢ (6,833) 13,167) Nct (cxpenditure)lincome (6,833) 6,833 Net movcment iti fij$ (6.833) 6,835 Reronciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 6,833 Total funds carried forward 6,833 Page 17
Wansbeck Valle) Food Bank Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Total 2021 Total 2020 Income and Endowmemts from- Donations and legacies latlllysed below) Invesbnent ineom¢ {analyscd bclow) 150,509 17 197,602 59 Total income 150,526 197,661 Expenditure OD: Raising fIdS (analyscd bclow) Charitable activities (aTvdlysed below) (109) (101,6911 (88.6931 Total ¢xp¢nditure (88.693} 1101,8001 Net incorne 61,833 95,861 Net movemettt in fi 61.833 95,861 Re¢onelll#tion of funds Total fi]nds brought foThvard 152,950 57.089 Total fimds carried forward 214,783 152,950 Page 18
Wansbeek Valles. Food Bank Detailed Statement ol Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Totsl 2021 Total 2020 DonalioFLY and legacies Lc4acies and bequests Don2tions- Indil'iduals Donaiions- Churches Donations- Towi and Parish Couneili Donations- Collection Boxes Donations- Local Business and Clubs Gifi Aid tsx reclaimed GTants- other ag¢ncies Grdnts- other agencies 1.994 86.949 4.683 25,0(Xl 174 8,781 11.689 11,239 101,646 7,864 34.875 153 10,486 3,891 28,687 10,000 150.509 197,602 Inveslment income tnterest on cash deposits 17 59 17 59 RoisEngfi4itds Fundraising costs (1091 (109) Chan'tuble activilies Food and Ttsiletries Packagyng Il'ag¢s a[ salaries Wages and salari Staff pcnSiODS (Dered contribution) - pension scheme I Rent (38.401) (2,008) (16.2621 (6,833) {364) {220) {584) (4,769) {758) (1,666) 130) (2218) (11,581) (2,090) {780) {126) {2) (32,078} (1.596} (14,4751 (3.167) (2481 (1,3?01 (5801 (4.365} Insurance Telephone and Station¢ry Equipm¢nt and LT Printing SundTr expenses Northgate Premises Expenses Motor expenses Accountancy fe¢$ Legal and professional fees Ballk charg¢5 Other interest payable (8021 (351) (13,8321 (25.298} (1.8961 (505) (60} {88,693) {101,691} Page 19
Charity registration number: 1177303 Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Annual Report and Financial Ststements for the Y¢ar F.nded 31 Decemb¢r 2021 Wellway Accountants Limited Borough Hall Wellway Morpeth Northumberland NE61 IBN
Wansbeck Valley Food BaDk Contents Referenc¢ and Administrative Details T[ttes, Report 2to4 Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sbeet Not¢s to the Financial Siat¢m¢nts 9t015
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Referenee and Administrative Details Trustees Revd John Rowley .Mrs Lillda Mary Fugill Mr Ricllard Charles Anderson Mrs Sheila Rowley Mr Pcrcr Robinson Mr Althw Tebutt {resigt)ed 261081211 Mr Keith Grimcs (rasigned 26108121) Mr John Watson {resign¢d 26108121) Principal Office Northgdie Hospital Morpetb Northumberland NE613BP Charity Registration Nwmber 1177303 Independent ExamiDer Wellway AccoulltaDts Limited Bomugh Ilall '¢llTh?y Morpeih Nortbumberland NE61 IBN Compan> Registration Number CE013360 Page I
Wansbe¢k Valley Food Bank Trustees, Report The tStee$ present the annual report together with the fllMDcial ststements of the charity for the year ¢nd¢d 31 DeceTnb¢r 2021. Objectives and aetivities ObjeL*Y and aims Ih'ansbeck Valley Food Ballk is a register¢d c]wiry. set up to prei'ent or relie&e poi'erty or fillancial hards])ip iti N'orthumberland. The charity achieves its aitns and objectives. in particular but not exclusii'ely by= . The provision of emergency food parce]s. itcms, scrvices alld fa¢ilitics io individuals in financial ll¢¢d . Contributing to and c04>perating with charities aud otber organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty from within Northumberland. Objectives. strategies 47ndacliviÉies Page 2
Wansbeck Valle). Food Bank Trustees, Report Becallse of Coiryd. the Food Bank has faced a challenging year. We have c]kg£d and adapted our working patterns, to ensure the safety and well being of our staff and itolllnt¢¢rs, as well as being able to respond effectiN'¢ly and efficiently to all reqlle5ts for f¢J)d aid. Clients havc faced futlough. job losses, s¢ll-isolation and latterly tbe r¢nwval of the Universal Credit uplift alld rising ener_gy prices. The latter ving rise to the phrase 'heat or eat. as the dIlell1a many are now facing. Our client d¢liN'ery setvice continues, although parcels now b¢ collected from our central hub in moeth by prior arrangement. Such deliveries are made usillg our two dedicated N'¢hicles. however at tim¢s of high demand such as sup¢rnvrket Collectio day5 and in the run up to Christsnas M'e hite additional vebicles as needed. r*onNithstanditig all the changes alld cballengc& wc continued provide emergew lood parcels to those identified as being in need. All requests were fulfilled. Regtettably .¢ are seeilltr evidence of clicnts Ing the FIK)d Bank to sw)plement their income rather thall for an emergency. This issue is b¢ing monitored alld dtscussed with ow partller 4tsencies and we will continue to keep this under review. Our standard parcels provide food for 3 meals for 3 days for each ellble individual in the houschold. In special Circumstanc the number of days food that is provided can b¢ extended. We hai'e found that due to bcnefit delay5 The hai'e been r¢qucsted to i&sue all in¢re&sing number of 7412y parcels for over a period of a few weeks. IIqLen available we oftell suppl¢ment fLNyJ parcels with bread, ch¢¢se. sprea¢ Son fr¢sh produce toilctri¢s. Clients are also offered a Butchet Voucher and a Fruit and Vegetable Voucher rst refcrred. I'¢ try where possible to cater for clients with spe¢aal dietary needs. babies and pets. Il'e operate from premises at Northgate Hospital. We h&ie sole use of the building. This provides warehousing, di5tributton and adti)]nistrdtiv¢ faciliiies. We also hav¢ ttvo large containers on site .hich are used for overspill storage. Th¢ food and senric&% provide are funded by generous cash donl0s from a range of supporters. It is noticeable that income fro local OrgaSatiOnS and councils h#'C failcd to match increasing client demand on thc food bank resource5. However, tbis has been offset by a significant increu¢ in individual doltionS. This becon]e our rnosi sI1ficant incoffte 5treanL A5 a r¢sult of unforeseell circumstsnces, the pmiou5 AdmtDiStrdtion Job-share arrang¢ment now b¢eome a single fiJll-ti]ne appointment thus ells]g coutilluity and corL8iStency our volunteers. clients, and referrers. Public benefit The trustees ¢onf]rni thai they bav¢ complied with the requitetllellts of section 17 of thc Chariti¢s Act 2011 to have due regard io th¢ public benefit guidance published by the Charity ConllnissTOD for England and Wales. Aehieyetnents and perfomanee Dutillg the past year we have proNided alDX)St 100.O(M) meals valued at £192,246. Financial review The charity's current account will be maintained at approx. £51)00. This can be increased with trustee approval f(>r exceptÈonal iiems. The deposit accoullt will be maintained for the temailling balances. Page 3
Wansbeek Valle), Food Bank Trustees, Report Policy on reserves Th¢ trustees have no de[ed policy in tern)s of the l¢vels of resources held. Ilowever. tbe Trustees regularly o a quarterly basis review the amouttt of r¢sm'es that are required to ensure that tbey are adcquate to fulfil the Food Bank's continuing obligations and to provide our servitcs for a minimum of a 6 Enonth period. Structure. goyernattce and Dnagettt Nutslre ofgowerning document Wallsb¢ck Valley Food Bank is governed by a Constitution of Charitsble InCoOrated Organisation. Recrtsthjreht anduppointhen¢ oftrustees Tntee9 are appointed at the AGM. howev¢r the uustees uky app(Fint a ne tnlee 10 tcmporarily fill a vacancy or to bring in additional skn.lls or ¢xwience. Sh a tn]s*e will tetire at th¢ next AGM but can then be reappointed. The trustees. where practicabl¢ are involved in th¢ WOTk of the FIM)d Ballk. Organisational stryclure The Ttwiees had appointcd an OperatioJ]s Team to oversee the day-tQ-day actii'ities of the Food Bank. how'ever gtven the CODstraints imposed by Coyid, the TnleeS tbemselves bave assumed a mor¢ hands-on approach to operation. The rewnsibilrties 2nd duties of the Operations Team will be review¢d post-covid. The annual report was approvcd by the truseS of the charity on - ¥>•-?k signed on its behalf by: evd Page 4
Wansbetk Valley Food Bank Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trnstees are responsiThle for preparing th¢ tn]5tees' report and th¢ f]nancial statemcnts iu accordallce with thc United Kingdom Accounting Standards (Uniied Kingdom Generally Accept¢d Accountillg Practice) and applicable law attd r¢gulations. The law applicable to chariues requires tbe trustees to prepate fiDallcial statements for each financial J'e2r which ve a true and fair Triew of the stat¢ of affairs of the charity and of the incoTning resources and application of resources of the charity for that perithl. In preparing th¢se financial staternents. the trustees are required to.. select suitsblc accounting policies and th¢D apply them coDsi5tently" observ¢ the methods alld prÉnciples in thc Charities SORP. rnake judgements and estifftales that are reasonable and Pent. state w'hether applicable accounting stalldards have been follow¢(L subject to aDy material departtwes disclosed and explained in the finallcÈal statements- and prepare the financial staietnellts on th¢ going concern b&si5 unless it is itvdppropriatc to presume that th¢ charity Thill Colllinue in business. The trustees arc r¢spoTJsible for keeping proper accountiug records thai disclose wtth r¢asonabl¢ atcuracy at any time the fInancial Posiliou of the ¢lwiry and enable them to ensure that the financial 5tat¢ments comply wth the Charities Act 2011, thc applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Rcgulatious. and th¢ provisions of the constitution. The trustees ate also responsible for safeguarding tbe assets of th¢ cbatity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prcv¢niion alld delectioll of fraud and other Irr¢glar1ties. Approv¢d by the trustees of the clwtry on IQ - *J J-..4d Sied on Ats behalf by. ohll Rowley Page S
W2nsbeck Valle). Food Bank Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of W2nsbeck Valley Food Bank I report to the charity tn]stces on my examination of th¢ a¢coullts of the charity, for the year ended 31 December 2021 which ar¢ set out on pages 7 to 15. R¢spertive responsibilitie5 of trustees and examiller As the charity's tntee& of WaDsbeck Valley Food Battk you are respousible for the preparation of the accounts in accordallce with the r¢quiren]ents ofthe Cbatitics Act 2011 ('the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the WaD5beck Valley Food BaEJk's accounts cattied out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out tny &UnilI0n I have fOllO¢d all the applicable Directions Ven by the Charity ComJnis%ioll ullder section 145(5Xb) of the ACL IndepelldeDt exaD7Aoer's Statement I have coTnpl¢t¢d my examination. I confirrn that no material IILatter5 hai'e come to Y attention in connection ih the examination giNing me cause to believe that in any TnaÉerial respect: aecountitig rOrdS were aol kept in respect of Wansbcck Valley Food Bank as requir¢d by scction 130 of th¢ Act,. or 2. the accounts do not aceord with those records: or 3. the accounts do not comply with the aceouutillg rU]rements concerning the forni and ¢4)ntent of accounts set out in the Charilies (Accounls and Reports) Re.tsulations 2008 oiher than any requiremellt that th¢ accounis giye a 'tru¢ al fair view wkn.ch 15 not a lltter consid¢red as part of an independent examinatio I have no concerns and have cOe across no oth¢r matters in coDnection with the exalljination to which attention should bo draThm in this report ill ord¢r to cnable a proper understanding of the 2¢¢tsunts to be reached. R Thompson ICAEW Borough Hall Wellway Morpeth Ngrthumberland NE611BN Date.. 10-3 Page 6
Wansbeck V211e)' Food Bank Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 UDrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2021 Note Ineorne and EndowmeDt5 from: Dollatiolls and legacies InN'esttnent incomc 150.509 17 150.509 17 Total income 150,5*6 150.5?6 Expettditure on: Charitablc actii'ities (81.8601 {6.833) 188,693) Total expenditure 181,8601 {6,833) {88,693) Net movcmcnt in funds 68.666 (6.833) 61.833 ReconclliatloD of funds Total fjjnds brought forward 146.117 6,833 152,950 Total funds carried forward 12 214,783 Lnrestri£ted funds 214,783 Total 2020 Restricted funds -Note llltotlle and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Ini-esknent income 187,602 59 10,000 197,602 59 Total inco)ne 187.661 10.000 197.661 Expenditure on: Raisintr fi]nds Charitable activities (1091 (98,5?4) (109) (101.6911 (3.1671 Ttstal expendinwe 198.633) (3,1671 {101,8(K)I Net moYern¢nt in fimds 89,028 6,833 95.861 Reconciliation of fuDds Total fvnds brought forward 57.089 57,089 Total funds carried fonvard 12 146.117 6.833 152,950 All of the charity's activiti d1Ve from continuing operntions during the abov¢ two periods. The fillKls breakdown for 2020 15 shown in note 12. Page 7
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank (Reaistration number: 1177303) Balance Sbeet as at 31 December 2021 21121 2020 liote Current assets c.ath at baDk 2nd in hand 217,167 152,989 Creditors: AmollDts falling due withiti ODe year N¢t assets (2,384) (391 214.783 152.9iO FuDds of the charity: Restricted fullds 6.833 UDrestricted income futlds Ut)restricted fimds 214,783 146,117 Totsl funds 12 214,783 152,950 The financial 5tatem¢nts on Wdoes 7 to 15 were approved by the ttee$, and authorised for issue on 78nd signed on their behalf by= jl -d John R il'l t¢¢ Page 8
Wansbeck Valle), Food Bank Notes to the FinanciaI Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 l Aecounting policies Statement of ¢ompliaDee The financial ststemeuts have becn prq)ared in a}rdance with AOuntAn8 and Reporting by Clmtities: Statement of Recon)mended Ptactice applicable io Charities preparing tbeir accounts in accordance with the Fillancial Reporting Standaid aPp"cable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effectiv¢ l January 20151- (Charities SORP {FRS 1021). the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic OF treland IFRS 1021 and the cban.ties Act 2011. Basis of preparatio Wansbeck Valley Food Bank meets the defi.110 of a public benefit entity llndcr FRS 102. Ass¢ts and liabilities are initially recoguised at historical cost or transaction Yalue unlcss otherwise stated in the relevant Aecounting policy not¢s. Exemption from preparing 4 floTrTr statement The charity opted to early adopt Bulletill I published on 2 February 2016 and have tberefore not included a cash flow statcmcnt in tbese fula1 statements. Going con¢ern The ttutees eonsid¢r that there are no uwt¢rial uncertaillties ab)ut charitys kbility lo continue &9 k going concern. Income and end0.entS Voluntary Incon including donatiODS. gifts, legacies and grants that provide Core funding or are of a general narnre is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income. it is probablc rhat the incorne will be r¢c¢iv¢d and tbe amtsunt can be measured with sufficient reliability. DonatioKs and legacies Donations and legacies are re¢ogni5ed on a receivable basis when rcc¢ipt is probable and the amount can be reliably mea5ur¢d. Grants receivable Grants are recOgS¢d when the clwity has an entitlement to thc fimds and any conditions linked to the grants havc b¢cn met. Where perforn]ance conditions are attacbed to the 2Eant and ar¢ yet to be met, th¢ income is recogtiised as a liability and included oll the balance sheet as deferred income LO be reled. Expenditure All expenditure is recOlsed once there is a l¢gal or constsiJctiTre obligation to tbat expendÈtllr¢, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured ieliably. .411 costs ate allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggrega1¢ similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated OD a basis collsTrstent with th¢ use of resoutces. central staff costs allwated on the basis of tie spent, a[ depreciation charges allocated ou the portign of the asset's use. Other support costs arc allocatcd based on the spread of stsff costs. Page 9
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank otes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Raisingfund These are costs incurred in attracting volunlary i]Leom¢, the mana.trement of inveslments alld tknse incurred in trading activitie5 that raise funds. Chon¢4ble 4elivities Charitable expenditllre comprises those costs incurred by the charity in th¢ delivery of its activitics and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated dirertly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature JLeeessary to SIport thenL GovernaDte costs These include the ¢osts attributsble to the chatity's compliance with eonstitutional and ststutory requirements. including audit, strategic nunagemellt and trustc¢s's meettngs and 1MbUrSed expenses. TaTation The charity is COU5idered to pa&s the tests set in Parngraph I Sehedulc 6 of the FillaD¢¢ Act 2010 and therefor¢ it meets ihe definition of a CILtabl¢ company for UK corporarion purposes. Accordingly, the charity. is potentially exernpt from tsxation in Tespect of income or capital gains received thin cat¢gories covered by Chapter 3 Pan I l of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992. to the extent th2t sueh incon or gaitt8 are applied exclusively to charitable putposes. T&ngible fixed assets Individual fixed assets PUaSed are written off iu the year of purchase. The charity oBY]s a valt wkn.ch was transf¢rred oll incotPQfdtion in 2015. In 2020. a second van and two containers were purch21ed. Cash cash equivalent$ Cash and c&sh equivalents comprise cash OTt hand and call deposits. and other short-terni highly liqllid invesknents ihar are readily cOertiblc to a know aTDouDt of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Fund structure Unrestricted incorne fuTKls are gencral that ate availabl¢ for use at the trttts's discretion in furtherance of thc objectives of the eljtirity. Restricted incorne fimds are those dollated for use in a particular area or for specific purpose5, the use of wkn.ch is restricted to that area or purpos¢. The Coalfield restricted fiwLd was set up during 2020 aft¢r 2 grxnt was awarded to be used for th¢ addiiiollal admin need% of th¢ ¢harity. Pensions and other post retirement obligatio$ Th¢ charity operates a defined contributioD pension schem¢ which is a pension plan under ll1¢h fixed contributions are paid into a pettsion fimd and the charity has no legal or con5tydive obligation to pay fillther contributions even if the d( not hold sufficient a&sets to pay all enwloyees the benefits relating to ¢mployee smice in th¢ ¢urr¢nt and prior peri(Mts. Contributions to defined contribution plaTLS arc recolSed in the Sratement of Financial ActiTrities when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contributTon due for service. the excess is re£ogDis¢d 85 a prepayment. Page 10
W2nsbeck Valle). Food Bank otes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 2 1Dcorne from donations and legacles UDre$trirted funds Total ?021 Total 2020 Genernl Donations and l¢gacies' Donations frotn indii'iduals L¢ga¢ies Gift aid re¢laimed Grants, includirlg capital grdllts" Grants from other chariti¢s 125.587 1.994 11.689 125.587 1,994 IL.689 155.024 3.891 11239 11239 38,687 150.509 150,509 197,602 3 Investment Income Uttrestricted Total 2021 Total 2020 Cellersl tnt¢r¢st receivable alld sirnilar income: Inier¢sL r¢ccivable on bank deposits 17 17 59 4 AnAIN'sis of governance and support eosts Governance Costs UDrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2021 Total 2020 General Staff costs Wages and salaries Pcnsion costs Audit fee$ Other fees paid to auditors L£gal f¢¢s Other goverDallc¢ costs 16262 364 6,833 23,095 364 17,642 248 2,090 780 21.955 2,090 780 21,955 1,896 505 47,726 41.451 6.833 48,284 68,017 Page 11
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 5 Trustees remuneration and eenseS No trustees. llor any persons nnected with tbm have r¢ccived any remunerntion from the charity during the ycar. 6 Staff costs Tbe aggregate payroll costs were as followJ: 2021 2020 Staff costs during the year were- Wag¢s and salaries Pension costs 23,095 364 17.642 248 23.459 17.890 No employtt received emoluments of more than £60,IKK) during tke year 7 Auditors. rttnuneration 8 Taxatio The charity is a registered Chlty and is therefore exempt from tti0Th 9 Credfitors: *mouttt$ f311ing due within otte year 2021 2020 Other TatIOn al social secwity Other creditors Accruals 217 77 2,090 39 2,384 39 10 Pension and other $chetThes Defined eoDtribution pension scheme Th¢ charity operates a de[ed contribution penston scbeme. The pension cost charge for the year repIesents cotttrtbutiODS payabl¢ by the charity to the S¢hell and anwunted to £364 (20?O- L?48). 11 Fin2n¢i41 guarantee eontraets The bijstees cotJftrnL iti accordanee with th¢ Clwifable Incotpordted OrgdniSati¢)ns (General) Regulation$ 2012, that at the year ¢nd the CIO did not have any outstanding guarantees to thtrd part&es nor any debts Cured oll as5¢ts of the CIO. Page 12
Wansbeck Valle), Food Bank Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 The anwulli of the fjnancial 8UaT2Ut¢¢ contract is £-. Page 13
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank ote5 to the Financi21 St2tements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 12 Funds BAlanee #t 31 December 2021 Balanee at I JaDuarv 2021 Incoming resources Resources expended Unrestricted fuDds Gen¢ral (146,117) (150.5?6) 81.860 (214,7831 Re5trict¢d fuDds {6,833) 6,833 Total fund$ (152.950) I liO,i?61 88.693 (214.783} Balance at 31 December 20211 Balance at I jan# 2020 Incoming resources Resource5 expended Ullrestricted funds General (57.089) {187.661) 98,633 (146,1171 Restricted funds iio,rM)o) 3.167 {6.8331 Total fuDds (57.089) 1197.661) 101,800 (15?,950} 13 Analysis of nel assets behTh-een funds Unrestricted funds General Total funds Current assets Cllrrent liabilities 217,167 12,3841 217,167 {2,3841 Toul llet assets 214.783 214,783 Unrestricted funds GtDeral Total funds Current assets Current liabilities 152,989 (391 152,989 {391 Total net assets 152.950 152,950 Page 14
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank 15ote5 to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 14 Anal}5is of net funds At l J#lluary 2021 At 31 December 2021 Cash flow Cash at bank and in hand 152,989 64.178 217,167 Net debt 15?,989 64,178 217.167 At January 2020 ece Cash floTrv 2020 Cash at bank and in halkd 57.245 95,744 152,989 et debi 57245 95.744 152,989 Page 15
W2nsbeck Vallev Food Bank Statement of Financial Activities by fund for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Total Ullrestritted funds 2021 Unrestrieted fulld5 2020 Income and Elldowments from: Donations and legacies InvestTnent income 150,509 17 187,602 59 Total income 150.526 187,661 Expenditure on: Raising FLdS Charitable activities (1091 (98,594) 81.860) Total exp¢nditure 181.860) 198,6331 Net incollLe 68.666 89.028 Nei movement in fiuMIs 68,666 89,028 ReeoD¢iliatioD of funds Total fi]nds brought fotward 146.117 57,089 Total funds carried forward 214.783 146.117 Page 16
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Statement of Financial Activities by fund for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Total Re5trirted funds 2021 Restrieted funds 2020 Ineotlle and Endowments from: Do[tionS and legacies i o.o(x) Total Illcot 10,O(K) Expenditure OD: Clwitable activities {6.833} 13.167) Total expenditur¢ (6,833) 13,167) Nct (cxpenditure)lincome (6,833) 6,833 Net movcment iti fij$ (6.833) 6,835 Reronciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 6,833 Total funds carried forward 6,833 Page 17
Wansbeck Valle) Food Bank Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Total 2021 Total 2020 Income and Endowmemts from- Donations and legacies latlllysed below) Invesbnent ineom¢ {analyscd bclow) 150,509 17 197,602 59 Total income 150,526 197,661 Expenditure OD: Raising fIdS (analyscd bclow) Charitable activities (aTvdlysed below) (109) (101,6911 (88.6931 Total ¢xp¢nditure (88.693} 1101,8001 Net incorne 61,833 95,861 Net movemettt in fi 61.833 95,861 Re¢onelll#tion of funds Total fi]nds brought foThvard 152,950 57.089 Total fimds carried forward 214,783 152,950 Page 18
Wansbeek Valles. Food Bank Detailed Statement ol Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Totsl 2021 Total 2020 DonalioFLY and legacies Lc4acies and bequests Don2tions- Indil'iduals Donaiions- Churches Donations- Towi and Parish Couneili Donations- Collection Boxes Donations- Local Business and Clubs Gifi Aid tsx reclaimed GTants- other ag¢ncies Grdnts- other agencies 1.994 86.949 4.683 25,0(Xl 174 8,781 11.689 11,239 101,646 7,864 34.875 153 10,486 3,891 28,687 10,000 150.509 197,602 Inveslment income tnterest on cash deposits 17 59 17 59 RoisEngfi4itds Fundraising costs (1091 (109) Chan'tuble activilies Food and Ttsiletries Packagyng Il'ag¢s a[ salaries Wages and salari Staff pcnSiODS (Dered contribution) - pension scheme I Rent (38.401) (2,008) (16.2621 (6,833) {364) {220) {584) (4,769) {758) (1,666) 130) (2218) (11,581) (2,090) {780) {126) {2) (32,078} (1.596} (14,4751 (3.167) (2481 (1,3?01 (5801 (4.365} Insurance Telephone and Station¢ry Equipm¢nt and LT Printing SundTr expenses Northgate Premises Expenses Motor expenses Accountancy fe¢$ Legal and professional fees Ballk charg¢5 Other interest payable (8021 (351) (13,8321 (25.298} (1.8961 (505) (60} {88,693) {101,691} Page 19