2022-12-31-accounts - Wansbeck Valley Food Bank

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ANNUAL REPORT 2022

Registered Charity Number 1177303 Company Registration Number CIO13360 Principal Office Northgate Hospital Morpeth NE61 3BP

TRUSTEES: Richard Charles Anderson Linda Mary Fugill Peter Robertson John Rowley Sheila Rowley (resigned 31 December 2022) Mark Facey (appointed 8 December 2022)

TREASURER: John Rowley SECRETARY: Tracey Brown PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR Linda Fugill ADMINISTRATION CO-ORDINATOR Sheila Rowley FOOD BANK CO-ORDINATOR (Salaried) Tracey Brown INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Wellway Accountants Limited Borough Hall Wellway Morpeth NE61 1BN

Chairman’s Remarks

Sadly, this past year has yet again been one of great challenges. Coming after the pandemic and cost of living crisis this has resulted in the highest ever need for food from Wansbeck Valley Food Bank (WVFB) in our 10-year history.

I would like to pay tribute to all those volunteers of the Food Bank. Those of long service and those who are new to us. For you, your commitment and efforts, the Trustees and the communities you serve are truly grateful. Also, to Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne & Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust for allowing use of their building as a warehouse.

During 2022, in partnership with Ashington branch of the YMCA, we now have a local collection point in their premises which is located in central Ashington. Many clients are now able to collect food parcels.

In 2023 the Food Bank will be relocating as our lease, at the current premises expires and the land that the warehouse sits on has been sold to a developer.

One of our longest serving trustees, Sheila Rowley, has very recently stood down. Sheila was one of the original team who first established the Food Bank. She has worked tirelessly during her 10 years and we all would like to thank her for the considerable amount of time she has spent to enhance the smooth running of the Food Bank. We wish her all the best for the future.

In the next few months, we hope to have additional trustees joining us. This will help expand the skill set and experience within the trustees as we look forward, making appropriate plans for the future of the Food Bank.

During 2023 I look forward with hope that things can and must change for the better but in the meantime the Food Bank will continue to offer help, to everyone and anyone who is facing hardship, with compassion.

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:

The provision of emergency food parcels, items, services and facilities to individuals in financial need
Contributing to and co-operating with charities and other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty within Northumberland

OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES

“In the 12 months to August 2022, domestic gas increased by 96% and domestic electricity prices by 54%. Food prices have also risen, with food and non-alcoholic drinks inflation at 13.1% in August. People’s budgets are likely to be under further strain as the Bank of England is expecting inflation to remain over 10% over the next few months.” [source House of Commons Library published 18[th] October 2022]

In line with the increase in the cost of living, the Food Bank continues to see a corresponding growth in the use of our services. As expected, those already reliant on benefits or experiencing problems with health, accommodation, family circumstances or a combination of these factors are the most likely to make use of our resources.

It is noticeable that 77% of our clients are returning to us on a regular basis indicating no immediate resolution to their situation. It is also apparent that some are using the Food Bank to supplement their income rather than for an emergency. We continue to monitor and liaise with our partner agencies on how best to assist our clients needs in such circumstances.

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 provided can be extended. In 2022 the issue of 7 day parcels increased by 44%.

When available we often supplement food parcels with bread, cheese, spread, some fresh produce and toiletries. We try where possible to cater for clients with special dietary needs, babies, and pets.

Surprisingly many clients have chosen not to avail themselves of our Meat, Fruit and Vegetable voucher scheme. We greatly appreciate the local businesses who over the years have facilitated this initiative but because of lack of uptake we have withdrawn this facility.

The volume of food donations has not increased in line with demand. Consequently, the value of food purchased in 2022 has increased by almost 40%. Fortunately, this has been made possible through a corresponding increase in financial support from individuals, local businesses and a variety of organisations.

Currently we operate out of our central distribution hub generously provided by the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. In partnership with the Ashington branch of the YMCA we also offer a local collection point in their premises located in central Ashington. Since establishing this arrangement 45% of clients choose to collect from here.

Our client delivery service continues with the use of 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.

Our operation is entirely dependent on the continuing and incredible generosity of the community in terms of food and financial donations. We are totally indebted to our faithful team of volunteers whose efforts in sorting, stacking and delivering food are essential to our operation.

Notwithstanding all the increasing challenges, we continued to provide emergency food parcels to those identified as being in need. All requests were fulfilled.

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 2022

This year we have supplied 115,113 meals valued in total £230,226. This being a 20% increase on the previous year. Of those clients needing support, 23% are first-time clients.

Other* - includes; Financial Exploitation, Power Cut/storm, Universal Credit Uplift, Bereavement/funeral costs, Not eligible for benefits, School holidays, Refugee/asylum seeker, Fleeing domestic violence, Recently left prison, Lost/Stolen Money, Universal Credit, Christmas, Covid 19

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The charity’s current account will be maintained at approx. £6000. 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.

The tenancy agreement with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is due to expire early in 2023. The Food Bank will need to relocate to new premises and provision has been made in our reserves to cover the cost of this move.

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

Given the increased demands on the Food Bank the Trustees have recently appointed a salaried Food Bank Co-ordinator who provides front line contact with referrers/clients and oversees the day-to-day activities of the Food Bank. A cohort of 60 volunteers overseen by an Operations Team are the mainstay of the entire operation.

Given the increased demands on the Food Bank the Trustees intend to implement a review of the operational structure and function to ensure best possible service to our clients and to make certain we continue to fulfil our governance obligations.

The Annual Report was approved by the Trustees of the charity on 19[th] January 2023 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 2022 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:

Accounting records were not kept in respect of Wansbeck Valley Food Bank as required by section 130 of the Act; or
The accounts do not accord with those records; or
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 Wellway Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1BN Date ##############29 March 2023

Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2022

Current Assets Year ended 31 December 2022 Year ended 31 December 2021 Cash at bank and in hand 301413 217167 Creditors:Amount falling due within one year (1993) (2384) Net Assets 299420 214783 Funds of the Charity Restricted Funds - - Unrestricted Income Funds Unrestricted Funds 299420 214783 Total Funds 299420 214783 Creditors falling within one year Other Taxaton and Social Security (321) 217 Other Creditors 99 77 Accruals 2215 2090 1993 2384	Current Assets Year ended 31 December 2022 Year ended 31 December 2021 Cash at bank and in hand 301413 217167 Creditors:Amount falling due within one year (1993) (2384) Net Assets 299420 214783 Funds of the Charity Restricted Funds - - Unrestricted Income Funds Unrestricted Funds 299420 214783 Total Funds 299420 214783 Creditors falling within one year Other Taxaton and Social Security (321) 217 Other Creditors 99 77 Accruals 2215 2090 1993 2384	Current Assets Year ended 31 December 2022 Year ended 31 December 2021 Cash at bank and in hand 301413 217167 Creditors:Amount falling due within one year (1993) (2384) Net Assets 299420 214783 Funds of the Charity Restricted Funds - - Unrestricted Income Funds Unrestricted Funds 299420 214783 Total Funds 299420 214783 Creditors falling within one year Other Taxaton and Social Security (321) 217 Other Creditors 99 77 Accruals 2215 2090 1993 2384
	- 214783
	214783
		217 77 2090
		2384

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period for the year ended 31 December 2022

	Total	Total
	Unrestricted	Unrestrict-
	funds	ed funds
	2022	2022
	£	£
Income and Endowments from:
Donatons and legacies	180071	150509
Investment income	926	17
Total income	180997	150526
Expenditure on:
Raising funds	(902)	-
Charitable actvites	(95458)	(81860)
Total expenditure	(96360)	(81860)
Net income	84637	68666
Net movement in funds	84637	68666
Reconciliaton of funds
Total funds brought forward	214783	146117
Total funds carried forward	299420	214783

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period for the year ended 31 December 2022

	Total	Total
	2022	2021
	£	£
*Donatons and legacies*
Legacies and bequests	-	1994
Donatons - Individuals	91255	86949
Donatons – Churches	2207	4683
Donatons Town and Parish Councils	22130	25000
Donatons – Collecton Boxes	-	174
Donatons – Local Business and Clubs	18496	8781
Gif Aid Tax Reclaimed	8278	11689
Grants – other agencies	37705	11239
Grants—other agencies	-	-
	180071	150509
*Investment income*
Interest on cash deposits	926	17
	17	17

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period for the year ended 31 December 2022

	Total	Total	Total
	2022		2021
	£		£
*Raising funds*
Fundraising costs		902	-
		-	-
*Charitable actvites*
Food and Toiletries	(47277)		(38401)
Packaging		(2939)	(2008)
Wages and Salaries	(20403)		(16262)
Wages and Salaries		-	(6833)
Staf pensions (Defned contributon)		(425)	(364)
Rent		(324)	(220)
Insurance		(578)	(584)
Telephone and Statonery		(2088)	(4769)
Equipment and IT		(633)	(758)
Printng		(2081)	(1666)
Sundry Expenses		(366)	(30)
Northgate Premises Expenses		(2444)	(2218)
Motor Expenses	(13540)		(11582)
Accountancy fees		(2230)	(2090)
Legal and professional fees		-	(780)
Bank charges		(129)	(126)
Other interest payable		(1)	(2)
	(95458)		(88693)

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

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FOOD BANK Project Managers report continued 18

FOOD BANK Project Managers report continued 19

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING:

Aldi Ashington Asda Ashington Asda Foundation Local Co-ops Morrisons Morpeth Poundland Ashington Sainsburys Neighbourly Grant Sainsburys Morpeth

Ashington Town Council Bedlington West Parish Council Choppington Parish Council Morpeth Town Council Newbiggin Town Council Northumberland County Council

Bernicia Foundation Charities Trust

County Durham Community Foundation Groundwork UK Henriksen Trust Labour Group Morpeth Lions Club of Morpeth Masonic Charitable Trust

Masonic Northumberland Mark Benevolent Fund Morpeth Clock Tower Bell Ringers Society Morpeth Dispensary National Union of Farmers Newbiggin Amateur Pantomime Society Newcastle Building Society North East Organic

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Poundland Rotary Morpeth

South East Northumberland Friendship Centre The Maritime Centre Newbiggin

Tranemo Workwear

Tyne and Wear Community Foundation Unite Tyne & Wear Branch

Women's Institute Morpeth Town

Local Churches Local Schools

Numerous Individuals

Charity r¢gistration mllnber.. 1177303 Wansbeck Valley Food Bank ADnual Report atyj Financial Stst¢ments for the Year Ended 31 De¢¢rnb¢r 2022 W¢llway Accountants Limited Borougb Hall Wellway Morpeth Northumberland NE611BN

Wapsbeck Valley Food Bank Contents Reference and Administrative Detsils TFUSttts' Report 2to4 Staternent of Trustees, Responsibilities Independent Exaltr,S Rwrt Stat¢metst of Finaneial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the FinAueial Ststements 9t015

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Reference and Administrative Details Trustees Revd Joljn Rowley Mrs Linda Mary Fugill Mr Ri¢bard Charl&8 Anderson Mrs Sheila Rowley Mr Peter Robinson Prlneipal oifice Northgate Hospital Morpetb orthurnb¢r]and E613BP Charlty Registration Yunther 1177303 IndepeDdent ExAmiller W¢llway Accountants Limited Borougb Hall Wellw7y Morpeth Northumberjalld NE61 IBN COJDPSlly Registr#tAon Number CE013360 Page I

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Trustees, Report The tNstees present the annual rewrt togetb¢r the financfftal stateMts of the cjjarity for tbe year ended 31 December 2022. Objectives and a¢tiwiti¢s Objects andAlffis Wansbeck Valley Food Bank is a regisiered ¢h2rity, s¢1 to pr¢v¢nt or lieve pov¢ty or financial hardship in Northutnberland. The charity acl)ieves its aitns and objectiv¢% in partIlar but not ¢xclusiv¢ly by: . The provision of emergertry food parcel& itenLS, services and fa¢ilities to individuals in f]nancial need . Conthbutill8 to and t04)peratitig with cFwtties and other orgaDisatioDs working to prevent or relieve poverty from within NorthUberIalld. Objeclwes, strategies acliviti Page 2

Wansbeek Valley Food Bank Trustees, Report In tine with the increas¢ in the cost of living, the Food Bank continues to see a corresponding growth ill the use of our sernices. As expe¢t¢d, those already reliant on benefits or experiencing problems health, accolljtnodation, family ciT¢umstanc¢s or a combiuatioD of these factots are the most likely to make use of our te50urces. It is noticeable that 77/0 of our clients are retiirning ot us on a regulat basis indi¢ati#g no inunediatr resolution to tbeir situatioL It is aIso apparent that sorn¢ are using the Food Bat]k to supplemettt theu income rather than for an emergency. We colltinue to moniior and liais¢ with our partDer agencie5 ou htsw best to assist our ¢li¢nts ll¢¢ds in such circutDStallces. Our Stalldard parce]s provide food for 3 meals for 3 days for each eligible indiv1thl in the household. In special CirCuntanCeS the nutDber of days food provided can be ext¢ndcd. In 2022 the issue of 7 day parce15 incre8sed When available we oft¢n Supplement f(K)d parcels with bread cheese, sprea(L some fresh PrOthe and toiletries. We ty where possibl¢ to catcr for clients with Special th"etary needs. babies, and p¢ts. Surprisingly many ¢li¢nt$ have chosen not to avail themselves of our M¢aL Frnit Vegetsble voucher scheme. We greatly appTwiate the local busine&8es over the years have facilitat¢d thi5 iDitiative but because of lack of uptake we bave withdrawn this facility. The volume of food donations has not icre&Std ID itlle wsth demand. Consequetjtly, the valu¢ of fo(Ml purchased in 2022 has it)creased by almost 40/.. Fortullalely. this Ills been nTrde p)ssibl¢ througb a correspollding increase in financial SUPkX)rt from indiYidua]5, local bluesSeS and a variety of OTganisations. Currently we operate out of our central distribution hub generolY provided by the Cumbri4 Northutnberland, Tyne alld Wear NHS Foundatloll TnLSi. En partnethp with the Asbwtsn branch of the YMCA we also offer a local colleciion point in thier pr¢D]ises located in central Askn"ngton. sIe esthblishing this arrallgeTnent 45 /a of clients cboose to colleci from h¢r¢. Our ch.ent delivery service continues Véith the of two dedicatd vehicles. however at times of high deznattd such as SUperllrk¢t collection days and in th¢ up to ChristtDas we lll.re additiollal vehicles 8s n¢ed¢d. Our operation is elltirely dependent on th¢ ¢ontinuing and illcredible generosity of the comnwnity in tern]s of food a[ finallcial donations. We are totslly indebted to our faithful tealll of volunteers Ose effort8 in sorting, sta¢king and deliveriD8 food are e&8ential to our op¢ration. Notwithstandtng all tbe IDcreas8 challenges. we continued to provide emergency food parcels to those identified as b¢ing in nKd. All requests were fulfilled. Public benefil Th¢ trn5t¢¢s confirn that they bave cotnpiied with the requirements of sfftioD 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to th¢ public benefit guidance published by the Chwity Commi551gD for Ellgland and Wales. Athievetllents and performance This year we baye supplied 115,113 rneals valued ill total £230.226. This being a 200/0 Tncrease on the PTevious year. Of those clients needing support, 230/• are tst-tin1e cljents. Flnancial re¢}¥ The charity'5 currerit account will be nuintsined at approx £6,(MKI. This ean be increased witb tn¢¢e approval for ¢x¢eptional iteThs. The deposit accouni will be maiDtsined for th¢ r¢maining bAlances. Pag¢ 3

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Trustees, Report Poliey on reserves The tnjstees bave no defll]ed policy in tenns of th¢ levels of resources hel(L Howev¢r, the Trustee5 regularly on a quarterly basis revlew the anM)unt of reserves that are r¢quir¢d to ¢tw]re that they ar¢ ad¢quate to fillfil the Food Bank's colltinuing obligatiorLs and to provide our services for a minimum of a 6 month period. The tenancy aernet with Clbri4 Northuth]arf Tyn¢ and Wear NHS Foundati¢)n Trust is du¢ t(} ¢xpir¢ early ill 2023. The Food Bank will t]eed to relocate to new pr¢mises and provision h&s been rnad¢ in our res¢ry t(> cover the Cost of this move. Structure. goverTraDce and maD&gernent Nature ofgoverning docunsent Wansbeck Valley Food Bank is governed by a CoLstitittÉon of Charitsble Incorp)rated Organisation. Recruilment 4TndappoiThtmenfoftrMs¢ees Trte¢S are appoiT]ted at ihe AGM, however tbe tnleeS may appotnt a new In to temporarily fill a Yacancy or to bring in additional skilts or experienc¢. Such a truste¢ will retire at the AGM but Can th¢n b¢ reappointed. The trustees, where practicable are involved in the work of the Food Bank. Given the increased demands on th¢ F¢)od Bank the Trstee5 allve recelldy appointed a salaried Food Bank Co-ordinator who provides front lin¢ contsct with referre/ClIeThts and oversee5 the day-tQ-day actiTrTrties of the Food Bank. A cohort of 60 volunteers ov¢rs¢eD by an OperdtioDS Teatn are the nlDStaY of the entire operatio Given the increased demands on the Food BaDk th¢ TnteeS intend to itnpl¢m¢nt a r¢vi¢w of th¢ operational stNcture and function to ensure best PQS5ible service to our cb.ents al to JDake certain we colltillue to fidffl our goyernance obligations. o! /o.3.1.Iplkd The aDnual report v4&s approved by the tnL8iees of the charity on.. stgned on its behalf by.. Rev Ttust JLI Rowley Pag¢ 4

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Independent Examiner's Report to the trnstees of Wansbeck Valley Food Bank I report to th¢ ¢l]aTity trSteeS on Illy exa1n10 of the aCcOts of th¢ ¢barity for the year end>1 31 December 2022 which ar¢ s¢t out on pages 7 10 15. Respectiwe responsibilities oftrustees examiner As the chIty'S trnstees of Wansbeck Valley Food Bank you are respoJL8ible for th¢ preparatiotl of the accounts in accordance the requirements of the Clwities Aci 2011 ('the Act.). I report in respect of my examin0 of the WaDsbeck Valley Food Bank's accounts ¢arri¢d out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my exaiDiDation I bave followed all the applicable Directions given by the Chartty Conjmission ullder section 145(5)(b) of th¢ Act. Independellt eMIller.$ statement I have completed my examiDation. I Confirm th2t no ll)aterial matters bave com¢ to My attcntion in contsection ith the examination giving rne Ca$t to believe that in any tnateriol respt. a¢counting records were tLOt kept in respect of WaDsbe¢k Valley Fwd B#nk &$ required by section 130 of the Act. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those record5" or 3. the accounts do not cornply with the accoulltiDg requirements coucernillg the forni and CODtent of accounts set out in the Charities {A¢¢ounts and Reports) RegulatioJ]5 21M)8 other than any requirement that the accouttts give a 'trne and fair vi¢vl wbicb is not a tDatter coLsidered as part of all independent examination. I have no ¢oncerns and have collK acro llo other matters in connection wtth the examitiation to which attention siwuld be dra in this report ID order to eTJable a proper undersw)diDg of th¢ accounts to be reach1. R Tholnpson ICAEW Borough Hall W¢llway Morpeth Northumberland NE611BN Date..J..103.1.w.u...... Page 6

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Statement of Trnstees, Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for prepatAn8 the ttstees, rert and the ruw181 5tsternents in accordattce witb the United Killgdolll Accounting Statmlards (United Kingdom Gcllerally A¢cepted Accounting Practice) aT2d applicable law alld regulations. TELe law applicable to ctwities requires the ttustees to prepare finan¢ial stateTDeDts foT each financial yeax which give a true and fair view of the state of affaiTS of the chaTity and of thc iwoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial ststements. th¢ tnIst5 are required to." select suitsble accounting policies and then apply them consist¢ntly: observe the methods and principles in the Cljarities SORP. m8k¢ judg¢ments and ¢stimates that are IeasoDable and prudent: state whether applicable accouDting standards have been followe¢L subject to any mat¢rittl d¢pèrtur¢$ di%losed and explained in the fmancial statements" alld prepare tbe financial ststettts on the going concern basis unless it 15 iijappropriate to presujne that the ¢Irity wll CODÉinue ill bttsilless. The tn]stees are responsftl)le for keeping Proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ¢Dsure that the f]naDcial statements con)ply 7th the Charities Act 2011. the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations. aTLd the provisiotts of the eonstitution. The trustees are also rwonsible for safeguarding th¢ &ssets of the cRlty alld hence for t81(in8 reasollable steps for the prevention and delection of fraud and other iTr¢gu]ariti¢s. Approved by the twst¢es of the charity on&il -J.xp.11 siglled on its behalf by: Revd TnLSte Rowley Pag¢ 5

Wansbeck Valley Food B Ydnk Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Unrestrieted funds Total 21122 Note Ineome and Endowments from: Dotutions and legacies Investmetst income 180,071 926 180,071 926 Total ineon 180,997 180,997 Expenditure on: Raising fimds Charitable activities (902) (95,458) (902) (95,458) Total expenditttre Net llKTrvellLellt ID thnds (96.360) (96.360) 84.637 84,637 Rec•nciiladon of fullds Total fuTKts brought forward 214,783 214,783 Totsl funds carried fonwd 299.420 Restricted funds 299,420 Total 2021 UDr¢stricted funds Note Ineome and EndowmeDt8 fr0rn: Donations and legacies Inve5trnent iDCOll 150.509 17 150,509 17 Total in¢om¢ 150,526 150,526 Eipenditure on: Charitsble activities (81.860) {6,833) 88,693 Total expendittwe (81.860) (6.833) (88,693) Net tnovemellt in fill 68.666 (6.833) 61,833 Re£onclllatlon of funds TotaI fiu$ bT(Trught forward 146,117 6,833 152.950 Totsl fund5 caTried for 214.783 214,783 All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operatioL8 during thc above tlvo periods. The fllls breakdown for 2021 is slLown iti note I l. Page 7

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank IRegi$tration number: 1177303) Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2022 2022 2021 Ntste Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 301.413 217,167 Creditors: Amounts falli8 due within on¢ year 1,993 (2,384) Net assets 299,420 214,783 Funds of the eharity: Unrestrieled illeome funds Ullrestricted fiLn(ts 299,420 214,783 TotAI funds li 299,420 214,783 The financial statements on pages 7 to 15 wue approved by the tnlees, and authoIised for is%ue on oVo31.u.11 and signed on their behalf by: hn Rtswley Page 8

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Notes to tbe Fin2nci21 Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 l Accountlng poli¢ies Statement of conwilanee The financial ststements have been prepared in a¢cordallce with Accounting and R¢p(Trrting by Charities.. Statement of Recon]mended Practice applicable to Charities prepating their accounts in accordan¢¢ with th¢ Financial Reporting Standard opplicable in tho UK alld Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (¢ff¢ctive l January 2015} - (Charities SORP {FRS 102)). the Financi R¢p)rting Standard applicable in the UK and R¢public of Ireland IFRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. Basls ofpreparation Wan5¢k Valley Food Bak meets the defitiition of apublic benefit elltity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially r¢cogoi%d at histori¢al cost or tsaTLWtion value unless oth¢rwi% state41 irt the relevant accoullting policy notes. Exemption from prepring a csh flow statement The cbarity opted to early adopt Bulletin I pubkn.shed oll 2 Febnwy 2016 and hav¢ therefore not included a cash flow staiement in these financial ststeTneDts. Going coDter Tbe ttustees consider that there are ao nerIal UDC¢rtaiDties alM)ui the cIwiS ability to ¢ontinu¢ &s a going conceTn. IDcome And endowtllents Volulltary income includit]g donations, gifts, legacies and grants thal provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the clwrity ljas enritlement to the illcome. it is probable that the income wÈll be r¢¢etved and the amoullt can be n)eaS with sufficient r¢liability. Donalions A#dleg4eies Donations and legacies are recognised on a Ttt¢ivable b&sis when receipt is probabl¢ and th¢ atllount carl be reliably measured. Granls receivable Gtartts are recognised when th¢ cljarity h&5 an ¢ntitlemth]t to the fijnds and any conditions link¢d t(} the grants have been met Where perfornwL¢e conditi¢)ns aT¢ attacbed to tbe and are yet to b¢ m¢4 th¢ in¢oin¢ is Iecogtiiscd as a jiability and included on the balance slrt &$ deferred illcon to be Teleased. ExpenditUTe All ¢xp¢nditure is reco once tbere is a legal or consttuctive obligation to that expendille. it is ptobable s¢ttl¢rnent is required and the amount call be measured reliably. A]1 costs are allocated to the applicable expCndir¢ headitlg that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs caniiot be direetly attributed to pafficular h¢adings tIEey have been allocated OD a basis consistent with the u5¢ of resources, Mryth centsal staff costs allocated on th¢ basis of titne Spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portioll of the et'S use. Other support costs are allwat¢d bas¢d on the spread of staff costs. Page 9

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Ruisingfvnds These are costs incurred in attractitjg voluntary In¢oll, the Maagenll¢ of AnvestDLents and those incurred in trading activiues that raise funds. Chorithble delivities Charitable expenditure ¢onrises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It tn¢lud¢s both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect llature necessary to support th¢DL Govern&nce ¢osts These iDclude the costs attributsble to th¢ ¢barity's cornpliance with constitutional and si&bJtory requiremen including audit. strategic management and t¢¢5'5 tneetings and reimbursed expenses. Taxatlo Th¢ ¢harity is considered to paks the tests set out ill Parngrdph I S¢hedule 6 of the FÉllallee Act 2010 and th¢r¢for¢ it meets the definititsn of a charithble company for LK c4)rpordtion tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potenti&lly exempt from laxation in respe¢1 of income or capital Wdins received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part I l of the Corporation Tax A¢t 2010 or Scction 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gaills Act 1992, to the extent thai such income or gains ar¢ F&ppli¢d ¢xclllstvely to charitable purposes. T*ngible fiied assets Individual fLxed assets purcba5ed are written off in the year of purchase. The ¢barity a vall which was traDsferred on incorporation in 2015. In 2020, a s¢cond Van and tw(Tr ¢ontain¢rs we purch&%ed. CA5h And cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents COllLprisc cash on hand call deposits, and other 5hort-t¢rm bighly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a Imown amount of cash and are subjecl lo an in5ignifi¢anl risk of change in valu¢. Fund struethre Untestricted incom¢ funds are generdl funds that are available for use at the tn]stees's discretion in fiwtherance of the objectiyes of the ¢hArity. Restricted income funds ar¢ tho% donit¢d for Lqe In a particular area or for specific puryrf)ses, the use of which is restricted to that area or pu5¢. Pensions #Thd otber post retiremellt obllgatioDS The charity operates a dcfin¢d Contribution pen5iOD $Chee vthieh is a peLsion plan wider which fjxed contributitsTts are paid into a pension fimd and th¢ ¢hartty has no legal or coL%tru¢tive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fiu]d does not hold suffiGi¢nt &ss¢ts to pay all ¢mployees the benefits relatiJTrg to ¢rnployee serrice in the current and prior periods. Contributions io defined contribution plans aTe Te¢OlS¢d in the Staton¢nt of Financial Activities they are du¢. If contribution payments exceed the contribuiion due for servt¢e, th¢ ¢xcess is r¢cognised as 8 prepaymenL Page 10

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 2 Ineome froDJ donations and legacles Unrestrlcted funds Total 2022 Total 2021 Gener¥41 DgDatiQDS alld legacies" Donations from Rndividuals Legacies Gifi aid reclaimed Grants, ineluding capital grants" Grants fro other e]]ariiies 134,088 134,088 125,587 1,994 11.689 8,278 8,278 37,705 37,705 11,239 180,07I 180,071 150,509 3 IDv¢8tment ineome IDre5tri¢ted fuDd5 Total 2022 Total 2021 Gen£r#l Interest T¢1Vable and sitt]ilar incon. Interest receivabl¢ on baDk deposits 926 926 17 4 ADalysi$ of governADce and support costs GovernAn¢e costs 'nrestricted lunds Total 2022 Total 2021 General Staff costs Wage5 &tLd salaries Pension ¢05ts Audit fees Other fees paid to auditors t£gal fres Other governan¢¢ oosts 20,403 425 20,403 425 23,095 364 2,230 2230 2.090 780 21,955 22,184 22,184 45,242 45.242 48,284 Pagell

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Notes to the FingllcAal Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 5 Trustees r¢muTrcration and expenses No trustees, uoI ally petSOllS CtsDllectrd wlth the have received any remuneration from the cljarity during the 6 Staff costs The aggregrdte payroll costs were as follows.. 21122 2021 Staff costs during the year were: Wages and salaries Pension costs 20,403 425 23.095 364 20.828 23.459 The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) ¢mployed by the charity during the year expressed as li]ne equivalents was as follows.. 2022 r40 2021 No enwloyee numbers No employee received emolumellts of n¢ than £60.(KMI during th¢ y¢ar 7 Taxation The cljarity ts a registered charity and is therefore exempi from taxatio 8 Creditors: 4mouDts falling due within on¢ year 2022 2021 Other tsxatioo and social secwity Other Creditors Accruals {321) 99 2.215 217 77 2,090 1,993 2,384 9 Pension #nd other sthemes Defmed eontribution pension seheme The charity op¢ratcs a d¢fined contribution peDSiOll scheme. The pension cost chatge for the year represents contributions payable by the charity to th¢ scheme a[ aoUnted to £425 {2021- £364). Page 12

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Notes to the Financial Statement5 for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 10 FinaDci&I guararttte contraets Th¢ trust¢e5 confirllL in accordance wtth the Charitsbl¢ llleorpornted Organisations (G¢nerdl) Regulatiot]s 2012. that at the year end the CIO did t]oi have any outstsDdiDg guarantres to third parti¢5 noE any debts secured on assets of the CIO. Th¢ AttK>U of the financial Ea[alltee contract is £-. Page 13

W2nsbe¢k Valley Food Bank Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 11 Funds Balanee at 31 December 2022 Ba]#Dce at I JanuAry 2022 Resourees expended resources Unrestricted Generdl 214,783) {180,997) 299,420 Baianee at 31 December 2021 Blance at I 2021 Resourees expended resources Unrestricted funds GeneraI (146.117) (150.526) 81,860 (214,783) Restricted fuDds 6,833) 6,833 Total funds 152.950 150.52 88,693 (214.783) 12 Analysls of net ssets be¢weeD funds UDrestricttd funds G¢Dera] T•tal fullds Current assets Current liabilities 301,413 (1,993) 301.413 (1,993} Total net assets 299,420 299.420 Unrestricted funds Gener*1 T•tal funds Current assets Current liabilities 217,167 (2.384) 217.167 (2,384) Total n¢t aksetq 214,783 214,783 Page 14

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 13 Analysis tsf net funds A¢ l January 2022 At 31 December 2022 Cash flow Casb ai bank and in hand 217.167 84,246 301,413 Net debt 217,167 84246 301,413 nuary 2021 cem 2021 CA5h C&sb at bank and in hand 152.989 64.178 217.167 Net debt 152.989 64,178 217,167 Page 15

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Statement of Finallcial Artlvities by fund for tbe Year Ended 31 December 2022 Total Unrestricted fllnds 2022 Unre5tricled funds 2021 Ineome and End0mentS from: Donations and legacies tllvestellt ftncome 180.071 926 150,509 17 Total iticotne 180,997 150,526 Expenditure on: Raising fund5 Choritable activities (902) (95.458) (81.860) Total experyliture {96.360) (81.860) Net income 84,637 68,666 Net mtsvetnent ill fiuhds 84,637 68.666 RecoDciligtion of fuDd$ Total Lljnds brought foThnrd 214,783 146,117 Total fijnds carried fonvard 299.420 214.783 Pag¢ 16

Wansbeek Valley Food Bank Statement of Financial Activities by fund for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Total Restrieted funds 2022 Restricted funds 2021 Income #nd Endoiwments from: Expenditure on: Charitable activities {6,833) Total expenditure (6,833) Net ¢xpenditllre Re£onciliatiort of fullds (6,833) Totsl brought forward 6,833 Total fimds Carri forvrnrd Pag¢ 17

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 Deeember 2022 Total 2022 Total 2021 Incom¢ and Endojvments from: Donatiojjs and legacies {analysed below) lllvesttnellt income (analysed below) 180.071 926 150,509 17 Total income 180,997 150,526 E4>ellditllre on: Raising fimds (analysed below) Charitsble &ctivities (analysed below) 1902) (95,458) (88.693) Total expellditte (96,360) (88,693) N¢t illcome 84,637 61,833 Net movement in fjJDds 84,637 61,833 Reeoneillatfion of funds Total funds brought fgrwkrd 214,783 152,950 Total funds carried fOrWd 299,420 2 54.783 Page 18

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Total 2022 Total 2021 D&natioKs legacie5 Lcgacies and bequests Donations- Individuals Donations- Churches Donations- TON and Parish Councils Donations- Collection Boxes Donations- Local Business attd Clubs Gift Aid tax reclaim¢d GraTLtS - Other agencies 1,994 86,949 4.683 25.000 174 8,781 11.689 11,239 91,255 2,207 22,130 18,496 8,278 37.705 180,071 150.509 Investhien¢ ineome Illterest on cash deposits 926 17 926 17 Rdilingfunds Futidraising costs 902) {902) Charitable activities Food and Toiletries Packang Wages and salaries Wages and salaries Staff peDSiOnS (Defined contrtbution) - pension Scbell I Rent lttsurance T¢lephone and ststionery Equipment alld IT Printing Sundry expenses Northgate Pretnises Expenses Motor expenses Accountancy fees L£gal and prOfelOnal fees Bank obarges Otber interest payabl¢ (47.277) (2.939) (20,403) (38,401) (2,008) (16,262) (6,833) 1364) (220) (584) (4.769) (758) (1,666) (30) (2,218) (11,582) (2,090) (780) (126) {425) (324) (578) (2,088) (633) {2,081) (366) (2,444) (13,540) (2230) (129) {95.458 {88,693) Page 19