Barbara Rowe’s work being celebrated by the High Sheriff – February 2020
Annual Report 2020 Charity Number 1178940
CHAIR OF TRUSTEES REPORT
It wasn’t the year we expected but it turned out well in the end.
We stepped into the start of 2020 with a good team of volunteers, ably coordinated by Barbara Rowe as they served lunch three days each week. Numbers of customers were high at that time and the wheels turned well allowing Pathway to open, serve great food and give a warm welcome to those who came through the doors.
In February 2020 we had a lovely moment of celebration when The High Sheriff of Norfolk came and gave an award to Barbara in recognition of her service and dedication of those in need through the work of Pathway. All customers who were there joined in warm applause.
In late March Covid-19 lockdown came and we needed to think again. Swiftly we adapted to serve a takeaway meal. Often it was a sandwich and soup lunch and in early times of lockdown customer numbers dropped significantly. The other complicating factor was that a number of regular volunteers needed to shield due to personal health. This included Barbara Rowe and our chef, Brian Faulkner. Thanks are due to those who helped to keep things running through the spring and summer of 2020.
Events took another turn with news that Barbara Rowe was to move away to the West Country. In addition, Brian Faulkner also announced that he was to move away. Barbara was renowned for her dedication to the work of Pathway and her implicit compassion with those in need. Week after week she devoted hours to keeping everything running smoothly from organising volunteers, to ensuring collections happened, to maintaining standards and training for all concerned. Chiefly, she was appreciated most by the customers for her kindness and welcome. Brian was involved with Pathway from the very start and was renowned for his ability to make something tasty out of more or less anything! He gave many hours to Pathway and the heart of all we have done and stood for has always been based around a good meal. To Barbara and to Brian, words cannot adequately express gratitude for all you have given. One lingering sadness many of us felt was that we were not able to join together for a thank you and community send off in celebration of such outstanding work.
This left something of a quandary for the trustees and volunteers. Clearly there was a need for the work of Pathway but coping with the loss of the two mainstays was going to be hard. It was noted that the way Pathway had grown over time meant that the scope of the project far exceeded what was envisaged at the start. This placed huge burdens on key volunteers. In addition, if Pathway was going to develop and flex in order to serve those most in need, a new sustainable and funded approach was necessary.
The Trustees decided to secure funding to employ a Pathway Manager and also a Community Chef. Applications were successful to Norfolk Community Foundation (chef) and WRAP (The Waste and Resources Action Programme UK) for a 6-month pilot for a manager. Pathway is hugely grateful to both of these funders. Also, I must thank The Mercers’ for their substantial contribution to core funding in 2019 and 2020. Without such funders, and more who are not named here, the work of Pathway cannot happen. Thanks also to GYBC staff for support with applications.
Pathway cannot happen without our amazing volunteers who have collected food, filled brown paper takeaway bags and filled sandwiches. Many helped throughout 2020 but the contribution of Luke Rickard and Nicola Cannon is especially appreciated who have both been dependable mainstays. Thanks also to the supermarkets who have partnered with us in 2020: M&S, Greggs, Tesco, Sainsbury, Lidl and also to FareShare. Help also came from the King’s Arms on Northgate Street who helped us with food preparation and meals served from Kingsgate Community Church. We recruited an experienced chef in Peter Jones served many good meals and soon began to enjoy a new challenge.
Following recruitment in summer 2020, Jennifer King was appointed as Pathway Manager and began work in October 2020. Trustees have been delighted with the professional experience she has brought to the role and her energy in implementing new systems and helping us grow. Despite the challenges and changes of an extraordinary year, we know we are in good hands.
We can look back at 2020 as being a year of challenge and change from which Pathway has emerged stronger. We have grown as a charity as we look to become fundable and sustainable. We are putting human resources in place to help us grow in capacity and look to increase and diversify our offer. We have attracted good funders to support our work. We have continued to serve those in this community who are most in need and have an appetite to sustain and grow this work. We continue to reach out and serve those most in need with Christian love and compassion.
My heartfelt thanks to all who are a part of the Pathway community and to all those who give much of their time, energy and resources.
As I said at the start, it wasn’t the year we expected but it turned out well in the end.
Revd Simon Ward
Chair of Trustees
MANAGER’S REPORT
Pathway continued to operate throughout the national pandemic, working from the Minster Mission every Monday Wednesday and Friday. We had to serve a takeaway hot meal and lunch bag instead of our normal café service, alongside any surplus food we had donated, but I am proud that we didn’t close our doors at any point
Our mission is to provide a hot meal, combined with a warm welcome, support network and signposting service.
We work in partnership with other similar charities across Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, and regularly have representatives from the likes of Herring House on-site who support our customers.
We currently have over 300 registered names on our database and serve on average 90-100 customers each day at this point in early 2021.
We offer a range of training opportunities for volunteers, and between September and December 2020 welcomed 4 new volunteers to the team, in addition to the newly appointed chef and my own appointment as charity manager. Every volunteer completes safeguarding training, food hygiene training and we also hold emergency first aid training courses for those interested. In November 2020 we held a fire safety and awareness course for all staff/volunteers and we support learning and encourage access development opportunities.
This year we have had several successful grant applications, most notably a £15,000 grant from the Norfolk Winter Resilience Fund. We are currently in a strong financial position, and our ongoing fundraising efforts will continue in order to secure our future. We are genuinely grateful for all the generosity of our benefactors and the continued support we receive from the Parish of Great Yarmouth.
Our volunteers and customers are the heart of what we do and I am proud of everything we achieve. My first 3 months have been an eye opening, welcoming and fulfilling time and I look forward to all the developments and progressions we will take in 2021.
Jennifer King
Pathway Manager
Pathway Statistics 2020
We keep a record of names every time we serve to maintain an accurate representation of the numbers of meals we serve. When lockdown happened in late March, numbers initially fell. Many customers we did not see for some time before they returned hence a high number of “returns” in May 2020. Throughout 2020 we continually welcomed new customers, many of whom had been offered temporary accommodation in Great Yarmouth as a result of the pandemic.
| Month | Meals Served | Customers served per month |
Returning Customers (after 3 months absence) |
New Customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1102 | 230 | 3 | 2 |
| February | 1017 | 198 | 2 | 1 |
| March | 811 | 196 | 19 | 12 |
| April | 591 | 167 | 17 | 0 |
| May | 762 | 175 | 52 | 2 |
| June | 827 | 174 | 14 | 16 |
| July | 887 | 195 | 16 | 12 |
| August (2 week closure) |
467 | 157 | 12 | 15 |
| September | 825 | 197 | 35 | 22 |
| October | 839 | 204 | 37 | 18 |
| November | 839 | 188 | 26 | 18 |
| December | 708 | 159 | 16 | 5 |
| Totals for 2020 | 9675 | Not applicable | 249 | 124 |
TREASURERS REPORT
I would like to start first by thanking all the staff, volunteers and various helpers for their marvellous efforts in what has been an exceptional year due to Covid-19. Although we have not able to serve internal meals since April we have continued to serve takeaways at the door. We still serve about 80 free hot meals on three days each week. We also offer other food items when available.
The total income received in the year was £58,254.40 and £34,264.76 was paid out. The gift of £11,000 from the Mercers Company which is the second half of a two-year support to Pathway. Norfolk Community Foundation have via various partners made five donations totalling £39,068. Other donations ranged from £5 to £5000 and we thank all of them for their support of Gt. Yarmouth Pathway. The donations are both local and national with one from Australia.
One major change has been the appointment of a paid Manager. We have received a grant to cover that cost for a number of months and are looking at additional grants in 2021. In additional to Fare Share and Thompson Foods we have begun to use other suppliers and have increased our commitment to using donated food; saving on food waste. We pay £150 per week to the PCC for the hire of the hall. This covers all the utilities we use.
The total £31,743.66 was carried forward into 2021: Much of this earmarked for expenditure including core costs and salaries.
Again, I thank all our various donors for their contributions and also the Trustees for all the assistance given to me over year and in producing these accounts.
Michael Hewitt
Treasurer
Chef Peter Jones pleased with the new cooker funded by NCF
Financial Summary 2020
| Financial Summary 2020 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth Pathway | ||||||
| Statement of Financial Activities | ||||||
| Year ending 31st December 2020 | ||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||
| INCOME | ||||||
| Gift Aid donations | 0 | 100.00 | ||||
| Fundraising | 0 | 60.00 | ||||
| Churches | 115 | 352.82 | ||||
| Other Groups or Charities | 263.90 | 570.00 | ||||
| Individuals | 520 | 50.00 | ||||
| Grants from Trusts(recurring) | 11200 | 12300.00 | ||||
| Grants from Trusts | 45818 | 8861.75 | ||||
| Training | 337.50 | 0 | ||||
| TOTAL INCOME | 58,254.40 | 22294.57 | ||||
| EXPENDITURE | ||||||
| Insurance | 459.41 | 207.88 | ||||
| CateringSupplies | 8381.75 | 8,347.57 | ||||
| CleaningSupplies | 549.85 | |||||
| FareShare | 1110.70 | 1703.17 | ||||
| Volunteer Expenses | 1699.45 | 1110.00 | ||||
| TrainingCosts | 450.00 | 206.00 | ||||
| Rent to GY PCC | 7800 | 7800.00 | ||||
| New Equipment | 5446.41 | 2429.94 | ||||
| Centres management and administration | 235.43 | |||||
| Staff Wages: Manager | 5327.95 | 0 | ||||
| Staff Wages: Chef | 2540.00 | |||||
| Staff Expenses | 499.24 | |||||
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 34264.76 | 22039.99 | ||||
| BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD | 7754.02 | 7499.44 | ||||
| BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD | 31743.66 | 7754.02 | ||||
A full set of accounts is available on request and will be uploaded to the Charity Commission Register: www.charitycommission.gov.uk
The full accounts were independently examined and approved by Mrs Jane Freeman: 16[th] February 2021.
Great Yarmouth Pathway
Statement of Financial Activities
| For the year ending 31st December 2020 Note INCOMING RESOURCES incoming resources from donors 2(a) Other voluntry incoming resources 2(b) incoming resources from operating activities - to further the Centres objects 2( c ) - to generate funds 2(d) Income fro investment 2(e) Other incoming resources 2(f) TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Grants 3(a) Activities directly relating to the work of the centre 3(b) Centres management and administration 3( c ) Cost of generating funds 3(d) Major Capital Expenditure 3 (e) TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES GAINS AND LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS 5(b) NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 December 2020 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 898.90 47518.00 337.50 0.00 48754.40 22238.12 2526.64 0.00 0.00 24764.76 23989.64 0.00 23989.64 7754.02 31743.66 |
Restricted Funds £ 9500.00 9500.00 4500.00 5000.00 9500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
TOTAL 2020 £ 898.90 57018.00 337.50 0.00 58254.40 26738.12 7526.64 0.00 0.00 34264.76 23989.64 0.00 23989.64 7754.02 31743.66 |
TOTAL 2019 £ 1132.82 21161.75 0.00 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22294.57 | ||||
| 21804.56 235.43 0.00 0.00 |
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| 22039.99 | ||||
| 254.58 0.00 |
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| 254.58 7499.44 |
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| 7754.02 |
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Gt. Yarmouth Pathway
Balance Sheet at 31 December 2020
| Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets 5(a) Investment assets 5(b) CURRENT ASSETS Stock Debtors 7 Short term deposits Cash at bank and in hand ( £0.00 in hand ) LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 8 NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS FUNDS 6 Unrestricted Restricted |
31-Dec 31-Dec 2020 2019 £ £ 31743.66 7754.02 31743.66 7754.02 0.00 0.00 31743.66 7754.02 31743.66 7754.02 31743.66 7754.02 0.00 0.00 31743.66 7754.02 |
|---|---|
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Great Yarmouth Pathway
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2020
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
| 2 INCOMING RESOURCES 2(a) Incoming resources from donors 101 Gift Aid donations 102 Income tax recoverable 103 Standing Orders/Direct Debits 104 Funds Raising 104 Churches 105 Other Groups or Charities 105 Individuals 105 pay Pal 2(b) Other voluntary incoming resources 201(a) Grants (recurring grants) 201(b) Grants (non-recurring grants) 2( c ) Income from operating activities: to further the Centre's objects 401 402 Training 403 404 500 2(d) Income from operating activities: 203(a) 2(e) Income from investment 301 Dividends and interest including 302 any reclaimable tax 2(f) Other ordinary incoming resources 601 602 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES |
Unrestricted Funds £ 0.00 0.00 0.00 115.00 258.90 520.00 5.00 898.90 11200.00 36318.00 0.00 47518.00 337.50 337.50 0.00 48754.40 |
Restricted Funds £ 9500.00 9500.00 9500.00 |
TOTAL 2020 £ 0.00 0.00 0.00 115.00 258.90 520.00 5.00 898.90 11200.00 45818.00 57018.00 337.50 337.50 0.00 58254.40 |
FUNDS 2019 £ 100.00 0.00 60.00 352.82 570.00 50.00 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1132.82 | ||||
| 12300.00 8861.75 |
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| 21161.75 | ||||
| 0.00 | ||||
| 0.00 | ||||
| 0.00 | ||||
| 22294.57 |
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Great Yarmouth Pathway
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2020
| 3 RESOURCES EXPENDED Unrestricted Funds £ 3(a) Grants Charitable giving: 1001/5 All Charity Giving 0.00 3(b) Activities directly relating to the work of the Centre 2001 2002 Centre - running expenses Insurance 459.41 2003 Centre - running expenses Thompsons 6510.25 2004 Centre - running expenses KANDO 549.85 2005 Centre - running expenses Fare Share 1110.70 2006 Centre - running expenses Chef Expenses 2540.00 2007 Centre - running expenses Bramfield Meats 352.40 2008 Centre - running expenses Bookers 479.10 2009 Centre - running expenses HOPE 540.00 2010 2011 Training Costs 450.00 2016 Rent 7800.00 2017 Equipment Costs 1446.41 22238.12 3( c ) Centre management and administration Administration: 4000 Manager Salary 327.95 4000 Managers Expenses for Items 499.24 4000 Volunteer Costs 1699.45 2526.64 3 (d) Cost of generating funds 3000 Fund-raising events 3000 0 0 3 (e) Major Capital Expenditure 2012/14 Major repairs - Centre building 0.00 2015 ALL New building work 0 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 24764.76 |
Restricted Funds £ 500.00 4000.00 4500.00 5000.00 5000.00 9500.00 |
TOTAL 2020 £ 0.00 459.41 6510.25 549.85 1110.70 2540.00 352.40 479.10 1040.00 450.00 7800.00 5446.41 26738.12 5327.95 499.24 1699.45 7526.64 0 0 0.00 0 34264.76 |
FUNDS 2019 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | |||
| 207.88 7485.31 862.26 1703.17 1110.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 206.00 7800.00 2429.94 |
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| 21804.56 | |||
| 0.00 21.50 213.93 |
|||
| 235.43 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 0.00 | |||
| 0 | |||
| 22039.99 |
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Great Yarmouth Pathway
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
| For the year ended 31 December 2020 5 FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY PATHWAY 5(a) Tangible fixed assets ACTUAL/DEEMED COSTAt 1 January 2020 Additions At 31 December 2020 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2020 Charge for the year At 31 December 2020 NET BOOK VALUE At 1 January 2020 At 31 December 2020 (insert notes) 5(b) Investment fixed assets Movements in year: Market value - 1 January 2020 Purchases at cost, less disposals at carrying value Net gains on disposals and annual revalation Market value - 31 December 2020 (insert notes) 6 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Fixed Assets for Centre use Investment Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities Fund balance* |
Unrestricted Funds £ 31743.66 31743.66 |
Freehold land and buildings £ Restricted Funds £ 0 0 |
Centre equipment £ |
Total £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total £ 31743.66 |
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| 31743.66 |
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Great Yarmouth Pathway
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
| For the year ended 31 December 2020 7 DEBTORS Income tax recoverable Prepayments and accrued interest (insurance) Other debtors 8 LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Deferred income Accruals of utility and other costs Creditors for goods and services - Other ceditors 9 FUND DETAILS |
2020 £ 0 2020 £ 0 |
2019 £ |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | ||
| 2019 £ |
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| 0 | ||
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Independent Examlnerfs Report to the Gt. Yarmouth Pathway This report is basesd on the financial statements of the Great Yam)outh Pathway for the year ending 31st December 2019. Respective responsibilities of Great Yarmouth Pathway Trustees and the examiner As Trustee members you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. It is my responsibility to issue this report on these financial statements. Basis of this report My examination was carried out carried out in accordance with the General Directions Biven by the Charity Commission. That examination includes a reveiw of the accounting records kept by the Great Yarmouth Pathway and a comparison of the accounts with those record5. It a150 includes considering any unsual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explation5 from the trusees concerning any such matters. Independent examlnerf5 Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (l} Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements To keep accountintg records In accoundence with the Charity Act and To prepare financial statements, which accord with the accounting records and comply with the Act have not been met: or {2) To whlch, in my opion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: T(knL ( Date: Print: J ANC FRLrtlATr4