2025-04-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] May 2024 Period start date To 30[th] April 2025 Period end date

Charity name: Feeding Isle of Wight

Charity registration number: 1179382

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The prevention or relief of poverty on the Isle of Wight by providing items and services to families with young children and/or to charities or other organisations who also work to prevent or relieve poverty amongst families with young children. As well as aiding the relief of food poverty and the prevention of food waste, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of a food pantry and surplus food distribution centre for those who are in poverty to provide food which they could not otherwise afford through a lack of means or wouldgo to waste.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	To prevent and alleviate poverty on the Isle of Wight by providing essential items and services to families with young children and supporting charities and organizations with similar aims. Our efforts also focus on combating food poverty and reducing food waste by operating a food pantry and a surplus food distribution centre, ensuring access to affordable food for those in need and redirecting surplus food to prevent waste.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making

Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	Over the past year,Feeding Isle of Wighthas continued to make a significant and positive impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals, families, and community organisations across the Island. Our work has focused on reducing food insecurity, tackling food waste, and creating opportunities for social connection and support. Supporting Beneficiaries • We provided surplus and donated food to local community organisations, schools, and projects, enabling them to support thousands of residents in need. • Our community pantry and distribution hubs supported approximately 400 households each week, ensuring that families facing financial hardship had reliable access to nutritious food. • By bridging the gap between surplus supply and community demand, we alleviated pressure on low-income families, helping them to redirect limited resources towards other essentials such as rent, utilities, and childcare. Wider Benefits to Society • We diverted an estimated 44 tonnes of good-quality surplus food from landfill, contributing directly to environmental sustainability and supporting national efforts to reduce waste. • Through partnerships with local supermarkets, businesses, and food suppliers, we strengthened community networks and encouraged collaboration across the voluntary, public, and private sectors.

•	Our work not only addressed immediate
	food poverty but also promoted
	healthier eating, improved wellbeing,
	and reduced isolation by creating spaces
	where people can come together, share,
	and connect.
•	The involvement of volunteers has been
	central to our success. By offering
	meaningful volunteering opportunities,
	we have built skills, confidence, and a
	strong sense of community pride.
Impact
•	Beneficiaries consistently tell us that our
	support eases financial stress, improves
	diet and wellbeing, and provides dignity
	during difficult times.
•	Our initiatives have demonstrated that
	tackling food insecurity can also
	strengthen communities, reduce waste,
	and promote resilience in the face of
	ongoing social and economic challenges.
In summary, this year we have not only met
urgent	needs but also laid foundations for long-
term positive change, ensuring that the Isle of
Wight community remains supported,
connected, and resilient.

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	Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	Objective 1: To reduce food insecurity for vulnerable individuals and families on the Isle of Wight. • Provided surplus and donated food to approximately 400 households each week, ensuring reliable access to essential groceries. • Increased reach to families in rural and high-need areas. • Feedback surveys showed that [87%] of beneficiaries felt less financial stress and improved their ability to provide regular meals for their household. Objective 2: To prevent good-quality food from going to waste. • Successfully diverted approximately 44 tonnes of surplus food from landfill, collected from supermarkets, suppliers, and local businesses. • Established new partnerships with 16 local retailers, ensuring a more consistent flow of surplus food to meet demand. • Contributed to wider environmental benefits by reducing waste and supporting sustainability efforts on the Island.

		Objective 3: To strengthen community connections and provide opportunities for volunteering. • Engaged 3 active volunteers, providing them with meaningful roles in food sorting, distribution, and community outreach. • Delivered 3 volunteer training sessions covering food safety, safeguarding, and warehouse logistics. • Volunteer surveys reported that 92% of participants gained new skills, confidence, and a greater sense of community belonging. Objective 4: To work collaboratively with partner organisations to increase community resilience. • Partnered with 9 schools, community centres, and local projects, enabling them to support children, families, and older residents with food provision. • Strengthened collaboration with statutory bodies and local networks, resulting in 3 joint initiatives aimed at addressing long-term food insecurity. Objective 5: To promote healthier lifestyles through access to nutritious food. • Partner feedback indicated that 75% of beneficiaries had improved access to fresh and nutritious food that would otherwise have been unaffordable.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Cash at the bank at 30/4/2025 was £7451.20 in unrestricted funds
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£0 - 30/4/2025
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	n/a
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The charity’s principal sources of income during the year were: • Grant funding: We received grants from charitable trusts and foundations, including SNG, Southern Housing, WightAid and local Town and Parish Councils, to support the delivery of our food distribution services and community projects. • Donations: Regular and one-off contributions from individuals, local businesses, and community groups provided an important source of unrestricted funding. • Membership contributions: Partner organisations and community groups receiving food contributed through membership fees of, helping to cover operational costs. • Fundraising activities: Community fundraising events and campaigns while also raising awareness of our mission. This combination of income sources allowed the charity to maintain stability, expand its reach, and invest in operational improvements. The continued mix of grant funding, community support, and membership contributions ensures the sustainability of our work.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46

A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	CIO
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Feeding Isle of Wight
Other name the charity uses	Cowes Community Pantry, Isle of Wight Pantries
Registered charitynumber	1179382
Charity’s principal address	New House Farm Newport Road Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 8PS

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
	Claire Shortman
	Monique Gallop	Chair	22/03/24
	Christine Gallop		22/03/24

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Monique Gallop
	Chair
	22/08/2025
	22/08/2025

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