## **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|| **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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 Wight**has
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.|| **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||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|| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |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|| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |||| |---|---|---| |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 ## **Other optional information** ## **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|| ||
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