Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 01[st] August 2024 to 31[st] July 2025
Charity name: Anika Food Charity Charity registration number: 1180069
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The prevention and relief of poverty for the public benefit in Hounslow, Ealing and the surrounding areas through the provision of a drop-in centre providing free hot and cold food to people who are homeless and in financial need together with advice, signposting and support services. |
| 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 |
We distribute food along with food hampers, baby essentials, toiletries, sanitary kits, dental kits etc to those who need it along with other basic necessities. We also provide emergency food parcels. We conduct classes and workshops on period poverty, dental hygiene and support, CV classes, life skills workshops and a support group. We also try to deliver cooked meals to those who need it. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. |
| Additional information (optional) | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers | Para 1.38 | 2 volunteers contributed to the charity's activities during the year. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its |
Para 1.20 | Total receipts for the year: £9,135 (donations received). Total payments: £8,587 (charitable donation £8,237 and professional fees £350). Net surplus for the year: £548. Cash and bank balances at year end: |
beneficiaries and any wider benefits £1,162. Total funds at year end: £1,162 (all to society as a whole. unrestricted funds).
Additional information (optional)
SORP reference Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities Para 1.41 against objectives set Investment performance against Para 1.41 objectives Other
Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Total income for the year: £9,135 (donations received). Total expenditure: £8,587. Net income for the year: £548. Cash at bank at year end: £1,161.83. Net assets at year end: £1,162 (all unrestricted funds). |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds reserves to ensure operational continuity and to meet future charitable expenditure as needs arise. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Unrestricted funds held at year end: £1,161.83 (comprising brought-forward reserves of £613.83 plus net income of £548). |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | Para 1.22 | Not applicable — the charity holds reserves of £1,162. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit | Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None identified. The trustees are satisfied the charity can continue as a going concern. |
Additional information (optional)
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The charity's income for the year was £9,135, received from donations. No government contracts or grants were received. The charity is not recognised by HMRC for Gift Aid. |
| 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 | Limited income generation; reliance on volunteer support; operational area restricted to Hounslow and Ealing. |
| Other | N.A. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | Not applicable — the charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and does not operate under a trust deed. |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Foundation governing document (registered 25 September 2018, as amended on 4 January 2024). |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g. unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (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 | The governing document sets out the process for appointing trustees. The current trustees were appointed on 25 July 2018. No other person or body is entitled to appoint trustees. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Anika Food Charity |
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| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1180069 |
| Charity’s principal address | 6 Trafalgar House, Longfield Avenue, Dickens Yard, Ealing, W5 2TJ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | Dr Shivani Anika Walia | Trustee | Whole year | None |
| 2 | Dr Shivangi Walia | Trustee | Whole year | None |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N.A.
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| N.A. |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Funds held as custodian trustees on | behalf of others |
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| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N.A. |
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N.A. |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N.A. |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)
| Type of adviser | Name | Address |
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| N.A. |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information): N.A.
Exemptions from disclosure
| Name of chief executive or names of Exemptions from disclosure |
senior staff members (optional information):N.A. |
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| Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details |
N.A. |
| Other optional information | N.A. |
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) | |
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| Full name(s) | Dr Shivani Anika Walia |
| Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair, etc.) | Trustee |
| Date | 27thday of May 2026 |
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1180069
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD 01[st] AUGUST 2024 TO 31[st] JULY 2025
FOR
ANIKA FOOD CHARITY
ANIKA FOOD CHARITY CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 01[st] AUGUST 2024 TO 31[st] JULY 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 2 | |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 | |
| Statement of Financial Position | 4 | |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 5 to 7 | |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
ANIKA FOOD CHARITY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 01[st] AUGUST 2024 TO 31[st] JULY 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The principal objects of the Charity are as follows:
The prevention and relief of poverty for the public benefit in Hounslow, Ealing and the surrounding areas through the provision of a drop-in centre providing free hot and cold food to people who are homeless and in financial need together with advice, signposting and support services.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
Development, activities and achievements
We distribute food along with food hampers, baby essentials, toiletries, sanitary kits, dental kits etc to those who need it along with other basic necessities. We also provide emergency food parcels. We conduct classes & workshops on period poverty, dental hygiene and support, CV classes, life skills workshops and a support group. We also try to do delivery of cooked meals to those who need it. The performance of the charity was satisfactory. The charity received £9,135 donation and made a surplus of £548.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The financial results are given in the financial statement on page 5 and the trustees are satisfied in achieving a surplus for the year ended 31 July 2025 was £548.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The Charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an incorporated charity. (company number CE015216)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1180069
Principal address
6 Trafalgar House Longfield Avenue Dickens Yard Ealing W5 2TJ
Trustees
Dr S Walia Dr S A Walia
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ANIKA FOOD CHARITY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 01[st] AUGUST 2024 TO 31[st] JULY 2025
TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 25[th] May 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
_______ Dr S A Walia - Trustee
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ANIKA FOOD CHARITY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 01[st] AUGUST 2024 TO 31[st] JULY 2025
| FOR THE PERIOD 01st AUGUST | 2024 TO 31st JULY 2025 |
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| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities 3 General NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 31.07.2025 31.07.2024 £ £ 9,135 1,886 8,587 1,272 |
| 548 614 614 - |
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| 1,162 614 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ANIKA FOOD CHARITY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31[st] JULY 2025
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 6 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 31.07.2025 31.07.2024 £ £ 1,162 614 |
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| 1,162 614 |
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| 1,162 614 |
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| 1,162 614 |
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| 1,162 614 |
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| 1,162 614 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 25[th] May 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
_______ S A Walia - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ANIKA FOOD CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 01[st] AUGUST 2024 TO 31[st] JULY 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| 31.7.25 | 31.7.24 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Donations | 9,135 | 1,886 |
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ANIKA FOOD CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 01[st] AUGUST 2024 TO 31[st] JULY 2025
3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
| Support | |||
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| Direct | costs (see | ||
| Costs | note 4) | Totals | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| General | 8,237 | 350 | 8,587 |
4. SUPPORT COSTS
| Governance | |
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| costs | |
| £ | |
| General | 350 |
Support costs comprise accountancy and compliance fees of £350 (2024: bank charges of £131).
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 July 2025. Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 31 July 2025.
6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Net | |||
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| At | movement | At | |
| 01.08.2024 | in funds | 31.07.2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 614 | 548 | 1,162 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 614 | 548 | 1,162 |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 9,135 | (8,587) | 548 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 9,135 | (8,587) | 548 |
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
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ANIKA FOOD CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 01[st] AUGUST 2024 TO 31[st] JULY 2025
7. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the period ended 31 July 2025.
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ANIKA FOOD CHARITY DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 01[st] AUGUST 2024 TO 31[st] JULY 2025
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Donation Support costs Governance Accountancy and compliance fees Bank charges Total resources expended Net income |
31.07.2025 31.07.24 £ £ 9,135 1,886 |
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| 9,135 1,886 |
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| 8,237 1,141 350 - - 131 |
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| 350 131 |
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| 8,587 1,272 |
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| 548 614 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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