Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2023 Period start date To 31/03/2024 Period end date
Charity name: FOOD EXETER
Charity registration number: 1182605
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1. TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC OF EXETER AND THE SURROUNDING AREA IN ISSUES RELATING TO FOOD: INCLUDING HEALTH, ETHICS, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE, PUBLIC POLICY. 2. TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE GOOD HEALTH OF PEOPLE WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED BY ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PRACTICAL TRAINING, EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT ON NUTRITION, HEALTHY EATING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY DIET TO EQUIP SUCH PERSONS TO MAKE MORE INFORMED HEALTH AND DIETARY CHOICES, LEADING TO AN IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. 3. TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY: I. THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE PRUDENT USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES; II. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE IN SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; III. THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE MEANS OF ACHIEVING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND REGENERATION; IV. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN SUBJECTS RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND THE |
| PROTECTION, ENHANCEMENT AND REHABILITATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO PROMOTE STUDY AND RESEARCH IN SUCH SUBJECTS, PROVIDED THAT THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH STUDY ARE DISSEMINATED TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. ‘SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT’ MEANS DEVELOPMENT WHICH MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE PRESENT WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS. |
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| 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 |
ENGAGE WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ON ISSUES RELATING TO IMPROVING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD FOR ALL IN EXETER, AND TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF FOOD PRODUCTION. WORK TO RECRUIT NEW TRUSTEES AND IDENTIFY FUTURE PROJECTS RELATING TO CHARITABLE GOALS FOR THE COMING YEAR. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | WE CONFIRM THE TRUSTEES HAVE HAD REGARD TO THE GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE CHARITY COMISSION ON PUBLIC BENEFIT |
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 | ||
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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 beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | This year has been focusing on reviving the work of the charity after a quiet period following from the resignation of previous trustees. To this end we have recruited 3 new trustees and engaged with wider organisations in Exeter to identify future projects and potential grant opportunities. This approach has also included engaging with wider initiatives such as The Devon Food Partnership in order to share intelligence on the challenges and potential for sustainable food projects in the Exeter region. This provides us with a basis to launch new project programmes in 2025. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | THE CHARITY HOLDS A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUNDS IN RESERVE IN LINE WITH OUR POLICY |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Ensure 3 months’ basic running costs in unrestricted funding. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 304 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| 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)
| Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) | |
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| You may choose to include further statements | where relevant about: | |
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | DONATIONS |
| 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: |
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| 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 | Recruitment and selection following an advertisement process. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | FOOD EXETER |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1182605 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o St Sidwell’s Centre Sidwell Street Exeter EX4 6NN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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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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| Rebecca Sandover | ||||
| Dominic Acland | Chair | |||
| Iona Collins | Secretary | |||
– 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 |
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| 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 |
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| R J Sandover | ||
Trustee |
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| 28/01/2025 | ||
| 28/01/2025 |
FOOD EXETER
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD
01/04/2023 -31/03/2024
CONTENTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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CIO INFORMATION
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PROFIT AND LOSS
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BALANCE SHEET
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TRUSTEES :
Dominic Acland
Rebecca Jane Sandover
Iona Padel Collins
REGISTERED OFFICE:
St Sidwell’s Centre
Sidwell Street
Exeter
EX4 6NN
REGISTERED NUMBER: CE016923
CHARITY NUMBER: 1182605
Food Exeter
Income and Expenditure Account
| Year Ended 31 March 2024 | ||||
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| Income | 2023 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | |||
| Incoming resources from generated funds | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 91 | 143 | ||
| _____ | _____ | |||
| Total Income | 91 | 143 | ||
| Expenditure | ||||
| Charitable activities: | ||||
| Staffing costs | 1,939 | |||
| Office expenses | 403 | |||
| Other expenses | 391 | |||
| _____ | _____ | |||
| Total Expenditure | 2,342 | 391 |
Cumulative Fund Balance Including Reserves
| Balance brought forward 1st April | Balance brought forward 1st April | 7,489 | 5,238 | ||
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| Add total income | 91 | 143 | |||
| Less total expenditure | 2,342 | 391 | |||
| _____ | _____ | ||||
| Balance carried forward 31st March | 5,238 | 4,990 | |||
| Food Exeter | |||||
| Balance Sheet as at | 31 March | 2024 | |||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||
| Fixed Assets | |||||
| Tangible assets | 0 | 0 | |||
| Current Assets | |||||
| Debtors | |||||
| Cash in bank and at hand | 5,231 | 4,983 | |||
| Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | |||
| _____ | _____ | ||||
| Net Assets | 5,231 | 4,983 | |||
| Funds of the Charity | |||||
| Restricted funds | 4,927 | 4,679 |
Unrestricted funds
304 304
_ ___ Capital Account Carried Forward 5,231 4,983
Notes to the financial statements
Accounting Convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Financial reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective 2008)