THE FOREST FOODBANK
FJThALICIAL STATEI¥IENTS
31ST DECEMBER 2024
l Knights
AccouiilatFts arid Tax Advisors

THE FOREST FOODBANK
REPORT ACCOIThTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Administrntive tuforn￿li0ll
3to5
Report of the Con]mittee
Independent Examiner's Report
Balance Sheet
Income and Expenditure Account
Notes to the Accounts

THE FOREST FOOD BANK
ADMIISISTRATIVE tYFORMATtON
Mrs D Beard- Acting Chair
Mrs J Anderson - T￿aSUrer
Mr Williams
Mr D Wise
P￿NcIPAL
ADDRESS:
E&qtern United Site
Ruspidge Road
Cinderford
Glouccstershire
GL14 3AW
IF4DEPE￿I>ENT
EXthILNER:
l(nigbts
Accountants and Tax Ad￿0
21 Highnam Business Centre
Highnam
Gloucester
GL2 8DN

THE FOREST FOODBANK
CO_MMITTEE REPORT
PRIYCIPAL OBJECT AND STATUS OF CHAIUTY
Tbe organisation is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with the
Charity Comrnission, reference nurnber 1183196, is governed by a constitution dated 14
August 2020 alld operates from Eastern United Site, Ruspidge Road, Cinderford,
Gloucestershire. GL14 3AW.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) are:
To relieve persons throughout The Forest of Dean and outlying areas, and in such ways
as th¢ ￿t¢¢S from tim¢ to time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively by:
tn furtherance of the first objecE to supply goo(L8 to beneficiaries, either directly or
through agency partners approved by Ihe TDJstees. Goods to include (but not limited
to) food, including tinned and dried foods, to ensure a healthy, balanced and nutritious
diet sufficient for am minimum of three days at a titne" essential toiletries, household
items,.clothing as available, fuel povety support where provision of such services does
not compromise the primary purpose of the (CJO).
To do any other thing consistent with the primary Purpose of the CIO. including (but
noi limited to) the provision of support or signposiing to relevant inforn]ation and other
advisor? setvices.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFOILMANCE
The Forest Foodbank is a charity tbat enables the community in and around the Forest of Dean
to meet the emergency food needs of thos¢ within th¢ iamc commiinity who are at crisis poillt
in their lives.
t)uring the period to 31 December ?024. The Forest FoodbRnk has proNided emergency food
for approximately 3,400 (including approximately 1,300 children), distributing 34,OOOkg of
food and essential household supplies. This repTesented a IOO/ts y&2r-0n-Y&￿ increase in the
quantity of food supplied versus the year to 31, December ?024.
The 'Foodbank' has returned to the distribution rnodel used prior to COVID-19 restrictions
and operated half-day opening distribution centres in 3 locations where demand is greatest,
providing coverage for Cinderford, Coleford and Lydney. Clients either travel to the nearest
location or delivery is provided for those unable to attelld in person.

REPORT OF THE COMMrtTEE
FINANCIAL REVIEW
General donations continued &8 a si]nilar monthly Ta* to the previous year, providing sufficicnt
fLuLditig to support the activities of the charity without having to utilise cash reserves
Premises costs were impacted by a one-ff refit of the warehouse which was required to increase
8tordg¢ capacity and improve safety by providing suitsbly rated equipment for the weight of
goods being handled which will provide a fit-for-pryse facility for the for¢s¢eabl¢ futhre.
The organisation h&8 cash reserves of £243,037 as at 31° December 2024 (2023 - £247,482),
which is held in Lloyds Bank current and deposit accounts.
The Trustees are satisfied that.they hai'e sufficient reserves at th¢ Balance Sheet date, together
with the ongoillg illco￿e anticipat¢d, to enable the organisation to function effectively and
d¢liv¢r strategic plans for the cojning year.

REPORT OF THE COMTrIITTEE
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPOISIBiLrrIES
The Twstees are responsible for preparing the Trnstees, Report and the financial statements in
accordance with the applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (Uiiited
Kingdom G¢nerally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to chariti¢s in England and Wales requires the trustees to Prepare fllwi¢ial
statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charity and
of th¢ in¢om¢ resourc¢s and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing
these financial statements, the tNsfres are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies aod then apply rhe consistently.
ObseTre the n]ethods and principles in the Charities SORP;
Make judgement and estimates that are reasonable and pnulent"
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have beell follow&1 subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
Pr¢pare the financial statements on the going concern b&8is unless it is appropriate to presurne
that the charktable company will coniinue in business.
The Trnstees are responsible for keeping proper accounting r￿ordS that disclose with
r¢asonabl¢ accuracy at any tim¢ the fuwicial position of the CIO and enable them to ensure
that the financial statements comply with tbe Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Financial
Statements and Reports) Regulations and the provision of the trust deed. They are also
r¢sponsibl¢ for safeguarding th¢ assets of the charity and hence for tsking re&8onable steps for
the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by tbe Trnstee5 alld signed on their behalf by:
D Beard
Trnstee
Date". 21" October 2025

INDEPE￿DENT ExAThu￿ER's REPORT TO
THE FOREST FOODBANK
We report on thc accouot8 of The Forest Foodbank for the period ended 31° December 2024.
BASIS OF INDEPKNDELYT EXAMLYER'S REPORT
OUT examination was carried out in accordance with the General directions given by the
Charity Commissioners, sectiorj 145 of the 2011 Act and ID carrying out our exarninalion we
haTre followed all th¢ applicable directions given by the Charity Conynission under section
145 (5)(b) of the Act.
An independent examination includes a Teview of the accounting records kept by the
association and a comparison of the accounts presented w'ith those records. It also Includes
consid¢ration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the Seeki[￿ of
explanations" from s'ou the committee concerning any such matters. The procedures
uridertaktn do not pmvide all the evidence that would b¢ required in an audit and,
consequently, w¢ do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
INDEPKNDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
tn comieclion with my examination, no matter has come to our attention:
(l) Ivhicb gives us reasonable cause to b¢li¢v¢ thaL in any material aspect, the
requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance witb section 130 of the Charities Act 2011..
and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with
the a￿0llnting requirement of the Charities Act 2011.
have not been m¢t' or
(2) to which, in our Opinio￿ attention sbouEd be drawn ID Order to enable proper
undeTStanth'ng of tbe accounts to be reache(L
Knights
Accountants and Tax Advisors
21 Higlmam Business Centre
Highnarn
GLOUCESTER.
GL2 8DN'
Date: 2T October 2025

THE FOREST FooDB￿￿(
BAL&YCE SHEET
AS AT 31sf DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
FIXLD ASSETS
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Computer Equipment
485
7.974
419
571
9,38 I
8,878
10,963
CURRENT ASSETS
Prepayments
284
Bank Accounts - Lloyds Bank Cu￿ellt Account 15.941
Lloyds Bank Deposit Account
227 096
243,321
336
37,952
209 530
247,818
ctFiiREWT LIABILITIES
Creditors- amoullts falling due within l year
(Note 2)
402
384
NET CURRENT ASSETS
247 434
NET ASSETS
REPRESENTED B Y..
GENERAL FUND
Balance Brought Forward
258.397
244,825
IDeficit)/Surplus of income over expenditure
Balance Carried Forward
251797
258
Approved by the Committees on 21. October 2025 and sigued on its behalf by..
MRS D BEARD- AcfiNG CHAIR

THE FOREST FOODBA]J'K
INCOME AND EXPENDITLTRE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR E.NDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
INCOME
Donations
Grant Income
Sundry Receipts
Deposit Account Int¢rest
51,347
83.739
58,456
73,659
137,652
134,052
EXPENI)ITURE
Purchases and consumables
Wages
Pensions
Rent
In8uranc¢
Light and heat
Telephone
Post and stationery
Advertising
Travel exp¢nses
Repairs and Tenewals
Computer & I.T. costs
Misccllaneous expenses
Volunteers entertaining
ACCount¥￿¢y
Professi0Th21 fees
Bank charges
Other penalties and interest
Depreciation- Plant & Machinery
Depreciation- Fixture & Fittings
Depreciation- Cornp Equipment
51.244
25,629
2,169
5,753
718
1,200
2,339
219
46,921
28,051
2,043
5,940
643
202
1,612
91
939
3,476
190
254
1,221
503
468
25,489
4.403
2238
1.619
1.436
420
42,780
loo
90
1,655
592
86
1,407
592
120 480
(DEFICIT)ISURPI,US OF
INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
FOR T￿￿ YEikR

THE FOREST FOODBLNK
NOTES TO THE AccO￿Ts
FOR THE YEAR EI¥DED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
I. ACCOUNTINC POLICIES
Accountin ConTr'ention
The accounis ar¢ prepared undet the historical cost convention on an accnjals
basis.
Accountin
b Charities
The recommendations of SORP2 {Accounting by Charities) have been followed
in th¢ preparation of these accounts.
Fund Aecountin
Tbe Charity's general Fund coL8ists of funds whioh the Association ￿aY use for its
pun)ose at its discretion.
2. CREDITORS
Accrued ¢xp¢nses
402