CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01-06-22 To 31-05-23 Charlty name: Lancing and Sompting Churches Food Bank Charity registratlon number: 1190449 Objectives and Activities SORP rÈlÈrÈn( Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its ovemin document 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. Statement confiming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.17 The relief of poverty through the provision of a Food bank Para 1.17 and Soliciting donations of food and money to buy food frorn the local community. This is distributed to those in need in Lancing and Sompting. We also provide vouchers from the Fuel Bank Foundation to those in fuel need. Para 1.18 The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant aboul: SORP rèferènf Due to our financial position being strong we have made grants to local schi)ols to support breakfast clubs and the WRVS Io support winter meals for elderly people. We have supported efficient fuel use through provision of Air fryers, fleece blankets and space heaters. We have fully funded a local project. Space At The Table. to provide meals for families over the school summer holidays. Our funds are now at the level we judge to be essential. Consequently, we have stopped making this type of grant for the time bein P8*8 1.38 Policy on grant making Par4 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
The Food Bank is completely reliant on the support of around 22 volunteers who give freely of their time. Roles indude organisation and distribulion of food, financial management. fund raising, advertising, communication. networking and IT su P¥8 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance The current national economic picture has had a measurable increase in demand for the Servi of the fcodbank. Summary of the main achievernents of the chanty, identifying the differen the charity's work has made to the circumStanS of its beneficiaries and any WKler benefits to society as a whole. Pwa 120 Whilst donations of food have fallen our financial reserves have been used to ensure food supplies continue. We have been able to continue a limited fresh food provision often using locally grown food donated by an allotment society. We remain part of the National Fuel Bank helping people heat their homes and cook fLKxI. We have been (seative in supporting families to Lk and keep wami efficiently. We have actively engaged v4Éth other local charities and co-ordinated our work with other food banks and the local council. Additional inforniation (optional} You ma choose to include further ststerrEnts thre relevant aLx)uL' Achievements against objectives set Pwa 1.41 We have a member of the Fixxj bank team entirely focussed on fundraising. She has been extremely successful in attracting additional funds from a range of sources. PerfonaT of fundraising activities against objectives set Pa 1.41 Investrnent perfomian against obj'ectives Pa 1.41
The FC Bank receives signrficant non- monetary resources in the fomi of regular supplies of donated food from members of the public & local organisations. The donated f(Kxl is distributed directly to those in need as per the objects of the charity. In additson. the functioning of the Food Bank relies largely on volunteers donating th8ir time. Other Financial Review Review of the tharity's rinancial position at the end of the period Par& 121 The end of year balance is judged to be sufficient to continue the operation well into the new financial year even if support from the local communi were to dro Statement explainiThJ the policy for holding reserves staling vthy. IheLare held Amount of reserves hekd Reasons holding zero reserves Pw8122 Parn 1.22 Pwa 122 11 is the judgement of the trustees that we do not need to hold reserves and we use the monies that we have to ensure that we can continu8 to rovide a balance of food. Details of fund malerFally in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Pw•124 Pw• 123 At this stage the trustees judge that there are no significant risks likely to affect the continuation of the Food Bank. Addltlonal Infomiatlon (optlonal) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Public donations. The charity's principal sources of funds <IlUdIng any fundraising) Donations from grant awarding organisations e.g. Lancing and Sompting Lions Club. Lancing Parish Council, Wesl Sussex County Council. and the Sussex Communty FoundatK Par8 1.47 We now have a member of our team dedicated to fund raisi Investment policy and objectives including any )cial investment lIcY adopted Pa 1.46 Issues arourml our Lancing store and operating base were resolved and for the foreseeable future we will continue to operate from the Adur West Family Hub. A description of the princspal risks facing the charity Pa 1.46 We have excellent provision at the Harriet Johnson Centre in Som tin and a stron
and productive relalionship with the Parish Council. Both our principal stores and distribution points rely on goodwill arrangements. We do not consider either aangement to be threatened but we do need to be aware that this is a potential risk should circumstances change. We are dependent on volunteers for almost all of our operation. This does present some risk to the charity. Other
Structure. Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document Pard 125 Constltutlon How is the charity constitut8d? P8 125 cio Trustee seledion methods Induding details of any conslitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or mre trustees P8 1.25 Ethted by members Addltlonal Inforniatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees P8rn 1.51 Networking is largely through the AW Food Partnership. The charity's organisational structure and any wder network with whith the charity works P8rn 1.51 We C<tinUe to network with k)cal churches. sdK)ols and voluntary organisations e.g. Lancing and Sompting Lions Club and Lancing Recycling. We have developed a working relationship wtth Christians A ainst Pove Relationship with any relat8d parties Parn 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Char name Other name the chari uses istered chari numtEr Charity's principal address Lanci and Som tin Churches F(KxJ Bank Lancing Tabemacle Church 105 North Road Lancing
Names of the charity trustses who manage the charity Dat•s acted if not fr•r who ear Trust•• nam• Offlcg15f any) Nam• of pgrson lor body) ontitled toa 0Snt trust rf#n Members Mark Deacon Cowordinator Peter Johnston Judy Bowers Nick Munday Simon Markwick Jonathan Gyll Laura Upward lan Edgar 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Corporate trustees- names of the dlrectors at the date the re Dir•etor nam• rtwasa roved Name of trustees holdlng title to property belonging to the charity Trust08 nam• Dat•8 aet•d If not for whol•
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in Ihis 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 fof safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Addltlonal Informatlon (optlonal) Narnes and addresses of advlsors {Optional Informatlon) Type of Name Address advlser Name of chiof executlvg or names of 80nlor staff members (Optlonal Inforniatlon) Exemptions from disclosure R8ason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that thoy have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Pillon (eg Secretary, Chair. etc) i£4STf Date Zl-oÉ-zl
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Lancing and Sompting Churches Food Bank CC Number: #1190449 Accounts for the period 1st June 2022 to 31st May 2023
Independent Examiner's Report
Examiner:
Edward Richard Gill FCCA. Fellow member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants who holds a current Practising Certificate. I am acting in a completely independent capacity. I confirm that I have read and understood the Charity. Commissioners' directions and guidance with regard to independent examinations.
Appointment:
I have accepted an invitation to act as independent examiner.
Accounts to be examined:
Period 1st June 2022 to 31st May 2023. Accounting basis: Receipts and payments. Gross income: £45,602.
Guidance: In accordance with the Charity Commission's Guidance document: 'Independent examination of charity accounts: Guidance for Trustees' , last updated 14/07/2021.
Examination findings:
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Proper accounting records have been kept.
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The accounts for the period accord with the accounting records.
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There are no matters arising of material significance.
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The accounts, in Charity Commission prescribed format, have been checked and found to be in a state ready to be submitted to the Charity Commission with the TAR.
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The persons, appointed by the Trustees to maintain the books and records, are aware that three categories of submission, as listed below, must be made within 10 months of the year-end.
Charity Commission submission requirement:
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Annual accounts in prescribed form CC16a (XLS)
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Trustees' Annual Return (PDF)
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Independent Examiner's report (PDF)
Signed: Edward Richard Gill FCCA Dated: 21/08/2023
Lancing and Sompting Churches Food Bank CC Number: #1190449