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2025-05-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01-06-2024 (Period start date) To 31-05-2025 (Period end date)

Charity name: Lancing and Sompting Churches Food Bank

Charity registration number: 1190449

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The relief of poverty in Lancing and
Sompting through the provision of a
food bank.
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		 Soliciting donations of food, and money
to buy food, from the local community.
This is distributed to those in need in
Lancing and Sompting.
We also distribute vouchers from the
Fuel Bank Foundation to those in fuel
need.
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
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Due to our financial position being
strong the trustees have decided to
support local initiatives, if related to
food poverty, where requested or
identified. These have included school
holiday lunch bags, support to a
community garden, and emergency food
support to students arriving from
overseas.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 N/A
Para 1.38 The Food Bank is completely reliant on
the support of around 26 volunteers
Contribution made by
volunteers		 who give freely of their time and
expertise. Roles include collection,
storage and distribution of food,
financial management, fund raising,
advertising, communications,
networking and IT support.
Other N/A

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 The current national economic picture
has continued to lead to a high demand
for the services of the Food Bank.
Whilst donations of food have fallen our
financial reserves have been used to
purchase food to ensure our services
continue.
We have maintained a limited fresh food
provision by purchasing fresh produce
on the operational days and receiving
donations of fruit and vegetables from
local community gardens.
We have actively engaged with other
local charities and co-ordinated our
work with other food banks and local
council provision.
We have offered visitors help topping-
up gas and electricity pre-paid meters
through the National Fuel Bank voucher
scheme. We have also purchased and
distributed slow cookers, air friers and
blankets to needy households.
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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 N/A
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 We have a volunteer who is especially
skilled in fundraising applications which
has helped considerably in maintaining
our funding levels.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 N/A
Other The Food Bank receives regular
donations of food from members of the
public and local organisations within the
community. The donated food is date
checked, stored and distributed to those
in need as per the objectives of the
charity. In addition, the functioning of
the Food Bank relies largely on the
volunteers giving freely of their time.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The end of year balance is judged to be
sufficient to continue operations well
into the new financial year even if
support from the local community were
to drop off significantly.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 We aim to maintain a cash reserve to
cover a minimum of three months Food
Bank operation. Presently this equates
to around £25,000.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £32,486
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 N/A

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Public donations.
Donations from grant awarding
organisations including:
Lancing and Sompting Lions Club,
Lancing Parish Council, West Sussex
County Council, the Sussex Community
Foundation and Sompting Big Local.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 N/A
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Both our principal stores and
distribution facilities rely on goodwill
arrangements with local government
bodies.
We do not consider either arrangement
to be threatened at present.
Presently we enjoy a good relationship
with Lancing Parish Council, Sompting
Parish Council and Adur District
Council.
We are dependent on volunteers for
almost all of our operation and
governance. Presently our volunteer
base is strong.
Other N/A

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:		 N/A
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 Elected by members
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Volunteer Policy:
Includes sections covering recruitment,
selection, induction, supervision and
support, training and safeguarding. An
induction pack is issued to all new
volunteers,
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 The operations of the Food Bank is
overseen by the Management
Committee. The Administrator
undertakes day to day organisation of
the volunteers. The governance of the
Food Bank is overseen by the trustees.
We network with other food banks
through the Adur and Worthing
Emergency Food Network. We also
network closely with local churches,
schools, GP practices, the Lions Club,
Electric Storm Youth, Adur Voluntary
Action and local government
councillors.
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 N/A
Other N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Lancing and Sompting Churches Food Bank
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charity number 1190449
Charity’s principal address Lancing Tabernacle Church
105 North Road
Lancing
BN15 9BB

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Mark Deacon Co-ordinator
Peter Johnston
Nick Munday
Simon Markwick
Jonathan Gyll
Linda Deacon Treasurer
John Squibb 5-4-2025
Fr. Ben Scott 5-4-2025

– 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		 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)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
N/A

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A N/A

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
Mark Deacon Jonathan Markwick

Co-ordinator		 Trustee
2 September 2025
2 September 2025
Lancing & Sompting Churches Food Bank

Charity Name		 Lancing & Sompting Churches Food Bank

Charity Name		 Lancing & Sompting Churches Food Bank

Charity Name		 Lancing & Sompting Churches Food Bank

Charity Name		 1190449
No (if any)		 1190449
No (if any)		 CC16a
For the period
from		 01/06/2024
Period start date		 To 31/05/2025
Period end date
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
27,124
781
630

28,536
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-
-
28,536
30,762
1,116
1,333
181
1,300
250
250
-
-
35,193
-
-
-
35,193
- 6,657
-
31,972
25,315		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £
27,124
700
10,362
781
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350
-
630
39,947
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-
39,947
30,762
751
9,127
1,116
1,333
181
1,300
1,000
250
250
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513
46,583
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46,583

- 6,635		 Last year
to the nearest £
General donations 27,124 - -
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-		 27,124 32,100
Donations for Fuel hardship 700 700 390
Donations for Paid support 10,362 10,362 3,130
Gift Aid 781 781 2,535
Donation for SATT - -
Donations for volunteer events 350 350 300
Donation for YoungCarers - 3,920
Donations other
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 630 630 -

28,536		 11,412 39,947 42,375
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-
-
11,412		 -
-
-
-
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
42,375

Food & Food vouchers		 30,762 -
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-
-		 30,762 20,358
Fuel Hardship 751 751 792
Paid Support 9,127 9,127 8,217
ICT 1,116 1,116 875
Resources 1,333 1,333 676
Insurance 181 181 181
ESY Summer mealproject 1,300 - 1,300 2,000
YoungCarersproject 1,000 1,000 500
BabyBank 250 250 -
CommunityGarden 250 250 -
CAP scheme - - 500
SomptingMessyChurch Food - - 500
Other(training& admin) - 4
Volunteer events & uniform 513 513 7
**Sub total ** 35,193 11,390 46,583 34,610
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11,390
22
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7,149
7,171		 -
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A4 Asset and investment
purchases (see table)
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Storage equipment		 -
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
34,610
- 6,657 22
- 6,635		 7,765
- - - -
31,972 7,149 39,121 31,356
25,315 7,171 32,486 39,121
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities		 Signature
Details
Details
Total cash funds
Details
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Community Acoount
Details
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
25,315
7,171
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25,315
7,171
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funds
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funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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Print Name
Jonathan Markwick
Mark Deacon		 Endowment
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Date of
approval
Jonathan Markwick 02-Sep-25
Mark Deacon 02-Sep-25

Lancing and Sompting Churches Food Bank CC Number: #1190449 Accounts for the period 1st June 2024 to 31st May 2025

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 2024 to 31st May 2025. Accounting basis: Receipts and payments. Gross income: £39,947.

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:

Charity Commission submission requirement:

Signed: Edward Richard Gill FCCA Dated: 22/08/2025

Lancing and Sompting Churches Food Bank CC Number: #1190449