ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
WEYMOUTH FOODBANK
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1190974
Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices
53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ
WEYMOUTH FOODBANK
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
CONTENTS
| Page 3 | Legal and Administrative Information |
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| Pages 4 to 6 | Trustees' Report |
| Page 7 | Statement of Financial Activities |
| Page 8 | Balance Sheet |
| Pages 9 to 13 | Notes to the Financial Statements |
| Page 14 | Independent Examiner's Report |
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WEYMOUTH FOODBANK
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER
CHARITY NUMBER 1190974 DATE OF REGISTRATION 21st August 2020 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st January 2025 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st December 2025 TRUSTEES AT 31ST DECEMBER 2025 Jean-Paul Dervley Helen Miller Amanda Dervley Jacqueline Trent Andrew White Helen May Cross LEGAL STATUS Charitable Incorporated Organisation GOVERNING INSTRUMENT CIO - Foundation Registered 21st August 2020
OBJECTS
The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship, in particular but not exclusively in Weymouth and the surrounding area based on Christian principles by; a ) Providing emergency food to individuals and families in need and/or for distribution by Charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship. b ) Such other means, including (but not limited to) the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services.
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS Weymouth Baptist Church 18 The Esplanade Weymouth DT4 8DT PRIMARY BANKERS CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices 53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ
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WEYMOUTH FOODBANK
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
The Trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charitable company for the year to 31st December 2025.
Charity Set Up
Weymouth Foodbank was registered as a separate charity on 21st August 2020. The Foodbank was originally established in 2012 and operated from that time under the responsibility of Weymouth Baptist Church. Once the separate charity was registered, responsibility passed to the Trustees. Weymouth Baptist Church continued to account for the finance while the new charity set up bank accounts. On 27th October 2020, the Foodbank funds held by Weymouth Baptist Church were transferred into the charity.
Objects and Public Benefit
The charity was established with the following objects clause:
“The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship. In particular, but not exclusively in Weymouth and surrounding area, based on Christian principles by:
a ) Providing emergency food to individuals and families in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship.
b ) Such other means, including (but not limited to) the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services.”
We are a Christian organisation motivated by the love and teaching of Jesus. We operate according to Biblical principles of compassion, honesty, integrity, openness, kindness and care for all people, regardless of background or belief. We believe that everyone has a basic right to have food on their plate, dignity and a hope for the future.
Weymouth is a needy town with areas of deprivation. There are many that go hungry through loss of income or an unexpected bill when on low income. Weymouth Foodbank provides a minimum of three days’ emergency food in the form of a food parcel. We also provide support and signposting to other agencies to help with any underlying issues.
We have seen the level of use of the Foodbank at a high level over the last few years. This was because of the cost-of-living crisis, in particular benefits not keeping pace with the rise in the cost of living and big increases in food, rent and fuel costs. We also help people who experience unexpected events that need help for a short period. In recent years our clients are needing help on a longer-term basis.
In 2025 we had 5,789 referrals (2024: 6,855) comprising 1,734 families, 1,003 couples and 3,052 singles. This is a decrease of 15.6% over last year following a 4% decrease in 2024 and a 57% increase in 2023. In total we helped 8,385 (2024: 10,548) adults and 2,976 (2024: 3,210) children. This equates to the provision of more than 100,000 meals.
As the numbers below show, in 2025 we have seen a decrease in our referral numbers. It is always difficult to explain the movement in numbers, but this is partly due to us working hard at helping our regular clients so that they receive more appropriate help to tackle their underlying issues. We encourage our clients to be resilient and not to be dependent on our services. Our referrals remain at high level and we are still feeding an average of 218 people every week.
When planning the activities for the period, the Trustees believe that they have complied with the duty set out in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard for Public Benefit.
Activities
The overall aims and focus of Weymouth Foodbank remain unchanged in the year.
We distribute food out of three premises (we call them satellites):
i ) - Weymouth Baptist Church – open Tuesday and Friday mornings; ii ) - Westham Methodist Church - open Monday morning and; iii ) - St Francis Littlemoor - open Wednesday morning.
We believe that being open on 4 mornings at locations local to clients, has made us more accessible.
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WEYMOUTH FOODBANK
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
We have also benefitted from the provision by a local company of a rent-free warehouse (we call it the hub). All food donated by individuals and corporates is sent to the hub for checking and storing. Food is supplied to the three satellites from here. The warehouse has allowed us to store and rotate the increased level of food donated in a safe and orderly way. It has also allowed us to take delivery of bulk orders from suppliers to top up the donated food.
We rely totally on a team of around 90 volunteers as we have no paid staff. These come primarily from the churches in Weymouth.
We work closely with other agencies including Citizens Advice, The Lantern, First Point and Christians Against Poverty. These, and many other agencies refer their clients to us to receive food parcels. Where appropriate we refer our clients on to them to receive the specialist help that they need to improve their situation.
Financial Review
The results for the year are shown in the attached financial statements. Income for the year totalled £103,589 (2024: £130,123). The decrease in income is largely explained by a fall in Council grants, mainly Household Support Fund. Donations by companies and through our website remained encouraging. We are grateful for a group of people that donate regularly to support the work. We feel that the community and churches of Weymouth have really got behind us.
Expenditure in the year totalled £99,842 (2024 £122,278). The decrease in spend was largely due to a £12,719 reduction in spend on food that we need to buy to supplement food donations. This was because of the reduction in the number of referrals. We also spent £10,304 in 2024 on the move to our new warehouse, which was not repeated in 2025. Our underlying running costs remain very low as planned. We want as much of our donated money as possible to be used to purchase food to feed hungry people.
The excess of income over expenditure in 2025 amounted to £3,747 which was added to accumulated reserves. Our cash reserves of £75,358 are sufficient to meet our expected needs in the medium term.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The charity was established using the Foundation Model constitution, as provided by the Charity Commission, for Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting members are its charity trustees. These were adopted by the trustees on 21 August 2020.
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees
Trustees have responsibility to manage the financial, legal and administration of the charities’ assets and funds. Trustees are selected and appointed by existing trustees. There were no changes in trustees in the year.
Internal Control and Risk Management
The systems of internal control are designed to provide reasonable but not absolute assurance against material misstatement or loss. The Trustees approve the annual budget and monitor performance against it. Risks are identified and managed. Suitable accounting policies are selected and applied. No significant judgements or estimates have been identified.
The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. This includes ensuring they are prepared in compliance with applicable accounting standards and on a going concern basis.
A full risk management exercise was carried out on set up of the charity and at the time the warehouse was acquired. This covered major strategic, operational and financial risk to which Weymouth Foodbank is exposed. Systems and actions were established to mitigate the risks. This has been reviewed in the year and will continue to be reviewed at least annually.
During 2024 we had a thorough review of our Safeguarding procedures, resulting in the appointment of a new safeguarding Officer, updating our policies and procedures and an increased focus on training. Strengthening of procedures in this area has continued in 2025.
The Trustees believe that internal controls conform to guidelines issued by the Charity Commission.
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WEYMOUTH FOODBANK
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
| Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming Resources from Generated Funds Donations, Grants & Legacies 3a Investment Income 3b TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of Generating Funds Cost of Charitable Activities 4a Governance Costs 4b TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES Funds Brought Forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 102,331 - 102,331 128,936 1,258 - 1,258 1,187 103,589 - 103,589 130,123 98,284 - 98,284 121,398 1,558 - 1,558 880 99,842 - 99,842 122,278 3,747 - 3,747 7,845 70,111 - 70,111 62,266 73,858 - 73,858 70,111 |
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Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
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WEYMOUTH FOODBANK Icharitth Irwprffabj orlSln} BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2025 TOTAL 31-Dec-24 Furn FurKts 31th-25 Flx•d A••ol¥ Tan? Assets Investments Totsl Fixed Assots Curwt As Debtors & prePan r.ath Rank In Total Curr•ntA8t¢ts 75.358 7S,3S8 75.358 75,358 71.468 71,408 1J57 NET CURRASSErS 70,111 TOTAL ASSETS1888 tJNr•ntllaL 71858 70.111 Cr•drtor•: AtThwnts foro In I yèar 10 NET KSSETS 73.858 70,111 Fund8 ofth• Ch•rlty G8neral Funds R•slrlcl8d FwKI$ 73MS8 70,111 Total Fund• 73 7350 70.111 2ilLA 2É• Apwoved by the Truste85 e41................................................ . .. . . SIgrd on tsir behabYTJSth8................................. Pdnted Namtr.
WEYMOUTH FOODBANK
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Preparation & Assessment of Going Concern
Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2015) (Second Edition, effective 1st January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Assessment of Going Concern
Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Incoming Resources
Recognition of Incoming Resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
▪ the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
▪ the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and
▪ the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability
Incoming Resources with Related Expenditure
Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resource and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.
Grants and Donations
Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.
Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.
Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants
This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services have been delivered.
Gifts in Kind
Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable. Perishable and non perishable food items donated to the Charity for onward distribution to beneficiaries are not valued in the Statement of Financial Activity.
Donated Services and Facilities
These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts.
Investment Income
This is included in the accounts when receivable.
Investment Gains and Losses
This included any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.
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WEYMOUTH FOODBANK
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Expenditure and Liabilities
Liability Recognition
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources.
Governance Costs
Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the trustees meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.
Grants with Performance Conditions
Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.
Grants Payable without Performance Conditions
These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to a grant which remain in control of the charity.
Investments
Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end. Other investment assets are included at trustees' best estimate of market value.
Unrestricted Funds
These funds can be used for the general objectives of the charity as set out in the trustees report. The movements of the unrestricted funds are given in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Restricted Funds
These funds are where the donor has specified a purpose for the donation made. These restrictions often arise as a result of appeals for special offerings for specific purposes.
Designated Funds
These funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for particular purposes or projects.
Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £1,500. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. The rates applied are as follows:
Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment
25% - Reducing Balance Basis
2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
The CIO held no fixed assets during this or the previous financial year.
The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows: 31st December 2025 : None 31st December 2024 : None
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WEYMOUTH FOODBANK
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
3. INCOMING RESOURCES
| Note a) Donations, Grants & Legacies Gift Aid Tax Gifts & Donations Grants Received b) Investment Income Interest 4. RESOURCES EXPENDED a) Cost of Charitable Activities Administrative Expenses Advertising & Publicity Bank Charges Christmas Gifts Equipment Costs Food Costs Gifts & Donations Health & Safety Costs Insurance Costs Sundry Expenses Training Costs Utility Costs Warehouse Servicing Costs Warehouse Set Up Costs b) Governance Costs DBS Review Independent Examiners Fees 9 Legal & Professional Fees |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ - - - 8,547 56,891 - 56,891 58,189 45,440 - 45,440 62,200 102,331 - 102,331 128,936 1,258 - 1,258 1,187 1,258 - 1,258 1,187 Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 138 - 138 337 166 - 166 263 60 - 60 - 525 - 525 2,008 1,401 - 1,401 385 87,241 - 87,241 99,960 5,400 - 5,400 5,475 66 - 66 23 1,222 - 1,222 717 - - - 277 200 - 200 - 1,113 - 1,113 893 753 - 753 756 - - - 10,304 98,284 - 98,284 121,398 606 - 606 - 900 - 900 840 52 - 52 40 1,558 - 1,558 880 |
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WEYMOUTH FOODBANK
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
5. RESTRICTED FUNDS
The CIO held no restricted funds during this or the previous financial year.
6. INVESTMENTS
The CIO held no fixed assets investments during this or the previous financial year.
7. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
| Cash at Bank & in Hand 8. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS Sundry Debtors |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Fund Fund 31-Dec-25 31-Dec-24 £ £ £ £ 75,358 - 75,358 71,468 75,358 - 75,358 71,468 Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Fund Fund 31-Dec-25 31-Dec-24 £ £ £ £ - - - - - - - - |
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9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Independent Examiners Fees Sundry Creditors |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Fund Fund 31-Dec-25 31-Dec-24 £ £ £ £ 900 - 900 840 600 - 600 517 1,500 - 1,500 1,357 |
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10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR
The CIO held no long term liabilities during this or the previous financial year.
11. NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Fixed Asset Investments Net Current Assets Long Term Liabilities |
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds 31-Dec-25 31-Dec-24 £ £ £ £ - - - - 73,858 - 73,858 70,111 - - - - 73,858 - 73,858 70,111 |
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WEYMOUTH FOODBANK
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
12. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
The Charity employed no members of staff during this or the previous financial year.
13. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES
The only payments made to the Trustees consisted of reimbursements of expenses incurred in furthering the Charity's objects and no direct benefits were received by the Trustees during this or the previous financial year.
No other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.
14. RISK ASSESSMENT
The Trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
15. RESERVES POLICY
The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the CIO's needs. This is based on the CIO's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the CIO will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
16. PUBLIC BENEFIT
The CIO acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the CIO has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the CIO should undertake.
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WEYMOUTH FOODBANK
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Report to the trustees/ members of Weymouth Foodbank on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 set out on pages 7 to 13.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
K. Collaku MAAT Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices 53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ
Date: 29th April 2026
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