COMMUNITY FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP BLYTH CIO REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 REGISTERED NUMBER- 1191399 Essell 29 P4owaid Slieet Norfh shid5 Tyre and Wear NE30 1AR Tel.. 0191 259 2743 Fax. 0191 257 2249 E-m811 . info@essell.co uk Ref.. ACR12463
COMMUNITY FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP BLYfH CIO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONTENTS Legal and Adminislrativg Information Page 1 Report of the Trustees Pages2-4 Report of the Independent Examiner Page 5 Statement of Financial A¢lwitEs Page 6 Balance Sheet Page 7 Notes to the Finaneial Sialements Pages8-9 Essell Accountants Limited 29 Howard Street North Shields NE30 1AR Tel.. 0191 259 2743 .' Fax 0191257 2249 E-mail". info@essell.co.uk Ref. ACR13463
COMMUNITY FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP BLYTH CIO Page 1 Legal and Administrative Infomiation for the Year Ended 31 Dernber 2024 Constitu ion C¢)mmunily F¢X)d and Friendship Bmh CIO is a Body Corporate untjer Part 11 of the Charfiies Act 2011 and is governed by its Conslilulion. 11 is a Registered Charty no. 1191399 Tru$tees The trustees seNing during the year and sin the year end were as follows '. Lynne Craggs Susan Hall Ilo 31st March 20241 Jean Lillian Hayton Richard Hayton Alan Hall Dawd Cooper Edward Neville Craggs Rev Sion Awen Hughes Carew Le51ey Ann Correia Rev Peter Knibbs R Istered Community Cenlre, Claremont Terrace, NE24 2LE Inde ndent Examiner Alex Robinson, Essell Ac¢ountanls Limited, 29 Howard Street, North Shields. Tyne and Wear, NE30 1AR
COMMUNITY FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP BLYfH CIO Page 2 Re ort of thè Trustee8 for tho Year Ended 31 December 2024 The Trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. Legal and administrative InfOallOn set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial slalements comply wth current slalulory requirements, the constitution and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Ob-octs of the Charl The objects of the CIO are the prevention or relief of povety for people in Blylh and the surrounding area by providing food. essential household items and loilelries lo in(Sividuals in financial need. To promote social inclusion by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the need5 of those who are socially excluded and assisting them lo nlegrale into society. Structure Governance & Mana ement The Board of Trustees met 7 times pllts an Annual General meeting during the year. Financlal Review Donations have increased by 140k over last year, income from fund raising ha$ increased by 114%. Grants were received for the rent and for Christmas gifts. Expenditure on food has increased by 740A, the cost of Christmas food parcels increased by 740kn and Christmas Gifts rose by 26%. Costs of training Trustees and Volunteers rose by 34%. Rèserves Polic 11 is the aim of the charity lo hold 1 OOOA of our annual non-granl Income as a reserve fund. This will allow for the onlinualion of the delivery of breakfast provision and a safe meeting space in the event of a loss of funding from other sources. The Reserve Fund may be accessed if the projected annual Income from non-granl sources falls by 1 or more below the required amount.
COMMUNITY FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP 8LYfH CIO Page 3 Re rt of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Achievements and Perfonnance It has been another busy year for Community Food and Friendship Blyth We continues lo work in the community providing a drM space, refreshments, company and also provide clothing and the use of a hot shower. The numbers in our'buty club vthich runs almost every Thursday throughout the year, continue to grow. Food bags are provided for each client who attends and there is access lo donations from a local baker. Morrisons, Aldi. Lidl and Greggs. Volunteers make 80 food bags each week providing enough food for a weekend. This is a male only session. These dients enjoyed a much appreciated hol Christmas Lunth. We funded this meal provided by a Ioc81 cafe. The Rivwside Adult leaming centre provided dessert as a donation. We provide a warm sp8ee on a Monday moming there anyone can attend would like breakfast and a light lunth of very popular homemade soup. Again. there are often food items thich can be taken Ico Op) and a chance to look at the marker, goods which are on offer under the vatchful eye of the market manager Andy. We run an indoor market every Thursday after Ihe"Butty Club, This has provided popular and fooffall has begun lo increase. The money raised provides much needed finance for food we have lo purchase now lo cover the provision of food bags eath week. We work wth local schools, providing food parcels during the summer holidays for those lamilies in need. These come from school referrals though we also accommodate referrals from Childrens, services. Christmas 2024- we worked with 6 schools providing loy bags for families. again referred by the schools. We also provided food hampers for families lo ensure they had a delicious Christmas meal and treats loo. Our charity works with NRP and we have provided a number of tents for those who are homeless as well as clothing, sleeping bags and food. Café Church known as Fourth@4 continues to flourish vlth numbers increasing. Food and friendship alongside worship and music is a popular monthly event bmlh very mixed clientele. Publlc Benefft The charty works lo provide all members of the public vkno are in need vAth lood. clothing and any other nece$$ities as well as companionship. Rlsk Statement The ch8rity lakes the minimisation of risk for our elienls and volunteers extremely seriously. To this end a rtsk assessment of all the charilies activities is caffled out and documented every year.
COMMUNITY FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP BLYfH CIO Page 4 Report of the Trustees lor the Year Ended 31 December 2024 tstsmen of Tru tees. Res onsibl11e5 Charity law requires the Iruslees lo prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true 8nd fair view of the slate of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or defial of the charity for that period. In preparityj those financaal slatemenls, the Iruslees are required to.. select suitable acLounling polioes and the apply them consistently., make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent.. prepare financial slalemenls on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the CIO will continue in business. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD . Trustee Date ".
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Page 5 TO THE TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITY FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP BLYTH CIO I report on the accounts of the Commun((y Fo(>J and Friendship Btyth CIO for the year ended 31 Deeember 2024 vthich are set out on pages 6- 9. ive Res nslbilities of the Trustees and Examin The Charitls trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required this year (under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility lo - examine the accounts lunder sectKJn 145 01 the 2011 Act). lo follow the procedures laid down in the General Direction given by the Charity Commissioners {under section 1451Sllbl of the 2011 Acll.. and - to stale whether particular matters have come lo my attention. Inde en ent Examinerfs Re ort My examination was Carried out in accordan¢e wlh the General Directions given by the Charty Commission. Th* examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the trustee's and a comparison of the accounts with those records. 11 also includes considering any unusual ((ems or disclosu in the accounts and seeking expL4nalions from you as trust concerning any such matters. The PTocedur$s undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and Con$uentIY I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the 8ccoiJnls. The report is limrted to those matters set out in the slatem6nl bebw. Inde nden examinerfs statement In connection wf(h my examination, no matter has come to my attention '. l?) Whieh gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the requirements - lo kgep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act", and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply th the requirements of the 2011 Act and the Regulations have not been mel.. or 121 lo which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mr Alex Robinson FCCA Essell Accountsnls Limf(ed 29 Howard Street, North Shields. NE30 IAR Dale '.
COMMUNITY FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP BLYTH CIO Page 6 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unfe51ricled Funds eslrict Funds Total 2024 Total Notes ome and Endowments Incoming Resourcos from Generated Funds.. Donations and Legacies Donations Grants Gift Aid Reclaimed Refund 3,366 6,505 5,580 9,870 5,580 8,627 8,205 1,211 3.377 12,085 15,461 18,043 Income from Investments.. Bank Interest 668 280 3.377 12,753 16,130 18,323 Income frorn Fund Raising 9.469 9,469 4.432 Total Incom8 nd Endowments 3.377 22,222 25,599 22,755 Ex Expendrture on Charitable Activrties 4,232 17,139 21.372 32,111 nditure.. 4.232 17.139 21.372 32.111 Net Income I Ex enditu befoft transfers resources 18561 5.083 4,227 19,3561 Transfers ben funds Net Movemen in Fun 18561 5.083 4,227 19,3561 s at 1st Janua 2024 3,733 26.811 30.544 39,899 B lance s at 31st December 20 2,877 31,894 34,771 30,544 The notes foim part of the financial statements
COMMUNITY FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP BLrrH CIO Page 7 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank and in Hand 35.491 31.264 CREDITORS . AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 720 720 NET CURRENT ASSETS 34.771 30,544 NET ASSETS 34,771 30,544 CAPITAL AND RESERVES Unrestricted Funds (Note 4} Restricted Funds (Note 41 2,877 31,894 3,733 26.871 34,771 30.544 These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on and wore signed on its behaw by '. I r/o(t /zoz Charity registered number . 1191139
COMMUNITY FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP BLYTH CIO Page 8 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 DECEMBER 2024 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounttng Convontlan The financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost cOnVe"0n and in acrAydanc4 th the ststement of Rècommended Practice, Accounb"ng and Reporting by Chantie5 ISORP 20151 and the Charrties Act 2011. The principal acrounting poliues adopted in the preparatson of the finanual statements are as fdlvws.. Incorning Rosources Incoming Resources preSentS grants. sales and other work done Lluring the year. 11 is prepareil on an ac¢ruals basis. Fund Accounting Fund¥ held by the tharty are gither.. Unrestricted general fund5- these a funds which can be us8d in accordance with the tharrtable objects al the discrthon of the trustees. Restricted funds - these fijrids are grznts or donab.ons reGgived that requi the fijnds to be used in a speafic way or for a speafic purpose. Designated funds- these are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general fiJnd$ for specAfie future purposes or projects. 2 EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES To Total Fund Funds Governance Food Rent Repairs and Equipment Sundries Christrnas Trasning Membership Insurance Clothing and Toys 609 1160 3630 4800 5176 705 6,132 4.800 42 6,132 4.800 1.790 950 371 1,086 1.748 950 371 1,086 622 270 270 1.713 2,311 619 720 258 1353 1073 564 720 12050 1,678 2,311 Telephone and Broadband Payroll and independent examination Wellbeing 679 720 4,232 17.139 21.372 32.111
COMMUNITY FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP BLYTH CIO Page 9 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 3. STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 The average weekly number of employees during the year was '. 4. MOVEMENTS OF FUNDS Balan at ? Jan 2024 Transfer Between Funds Incoming Resources Rèsources expende Balance at 31 Dec 2024 General Funds Unrestricted Funds 3,733 3,377 4,232 2.877 Tolal General Funds 3,733 3.377 4.232 2.877 Restrictsd Funds Restrictad funds 26,811 22,222 77.139 31,894 Total Restricted Funds 26,811 22.222 17,139 31,894 Total Funds 30,544 25,599 21,372 34.771