3Food4U
Registered Charitable Incorporated Charity (CIO) Annual Report and Financial Statements For The Year Ended 6 April 2024
Charity Number 1192310
13 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey EN9 1ER Email info.3food4u@gmail.com
| Financial Statements | Financial Statements |
|---|---|
| Year Ended 6 April | 2024 |
| Contents | |
| Page | |
| Charity Information | 2 |
| Report of The Trustees | 3-5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7-8 |
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Charity Information
Board of Trustees
Pesh Kapasiawala Chairman Carol Byatt Bob Jandoo Ed O’Shea
Registered Address
13 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey EN9 1ER
Charity Number
1192310
Independent Examiner
Stephen Tovey Tax Services 20 The Meadows Fareham PO16 6UN
Bankers
CAF BANK 25 Kings Hill Ave West Malling ME19 4JQ
Structure, governance and management
The Charity is run by the trustees who all act in an honorary capacity. A new trustee would receive copies of the previous years' Annual Report and Accounts and a copy of the Charity Commission leaflet 'The Essential Trustee: What you need to know'.
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Report of the Trustees
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 6 April 2024.
Status and Administration
The Charity is governed by its constitution dated 12th Nov 2020, which has not been amended and is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
Mission S tatement
To support and treat people humanely, with dignity and respect.
Charitable Objects
The objects of the charity are:
The relief of financial hardship amongst people in living in South East England in such ways as the trustees from time-to-time think fit, in particular but not exclusively by:
a) Providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and/or for distribution by other charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
b) Such other means, including (but not limited to) the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services.
The trustees are pleased that the charity has performed in accordance to its objects during the year. It is envisaged that similar progress will ensue in the following year.
Trustees
The Trustees in office throughout the year were as in the Charity information page.
All trustees give of their time freely and no trustee nor any person connected with them received any remuneration during the year.
Reserves Policy
The trustees retain reserves as necessary and where appropriate, consolidate funds in order to render more services to the targeted group of the Charity and to be able to operate without public funding for 12 months.
Currently this is £225k.
Investment policy and returns
Under its constitution, the charity has the power to make any investment which the Trustees see fit.
Risk Management
The trustees have identified and reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Both manual and automated checks are regularly invoked, particularly those relating to the operations and finance of the charity. The trustees are satisfied that these systems and procedures mitigate any perceived risks.
Public Benefit Policy
We have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities.
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Report of the Trustees (continued)
Activities
The Charity works with vulnerable families and individuals who have in many instances have had difficulty obtaining support elsewhere. We open every day including bank holidays and Christmas Day operating 7 days a week, across Epping Forest District, Essex and North London with hubs at; 13 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey EN9 1ER Monday & Fridays 11.30-1pm
8 Station Road, Loughton Club, IG10 4NX Tuesdays 11.30-1pm
All Saints Church Hall ,Chigwell Row IG7 4QD Wednesdays 5-6.30pm
Zinc Arts Centre, CM5 0AD Ongar Thursdays 1-2.30pm
Tottenham partnering Lighthouse SDA Church Saturdays & Tuesdays 3.30-5pm Tottenham partnering RCCG Church Sundays 12-2pm
Social & Warm Places (Memory Cafes)
Open to everyone, these dementia-friendly sessions provide a welcoming space for social interaction, light refreshments, and activities such as chair yoga, singing, and games. Sessions are held monthly at multiple locations across Epping Forest District Council:
1st Monday of the Month: 3:30 - 5:30pm All Saints Church Hall, Chigwell Row IG7 4QD 3rd Wednesday of the Month: 10:00 - 12:00pm St James' Church Hall, Ongar CM5 9EL
2nd Thursday of the Month: 2:00 - 4:00pm Loughton Club, 8 Station Road IG10 4NX Last Friday of the Month: 2:30 - 4:30pm Waltham Abbey Baptist Church Hall, EN9 1RL
Working alongside frontline agencies our holistic approach to the needs of the community has seen us expand our offering and establish other integral free services. They include;
*NHS health checks (partnering with Provide CIC) counselling & coaching (partnering with Essex Wellbeing Services).
*Job Club.
*Food Education Classes at all our Hubs partly funded by Active Essex.
*Essex Multiply Programme funded by Essex County Council.
*Holiday Clubs funded by Essex County Council.
We support the community with additional help including; Christmas presents.
Chocolate Advent Calendars & Easter Eggs (thanks to Treats For Kids for the donations).
Free sim cards with 6 months paid data, calls, text (over 1000 distributed - donated by Vodafone) Free School Supplies in August.
Achievements and performance
Demand for our services has seen a significant increase on the previous year, but thanks to the tireless work of our volunteers we are collecting more food from our community partners and receiving more support from the local churches, schools, businesses, community groups and individuals. In particular huge thanks to The Felix Project, City Harvest, Brakes and Warburtons. We are now the largest emergency food agency in Essex and London, supporting in excess of 2000 families a week
279,000 meals provided in 2023
18,910 people fed in 2023 2350 tonnes of surplus food saved in 2023 56% increase on the previous year We have over 340 volunteers supporting the charity.
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Achievements and performance continued
In 2023-24, 3Food4U achieved significant milestones, enhancing its community impact and reach:
Community Centre: We opened a new Community Centre at 47 Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, offering free health and wellbeing services, educational support, and activities. This space has also been made available at no cost to frontline agencies, charities, and individuals to deliver free activities, further amplifying its community benefit.
Charity Shop: Our charity shop continues to thrive, supported by the tireless efforts of our volunteers and the generosity of public donations. The shop has been instrumental in preventing household goods from going to landfill, contributing to environmental sustainability while raising vital funds.
Awards and Recognition: Our dignified and unique approach to community support has been widely recognized, earning several awards in 2023-24:
Epping Forest District Team of the Year (Highly Commended).
Ongar Town Council's Community Group Award.
High Sheriff of Essex Award for our founder, Pesh Kapasiawala.
We were nominated for the national King's Award for Voluntary Service in January 2024. This prestigious nomination involves a rigorous evaluation and assessment process, with the outcome to be announced on the King’s birthday, 14th November 2024.
We were again proud to remember our fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day and volunteers laid wreaths at memorials in Waltham Abbey, Ongar, Loughton, Epping, Chigwell and North Weald.
We established new partnerships Epping Youth Football Club, where we are the shirt sponsors paid by a 3Food4U supporter who would like to remain anonymous.
Financial review
The Charity expresses its gratitude to all its donors and supporters over the past year. Particular mention is made of the donations & grants from Satyan Pala, Joseph & Lillian Sully Foundation, Loughton Town Council, Ongar Town Council, Essex County Council, Essex Association of Local Councils, Essex Community Foundation, High Sheriff of Essex, Active Essex, Arnold Clark Foundation, Beckmead Trust, Thomas Family Foundation, Anglo American Foundation, CO-OP, Morrisons Loughton, Haslers Foundation, Green Hall Foundation, Norton Rose Foundation, Epping Rock Choir, Home Instead and Essex Masons.
Our sincere thanks also to:
Churches: Parish of High Ongar, Parish of Chigwell, Parish of Waltham Abbey, Loughton, Gants Hill and Wanstead Synagogues, Loughton RCCG Church, Waltham Abbey Baptist Church. Schools: King Harold Academy, Hillhouse CoE, Roding Valley HS, West Hatch HS, Debden Park HS, Chigwell School, Davenant FS, Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, Wells Park School.
The Charity received total income of £223,412.97 and spent £202,854.89, leaving a surplus of £20,558.08 for the year. The Reserve Fund for the Charity stood at £75,518.18 at the end of the year. The report of the Trustees was approved by the Trustees on 25 Nov 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Pesh Kapasiawala Chair of Trustees
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Charity") for the year ended 6 April 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
a) the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
b) the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
c) the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns, and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Stephen Tovey ACA
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Statement of Financial Activities
| Income Donatons Charity Shop Grants Sponsorship Interest Total Receipts Expenditure Premises Motoring & Vehicle Volunteer Expenses Printng Goods Purchased Memory Café Cookery Class First Aid Equipment SEND School Insurance Legal & Bank Charges Transfer to Savings Account restricted funds Total Expenditure Surplus/(defcit) Total funds carried forward Unrestricted funds |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Total 2023 2023 2023 2022 £ £ £ £ £105,574.87 £105,574.87 £122,735.47 £25,802.64 £25,802.64 £15,006.57 16,650.00 £70,00.00 £86,650.00 £87,281.41 £5,130.00 £5,130.00 £255.46 £255.46 |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Total 2023 2023 2023 2022 £ £ £ £ £105,574.87 £105,574.87 £122,735.47 £25,802.64 £25,802.64 £15,006.57 16,650.00 £70,00.00 £86,650.00 £87,281.41 £5,130.00 £5,130.00 £255.46 £255.46 |
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| £153,412.97 £70,000.00 223,412.97 £225,023.45 |
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| -£47,753.74 -£55,295.00 -£26,027.92 -£57,698.14 -£33,498.72 -£22,041.00 -£2,956.28 -£4,240.00 -13,567.52 -£13,517.67 -£1,140.00 -£1,767.41 -£4,993.8 -£793.77 -996 -£675.00 -£344.47 -£337.05 -£11.73 -£70,000.00 -£38,000.00 |
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| -£202,854.89 -£192,908.00 | ||
| £20,558.08 £32,115.45 £75,518.18 £54,960.1 |
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3Food4U Statement of Assets & Liabilities as at 6th April 2024
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Total | Total | ||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
2023 |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Assets | |||||
| Tangible Assets1 | £56,000 | £56,000 | £52,000 |
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| Restricted funds | £169,000 | £169,000 |
£99,000 |
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| Cash in bank | £75,518.18 | £75,518.18 | £54,960.10 |
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| Total | £131,518.18 | £169,000 | £300,518.18 | £205,960.1 |
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| Liabilites2 | £84,500 | £67,500 |
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| Total Assets Less Liabilites (unrestricted) | £47,018.18 | £39,460.1 |
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| 1 | 5 | vans | |||
| Lease | |||||
| 2 | commitments |
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