Charity registration riurnber.. 1193224 FREESHOP CRAWLEY TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Curve Accountancv 65 Gale5 Drive Three Bridges Crawley West Sussex RHIO IQA
Freeshop Crawley Contents Page Reference and Administrative Details Tru5tees' Report Independent Exarniner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Comparative Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Financial Position NDte5 to the Financial Statements 8-13
Freeshop Crawley Reference and Adrninistrative Details For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Trustees K Godson Chair D R Walker - Trustee S Johnson Trustee A J Wright - Trustee Charlty Number 1193224 Prlnclpal Address Bewbush Centre Dorsten Square Cra¥vley West Susse¥ RHII 8XW Independent Exaffllner Chris Jrving FMAAT Curve Accountancv 65 Gales Drive Three 8ridges Crawley West Sussex RHIO IqA Page I
Free5hop Crawlev Trustees. Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees present their report and the Financial staternent5 for the year ended 31 March 2025. Objectives and Actlvltles Aims and Objective$ The obJÈct of the charity Is 'the relief of poverty and financial hardship afflongst the people of Crawley and the surrounding area In such a way a5 the trustees think fit and Is deemed necessaryi primarily bur not exclusively. by providing Food, essential toiletries, clothing and household Item5 to individuals and familie5 In need Free Shop Crav41ey provides a choice of fresh fruit & vegetables, toilerries, baby clothe5 and other essentials free of charye to strugg11ng families In Crawley surmunding area who are referred to Free Shop by an outside agency for exarnle,. the local council, home start, school, college or contact U5 direct. Customers may self-refer If for example they do not have contètt with outside agencies or if they do not meet the agencies criteria. No one Is turned away. Free Shop Crawley works with staff, volunteers, local partners and agencies to reduce the financial and social inequality faced by customers. By offering a variety of 5UPPOrt they aim to help people become self-sufficent. Crawley Free Shop strives to reduce Social finantial Inequality for their customers. The char1tY Wa5 Started on 7th November 2020 by fovr mums In response to the need arising a5 a consequence of COVID. Rather than receive o generic parcel from a food bank, the founders wished to open o shop Whe people In need could retain their dignity by choosing the items that they nèeded to suit their family $tuatiOn. Since then, the range of activities offered by Free shop Crawley has Èxpanded to rneet the further needs Df Its customer5. As Wel as providing for their Imniediate physical needs, Free Shop Cra4vley now aims to give Support and advice on matters of finance and wellbeing. Attivities are run at the Free Shop Crawley prerrise5 that provide this support a5 well as foster1ng a sense of belonging and cotnfflunity. Customers are treated as individuals with their needs Identified and the relevant SUPPOrt given ¥vhere possible. New course5 and activities are developed a5 the needs of the customer5 change or If a need is currently unmet. Free Shop Crawley work véith a range of comrnunity organisatlOn5 to ensure customer needs are met by those best qualified to give support. It Is confirmed that the trustees have regard tot he guidènce Issued by the Cahrity Commission on public benefit. The trustees have paid due regard tot he guidance Issued by the CArity Commission In deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Achievement5 )nd Performance Maln Achle¥ement$ During the year, Freeshop Crawley continued to operate as a community resource offering free access to clothing, household goods, and orher essential IteTn5. The charity worked closely with local re51dents, referral partner5, and volunteers ro ensure support reached those most ITI need. Key activities Included.. Redistribution of donated and surplus goods to Individuals and households Providing a welcoming, dignified environrnent that promotes choice ond dCeS Stigtna Engaoing volunteer5 In meaningful comtnunity action Contributing tD environmental 5U5tainability by reducing waste sent to landfill The trustees refer to the Social Impact Report for the year for detailed informatiori on activities. outputs, and outcomes achieved, Including qualitative and quantitative measures of impact. The work of Freeshop Crawley has delivered significant social, economic, ènd environmental benefits. As outlined in the Social Impact Report, the chèrity's activitie5 have supported community resilience, reduced financial pressure on househo105, and contributecl to wider sustainability goals. Trustees regularly review Impact Information to ensure activitie5 remain aligned with the charity's objectives and community need. Volunteers conrinue to be central to the charity's success. The trustee5 wish to place on record their sincere thanks to all volunteers for their time. comffiitrnent, and contribution throughout the year. Financlal Review Page 2
Freeshop Crawley Tru5tees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Flnanclal Posltlon The trustees are Satisfied with the charity's financial position at the year end. IncoTne and expenditure were managed In Ilne with the charity's objectlves, and appropriare flnancial conrrols remain In place. The charity alms to maintain sufficient reserve5 to ensure continuity of services and resilience against future uncertainty, V4hile ensuring funds are applied effectively for charitable purpose5. structure Governance and Management Govtrnlng Do¢um¢nt Freeshop Crawley Is governed by a board of rrustees who are responsible for the Strategic direction, governance. and financièl oversight of the charity. Trustees meet regularly and ensure the charity corllplies ¥Vlth Its governing document. charity law, and relevant regulations. Day-ro-day operarions are supported by volunteers and, where applicable, staff. Statement of Trustees. Re5ponslbllltle¥ The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial stateTnents in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunired Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting practce1, The law applicable to charitie5 In England and Wale5 require5 the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which 9ive a true and fair view of the stare of affairs of the charity and of the Incoming resource5 and application of resources of rhe charity for that period. In preparing the financial statemenrs the trusrees are requlred to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistenriy, • observe the methods and principles In rhe Charity SORP.. make )udgment5 ond accounting e5timate5 that are reasonable and prudent., and prepare the financlal starement5 on the going concern basis unless it Is inappropriate to presume that the charlty will continue in business. The rrustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records whlch disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytlme the financial posltion of the charity and to enable rhem to ensure that the accounts cotnply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Account5 and Report51 Regulations 2008 and the provisions of rhe trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assers of the chariry and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention an¢ detection of fraud and other Irregularities. The trustees, report was approved by the board of rrustees and slgned on Its behalf bv.. K Godson Trustee 22nd January 2026 Page 3
Freeshop Crawlev Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Freeshop Crawley For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of FeShOp Crawley (the Trust) fDr the year ended 31 March 2025. ResponslbSlltles and Basls of Report As ihe charity trustee5 of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the account5 IFI accordance with the requireTnents of the Charitie5 Act 2011 I'the Act"). I report In respect of my exafflination of the Tru5t'5 accounts carried out under Section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrying out my examination, I have followed rhe applicable Directions glven by rhe Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent Examlner's Statement Since the Trust's gr055 Income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a mernber of a body 115ted In section 145 of the 201 l Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of The Association of Accounting Technicians, which 15 one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm thar no marerial marters have come to my atrention In connectlon wlth the examination giving me cause to believe that In any rllaterial respect.. l. accounting records were not kept In respect of the Trust as required by sectlon 130 of the Act., or 2. the accounts do not accord with those record5,' or 3. the accounts do not comply with rhe appllcable requirements concerning the forrn and contents of accounts Set out In the Charities IAccounts and Report51 Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair viev4' which Is not a matter consldered as part of an Indepencjent examination. I have no concerns and have come acr055 no other rllatters In connection with the e¥amination to whlch artentlon should be drawn In thls report In order to enat)le a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Chrls Irving FMAAT 22nd January 2026 65 Gales Drive Three Bridges Crawley West Sussex RHIO IQA Page 4
Freeshop Crawley Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted fund5 funds Total funds Total funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM.. Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments 27,107 6,430 221,430 248,537 6,430 263.709 7.599 33,537 221,430 254,967 271.312 EXPENDITURE ON: 159, 1251 1200,5051 1259,6301 1244,3331 NET (EXPENDITURE)IINCOME 125,5861 20,923 14,6631 26,979 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RecoNCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 125,5861 20,923 14.6631 26,979 35,896 71.424 107,320 80,341 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 12 LO,310 92,347 102,657 107,320 The notes on pages 8 to 13 form part of these financial statements. Page 5
Freeshop Crawley Comparative Statement of Flnanclal Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMeNTS FROM.. Donaiions and legacies 37,069 7,599 226,640 263,709 7,599 Investments 44.672 226,640 271,312 expENDITURE ON: 135,6751 1208,6581 1244,3331 NET INCOME 8.997 17,982 26,979 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds broughr forwarij 8,997 17,982 26,979 26,899 53,442 80,34 1 TOTAL FUNOS CARRIED FORWARD 12 35,896 71,424 107,320 The nores on page5 8 to 13 form part of these financlal staternents. Page 6
Freeshop Crawley statement of Financial Position As At 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Unrestrlcted Restricted fund$ furtd$ Total funds Total lund5 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assers 2,040 2.095 4,135 4.633 2,040 2,095 4,135 4,633 CURRENT ASSETS Debiof5 io 78 26,453 10,806 89,958 10,884 116,411 4,533 l L8,845 Cash at bank and in hand 26,531 100,764 127.295 123.378 Credltors.. Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 118,2611 110,5121 128,7731 120.6911 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 8,270 90,252 98,522 102,687 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 10,310 92,347 102,657 107,320 NET ASSETS ID,310 92,347 102.657 107,320 FUNDS OF THE CHARITY RÈstricted Funds 92,347 10,310 71,424 35,896 Unrestrictecj Fund5 TOTAL FUNDS 12 102,657 107,320 On behalf of the board K God50ll Trustee 22nd January 2026 The notes Dn page5 8 to 13 form part of these financial statements. Page 7
Freeshop Crawlev Note5 to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 General Inlormatltsn Fr&eshop Crawley Is a charitable Incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1193224. The principal addre55 Is Bewbush Centre, Dorsten 5ouare, Crawley* West Sussex, RH 11 8XW. 2. A¢¢ountlng Poll¢l•s 2. 1. Ba$ls of Prep•r•tlon of Flnanclal Statements The financial statement5 have been prepared In accordance with rhe Charities SORP IFRS 1021 "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFR5 1021 (effective I January 20191" Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republi of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011. The charity Is a Public BÈnÈfit Entity as defined by FRS 102. 2.2. Golrbg Concern Dlsclosure The trusrees have nor Identified èny rnaterlal uncertainties related to event5 or conditlons that may cast significant oubt about the charity s ability to continue as a going concern. 2.3. Fund Accountlng Unrestricted funds can be used in accordonce with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the tru5tee5. Desi9nated funds comprise unrestricted funds that havè been set aside by the trusteeg for a soecific purpose. Restricted funds are ro be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Further explanation of Ihe nature and purpose of each fund Is Included In the notes to the financial statements. 2.4. Incomlng Re50ur¢es Income Is recognised véhen the Charitable Incorporated Organ15ation Is legally entitled to it after any performancè condition5 have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and It Is probable thar Income will be received. Assets for disrribufion are recognised only when distributed. Assets given for use by the charity are recoGn15ed when receivable. Stocks of undistributed csonated goods are not valued for balance sheet purposes. Grants recelved are Includecj In the year In which the charity Is entitled to the Incorne. 2.5. Resources Expended Expenditure is recogn15ed once there 15 a legal and constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit ro a rhird party, It 15 probable that è transfer of economic benefits Wil be require(J In 5ettlernent. and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure Is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made uo of the total of direct costs and shared costs, Including support costs Involved in undertaking each èctivity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are Ilocated directly to thar activity. Shared costs which contribute to rnore than one activity and support costs which a not attributable to a single activity are aoportioned bet4veen those activities on a basis consistent with the use or resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the ba515 of tiwe spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on rhe portion of the a55et'5 use. Expendirre Is Includecj when Incurred. Charitable costs relate to the cost5 of the community and have been allocared directly to the functional headings as shown on the Statement of Financial Acrivirie5. 2.6. Tan9lble Flxed Assets and Depreclotlon Tongible fixed a55et5 are ffieasure¢ èt cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulared impairmenr losses. Depreciation Is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated re51dual value, over their expected useful lives on the following base5'. Plant & Machinery Fixtures & Fittings Computer Equipmerit Straight Llne 8asis over 3 Year5 Straight Line Basis over 3 Year5 Straight Line 8asis over 3 Year5 Page 8
Freeshop Crawley Notes to the Financial Statement5 (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2.7. Ca$h Cash E4ulvalents Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and Include cash In hano and dep051ts held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid Investtnent5 that mature in no more than three months from the date of acqu151tion and are readily convertible to a knov4n amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value. and bank overdrafts. 2.8. Taxatlon The charify Is exempl from tax as all Its income is charitable and applied for charirable purposes. 2.9. Employee B•neflts The costs of 5hort-term etnployee benefits are recognised as a liabllity and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of rhe cost of stock of fiyed assets. The cost of any unused holiday enritlement Is reco9nlsed In the period In which the employee's service5 are received. Terrnination benefits are rÈco9nised Imrnediately as an expense when the charity Is demonstrably comrnitted to termlnate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. 3. InEom• from Donatlons and L¢g•¢les 2025 Unrestrlcted Restrlct•d Total funds funds funds Donations and gifts Grants 27,107 27,107 221,430 22 1.430 27.107 221,430 248,537 2024 Unrestrlcted Restrlct•d Totol funds funds lundi Donations and glfts Grants 34,669 2,400 34,669 229,040 226,640 37,069 226,640 263.709 4. Income from Charltable A¢tl¥ltles 2025 2024 Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds fund5 Activities & Events Contracrual Engagement5 6,430 5,599 2,000 6,430 7,599 Net Income/lEJKpendlturel The net lexpenditurel/income Is stated after charging/lcreditingl'. 2025 2024 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owne 2,403 1,570 Page 9
Freeshop Crawley Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 6. Analysis of Expenditure 2025 Support co$t$ Staff Costs Rent Insurance Delivery Telephone General 123,515 9,204 856 87,500 2,232 7,739 12,917 4,176 1,007 2,238 2,403 5,843 Professional servlces Offlce costs and eouiprnent Websire / IT/ software Advertising & marketing Share of Support COSts - depreciatlon Share of Governance costs - accountlnglbookkeeplng 259,630 2024 Support costs sraff Costs Renr Insurance Events - fundralslng Deliverv Telephone General Professional services Office costs and equipment Volunteer expenses Webslte / IT150frware Advertising & rnarketing Share of Support cosr5 depreclation Share of Governance cost5 - accountinglbookkeeping 110.980 6,833 315 11,315 73,880 1,879 188 19,658 3,755 361 3,036 4,010 1,570 6,553 244,333 Page 10
Freeshop Crawley Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Staff Costs sraff costs were a5 follows.. 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security cosrs Other pension costs 118,770 2,116 1,760 108, 180 1,494 1,306 122,646 110,980 No etnployee5 received ernployee benefits (excluding employer pension cost51 for the reporting period of more than £60,000, Average Number of employees Averège number of etnployees csuriiig the year was.. 10 12024,. 81 9. Tan9lble Asgets Plant & Machln•ry Flxtures & Flttlngs Computer Equlprn¢nt Total Cost A5 at l April 2024 Additions 1,632 1.267 Loo 4,607 638 6,339 1,905 As at 3 1 March 2025 2,899 loo 5,245 8,244 Depreclatlon As ai L April 2024 Provlded during the period 201 807 63 1,422 1,579 1,706 2,403 As at 31 March 2025 1,008 IDD 3,001 4,109 N•t Book Value As at 3 1 Marcli 2025 1,891 2,244 4,135 As at l April 2024 1,43L 17 3,185 4,633 10. D•btors 2025 2024 Oue wlthln one year Trade debtors Other debtors 995 3,538 10,884 10.884 4,533 I l. Credltors.. Amounts Falllng Oue Wlthln One Year 2025 2024 Trade creditors Other creditors 13.287 337 14,223 351 5, 185 932 Taxation and social 5ecuritv Accruals and deferred Income 1,931 13.218 28,773 20,691 Page 11
Freeshop Crawlev Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 12. Movement In Funds As •t l Aprll 2024 A¥at31 Expendlture March 2025 Income Unrestrlcted funds General.. General unrestricted fund Designated.. Power Fund 35.237 33,537 158,6321 10,142 659 14911 168 Tot•1 unrostrlct•d funds 35,896 33,537 159,1231 10,310 RestrScted funds P05tcode Lotiery 2 Shared Prosperity Fund Ernest Kleinwort A4A EK2 AWA3 CBC Chalk HS4 15,343 3,672 158 115,1911 13,4231 iiooi 11,7321 119.1391 17651 12,4651 115,3181 18.4531 12531 11,iooi 16, 1301 166,1371 18251 8,7641 11,0981 138,9261 11,6881 15,0001 14,0001 152 249 58 1,732 19,214 765 4,957 15,318 8,453 712 75 2,492 SPF2 WWNL2 Col NL2 Sussex 3 Reaching Cornms Chalk 2 M S6 Learning Lab YI SPF3 459 I,ioo 9,990 66.137 5.000 20,000 10,272 66,001 5,000 5,000 4,000 25,030 s,000 3,860 4,175 11,236 9,174 27,075 3,312 HSS Thale5 ChrI5trnas 2024 CBC SPF4 25,030 5.000 Virgin 2 rotal re4trlcted funds 71,424 22 1,430 1200,5071 92,347 Tot•1 funds 107,320 254,967 1259,6301 102,657 A5 at l Aprll 2023 A$•t31 Expendlture March 2024 Income Unrestrocted funds General.. General unresrricted fun 26,240 44,672 135,6751 35,237 .CONTINUED Page 12
Freeshop Crawlev Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Designated.. Power Fund 659 659 Total unrÈ$tritted fund$ 26,899 44,672 135.67SI 35,896 Re5trirted funds P05tcode Lottery 2 Shared Pr05perity Fund f rnest Kleinwort A4A EK2 25,000 16,600 3,494 1,769 19.6581 112.9271 13,3361 15,0371 17871 15,342 3,673 158 1,732 19.213 765 5.000 20,000 2,376 5,000 20,000 15,772 23.638 51.223 5,000 6,667 5,000 882 66,082 AWA3 CBC Chalk HS4 1431 14,6821 17,3191 122,9251 150, 1231 15,0001 16,6671 15,0001 18821 166,0821 11,0931 11.6851 13.8011 4,957 15,318 8,453 713 I,ioo SPF2 WWNL2 Col NL2 RPD Foundation West Sussex 3 Neighbourly Reaching ComFns Sussex CG2 PCF Postcode Society Comic Relief Sussex 1.093 1,685 3.801 Total restricted funds 53,442 226,640 1208,6581 71,424 Total fund5 80,341 271,312 1244,3331 107,320 13. Related Party Disclosures There were no disclosable lated party rransactions during the period. Page 13