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
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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
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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
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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 ￿d￿CeS 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
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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 pract￿ce1,
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
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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 F￿eShOp 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Expendir￿re 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
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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
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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
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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
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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$•t31
Expendlture March 2024
Income
Unrestrocted funds
General..
General unresrricted fun
26,240
44,672
135,6751
35,237
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Designated..
Power Fund
659
659
Total unrÈ$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.
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