Trustees. Annual Report for the period CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES From 11th May 2022 To 10th May 2023 Charity name: Portland Foodbank Charity registratlon number: 1194428 Objectlves and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document P¥a 1.17 The prevention or rèlief of poverty or financial hardshlp, in particular but not exclusively in Portland and the surrounding area based on Christian prlnclples by: A) Providing emergency food to Individuals and families In need andlor for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty or finanGial hardshlp. B} Such other means. includlng (but not limlied to) the provision of support or signpostlng to relevant infomiatlon and other advisory services. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefil, in particular, the activities, projects or setvices identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 •¥J 1.1g The foodbank provides food and other provisions to anyone who is in need. Customer5 are usually. but not excluslvely. referred to the foodbank by other agencies. The foodbank works Closely wlth the local church to actively reach out and support members of the local community on Portland. The foodbank may from time to time support other local organisations in providing food to those in financial hardship. In addition the foodbank provides support and signpostlng to other services. Statement confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit P*a 1.18 The trustees arn aware and have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Public benefit, Additional information {optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where retevant about. SORP refeter NIA Pwa 128 Policy on grant making NIA Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment The foodbank trustees recognise the value of all those who volunteer at the foodbank wrthout whom the charlty would be unable to operate. 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers NIA Other Achievements and Perfomiance SORP rekm Portland Foodbank has achieved a great deal this year by providing a fc#)dbank to the loc*1 community of Portland. The fcK)dbank has built considerable public support wtth re9ular donations being made through the Portland Supermarkets and Churches. In addition the foodbank has built up strong contacts with local authorities and other Gare-givers who provide referral services to the foodbank. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the differen￿ the chartVs work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wder benefits to society as a whole. Pors t20 The f￿￿bank continues to provide free f￿)d to those are most in need on the isle or Portiand, We have entered into a partnership with Citizen Bureau, where they provide an advisor vtho uses a Offi￿ Space provided by Poruand Parish - and holds a drop in during the Tuesday sessions of the Fcodb8nk. This adds greatly to the help we can rovide. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about Achievements against objeGttves set P*a 1.41 Performance of fundraising activilies against objecllves set 1.41 Investment perfomiance against objectives P*a 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charitys rinancial pJsition at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating ￿Y they are held P** 121 Our annual accounts show that our income is in excess of our outgoings and our financial sition is as ex cted. Portland FLK)dbank has a financial commitment to Citizens Advice who provide an on-site advi￿ Servi￿ for our clients. This ￿MMItMent is currently just under £10,0(J) per annurn. We have no other oin commilments. Pwa 122 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Pawa 122 £10.000 Portland Focxjbank aims to se￿e the needs of the local community with the funds that it holds. None P￿3122 Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any tjncertainties about Ihe charity continuing as a going concom P8r8 124 Para 123 NIA Additional infomiation {optional) You ma ch￿se to indude further statements where relevant about The charity's principal sources of funds (induding any fundraising) Para 1.47 Inveslment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1A6 other Structure. Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts". Type of goveming document Iirusi aeeo, royal cnarter} Para 125 Conslitution of a Charitable In¢￿rporated Organisation whose only voting members are its chari trustees Charitable Incorporated Organisation How is the charity constittjted? 125 itr Q aTlincvi Pofftted sociation. CIO, Trustee selection methods including details of any constilulional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entided to appoint one or more trustees Pgfd 125 There must be at least three charity trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may art only to call a meeting ofthe charity trustees, or appoint a new charity trustee. Additlonal Inforniatlon (optional} You ma choose to include fLJrther statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Parn 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider ne￿Ork with which the charity works P•a 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses islered chari number Charity's principal a(klress Portland FcM)dbank Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Offic• (If any Name of person lor body) entitled int trustee rfan Timothy Gomm Rosemarie Husain Chair David Farmer Tracy Anne Stagg Paul Kimber Treasurer 15° March 2023 Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Director namo rtwasa roved - None Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the dRiity- None Trustee name Dates acted rf not forwhole Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others DesLYiPtion of the assets held in this capauty None Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Detsils of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charitys own assels WA Additional inf0m￿tIOn {0Oional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional inforntstion) Type of Name Addross adviser Name of chief ex￿￿tiVe or names of senior S￿￿ members (Optional infomiation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional inforniation Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Position {eg Secretary, Chair. etc) TIr￿thY Gomm Chair David Famier Trustee Date ii1io(Za13 ## ## ## ## ## ## |
for the financial year ended 10 May 2023||| |---|---|---| ||2023|2022| |Income|41 ,648|14,976| |Cost ofSales||| |Food supplies|16,470|12,137| |Energy vouchers|60|50| ||16,530|12,187| |Gross profit|25,118|2,789| |Administrative expenses||| |Rent payable|1 ,546|815| |Teamsupport costs|246|122| |Printing, postage and stationery|210|152| |Advertising||68| |Telephone, broadband and internet related expenses|120|400| |Computer software, hardware and servicing costs|437|724| |Accountancyfees|189|185| |Bank charges
Charitable donations|94
6,500|56
500| |Subscriptions||6| ||9,342|3,028| |Miscellaneous income||| |Government grants|2,000|2,250| |Net profit|17,776|2,011| ## |Portland Food Bank
BALANCESHEET
as at 10 May 2023|||| |---|---|---|---| |||2023|2022| ||Notes||| |Current Assets|||| |Cash at bank and in hand||65,311|47,531| |Creditors|||| |Amounts falling due within one year|1|(2,904)|(2,900)| |Net Current Assets||62,407|44,631| |TotalAssets LessCurrentLiabilities||62,407|44,631| |Capital Account||62,407|44,631| ## ## |1.|CREDITORS|2023|2022| |---|---|---|---| ||Amounts falling due within one year||| ||Other creditors|2,715|2,715| ||Accruals|189|185| |||2,904|2,900| ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## |
for the financial year ended 10 May 2023||| |---|---|---| ||2023|2022| |Income|41 ,648|14,976| |Cost ofSales||| |Food supplies|16,470|12,137| |Energy vouchers|60|50| ||16,530|12,187| |Gross profit|25,118|2,789| |Administrative expenses||| |Rent payable|1 ,546|815| |Teamsupport costs|246|122| |Printing, postage and stationery|210|152| |Advertising||68| |Telephone, broadband and internet related expenses|120|400| |Computer software, hardware and servicing costs|437|724| |Accountancyfees|189|185| |Bank charges
Charitable donations|94
6,500|56
500| |Subscriptions||6| ||9,342|3,028| |Miscellaneous income||| |Government grants|2,000|2,250| |Net profit|17,776|2,011| ## |Portland Food Bank
BALANCESHEET
as at 10 May 2023|||| |---|---|---|---| |||2023|2022| ||Notes||| |Current Assets|||| |Cash at bank and in hand||65,311|47,531| |Creditors|||| |Amounts falling due within one year|1|(2,904)|(2,900)| |Net Current Assets||62,407|44,631| |TotalAssets LessCurrentLiabilities||62,407|44,631| |Capital Account||62,407|44,631| ## ## |1.|CREDITORS|2023|2022| |---|---|---|---| ||Amounts falling due within one year||| ||Other creditors|2,715|2,715| ||Accruals|189|185| |||2,904|2,900| ## ## ## ##