Trustees, Annual Report for the period
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
From 11th May 2023
To
10th May 2024
Charity name" Portland Foodbank
Charity registratlon number: 1194428
Objectives and Activities
SORP rEferEll
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
goveming document
Para 1.17
The prevention or relief of poverty or
financial hardship, in particular but not
exclusively in Portland and the
surrounding area based on Christian
principles by:
Al Providing emergency food to
Individuals and families in need
andlor for distribution by
charities or other organlsatlons
working to prevent or relieve
poverty orfinancial hardship.
B> Such other means, including (but
not limited to) the provision of
support or signposling to
relevant information and other
advisory services.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
servi￿$ identified in the
accounts.
Para 1.17 arMJ
1.19
The foodbank provides food and other
provisions to anyone who is in need.
Customers are usually, but not
excluslvely, referred to the foodbank by
other agencies.
The foodbank works closely wlth the
local church to actlvely reach out and
support members of the local
communlty on Portland.
The foodbank may from time to tlme
support other local organisatlons in
providlng food to those in financial
hardship.
In addition the foodbank provldès
support and slgnpostlng to other
services.
Statement confimiing
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Parn 1.18
l The trustees are aware and have regard
to the guldance issued by the Charity
Commission on Public bonefit,

Additional infomiation (optional)
You ma
choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP referen(*
NIA
Pw8 1.38
Policy on grant making
NIA
Pard 1a8
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
The foodbank trustees recognlse the
value of all those who volunteer at thè
foodbank without whom the charlty
would be unable to operate.
Pa￿ 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
NIA
Other
Achievements and Perfomiance
SORP r8fwerKe
Portland Foodbank has achieved a great
deal this year by providing a foodbank to
the local community of Portland. The
foodbank has built considerable public
support with regular donations being made
through the Portland Supermarkets and
Churches. In addition the foodbank has
built up strong conlacts with local
authorities and other care-givers who
provide referral services to the foodbank.
Summary ofthe main
achievements of the charity.
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Par8 1.20
The foodbank continues to provide free
food to those who are most in need on the
isle or Poruand,
We have entered into a partnership with
Citizen Advice Bureau, where they provide
an advisor who uses an office space
provided by Portlantj Parish - and holds a
drop in during the Tuesday sessions of the
Foodbank. This adds greatly to Ihe help wa
can
rovide.

Additional infomiatlon (optional)
You ma
choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against
objectivès set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41
Investment perfomiance
against objectives
P*a 1.41
Other

Financial Review
Review of the charivs
financial position at the end
of the
eriod
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Pèr? 121
Our annual accounts show that our income
is in exGess of our oulgoings and our
financial
osition is as ex
ected.
Portland Foodbank has a financial
commitment to Citizens Advice who provide
an on-site advice service for our clients.
This commitment is currently just under
£10,000 per annum. We have no other
on
oin
cJ)mmitrnents.
Para 122
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Parn122
£10,000
Portland Ft)odbank aims to seNe the needs
of the local community with the funds that it
holds.
None
Para 122
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
Charity continuing as a going
concern
P¥a124
Pard 123
NIA
Additional infonnation (optional)
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choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity's principal
sources of funds (induding
any fundraising)
Par8 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives induding any
social invastment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1A6
Other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of chartV5
trusts..
Type of goveming document
(trust deed. royal charter)
Para 125
Constitution of a Charitsble IncJ)rporated
Organisalion whose only voting members
are its chari
twstees
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
How is the charity
conslituted?
le.g uiiii Icorporaleo
association. CIOI
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Parn125
PaTr125
There must be at least three charity trustees.
If the number falls below this minimum, the
remaining trustee or trustees rnay act only to
call a meeting of the charity trustees, or
appoint a new charity trustee.
Additional information (optional)
You ma
choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charivs organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
P8T¥ 1.51
Relationship wsth any related
parties
Para 151
Other

Reference and Administrative details
Chari
name
Other name the chari
uses
istered chari
number
Charity's principal address
Portland Foodbank
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted rf not for whote
Trustee namè
Office Ilf any)
Name of person (or body) entitled
toa
Int trustee
ifan
Timothy Gomm
Rosemarie Husain
Chair
David Famer
Tracy Anne Stagg
Paul Kimber
Treasurer
15" March 2023
8° July 2023
Angela Hoskins
Chair
Co
orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re
rtwasa
roved - None
Director namè
Name of Irustees holding title to property belonging to the chartty - None
Trust88 name
Dates acted rf not for whole
ear

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this Capacity
None
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assels are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
NIA
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity's own
assets
NIA
Additional inforniation (optional)
Names and addresses of advlsers (Optional infomiation)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Namo of chlef exe¢utlve or names of senior staff members {Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
ersonnel details
Other o
tional infomiation

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved tho trustees, report abovo.
Signed on behalf of the ¢harity'$ trustees
Signature(s}
T. fvh￿-
Full name(s)
Posllion (eg Secretary,
Chair. etc)
Timothy Gomm
Chair
David Farmer
Trustee
Date
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PORTLAID FOOD BANK
REPORT AND FJTrIANC.IAI. STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR EYDED 10 MAY 2024

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Portland Food Bank
TRADING PROFrr AND LOSS ACCOUNT
for the financial year ended 10th May 2024
2024
2023
Income
26.524
41,648
Cost of Sales
Food Supplies
Energy Vouchers
20,490
16,470
60
16.530
20,490
Gros5 Profrt
6,034
25,118
Administrative Expenses
Busine55 Banking Fees
Business Premises Rental & Costs
Business Telephone
Business Internet Hosting
Business Accounting Costs
Business Stationery
Client Support ICAI
Gifts to external organisations
Volunteer Support
55
1.222
170
94
1,546
120
289
215
1,518
3,580
896
189
647
6.500
246
7,989
9,342
Miscellaneous Income
Government Grants
15,000
140
2.000
Bank Deposit Interest
15,140
2,000
Net Profit
13,186
17,776

Portland Food Bank
BALANCE SHEEr
as at 10th May 2024
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2024
2023
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets
Current Assets
Cash at Bank and in hand
77,964
65.311
Creditors
Amount falling due within one year
12.371)
12,9041
Net Current Assets
75,593
62,407
Total Assets Le55 Current Liabllftles
75,593
62,407
Capital Account
75.593
62,407

Portland Food Bank
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5
for the financial year ended 10th May 2024
I TANGIBLE ASSETS
Fixtures.
fItti￿$ and
equipment
Totsl
Cost
Additions
At 10 May 2024
Net val
At 10 May 24
2 CREDITORS
Amoutrts falling due wlthln one year
2024
2023
Other Creditors
Accrnals
2.173
198
2,371
2,715
189
2,904
3 APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS
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## **Portland Food Bank Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 10 May 2024** 

In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have compiled the financial statements of the company from the accounting records and information and explanations you have given to us. 

This report is made solely to you in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken to prepare, for approval by the members, the financial statements that we have been engaged to compile, to report to the member that we have done so, and to state those matters that we have agreed to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Portland Food Bank for our work or for this report. 

You have acknowledged on the balance sheet as at year ended 10 May 2024 your duty to ensure that the company has kept proper accounting records and to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view under the Companies Act 2006. You consider that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for the year. 

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the financial statements. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements. 

Signed 

Island Accountancy Ltd Suite A 82 James Carter Road Bury St. Edmunds IP28 7DE