2025-05-10-accounts - Portland Foodbank

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Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 11th May 2024 10th May 2025 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Charlty name: Portland Foodbank Charity registration number: 1194428 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document pa 1.17 The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship, in particular but not excluslvely In Portland and the surrounding area based on Christian principles by: A) Providing emeryen¢y food to indlvlduals and families in need andlor for distrlbutlon by charities or other organi5ations working to prevent or relieve poverty or financial hardship. B) Such other means, includlng (but not limited tol the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services. Summary ofthe main activities in relation lo those purposes for the public benefit, in parbcular, the activities. projects or services idenlrfied in the accounts. Para 1.17 and The foodbank provides food and other provisions to anyone who 15 in need. Customers are usually, but not excluslvely, referred to the foodbank by other agencles. The foodbank works closely with the local church to actively reach out and j support members of the local communlty on Portland. The foodbank may from time to time support other local organisations in providing food to those in financial hardship. In addltlon the foodbank provides support and signposting to other services. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to Ihe guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Pwa 1.18 The trustees are aware and have regard to the guidance Issued by the Charity Commission on Public beneflt,

Addltlonal irrfonnation {optional) You ma choose to include further ststements where relevant about: NIA Pard 1.38 Policy on grant Mang NIA Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment The foodbank trustses recognise the value of all those who volunteer at the foodbank without whom the charlty would be unable to operate. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers NIA Other Achievements and Performance SORP refwen¢e 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 Supemarkets and Churches In addition the foodbank has built up slrong contacts with local authorities and other care-givers who provid8 referral services to the foodbank. Summary of the main achievements of the chartty. identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whol8. 1.20 The foodbank continues to provide free food to those who are most in need on th8 isle or Portland, We remain in partnership with Citizen Advice Bureau, where they provide an advisor who uses an office Spa provided by Portland Parish- and holds a drop in during the Tuesday sessions of the Foodbank. This adds greatly to the help we can rovide.

AdditTonal inforniation (optlonal) You rna choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1_41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set P8r8 1.41 Investment performance against objecttves Para 1.41 Other

Financial Review Review of the charity's financial posrtion at the end of the nod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 121 Our annual accounts show that our income is in excess of our outgoings and our financial ositi'on is as ex cted. Portland Foodbank has a financial commitment to Cittzens Advice who provid8 an on-site advice service for our clients. This commilment is currendyjust under £10,000 per annum. We have no other on oin commttsnents. Para 1.22 Amount of resetves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 £10,000 Portland F(x)dbank aims to serve the needs of the loGal community with the funds that it holds. None Par8 1.22 Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 124 Para 1.23 NIA Additional infonnation (optionall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant aboLrt: The charity's principal SoUrS of funds (including any fundraising) P¥a 1.47 Investm8nt policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing Ihe charity Par8 1A6 Other

Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document Ilrusl deed, ro¥ al cnarti= Para 125 Constitution of a Charrtable In(x)rporated Organisation whose only voting members are its charit trustees Charitable In(x)rporated Organisation How is the charity constituted? le.g unincorporated P*a 125 Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election lo post or name of any person or body entilied to appoint one or more trustees Pata 1.25 There rnust be atlea5t three charity trustees. If the number falls below this mlnimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity trustees, or appoint a new chariry trustee. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant aboutr. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Pata 1.51 Relationship with any ielated parties Para 1 51 Other

Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses istered chari number Charity's principal address Portland Fcdbank 1194428 St Johns Church Hall Ventnor Road. Portland Dorset, DT5 1JE Names of the charfty trustees who manage the charity Dates acttd If not for who Trusteg name Offieè Irf any) Chair Nam8 of pèrson lor body) entitted toa olnt truste8 If an Timothy Gomm Rosemarie Husain David Farmer Tracy Anne Stsgg Paul Kimber Treasurer Angela Hoskins Co orate trustees - names of the directors at the date th8 re Director namè rtwasa roved - None Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging to the charity- None Trustee name l Dates acted If not for whole

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assels held in this capacity None Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how Ihis 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 Addltlonal Infonnatlon {optlonal> Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infonnation) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optlonal infonnation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional infonnation

Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Stgnature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary. Chair. etc) Timothy Gomm Chair David Famier Trustee Date

PORTL*ND FOOD REPORT.4ND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TH£ VE.4R F.NDFD Ill 2025

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Portland Food Bank TRADING PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT for the financial year ended 10th May 2025 2025 2024 Income 27.650 26.524 Cost of Sales Food Supplie5 18,153 20,490 Energy Vouchers 18.153 20,490 Gross Proflt 9,497 6,034 Administratlve Expense5 Business Banking Fees Business Premises Rental & Costs Business Telephone Business Internet Hosting 63 55 1.222 170 120 336 289 Business Accounting Costs 215 1,518 44 Business Stationery Business Team/Volunteer Support Gifts to external organi5ations Client Support 673 132 896 3,580 7.989 7,369 9,292 Miscellaneous Income Government Grants Bank Deposit Interest 23,500 1,179 24,679 15,000 140 15,140 Net Proflt 24,885 13,185

Portland Food Bank BALANCE SHEET as at 10th May 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Fixed Assets Tangible assets Current Assets Cash at Bank and in hand 100.478 77,964 Credltors Amount falling due within one year (2.3711 Net Current Assets 100,478 75,593 Total A55ets Less Current Liabilitie5 100.478 75,593 Capital Account 100,478 75,593

Portland Food Bank NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the financial year ended 10th May 2025 I TANGIBLE ASSETS Fixtures. fittings and equipment Total Cost Additions At 10 May 2024 Net book value At 10 May 24 2 CREDITORS Amounts falling due withtn one year 2025 2024 Other Creditors 2,173 Accruals 198 2.371 3 APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS The accounts were approved by Portland Foodbank Trustees on 13th October 2025

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