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 Ma￿ng
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
SoUr￿S 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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p1allat￿s n¢¢¢ssary for itscornpllatsr
lievtteNI TGorn
Chair of

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

P•rlland Ftstsd
ForTheYur Ended 10 M*y2025
ID OTdETto ￿]StYOU lo fillfil yourdutse$ under th¢c¢M￿lt￿A￿2lKFlEhJFce0MPIkn] Dfthr ￿ from lknxcourrtl￿ree￿rd5snd
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ThiSre[￿ 15 rnade 501ely to YOU lnaca)rdBnce￿th the tenn8of ¢0 pw.fvappTDval by thB rnetNbct5, the
sratements thai WE h#vE bEen CDgag•J to compilqtoroport¢o ￿ ￿￿￿￿[ troyedone￿ atbl to thoxmatteisdwtwthave tw#dto state tDthem In th15
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SI8Md
Island A¢¢ountanty Ltd
Suits A
James C8rleY Ro&1
Bwy Sl Edrnunts
IP28 7DE

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

Ptyrfi•wd Food B*ik
TrM*er¥Approv*lSi*itment
FtrThe Y￿r Evded 111 M*y
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p1allat￿s n¢¢¢ssary for itscornpllatsr
lievtteNI TGorn
Chair of