Charlty reglBtrallon number 1195019 (England and Wales)
HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Ms D Middleton
Mrs T M Clements
Mr B Woolcock
Charlty number (England and Wales)
1195019
Prlnclpal addrnss
407 Jockey Road
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B73 5XH
Accountants
LMH Accountants Limited TIA Trevor Jones & Co
Old Bank Chambers
582-586 Kingsbury Road
Erdington
Birmingham
B24 9ND

HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
CONTENTS
Pago
Trustees report
Accountants, report
ststement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial ststements
7-12

HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
The Trustees p￿sent their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the Charity's goveming document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)"
(effective 1 January 2019).
Objectlves and activities
To relieve povety and financial hardship amongst those in need by reason of food povety in areas of deprivation
primarity in north Bimiingham through providing food parcels and a hot meal, providing pop up foodbanks events in
the community and redistributing any surplus food to foodbanks.
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
Charity should undertake.

HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Achlevements and perfomiance
Hope Food North Bimiingham has completed its third year as a food bank charity and has helped by providing
fresh, frozen, and long-life food regularly to families and individuals living in food povety.
During the year, Hope Food continued to operate from its temporary base in Sutton Coldfield, though efforts to
secure a new permanent base were bearing positive results towards the end of the period.
We now have around 90 volunteers working to collect, sort and give out fresh, frozen and long-life food. In April
2024 it took 405 volunteer-hours (on average) to run the charity for a week. The food has been distributed to local
beneficiaries at two foodbanks in Sutton Coldfield (Falcon Lodge and Mere Green) and one in Erdington (Stockland
Green) for 50 weeks of the year.
The 3 foodbanks held during the week commencing 29 April 2024 welcomed 194 visitors and the food supplied
helped to feed 493 beneficiaries. This represents a significant (41 per cent increase) over the equivalent week the
previous year and creates a challenging environment both in terms of quantity of food required and volunteer
numbers. The number of beneficiaries has continued to grow throughout the year.
In addition, parcels were delivered to 23 struggling individuals unable to attend our food days, helping to feed a
further 48 people.
All volunteers that handle food have undertaken training in food hygiene, manual handling, and safeguarding. We
also ran a course on managing conflict for front-line volunteers, and a course on Quick Books for the finance team.
There continues to be a waiting list for interested volunteers wishing to support Hope Food.
The volunteer team has made a positive difference to beneficiaries, health and well-being by sourcing surplus fresh
bread, fruit. and vegetables every week from a range of supemiarkets, the local wholesale fresh food market and
occasionally local farmers. Our reach for food collections extends across Birmingham, Lichfield, and Sutton
Coldfield.
Our foodbank sessions are contributing to the national nutritional guidelines of five fruitslvegetables a day which is
particularly important to families during the school holidays. The foodbank received several signrficant grants to
provide fresh eggs and milk (sourced from a local farmer) which also t)oosts the health and well-being of all
foodbank attendees.
Our generous donors also provide us with non-food donations which we pass on to our clients. When we have
accumulated a sufficient quantity. we pass on toiletries and pet food at all our food days, and second-hand clothing
at our Stockland Green food day.
There is also a wider benefit to society, in the charity's commitment to preventing fresh food being sent to landfill
because it is dose to its expiry date. We redirect this food to those in food povety. An example of our commitment
to preventing food waste and supporting the most vulnerable is our hostel delivery initiative. Sandwiches and other
ready-to*at items with a midnight expiry date are delivered shortly before that deadline to hostels for the homeless
and vulnerable in Birmingham four nights a week every week of the year.
Hope Food has partnered with several local agencies. such as Health Watch, Jericho and Our Place who attend
one or more of our foodbank sessions. They provide an outreach service to foodbank attendees who may not be
able to, or lack confidence in tslking to, social services workers and other advlce workers in more formal settings. In
this way the foodbank has broken down barriers to accessing supportive services in a confidential space.
Hope Food is grateful for funds received this year from grant making trusts, companies and individuals and
donations of food from schools, faith groups and businesses. This year the donations made to us during Harvest
Festival and the Christmas season were overwhelming and stretthed our storage capacity to its limit! Our list of
donors (corporate. individual. and other organisations) continues to grow.
Our volunteers also make de facto contributions by using thelr vehicles on charity business wlthout recompense.
The trustees of Hope Food are aware that the charity is facing a difficult year ahead as the numbers usirvJ our
ServI￿S continue to grow. This also has the capacity to impact how much food and financial donations we receive.
We nonetheless believe that we have developed relations with a wider ranging donor base. and a range of cross
sector partnerships in 2024 which will enable us to continue our service in the cx)ming year.

HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Flnanclal revlew
It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be
maintained al a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The Trustees consider that reserves
at this level ￿11 ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Charty's
current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves
has been maintained throughout the year.
Structure, governance and management
The Charity is a charitable incorporated organisation.
The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Ms D Middleton
Mrs T M Clements
Mr B Woolcock
The trustees are appointed every three years at a properly convened meeting in accordance with the goveming
document.
None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company.
The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Jjth.
Ms D Middleton
Trustee
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HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ON THE PREPARATION
OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF HOPE FOOD NORTH
BIRMINGHAM FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Charitle8 Act 2011, we hav8 prep8red for your approval the
fin8ndal statements of Hope Food North Birmingham for the year ended 30 Aprll 2024, which comprlse the
statement of financial activities and the related notes from the charity's accounting records and from information and
explanations you have given us.
As a practising member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, we are subject to its
ethical and other professional requirements which are detsiled at https:/lwww.icaew.comlregulation.
This report is made to the charity's Trustees. as a body, in accordance with the tems of our engagement letter
dated 10 De￿rnber 2024. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial
statements of Hope Food North Birmingham and state those matters that we have agreed to stste to the charivs
Trustees, as a body, in this report in accordance with ICAEW Technical Release 07116 AAF. To the fullest extent
permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Hope Food North Birmingham and
the charity's Trustees as a body, for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that Hope Food North Birmingham has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare
statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and surplus of
Hope Food North Bimiingham. You consider that Hope Food North Bimiingham is exempt from the statutory audit
requirement for the year. and is not required to obtain an independent examinerfs report.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of Hope Food North
Bimiingham. 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 statutory
financial ststements.
LM Lkd
LMH Accountants Llmited TIA Trevor Jones & Co
Chartered Accountsnts
Old Bank Chambers
582-586 Kingsbury Road
Erdington
Birmingham
B24 9ND
Date: ..
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HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
62,418
42,913
105,331
35,278
28,429
63,707
Total income
62,418
42,913
105,331
35,278
28,429
63,707
Expenditure on:
Charitsble activities
46,269
34,957
81,226
37,437
28,429
65,866
Total expenditure
46,269
34,957
81,226
37,437
28,429
65,866
Net incomel(expenditure)
16,149
7,956
24,105
(2,159)
(2,159)
Transfers between
fvnds
56
(56)
Net movement in
funds
16,205
7,900
24,105
(2,159)
(2,159)
Reconcillation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 May 2023
13.304
13,304
15,463
15,463
Fund balances at 30 April
2024
29,509
7,900
37,409
13,304
13,304
The statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.

HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 APRIL 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
3,452
131
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and In hand
2,046
2,972
30,628
500
264
13,599
35,646
14,363
Creditors: amounts falling due withln
one year
10
(1.689)
(1,190)
Net current assets
33,957
13,173
Total assets less current liabllities
37.409
13,304
The funds of the Charlty
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
11
7,900
29.509
13,304
37,409
13,304
The financial stalements were approved by the Trustees on .. ..
PfTh.JJth,,
Ms D Middleton
Trustee
rs T M Clements
Trustee

HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Accountlng pollcles
Charity Informatlon
Hope Food North Birmingham is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
1.1 Accountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's goveming document, the
Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
("FRS 102") and the Charities SORP 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The Charity is a Public
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Charity has taken advantsge of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of
Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to
the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of
Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of
Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in stetling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are set out bek)w.
1.2 Golng concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Twstees have a reasonable expectatlon that the Charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational exlstence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees
continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretlon of the Trustees in furtherance of thelr charitable
objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the ￿Stricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1 A Income
Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been
met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognlsed on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charlty has been notified
of the donation, unless perfonnance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Ald or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are ￿CogniSed on receipt or otherwise if the Charlty has been notified of an impending distribution,
the amount is known. and receipt is expected. If the amount Is not known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.

HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Accountlng pollclos
(Contlnued)
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognlsed once there is a legal or constructive obllgation to transfer economic benefft to a
third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is dasslfied by activity. The costs of each activty are made up of the totsl of direct costs and
shared costs, induding support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
actNity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
dep￿CiatIon charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
1.6 Tanglble fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
25 % straight line
250/0 Straight line
20 % reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carying value of the asseL and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impaimient of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment
loss (rf any).
1.8 Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost
comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been
incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or
nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be
incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
1.9 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents indude cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.

HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Accountlng policles
(Contlnued)
1.10 Flnancial Instruments
The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Baslc Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes paty to the
contractual provisions of the Instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which indude debtors and cash and bank balan￿s, are initially measured at
transaction price induding transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
dassified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, induding creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitLrtes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If noL they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
Critical accountlng estimates and judgements
In the application of the Charity's accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions about the carying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other
factors that are considered to be relevanL Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.

HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Income from donatlon.8 and legacles
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Donations and gifts
Grants
55,918
6,500
2,587
40,326
58,505
46,826
30,645
4,633
30,645
33,062
28,429
62,418
42.913
105,331
35,278
28,429
63.707
Expenditure on charitable actlvitles
Unrestlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unresticted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Dlrect costs
F(y)d purchased and
donated
Bank charges
Cost of waste removal
Repairs & renewals
Accountancy
Insurance
Promotional material
Printing and stationery
Rent
Computer running costs
Telephone
Volunteer training
Depreciation
Power, light and heat
Other charitable
expenditure
Contribution to costs
36,700
72
2.531
1.953
987
873
79
282
2,867
351
324
31
492
25,554
62,254
72
2,531
1,953
987
873
79
282
8,039
351
324
759
492
25,484
72
2,641
801
945
631
414
261
4,942
431
324
20,942
46,426
72
2,641
801
945
631
414
261
7,477
431
324
1,887
45
934
5.172
2,535
728
1,887
45
934
2,230
(3,503)
2,230
2,577
(3,065)
2,577
3.503
3,065
46,269
34.957
81,226
37,437
28,429
65,866
Analysls by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
46,269
46,269
34,957
37,437
37,437
28.429
34,957
28.429
46,269
34,957
81,226
37,437
28,429
65.866
Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) reC￿1ved any remuneratson or benefits from the
Charity during the year.
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HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from taxation on ils activltles because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
Tanglble flxed asset8
Plant and Flxtures and
equlpment
flttlngs
Motor
vehlcles
Total
Cost
At 1 May 2023
Additions
180
500
180
3,813
313
3,000
At 30 April 2024
680
313
3,000
3,993
Depreciatlon and Impalmient
At 1 May 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
49
160
49
492
32
300
At 30 April 2024
209
32
300
541
Carrying amount
At 30 April 2024
471
281
2,700
3,452
At 30 April 2023
131
131
Stocks
2024
2023
Food
2,046
500
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
2,587
385
264
2,972
264
10 Creditors: amounts falling due withln one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
699
990
245
945
1,689
1,190
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HOPE FOOD NORTH BIRMINGHAM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
11 Restrlcted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprlse the unexpended balances of donatlons and grants held on trust
subject to specific condltions by donors as to how they may be used.
At 1 May 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At 30 April
2024
42,913
(34,957)
(56)
7,900
Prevlous year
At 1 May 2022
Incoming Resources
resources
expended
Transfers
At 30 Aprll
2023
28,429
(28,429)
12 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restrlcted
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 30 Aprll 2024:
Tangible assets
Current assets/(liabilities)
3,452
26,057
3,452
33,957
7,900
29,509
7,900
37,409
Unrestrlcted
funds
2023
Restrlcted
funds
2023
Total
2023
At 30 Aprll 2023:
Tangible assets
Current assetsl(liabilities)
131
13,173
131
13,173
13,304
13,304
13 Related party transactlons
There were no disdosable related party transactions durlng the year.
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