Worcestershire Homeless Appeal
The Worcestershire Homeless Appeal Report of the Trustees for the period from 1[st] September 2024 – 31[st] August 2025
Registered Charity number Principals address: Unit 25E/25F, North Bank, Berry Hill Industrial Estate, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 9AU
The Trustees of the Worcestershire Homeless Appeal present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31[st] August 2025 and confirm they comply with the requirements of the Charities Act and the Charities SORP (FRS102)
Our aims and objectives
The Worcestershire Homeless Appeal seeks to prevent or alleviate poverty in Worcestershire by supplying items and services to individuals and families in need, as well as charities and organisations tackling poverty, all while adhering to the Charity Commissions guidelines on public benefit. We strive to offer a weekly pantry to the local community, providing groceries, toiletries, and other household necessities. Additionally, we have supported the community by distributing 336 Easter Eggs and 622 Christmas gifts for children
Our community consists of 42 volunteers who warmly welcome anyone wishing to support our charity. This initiative is especially beneficial for individuals who are lonely, facing mental health issues, or looking to join a volunteer network. It has nurtured strong connections, a sense of belonging, and authentic friendships among the volunteers.
Achievements and Performance (Year in review)
Our mission is to reduce food poverty in the community and minimise food waste from distribution centres and supermarkets. We collect donations in our own vehicle from Oakland International, Mindful Chef, Gusto, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury, Grubby and Marks and Spencer’s to create the food parcels for families in need.
Approximately 215 families receive support weekly through the pantry along with an additional 18 from housing and family referrals, 5 families referred by CAB, 3 parcels for Make a wish Worcester.
Over the course of the year there has been a change in the Trustees following the resignation of two due to their personal workloads. One of these positions was Treasurer, and this role has been taken over on a temporary basis by an existing Trustee until such time as an alternative person is found or they decide they want to take it on permanently. The two new incoming Trustees have taken on the roles of Pantry Manager and Fundraising. The new Pantry Manager has provided better communication and coordination with suppliers/donors, as well as coordination of collections and pantry operations. The fundraising role has allowed the charity to explore grant opportunities to assist with running costs and equipment purchases, given the growth of the charity operations as detailed later. This has proved to be very successful with a 19k grant from the National Lottery Fund being awarded as one example, which was targeted and used
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to purchase a new vehicle that was capable of taking the increased and palletised donations we are now receiving.
Whilst we were renting a small unit in the local area, we were unable to operate the pantry from it and therefore only used it for storage. This was not ideal as the intention was always to use our premises for both storage and operation of the weekly pantry. This arrangement resulted in us having to rent the Baptist Church in Droitwich, which was paid for on a usage basis, that not only incurred additional premises costs but also increased transportation time and costs moving stock between the two locations. As relationships with suppliers both existing and new evolved, it became apparent that more donations could be provided if we had the capability of storing them in our premises. With this in mind the trustees agreed to start looking for new premises that would allow storage and operation from a single location, and eventually found a suitable industrial unit in Droitwich on the Berry Hill Industrial Estate. Upon agreement by the Trustees the charity relocated to this unit in the second half of the financial year. The relocation does mean the charity is now paying ongoing rent and utility fees that are greater than those incurred previously, and in the short term there are also associated setup and equipment costs as we develop the new premise into a working environment, however these setup costs should reduce significantly as the development of the unit and equipment needs draws to its conclusion.
As hoped the relocation to a larger unit has resulted in a significant increase in donations from our donors, which has allowed us to provide more food parcels and reach more families, charities, schools and other organisations that are in need of assistance. This along with a small increase in the membership price has resulted in increased revenue to the charity, which allows us to more than cover our operating and setup costs and provide a surplus for reinvestment.
Following the success of the relocation and increased donations, conversations are taking place with donors to see if they can be increased further with potentially more variety, as we have both fridge and freezer cold rooms for storage within the unit. Other options for specific food bags are also being considered that could be provided and purchased in addition to the main food parcel. These would be individual bags for bread, veg or fruit for example and would be dependent on the donations that have been received.
Financial review
The Worcestershire Homeless Appeal is a nonprofit organisation with all support provided voluntarily.
The trustees carried out a review of the £3 membership fee and, in conjunction with the relocation to the new unit and the increase in operational costs that would bring, it was agreed that an increase to £5 was reasonable and would not impact users of the pantry significantly. The trustees also have the right to amend this cost or remove it completely for users whose circumstances are such that it becomes an issue, on a case-by-case basis.
Income for the period is £45575.79 with expenditure for the same period at £35792.89, which would result in an operating profit of £9782.90.
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The biggest expense was the upfront costs for unit 25E ahead of taking possession on 1[st] January 2025, and then the ongoing rental, equipment purchases and maintenance costs totalling £22401.13. The next biggest expense being fuel for the charity vehicle, as a result of increased collections from donors, which totalled £3191.80.
With the awareness of the charity growing, more and larger donations being made from increasing suppliers, and increased numbers of people using the charity, the future looks promising with increased revenue as a result. This should allow the charity to more than cover its overheads, provide a surplus of funds to further develop the charity going forward and also continue to make donations to worthy causes in the local and surrounding areas as mentioned earlier in this document.
WORCESTERSHIRE HOMELESS APPEAL
Charity Incorporation Organisation
Established 1st September 2021 Charity Number 1195682
To prevent of relieve poverty in Worcestershire by providing items and services to individuals and families in need, and / or to charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS for the year to 31st August 2025
BALANCE SHEET
| Fixed Assets Motor vehicle cost Motor vehicle depreciation Total Fixed Assets Current Assets Bank Account - 35524768 Bank Account - 47318568 Cash in Hand Total Current Assets Liabilities Payments in Advance Unpaid Cheques Total Liabilites Balance Represented by Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Carried Forward |
Unrestricted Fund Restricted Fund 17,640 10,199 - 7,441 - - - 28,854 - - - 28,854 - - - - - - - 36,295 - |
31/08/2025 31/08/2024 Total Total 17,640 17,640 10,199 - 7,718 - 7,441 9,922 - 994 28,854.35 16,072 - - 28,854 17,066 - - - - - - 36,295 26,988 35,794 26,988 - - 35,794 26,988 |
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Charitable activities Memberships Total EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds Fuel costs Vehicle costs Food costs Sundry expenses Telephone and internet Premises expenses Donations Depreciation Clothing Transfer between funds Total Net gains/(losses) on investments NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
31/08/2025 31/08/2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total fund fund funds funds £ £ £ £ 33,664 - 33,664 12,951 15,236 15,236 6,367 48,900 - 48,900 19,318 3,192 3,192 1,773 4,656 4,656 582 371 371 7,745 1,373 1,373 1,128 1,881 1,881 458 22,401 22,401 5,368 2,650 2,650 500 2,481 2,481 3,308 1,089 1,089 - - - - 40,093 - 40,093 20,862 8,806 - 8,806 1,544 - 26,988 - 26,988 28,532 35,794 - 35,794 26,988 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of |
Report to the trustees/ members of |
WORCESTERSHIRE HOMELESS APPEAL |
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| On accounts for the year | ended | 31/08/2025 Charity no (if any) 1195682 |
| I report to the trustees on my examination of the | ||
| accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the | ||
| year ended 31/08/2025. | ||
| As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are | ||
| Responsibilities and basis of | responsible for the preparation of the accounts in |
|
| report | accordance with the requirements of the Charities | |
| Act 2011 (“the Act”). | ||
| I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s | ||
| accounts carried out under section 145 of the | ||
| 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I | ||
| have followed the applicable Directions given by | ||
| the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of | ||
| the Act. | ||
| I have completed my examination. I confirm that | ||
| no material matters have come to my attention in | ||
| connection with the examination which gives me | ||
| cause to believe that in, any material respect: | ||
| accounting records were not kept in | ||
| accordance with section 130 of the Act or | ||
| Independent examiner's | the accounts do not accord with the | |
| statement | accounting records | |
| I have no concerns and have come across no | ||
| other matters in connection with the examination to | ||
| which attention should be drawn in order to enable | ||
| a proper understanding of the accounts to be | ||
| reached. | ||
| Signed: | Date: 30/06/2026 |
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| Name: | PHILIP ROWBERRY | |
| Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): |
MAAT FCCA |
|
| Address: | 12 ELEANOR AVENUE | |
| HEREFORD | ||
| HR1 1YE |
WORCESTERSHIRE HOMELESS APPEAL
Charity Incorporation Organisation
Established 1st September 2021 Charity Number 1195682
To prevent of relieve poverty in Worcestershire by providing items and services to individuals and families in need, and / or to charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS for the year to 31st August 2025
BALANCE SHEET
| Fixed Assets Motor vehicle cost Motor vehicle depreciation Total Fixed Assets Current Assets Bank Account - 35524768 Bank Account - 47318568 Cash in Hand Total Current Assets Liabilities Payments in Advance Unpaid Cheques Total Liabilites Balance Represented by Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Carried Forward |
Unrestricted Fund Restricted Fund 17,640 10,199 - 7,441 - - - 28,854 - - - 28,854 - - - - - - - 36,295 - |
31/08/2025 31/08/2024 Total Total 17,640 17,640 10,199 - 7,718 - 7,441 9,922 - 994 28,854.35 16,072 - - 28,854 17,066 - - - - - - 36,295 26,988 35,794 26,988 - - 35,794 26,988 |
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Charitable activities Memberships Total EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds Fuel costs Vehicle costs Food costs Sundry expenses Telephone and internet Premises expenses Donations Depreciation Clothing Transfer between funds Total Net gains/(losses) on investments NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
31/08/2025 31/08/2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total fund fund funds funds £ £ £ £ 33,664 - 33,664 12,951 15,236 15,236 6,367 48,900 - 48,900 19,318 3,192 3,192 1,773 4,656 4,656 582 371 371 7,745 1,373 1,373 1,128 1,881 1,881 458 22,401 22,401 5,368 2,650 2,650 500 2,481 2,481 3,308 1,089 1,089 - - - - 40,093 - 40,093 20,862 8,806 - 8,806 1,544 - 26,988 - 26,988 28,532 35,794 - 35,794 26,988 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of |
Report to the trustees/ members of |
WORCESTERSHIRE HOMELESS APPEAL |
|---|---|---|
| On accounts for the year | ended | 31/08/2025 Charity no (if any) 1195682 |
| I report to the trustees on my examination of the | ||
| accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the | ||
| year ended 31/08/2025. | ||
| As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are | ||
| Responsibilities and basis of | responsible for the preparation of the accounts in |
|
| report | accordance with the requirements of the Charities | |
| Act 2011 (“the Act”). | ||
| I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s | ||
| accounts carried out under section 145 of the | ||
| 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I | ||
| have followed the applicable Directions given by | ||
| the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of | ||
| the Act. | ||
| I have completed my examination. I confirm that | ||
| no material matters have come to my attention in | ||
| connection with the examination which gives me | ||
| cause to believe that in, any material respect: | ||
| accounting records were not kept in | ||
| accordance with section 130 of the Act or | ||
| Independent examiner's | the accounts do not accord with the | |
| statement | accounting records | |
| I have no concerns and have come across no | ||
| other matters in connection with the examination to | ||
| which attention should be drawn in order to enable | ||
| a proper understanding of the accounts to be | ||
| reached. | ||
| Signed: | Date: 30/06/2026 |
|
| Name: | PHILIP ROWBERRY | |
| Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): |
MAAT FCCA |
|
| Address: | 12 ELEANOR AVENUE | |
| HEREFORD | ||
| HR1 1YE |