Foodbank at Saint MaiThew's, Redhill Regisiered Charity number 1196070 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the period 1° January 2024 to 31" December 2024 Structure, Governance and Management: The Foodbank is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisaiion (CIO) with Ihe Charity Commission (no. 1196070) since 6. October 2021. It is governed by a Constitution dated I. September 2021 The foodbank operates from Saint Matthew's Church at- Foodbank at Saint Matthew's Redhill 71 Starion Road Redhill RHI IDL Trustees: Ex Officio Trustee The Vicar of the Parish of St. Matthew's Redhill sh211 be an ex-officio trusiee for as long as he or she holds thar office. Appointed Charity Trustees Apart from Ihe first charity irusiees, every appoinied trusTee musi be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of Ihe charity irusiees. Nominaied Trusiees The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint Matthew, Redhill (the PCC) may appoint not les5 than three and not more than four nominated uusiees. Trustees during the reporting period: Revd. Anna Moore (Ex-officio and Chair) Appointed and nominaied trusiee5: Dr Michael Barnard (PCC noFnknated) Mrs Maureen James (PCC nominaied) Mrs Alison Knibbs (Appointed) Mr Karl Mittelsiadr (PCC nominated) Mr Siuari Norton (Appointed) (until October 2024} Mrs Sue Whitmore (PCC nominaied} Mrs Alison Knibbs had her Trustee term extended until May 2025.
Objettives and Activities: To show Ihe love of Chris( and for Ihe public benefit, to relieve the poverty of persons and farnilies who mainly bul noi exclusively live or work in Redhill, Surrey and lis surrounding areas, and who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress, by providing Ihose iierns of food, toiletries and other goods and services such a person or fatnily may need, in ways Ihat the Iruslees from iirne io time think fit. The foodbank supplies parcels of food on a weekly basis to those in need, as referred by a local agency such as CAB, housing associaiion, social services eic. During the winter the foodbank also provides cash for fuel cosis to those with appropriate referrals. The foodbank operaTes mainly Ihrough the work of volunteers including sorting and packing food, handing food to clients, and adminisiraiion. Some individuals and organisauons provide specific support.. For example provision of pet food, funds for ihe provision of fresh food and funds for fuel costs. Achievements and Performance: Demand for the foodbank is still high and steady through the ) ear, although it has decreased compared 10 high numbers during the Covid pandemic. The foodbank has continued to suppori farnilies and individuals iotalling about 160 people on average per week. These have been provided with food parcels, other necessities such a5 toiletries and help with energy c051s. The foodbank continues TO SUPPOrt asylum seekers wilh young children who have been housed in the area. Their food parcels coniain suitable iiems 10 supplemeni (heir allowance rather than the emergency parcels given to other clients. Over the year, nearly 5,000 parcels have been given oui, with an approximate estimated value of over £120,000. The foodbank has occasionally welcomed represeniauves from local services 10 the sessions, to give advice to clients on health, employment and other issues which the differenT services address. The foodbank has made progress on putting appropriate policies and procedures in place and these aTe regularly reviewed.
Financial Review: The foodbank operates using donauons from individuals, chariCÉes, groups and corporations, as well as local governmeni granis. Much of Ihe food disiributed is also donaied, with support from number of local churches, schools and supermarkets. In comparison to the last two years, the level of incoTne from grants has decreased. The aTnount of food donated has also decreased, such thai the foodbank is now having to purchase about half of all the food il disiribuies. Overall cosis have increased. mainly due to higher spending on food. The cash balance has decreased and it is anticipated that li will continue to do so next year. The level of funds is still more than one year's worth of toial estimated cosis, and so it was decided to open a savings account and invest in a tertn deposit, in order lo gain some interest. The funds available are noi sufficieni io invest more Actively. The Trustees have decided to tnaintain a reserve of three months, worth of the Toial cost of all food given oui, plus overheads. The cost depends on foodbank usage and costs of food and supplies, and Ihe esiimate remains ai £60,000. This includes some m6rgin for inflalioD and increased usage, and so ha5 not been adjusted since las( year. The Trustees aim to maintain a Stock level of approximately two weeks, worth. During the period the foodbank had one full-ume employee and one pan-iime employee.
Statement of Trustees responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing rhe Trustees, Report and the financial slaiemenls in accordance with the applicable law and Uniied Ktngdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Pracuce). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statement5 for each year which give a true and fair view of Ihe srate of affairs of the charity and of the income resources and application of resource5 of the charity for IhaT period. In preparing these financial siaiemenis, Ihe (rusiees are required io.. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. Observe Ehe methods and principles in the Chariues SORP,. Make judgemeni and es(imaies thai are reasonable and prudent; State whether applicable UK Accounting Siandards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial staternents. Prepare Ihe financial siaiemenis on the ongoing coftcern basis unless li is appropriated to presume that Ihe chari(able company will continue in business. The Érllstees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records thai disclose with reasonable accuracy at any litne the financial position of Ihe chariiv and enable Ihem to ensure that the financial statement5 comply with ihe ChariTies Ac(2011, the Chariiy (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provision of the trust deed, They are a150 responsible for safeguarding the asse15 of the charity and hence for taking reasonable sieps for ihe prevenuon and detecuon of fraud and other irregulaiities. Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Thlstee ri I Ib ie ffrtff -s
Receipts and Payments accounts for the period l January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Unrestricted funds Total funds l January 2023 to 31 December 2023 Receipts Grants 2,700 2,700 68,075 28,641 2,323 21.720 DonationslGift Aid 68,075 85,667 Corporate and charity donations Interest 28,641 2,323 38.064 Total receipts 101,739 101,739 145,451 Payments Purchases.. food and other support Administration and other costs 59,249 59,249 15,574 5.363 50,445 15,574 5,363 46,411 13.527 Accommodation costs 7,967 42,698 10,300 Staff costs 46,411 Grant to Renewed Hope Trust Total payments 126,597 126,597 124,937 Net of receipts and payments (24.858) (24,858) 20,514 Investments Barclays term deposit iio,000 llo,000 Cash funds l January 2024 Cash funds 31 December 2024 266,322 131,464 266,322 131.464 266,322 Total funds 241,464 241,464
Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Cash funds Lloyds bank accounts Barclays bank account Petty cash 122.105 9,060 299 Total cash funds 131,464 Investments Barclays term deposit iio,000 Total assets 241.464 Approved by Ihe Trustees and signed on their behalf by= Trustee Trustee Rese prtovOF¢oT.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examlner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees of Foodbank at Saint Matthew's Redhill On accounts for tho perlod endod 3151 December 2024 Charlty no 1196070 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accoun18 of the above charity {'the Trust") for the period ended 31112 12024. Ro$pon•lbllltle8 and AS the charity trustees. you are responsible for thè preparation of the basi• of r•port accounts in accordance wrth the Charities Act 2011 1.the Acv). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){bl of the Act Independent I have completed my exarnination. l confirm that no material matters have examinerf8 Statement Come lo my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cau8e to believe that in, any malerial resped,: the accounting records were not kept in accordancé with section 130 of the Act,. or the accounls did not aGcord with the a¢¢ounling records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirement8 concerning the fomi and oontent of accounts sel oul in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any reqU1ment that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinalion. I have no concèrns and have come a¢ross no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a propor understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Dat•: 08.10.2025 Name: Julia Sired Relevant profe881onal quallfl¢atlonlsl or body: A$$o¢late m6mber of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Addreu: 12 Stalion Approach Wesl Redhill Surrey RH16HP IER Octobor 2018