CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01105124 Period start date To 30104125 Period end date Charity name: BIG COMMUNITY TAKEAWAY Charity registration number: 1196442 Objectives and Activities SORP referen Para 1.17 Summary ofthe purposes ofthe charity as set out in its governing document. Supporting disadvantaged people in the alleviation of food povety. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The charity provides a two-course hot meal once a week delivered to the beneficiaries at their home address in Chesham, Amersham and surrounding villages. Para 1.18 The Trustees confirm they have given regard to the guidance on public benefit. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance SORP reference The Big Community Takeaway continued to provide a two-course hot meal once a week but on a reduced schedule. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Our targeted approach means that we are helping the most vulnerable at a time of crisis, playing our part to redu the inequalities that the poorest people in the county experience. If clients approach us directly, then we continue to refer them to Buckinghamshire Council's Helping Hands service where they can access support that is broader than just food. We want to ensure that our solution is part of the whole when it comes to reducing inequality. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Par8 1.21 See attached accounts. Para 1.22 The Charity aims to hold between 3- and 6- months, operating costs in unrestricted reserves. 'this is reviewed re ularl See attached accounts. nla Para 1.22 Pard 1.22 Para 1.24 nla Para 1.23 nla Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include fvrther statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 The principal risk facing the charity is lack of funding. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document t dee(J. rovai criarteri How is the charity constituted? ( g unincorporate tion. CIO) Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Constitution Para 1.25 cio Para 1.25 As a small charity there are no specified selection methods, but consideration is given to a balanced trustee board and to specific skill requirements when replacing or adding trustees. Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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 Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses istered chari number Charity's principal address The Bi BCTA 1196442 Communi Takeawa
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole ear Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee Ofan Lisa Walker Hannah Marsh David Ellis 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optlonal information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's tr tees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) David Ellis Treasurer Date 25" February 2026
REPORTING YEAR START DATE 01/05/2024 REPORTING YEAR END DATE 30/04/2025
INCOME & ENDOWMENTS
| INCOME & ENDOWMENTS | |
|---|---|
| Donation & Legacies | 2,995.73 |
| Charitable Activities | - |
| Other Trading Activities | - |
| TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES | 2,995.73 |
| EXPENDITURE ON: | |
| Meals | 4,379.45 |
| Consumables | - |
| Other meal costs | 2,092.75 |
| VAT | - |
| Rent | 990.00 |
| Total Charitable Activities | 7,462.20 |
| Hosting/Phone | - |
| Insurance | - |
| Advertising | 235.00 |
| Total running costs | 235.00 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 7,697.20 |
| NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE) | (4,701.47) |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |
| Total Funds brought forward | 8,452.49 |
| Total Funds carried forward | 3,751.02 |