## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From: 1 April 2023 (Period start date) To: 31 March 2024 (Period end date)** **Charity name: Sketty Foodbank** ## **Charity registration number:** 1196608 ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|Providing emergency food, essential toiletries and
household items to individuals and families in need, and/or
for distribution by charities and other organisations working
to prevent or relieve poverty. ii. Such other means including
(but not limited to) the provision of support or signposting to
relevant information and other advisory services.| |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.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|Sketty Foodbank opens to the public on Wednesday of each
week. We receive referrals for support primarily from the
Sketty area but do offer support outside this area.
We work with other Foodbanks and have very good
relationships with numerous support agencies.| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees are aware of the Charity Commission’s
guidance on public benefit and we ensure that we comply
with this guidance.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para1.38|We do not make monetary grants to individuals or
organisations| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|**n/a**| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|The Sketty Foodbank has no paid employees, and we are
very much reliant on the contributions made by volunteers
who freely give of their time.| |Other||| ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |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|In difficult economic times with many financial pressures
upon individuals and families, and against a backdrop of
limited financial resources available from governmental
departments, Sketty Foodbank has provided vital support to
those in urgent need.
In addition to emergency food we have provided toiletries
and household items and endeavoured to maintain the
dignity of those who call upon our services.
We have engaged with a number of support agencies
including health visitors, social workers, probation officers
and schools.
We have worked particularly closely with Swansea Asylum
Seeker Services, Unity in Diversity and local Councillors in
supporting refugees and asylum seekers.
When the Foodbank was initially set up, approximately 60
referrals per month were being handled. At the end of this
reporting period, there were nearly 400 made, with little
evidence of a drop in numbers anticipated.| ## **Additional information (optional)** ## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The charity does not have a formal reserves policy.
The trustees hold funds to cover operational costs and
continually reviews it resources against its projected needs.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|As at 31stMarch 2024 the charity held funds of £53,985| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|Not applicable| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|None| |---|---|---| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|None| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|The charity’s main source of funds is from donations and
gifts from individuals. In order to meet the growing demand
for the services we provide we do seek the support of
various agencies, government departments and other
charitable organisations.
Sketty Foodbank is particularly grateful to receive funding
from:
Discretionary funds available to local Councillors;
Tackling Poverty Team at Swansea CC (and associated
teams supporting the disadvantaged in the city, for example
Period Poverty and Direct Food Support Fund);
A range of local businesses, including the Coop, Solo,
Viscose Closures, Day’s Motor Group, John Weaver
Construction, etc| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|N/A| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|The principal possible risks relate to a drying up of funds
from individuals, government (national and local) and
businesses. There are risks associated with reputational
damage if beneficiaries are not supported adequately. All
these are addressed by Policies and measures to mitigate.| |Other||| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|
Para 1.25|Constitution| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|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|New Trustees are appointed by serving trustees, usually
from within the volunteers who support the work.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |||Para 1.51|The Foodbank has adopted a Becoming a Trustee Policy
which incorporates a Fit and Proper Person Declaration and
Code of Conduct|| |---|---|---|---|---| |Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees||| |---|---|---| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|The Sketty Foodbank liaises with other independent
Foodbanks in the city, especially where client referrals cross
geographic boundaries, or clients move house.
The charity also communicates with the local representative
of the Trussell Trust.| |Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|| |Other||| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|Sketty Foodbank| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|| |Registered charity number|1196608| |Charity’s principal address|21 Hendrefoilan Road
Tycoch
SWANSEA
SA2 9LS| ||| ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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**whole year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (if any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Paul David Mort|||| ||Gisele Elizabeth Jones|||| ||Kim MaryMort|||| ||AudreyBayvun Reeve|Secretary||| ||Jill Margaret Erridge|||| ||David John Davies|||| ||Arthur Michael Day|Chair|19/03/24-present|| ||Stefan John Smith||19/03/24-present|| – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** |Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity|Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity|| |---|---|---| |**Trustee name**|**Dates acted if not for whole year**|| |||| Funds héld as custodlan tru8tee8 on behall ol others Desutptw of Iho 8$5ets held in Lhts N(¥ capadty ¥**K>* behaH Ihe asg¢1s arg and tr￿$ 18lb the s￿54c￿jY sogr*l(yTr of Typ• ¢1 N•m• N4￿￿ of •x•Gutlv• or n•mM of Mnl(Y •Wf fft•rnb•rn (Optlon•l Intonr￿> Exemptlons from dlsclosuro d•tBI Oth•r o tlonal Informatlon D•clarallon$ 819n•d on I￿￿4￿ ol lh• ch•rlty* tru•l••g Full n•m•(i> Po•ttk•n l•g S•cr•tsry, Chalr. •tcl A IAM*¥l l)ay I OIIIITYCOIWJ5K*I Aec•lpt• •nd yymenl• •ccounts CCI6• T• S¢ctSon A Flecei Is and ments Al N•¢ 5•db)Tr B ol *J¥ts 41 IhB er4 01 th• pwhod Fw•t•wtr4¢h c* ,liJ 2b J.2 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Cha¥iy >Jame Sketty Foodbank On accounts for the period ended 3110312024 Charlty no (If any) 1196608 Set out on pages Ire¥nember to include thepwnurnben otadditlL)nst8h9rf81 I report to the trustees on myexamination ofthe accounts of the above charfty 1.the Responsibilltles and TnJst"I forthe year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. baslsof report As the charitys trustees. you are responsible for the prep8r8tion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the CharitiesAct 20111-the Act.). I report in respect ot my examination of the Tnjst's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed allthe applicable Directions given bythe Charity Commission under section 145151(bl of the ACL Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material m8tters have come io my examlner's $tatement attention in connection with the examination which gives m8 Cause to believe that in, any material resp the accounting records were not kept in accordance ￿th section 130 of tha Charities Act. or th8 accounts did not accord wrth the accounting records- or the accounts did not complywith the applicable requirements concemingthe form and content of accounts set out in the Charrties (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 otherthan any requirement thatthe accounts give 8.true and fair, view which is nota matter considered 88 P8rt of an independent examination. I have no concems and h8vè come across no other m8tters in connection with the examination to vthich attention should be dravffl in this report in ordei to enable 8 proper understandingof the accounts to be reached. signed: Date: or 202 Name: Phitip Harris Relevant professlonal qualificationlsl or body. Ch8rlered Accountant Address: Gordon Down & Company knmtted 144Walter Road SwanseB. SA15RW Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of chatity accounts.. dirgGtions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of anyitemsthatthe examiner wishes to disclose. CHARITY (OMMISSION FOR ENGL4ND ANO WALES Chartty 3k81ty FrM)dbank No lif any) 1196608 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod Start PerkJ(l eFxJ date To 01104r2tr23 3110312024 Section A Receipts and ments Unrestrtcted nds Restrlclfrd End0%￿nent funds Totsl lund& to the nparest£ thB nBarest É to tha noor•st £ A1 Recgl ts Bank imerest DOr￿￿OnS 10 Fayres. markets Ol￿fUt￿l¥4rWj RefU￿J5 Sub total (Gross ￿AR) 5*714 67,449 101990 A2 ABset and Investment sal￿, I andthtb Stor4¢rDntsinet¥ fithng5 Sub tota Total rnc•lpts A3 Payments Aomlnlstrabve atvj prafft*ord werus Bank CF n1 InsLfdnc$ 707 Repaits 3nd rrn*jtdBnwEe Swdry eqL¥PtneDtoxpendth Swdry ex￿3&5 Veh￿e hit 511 Sub tota A4 Asset and Investrnent purchas• see table ComputBr 50ft%Ydreond equlwmrrt 675 ITS 8xIL￿sa1¥j IiutN5 StiYagB ronlalmr5ard fitthig5 12,118 Sub tota W5 6T5 Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) AS Transfers betw¢•n fvnds Ae Cash fttnds last >Trar end Cash fvnds this yearen 047 61220 Sectlon B Statement of assets and Ilabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted fvnds Restricted funds Endowment funds Catsgorlgs Detalls to noare81 £ to nearest £ to nearest £ B1 Cash funds Natwest B￿lnesS Current A 28.916 Natwest RI￿fe￿od AJC Natwest Liquidty Manager 95 Da wc 25.069 {&aree baLances and payTnents ￿nI(SI) OK OK Unrestrlrlgd funds Ro8tr5ctsd funds to nearest £ Endowment fund5 ta nearest £ to nearest £ Fund to which asset b¢long C￿t {optlonall Current value (OP￿onal) Details Fund to whi asset bglong Cost (optionall Current value (optlonall DetslFs Computer sofware aThJ ui ent Fixttjres and fftlirvJs B4 Assets Yetaln•d fortho charlty's own uso 675 Storagè containers arxj fittsry8 UnrestrKled Fund to whl¢h Ilabillty relate5 Arnount due loptionall When due loptlonall D•talls B5 Llabllltles Signed by one ortsvo truste on behaifof all the trustees SKJr Print Na Dale of 3pproval