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2025-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From: 1 April 2024 (Period start date) To: 31 March 2025 (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 (i)
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
We are an independent foodbank run as a not-for-profit
charity. We provide essential food, toiletries, baby food and
nappies as well as some household products such as
clothes washing powder.
The majority of people who we support are people from the
local area of Sketty Park, which is one of the most deprived
areas in Swansea; we also provide food parcels for people
in crisis in Townhill, Mayhill, Brynmill and other local areas.
We will take referrals from agents throughout Swansea as
long as they are collected from us.We offer support outside
this area, including to refugees and asylum seekers. Sketty
Foodbank opens to the public on Wednesday of each week,
with the exception of Christmas and New Year, when we
open on another suitable day.
We are run by a dedicated team of volunteers with no paid
employees. Most of the people who use us are referred by
agencies such as SASS, Unity in Diversity, Pobl, Probation
officers, LA Housing Department Employment Support
workers, Local Area Coordinators, Citizen’s Advice and
Local Schools and colleges. We are seeing an increase in
single young adults being referred to us. We also have a
number of people who just walk in without referrals.Where
appropriate, 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 ensure that we comply with
this guidance.

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SORP
reference
Policy on grant making Para1.38 N/A
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, so we rely
entirely 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 and essentials, we have
provided toiletries and household items and endeavoured to
maintain the dignity of those who call upon our services. We
seek to provide a ‘hand up’ rather than a ‘handout’ to our
beneficiaries and, wherever possible, signpost them to other
organisations and agencies who can offer other financial
support, training or education.
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 and Diversity and local Councillors
in supporting refugees and asylum seekers, who often could
go hungry if it were not for the support we offer.
When the Foodbank was initially set up, approximately 50
referrals per month were being handled. At the end of this
reporting period, there were approximately 150 per month
made (similar to last year), with little evidence of any
potential drop in numbers.
We believe that the support offered by the Foodbank stops
many people fallingfurther intopoverty, or ill-health through

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poor diets and may help to keep families together who may be struggling with day to day necessities.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 By working with other agencies, we have seen beneficiaries
find work or other means of financial support to reduce
reliance on the Foodbank.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 We have been increasingly successful in raising funds from
corporate donors as a result of direct contact with them.
This has reduced our reliance on Council funding, although
we have been successful in applying for grants for specific
projects, such as food provision for families over school
holiday periods.
Local businesses and organisations have occasionally also
sent teams of volunteers to help with various aspects of the
Foodbank’s work, such as picking and packing parcels, and
leaflet delivery to the local area to inform people of our
services.
We are fortunate to have also benefited from generous
donations of items from large supermarkets and other local
stores.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Trustees have reviewed the financial position of the Charity
and are satisfied that it is in a relatively strong place with
sufficient funds to continue operating for a year if all sources
of funding ceased
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 While the charity does not have a formal reserves policy,
the trustees hold sufficient funds to cover operational costs
for a year should funding sources dry up completely. We do
continually reviews it resources against its projected needs.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 As at 31stMarch 2025 the charity held funds of £26,043 in a
reserve account.

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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 While ongoing government (local and national) funding is
not assured, we do have enough to see us through a year’s
operation at current levels. Should there be a drastic
reduction, the Trustees will have to limit the number of
beneficiaries and/or reduce the range of item supplied to
them.
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The charity’s main source of funds is fromgrants, donations
and gifts from businesses and individuals. In order to meet
the demand for the services we provide we do support from
various agencies, local 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 City and County of Swansea
Council (and associated teams supporting the
disadvantaged in the city, for example, Period Poverty and
Direct Food Support Fund);
Plus a range of business and charitable organisations, such
as:
Soroptimist International; Red Cross; Zeta Alarms; Uniting
Church, Sketty; C’est La Vie Choir; Terracycle UK; Viscose
Closures; Solo Group; CEM Day Ltd; Essential Risk So
Waddle; John Weaver Contractors; Lloyds Bank
Foundation; Port Talbot Sinclair group.
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. But as indicated above, the Trustees have
identified and planned for this
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		 Para 1.25 New Trustees are appointed by serving trustees, as
necessary, usually following recommendation. New
Trustees have in the past been previously involved in the
work of the Foodbank as a volunteer, so are familiar with

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the way it operates, the culture of the organisation and the relationship between the Trustees and Management group.

to appoint one or more trustees

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 The Foodbank has adopted a‘Becoming a Trustee Policy’
which incorporates a Fit and Proper Person Declaration and
Code of Conduct. Any new Trustees would be allocated a
mentor from the existing Trustee group.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 Trustees are supported by a Management Group who
oversee the operational aspects of the Foodbank. Four of
the Trustees are included in the Management Group and all
serve regularly or occasionally as volunteers in the
Foodbank. Around 40 people regularly volunteer at the
Foodbank.
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 Parklands Evangelical Church
Maes y Gollen
Sketty
Swansea
SA2 8HQ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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9		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
wholeyear		 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
James Douglas McGettrick
Arthur Michael Day Chair
Stefan John Smith

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– 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

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this
capacity		 None
Name and objects of the charity on
whose behalf the assets are held
and how this falls within the
custodian charity’s objects		 N/A
Details of arrangements for safe
custody and segregation of such
assets from the charity’s own assets		 N/A

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Type of
adviser
Name
Address
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Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on bèhalf of the charlty's trustees Slgnaturelsl Full name{sl Posltlon (eg Socretary, Chalr, etcl Audrey Reeve A Michael Day Secretsry Chair Datg IL

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/
members of
On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on pages		 Sketty Foodbank Sketty Foodbank Sketty Foodbank
31 March 2025 Charity no
(if any)		 1196608
10-11
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended31/03/2025.

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in 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. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Date: 29/01/2026

Signed: Name: Michael Jones Relevant professional Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Bevan Buckland LLP, Chartered Accountants, Ground Floor, Cardigan House, Castle Court, Swansea SA7 9LA

October 2018

IER

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

October 2018

IER

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SKETTY FOODBANK Receipts and Payments Accounts

For the period from 01-Apr-24 01-Apr-24 to 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
Funds
£		 Restricted
Funds
£		 Endowment
Funds
£		 Total
Funds
£		 Last
Period
£
Bank interest 1,310 - - 1,310 69
Donations, grants and sponsorship 53,868 - - 53,868 64,894
Fayres,markets and other fundraising 1,404 - - 1,404 2,486
Refunds - - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales
56,581 - - 56,581 67,449
Computer software and equipment - - - - -
Fixtures and fittings - - - - -
Storage containers and fittings - - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total
Total receipts
A3 Payments
- - - - -
56,581 - - 56,581 67,449
Administrative andpromotional expenses 2,281 21 - 2,302 2,694
Bank charges - - - - -
Food andpovertyrelief expenditure 36,269 556 - 36,825 43,278
Insurances 535 - - 535 483
Repairs and maintenance 88 - - 88 693
Sundryequipment expenditure 2,439 87 - 2,526 189
Sundryexpenses 1,195 - - 1,195 511
Vehicle hire - - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total
A4 Asset and investmentpurchases
42,806 664 - 43,470 47,848
Computer software and equipment 1,049 150 - 1,198 675
Fixtures and fittings - - - - -
Storage containers and fittings 700 2,000 - 2,700 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last period end
Cash funds this period end
1,749 2,150 - 3,898 675
44,555 2,814 - 47,369 48,523
12,026 (2,814) - 9,213 18,926
1,723 (1,723) - - -
53,985 8,235 - 62,220 43,294
67,734 3,698 - 71,433 62,220

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SKETTY FOODBANK Receipts and Payments Accounts

For the period from 01-Apr-24 01-Apr-24 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
B5 Liabilities
B4 Assets retained for the charity's own
use
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets		 Details Unrestricted
Funds
£		 Restricted
Funds
£		 Endowment
Funds
£
Natwest Business Current A/C 41,691 - -
NatWest Ringfenced A/C - 3,698 -
NatWest LiquidityManager95DayA/C 26,043 - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Accrued income/(expenses) - - -
Cash,cheques and vouchers - - -
Total cash funds
67,734 3,698 -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Total other monetary assets
- - -
Fund to which
asset belongs		 Cost
(optional)		 Current value
(optional)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Computer software and equipment Unrestricted 1,873 -
Fixtures and fittings Unrestricted - -
Storage containers and fittings Unrestricted 14,818 -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
16,691 -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

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