Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] . October 2023 Period start date To 30[th] . September 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Northwich Community Support
Charity registration number: 1197106
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The prevention or relief of poverty in Northwich and the surrounding area through the distribution and provision of donated surplus food and the provision of linked support, services and advice to individuals and families in financial need. |
| 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 |
The charity runs three food hubs in our community for food distribution collected from local supermarkets, thus reducing the amount of usable food going to landfill and helping people with cost of living challenges. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | I can confirm that all Trustees have read the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may 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 | ||
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| 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 main achievements in the last year were the operation and maintenance of 3 hubs in different parts of our community that enabled us to reach people through the help of our dedicated unpaid volunteers. We regularly supply surplus food to approximately 200 people in our area every week. Wider usage of our van has enabled us to reduce the number of volunteer car journeys in the transportation of surplus food, reducing our area’s CO2 emissions. We have also further streamlined our operation to further reduce waste food going to landfill by increased use of smallholders. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity had a turnover of £62,307 for the financial year ending 30th. September 2024. Expenditure was £50,784, giving a modest operating profit of £11,523. However, after applying depreciation of £5,776, we had a reduced overall profit of £5,747. We had a carry-over from the previous financial year of £66,598. Our fixed assets after depreciation were £25,491 with a cash position of £47,214 (less £360 for creditors). This means the charity’s net fixed assets are £72,345. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds cash reserves in addition to our planned expenditure of two community projects per year, equivalent to 4 months’ expenditure. This is held as a safety buffer and allows the Trustees to react quickly if we suddenly had a further reduction in income. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £12,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | We have no deficits. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The Trustees currently have no uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern. |
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 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| 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 | The charity is an unincorporated association. |
| 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 | The charity holds an AGM every year where the membership nominates volunteers to be their Trustees and officers of the charity. Only those present at the AGM have a vote, and in order to vote, the voters must be a member of the charity. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| 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
| Charity name | Northwich Community Support |
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| Other name the charity uses | NCS |
| Registered charity number | 1197106 |
| Charity’s principal address | Surestore Northwich, Units 1&2 Chester Way Retail Park Northwich Cheshire CW9 5JF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Jo Knight | Trustee | Resigned 6/11/22 | ||
| Linda Green | Secretary | Resigned 19/11/22 | ||
| Sam Newey | Trustee | Resigned 19/11/22 | ||
| Nick Abbott | Trustee | Resigned 19/11/22 | ||
| Hazel Simpson | Trustee | Resigned 19/11/22 | ||
| Lee Burstow | Chairman | Resigned 19/11/22 | ||
| Brian Johnston | Secretary then Chairman |
Appointed 19/11/22 | ||
| Jennifer Johnston | Trustee | Appointed 19/11/22 | ||
| Louise Sherratt | Trustee then Secretary |
Appointed 19/11/22 resigned 26/10/24 |
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| Gary Williams | Trustee | Appointed 7/12/22 resigned 10/06/23 |
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| Adam Wordsworth | Chairman | Appointed 7/12/22, resigned 22/9/23 |
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| Susan Butters | Trustee | Appointed 4/5/23, resigned 30/09/23 |
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| Sarah Beard | Trustee | Resigned 16/06/23 | ||
| Adrian Morgan | Treasurer | Resigned 1/9/23 | ||
| Jason Endress | Trustee | Appointed 21/10/23 | ||
| Lynn Stocks | Trustee | Appointed 16/05/24 | ||
| Aileen Robinson | Trustee | Appointed 13/06/24 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for None safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
None
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Jason Endress
Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc)
Date
15/05/25
Independent Examinerfs Report To the members of Northwlch Community Support. I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30th September 2024, which are set out in the attached page. Respectlve responsibilities of officers and examiners The charity's constitution states that they are responsible for the preparation of accounts and that an independent examination of the accounts is required. It is my responsibility to= examine the accounts to ensure that they have been prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting principles and standards. state whether any particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of independent examlnerfs report An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that woul(1 be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlnerfs statement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention- which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. il to keep accounting records and ill to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the charity have not been met= or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mr Neil P Whittaker-siddall FCA113316681 on behalf of Burton Beavan 22ThY October 2024
Northwt¢h Communltysupport Statementof FlnanclalArtlvltl8S lorperlod Istikt)btr2023to30thSepiember2024 ?0 R•s¢rKts Funds 23 Unr•strf£t•d FundÈ Unr•slrf¢tsd R•itrl¢t•d Funds TOt•lFUndS To¢•iFWA¥ Intèmlroth ik85 3,700 41.585 3.700 780 eomparylOigaD15alio 5.071 92ts1 9231 fjovEinmEntOii?nls4Uons 16243 Evenia 7orALINCONE 61307 65.518 tPEndAureoTr 870 24.828 17.0 HirelSTor4ge 24m8 17.cw JJ.289 $.2$9 6.52Z 6.973 33289 8.259 6.$22 6.873 5.451 sio SundryExpenJe FpudSEquipmenl NotorExpens 2M17 1817 51D CoutseslD8SchEckn Events l.S21 5.778 TOTALEXPENDifuRE 71.2D NEfiNCOMEFOR YEAR 5.747 NETINCDMEDROUfj1ITFORWD e6.S96 72.288 TOI 345 fj6.596 BankR•¢tsntKtsllonasat 3Q¢h5¢pIpmTlfr24 88nbaEeasat3sépkeMOeT1024 HubFknat pScashIo01bar&e1 iéssChÈqtsesio¢lear 47.Q34 37.502 154 •aknnr• 47,214 J7,836 Tr4deCrBèfto FIKedAs¥el anlandMachlneryatCos1 Le$sdEprqclit N*tBookValue 8,714 -2.432 6.352 MrrtorVehlciesatto$t Léssd8pr8clat JJ.93D 19,932 24,915 It•tEotskV4kn•fFL¥edknwts 25Ag1 3I207 TOTAiIIEfAssETS G45y l£•rtltythattheaccouffltsr¢rFkrtW¢hcomnwnltySUPPOrt&Yeic¢UraletothèbSlo1MYkn0¥¥è beii¢T Paul&1Ing1 DbiE".
Independent Examinerfs Report To the members of Northwlch Community Support. I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30th September 2024, which are set out in the attached page. Respectlve responsibilities of officers and examiners The charity's constitution states that they are responsible for the preparation of accounts and that an independent examination of the accounts is required. It is my responsibility to= examine the accounts to ensure that they have been prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting principles and standards. state whether any particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of independent examlnerfs report An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that woul(1 be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlnerfs statement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention- which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. il to keep accounting records and ill to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the charity have not been met= or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mr Neil P Whittaker-siddall FCA113316681 on behalf of Burton Beavan 22ThY October 2024
Northwt¢h Communltysupport Statementof FlnanclalArtlvltl8S lorperlod Istikt)btr2023to30thSepiember2024 ?0 R•s¢rKts Funds 23 Unr•strf£t•d FundÈ Unr•slrf¢tsd R•itrl¢t•d Funds TOt•lFUndS To¢•iFWA¥ Intèmlroth ik85 3,700 41.585 3.700 780 eomparylOigaD15alio 5.071 92ts1 9231 fjovEinmEntOii?nls4Uons 16243 Evenia 7orALINCONE 61307 65.518 tPEndAureoTr 870 24.828 17.0 HirelSTor4ge 24m8 17.cw JJ.289 $.2$9 6.52Z 6.973 33289 8.259 6.$22 6.873 5.451 sio SundryExpenJe FpudSEquipmenl NotorExpens 2M17 1817 51D CoutseslD8SchEckn Events l.S21 5.778 TOTALEXPENDifuRE 71.2D NEfiNCOMEFOR YEAR 5.747 NETINCDMEDROUfj1ITFORWD e6.S96 72.288 TOI 345 fj6.596 BankR•¢tsntKtsllonasat 3Q¢h5¢pIpmTlfr24 88nbaEeasat3sépkeMOeT1024 HubFknat pScashIo01bar&e1 iéssChÈqtsesio¢lear 47.Q34 37.502 154 •aknnr• 47,214 J7,836 Tr4deCrBèfto FIKedAs¥el anlandMachlneryatCos1 Le$sdEprqclit N*tBookValue 8,714 -2.432 6.352 MrrtorVehlciesatto$t Léssd8pr8clat JJ.93D 19,932 24,915 It•tEotskV4kn•fFL¥edknwts 25Ag1 3I207 TOTAiIIEfAssETS G45y l£•rtltythattheaccouffltsr¢rFkrtW¢hcomnwnltySUPPOrt&Yeic¢UraletothèbSlo1MYkn0¥¥è beii¢T Paul&1Ing1 DbiE".