CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustee’s Annual report for the period
Period start date 01/08/2022
Period end date 31/07/2023
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Charity name- Brixham Food Bank
Charity No (if any)- 1197271
Objectives and Activities
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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 for the public benefit in Brixham and the surrounding areas through the operation of a foodbank offering food and essential toiletries and household items to individuals 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 |
Brixham Foodbank continues to work with Torbay Food Alliance and referral partners for the provision of food parcels to those eligible. The premises 14 Brewery Lane open three afternoons a week to supply the needed goods. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Para 1.18 | All trustees complied with their duty to have regard to commission’s public benefit guide. |
Additional information (optional)
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers | Para 1.38 | Brixham Foodbank is managed and operated solely by volunteers without whom nothing would have been achieved. |
| Other |
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Achievements and Performance
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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 | Currently operated three afternoons a week, between 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Membership of Torbay Food Alliance Raised additional funding through individual and corporate donations and grants. Collect end of day and public donations through a number of supermarkets and food outlets. There are no paid staff. |
Additional information (optional)
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| 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 |
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Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The financial position at the end of the period was strong with £ 69,551 held in the bank and cash. There was no guaranteed income stream ongoing, and this balance allowed some breathing space in order to meet fixed costs relatingto thepremises. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity should hold in reserve sufficient funds to support its commitments (rent, utilities, etc.) this being approximately £ 15,000 annually. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £ 69,551 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit | Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
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| 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 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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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 | 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 |
Election |
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| 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 |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Brixham Foodbank |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1197271 |
| Charity’s principal address | 14 Brewery Lane Brixham TQ5 8DT |
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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| Elizabeth Lakey | Chair | |||
| Matthew Blake | Secretary | |||
| Ian Webb | Treasurer | |||
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Reference and Administrative details (cont)
– 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
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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 information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
| Elizabeth Lakey | Ian Webb | |
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| ELIZABETH LAKEY | IAN WEBB | |
| CHAIR | TREASURER | |
| 31/05/2024 |
Brixham Food Bank 1197271 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 01/08/2022 31/07/2023 To from
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 34,548 - - - 1,490 - 36,037 - - - 36,037 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - 5,000 3,000 222 - - 8,222 - - - 8,222 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 34,548 5,000 3,000 222 1,490 - 44,259 - - - 44,259 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
| Donations | 34,548 | - | |||
| Exeter Diocese | - | - | |||
| Torbay Food Alliance | - | - | |||
| Torbay Lottery | - | - | |||
| HMRC Charities- Gift Aid | 1,490 | - | |||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
36,037 | - | |||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| 36,037 | 8,222 | - | 44,259 | - |
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sub total Total receipts A3 Payments
| Food & Other Consumables | 3,271 | 11,978 | - | 15,249 | - | ||||||
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| Client Top Ups & Other Non Food | 40 | 2,000 | - | 2,040 | - | ||||||
| Telephone | 60 | - | - | 60 | - | ||||||
| Rates & Utilities | 665 | - | - | 665 | - | ||||||
| Service Charges | 1,151 | - | - | 1,151 | - | ||||||
| Insurance | 291 | - | - | 291 | - | ||||||
| Printing, Postage and Stationery | 93 | 93 | |||||||||
| Repairs & Housekeeping | 151 | 151 | |||||||||
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| **Sub total ** | 5,722 | 13,978 | - | 19,700 | - | ||||||
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| Total payments | 5,722 | 13,978 | - | 19,700 | - | ||||||
| Net of receipts/(payments) | 30,315 | - 5,757 | - | 24,559 | - | ||||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | - | - | ||||||||
| A6 Cash funds last year end | 15,837 | 29,155 | - | 44,992 | - | ||||||
| Cash funds this year end | 46,152 | 23,398 | - | 69,551 | - |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities |
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Bank Cash in hand Total cash funds Details Details Details Details Signature Ian Arthur Webb |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 45,860 23,398 292 - - - 46,152 23,398 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - Print Name IAN ARTHUR WEBB |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Ian Arthur Webb | IAN ARTHUR WEBB | 31/05/2024 | |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees Charity Name Brixham Food Bank On accounts for the year 31/07/2023 Charity no 1197271 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Report to the trustees
Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 07 / 2023. Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 all 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 in connection with the examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Rachel Thomas Date: 31/05/2024 Name: Rachel Thomas Relevant professional AAT qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 35 Hill Park Road, Brixham TQ5 9ET
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Oct 2018
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
Oct 2018
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