CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0610412023 Period start date To 0510412023 Perfod end date Charlty name: FOOD OF WAR PLATFORM Charity reglstration number: 1197301 Objectives and Actlvities SORP rBf8r8nc8 Paral.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as s81 out In its govemirvJ document Tho CIO'S obj8etlVg is tg advawA public appreciation and &ngagement in thg arts, ¥th a speci81 foeus on exploring themes of food and conli¢t. Our activrties span a diverse range of asIC expr¢8$ion$ IndudirG painting, sculpture, mulb"madia installations, and p8rform8ncè arts. We actively foster collaborauve prtsje¢ts. partnering with various organiz8tion5 and arbsts to enhan cultural and èducational experiences. Through workshops and participalory events, wa alm to makè thè arts accessible and rèlèvant to dwèr80 communities. thereby enriching public undgTStanding and dialoguè on ¢ritle81 $0ry81 is6ues. Ov&r tha past yaar. we 8trength8ned relationshlps with othèr eharities, including Proposthon Studios and MQ Mental Health Resèarch. In January 2024, we launched The Fortunétèllèr, an event that mad(ed the bsginniry of our collaboration Proposition Studlo$. We Also inltiatèd the Èditing and publicath.on of a bocth docurnenting our aCtiVe5. wth procood$ dedl¢atsd lo 3upporb.ng our cause. As part of ourwo wtth Proposltion Studios, w9 dgvgloped a pilot for a Th8W 8vent form81 called a Gastro E8say. Additionally, conb"nu6d thg adrninistralive process ol opening a bank 8ccoiintwith a financial instiknion speciali2in9 In charitable o anizationg. As trusts8s, we r8rn8in fvlly committed to uphddlng our responsibilities in accordance with tha Charity Commission's regulations. We carefully roview and apply th• Commission'5 guidance on public ben&fft, &nsuring it is embedded in ouractivities. Our Inltiab"v¢$ ara structured to advance ourcharitabl8 04'èctives whil& m8king 8 meanlngfvl contribution to the er public good. To maintain transpawncy and accountability, we regularfy 8S8esg our stratsgies and decisions, adaptlng tham to align with evolving guld&lines. Thi$ ¢onts'nuou8 process reflects our dedication to the principles of public b6nafit sèt out by the Chari Commission. Summary of the main activities in relation to thosé purposes for the public benefit. in particular, the activtties, projects or services identth&Y In the accounts. Para 1.17 1.10 Statement confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Additional infomatlon {optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP Feferer Pa¥a 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 Perfomiance SORP refere stserrfJlh8ned our rel8tionshlp8 With olhtrr ¢harfti68, including Proposition Studios, which focuse5 on promolng the arts and the envlronrnent. and MQ IA•ntal Hèath Resèarch. Summary of the main achievements of the charty, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its b8neficiari8s and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Par8 1.20 With Proposition Studios, the Food ofwar Platfomi èxplo potential collaboratlons, In¢ludiwJ a pilot projèct and fubJr• gvants. Méètingg Wlth tha organizalon's managarnènt to th8 developrnent of an ovtrnl during this reporting psri¢d. as well as PIar forsever81 more in th& coming year. In pgrtnfrrshlp wrth MQ M•ntAI Haalth R•g•areh, Food tsf War Plthmi Director Heman Barro8 and Omar Castafieda IrepresenUng the Food ofwar Collectivel were appointe(l GOCwIl5 Arnbassadors for MQ. Their role focuses on fostering synergies b8lM8en thè Ng8nizth"ons and planning an a.$"C event upported by MQ'S netsyoth, addres3ing Ihpmes rdated to eatirvJ disorderB. As part ¢1 oureollabor8b.cd Pr¢position StLMJios, the Food of War Plalfonn hosted an evgnt called Th• Fortune Tg11gr in January 2024. Held at ong of Proposits'on Studlos, venue in Carnden TO, London, th8 •vontwas f ofcharg• and almed at •ngaging tha local eommunity. It foeusad on our dally interacbons with th8 biosphere. featuring performan¢• artlst Harrlet Poznaskl and vl$ual artJ$t Omar Castafieda, who not only delivered the artistsc content but also actively erow with the audience. This èvènt mArkad thè b¥ginning of an tsngoing partrerBhip with Propositlon Sttjdlos, leading lo tho development ol a new format called The Ga8tro E¥¥ay. A ¢losa(kdoorpilot was1otgrerg8t8d in collabor8ts.on with local artists and volunteers. The 6ucce8s of this initi8t.va h&4 reyulttrd in a detsil evaluatron of the feedback obtained and h85 laid thg grouThJwork for futuro publlc in Iha coming ye8r. As 11, throughout the year. the Food olwar Platforni has been CDM ast aSlIG events to
cr¢8te 8n on-dèrnand print book aimed al raising funds fortho organization. This initiative is designed not only lo generate fure finanaal support but also to brfng our artto a wider audianca. Imth th6 hèlp of voluntears, we h8v8 ba8n èditing and ¢urating material while also developing the bcM)k's vlsual style. The publication is set to be releasod In the year followrKJ tho current period. Eflorts lo open a bank account in the name ol our organizatlon conlnued throughout thè y&8r and bogan to bear frull once we werg referred to Unity Tru¥t Bank. This finaroal institution provided guidance for several months, helpirKJ us prepare a slrorg application that ylelded a positive outcomè, whl¢h materialized several months after the pariod covered by thi3 reporL Additional inforn)atlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include fijrther statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1A1 Performance of fundraising activities against objectwes set Para 1.41 Investment perfomiance against objectives Par8 1.41 Oiher
Flnancial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 121 As ofthis reportlng rtod. tha charity romains nancially stsbl•, wth no un¢8rtainties affecting ability to operata. Having made no paymènt cornrnitrnents, f( does not face any imrnèdiatè financl liabilities. Ourefforts have been dedlcated lo 8stablishing a strong foundation for collaboration owanizations snd artists. Th5$ d&llb6rat6 approach raducas financial risk whllè r•inforclng our operational structure. By prioritizing partner5hip$ gnd nthork- building belore engaging in financial commilments, we gnsuro a $ustalngbl¢ mod&l. Therefore. we do not for0$$0 any finand31 ¢on¢em8 that could imp8ct the ehari 's ctsnbnui or future èndeavors.. The charrty does not hold any reserves. Statement explaining the pollcy for holding reserv stalin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves P8r8 1.22 1.22 Zero. DurftvJ the pariod covered by this report. the charity not eNJagod in fvndr•ising ath"Mties-, therefore. It ha5 not accurnulated any fvnds to estsbli¥h finanei81 reserves. This 81tuation is due to t charity's current d•v•lopm&ntal Stag• and its focus on 8Stablishing foundational aspects, such as ¢Jp8nlThJ a bank account and davèlo in artnèrshi No funds or parts ofthe charity's finance ore in defidt. Para 1.22 Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Pora 1.24 Pawa 1.23 As of Ihis repoiting period, th8 charity faces no financial uncertainties regarding its ability to continue ¢pgraling. 11 h8$ not gntgrsd into any payment obligth.ons and in consequence has no immediate ffinancial liabilitie¥. We arp in an ongoirvJ proe6ss of strengtheniThJ a clear stwctural foundation for collaboration wth other organizations and artists. This strategic approach minimizes financial risks while on$olidatirrtJ our ¢)perational base. arè confidant In oursustalnable model, whlch prlonuzes partnerships and nglJvork¥ befor¢ undartaking financial transactions orcommitments. Consequently, we do not antipa any financial chaHenges that could impact the charity's on oin orfuturè o raUon$. Addltlonal Inforniatlon (optlonal) You ma hoose to in¢lude further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of ftjnds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment rM)Ilcy and objectives including ary social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46
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Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document trust deed, ro al charter How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appolnt one or mo twstees Para 1.25 Constitution Par8 1.25 cio Para 1.25 There have been no ¢hanges to the composition of the trustees, as all six trustees remained wth th8 organlzatlon throughout the reporting period. The Charity Commission's guideline documerrt was upheld as the primary official criterion. Addlllonal Infomiatlon (optlonal} You ma choose to in¢lL>de further ststements where relevant about,. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction arKI training of trust*s Para I1 The charity's organisational structure and any wider nthork with whi¢h the charity works Para I1 R8lationshSp wlth any related parties Par8 1.51 Other
Reference and Adminlstratlve details Chari name Other name the ¢ha ' uses istered char number Charity's principal address Food of War Plaffon 1197301 23 Howitt Road, London. N4
Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charlty Trtee nam Offlre Ilf ¥ny} Dal•B acted If not Torwholo year pèr80n lor body) appolnt triNts• {1 Edward Uriel Gonzalez Heman Barros Elsa Carolina Ferro Siofra Dromgoole Andreina Fuentes Heman Barros Heman Barros Board of TTUStees Ricardo Pachon Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Roseanne Bonnar orate tnBtees - names of the d1ctOrS at the date t1 re Dlrector name Hernan Dario Barros ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to prop8ty belonging to the charity
Trusts• nam• Dat•s a¢ted 11 notfor whole oar
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects ofthe chartty on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls wh1n the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own a55ets Addltlonal Infomiatlon {OPtional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optlonal Infomiatlon) Type of Name Address advlser Name of chief executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optlonal inforniation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for nOnlscIosUr8 of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the ch ty's trustees Signature(s Full name(s) Posltion {eg Secretary, Chalr, etc) 7U Date 04/02 12?Z
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES FOOD OF WAR PLATFORM 'sO Ilt any) Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For th• period from CE10412023 To 0510412024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlctgd funds to the near8St Rèstrlctod fund8 Endowment fund8 Total fund$ Last year to th¢ nearest£ to the nearest £ to th• n•ar8st£ thp nearest e A1 Rècelpts The charity dhl not have any recèw15 during this peri( Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and Investment sales. (see table). The charity did r1 make any recepits from 8$5els or investment sales durtng th1$ perioKI Sub total Total recelpts A3Pa ments ¢harity did not make any payments dunng thi$ period. Sub total A4 Asset and inve3tment purchas, (see table) The charity did not make any assets or investment purchase8 durin this eriod Sub total Totalpayments Net of re¢eipts/(payments) A5 Tran8fgrs between funds A6 Cash fund¥ last year end Cash funds this year ond CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 0410212025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to Tware$t £ Endowment funds to n8arv¥t£ CatOgOTI8s Dotalls to nearést t B1 Cash funds Th8 charty does not have any cA$h funds. Total cash funds 18gw trokrtrswilh receiptssnd p8yn aCct{S)} OK Unrn8trlcted fund$ lo nèamt £ OK Re8trictod funds Endowment fund8 to nearoSt£ Detail$ The ¢harty doas not have any other monteary assets. to nreSt É Fund to vthlch as58t bobon C05t1optsonall Currgnt Value lonal Dètails The ¢harty does not have any investment a$$ets. B3 Investment assets Fund to which asset belon Current value tlonal D•tall8 The charty do88 not have any ained S88t$. Cost (op• B4 Assets retalned for the charitys own use Fund to vthlch Telat95 Amount due When du• tional Details The charity tloes not have any liabiithes. 85 Llabilities Signed by one or Iwo trustees on behalf of all thg trustees Date of Toval Signature Print Name Ricardo Pachon 0410212025 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 041D212025