CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1197910 The Ryedale Community Foodbank Unaudited Financial Statements 31 March 2025 'Ryedale Community Foodbank enables local people to help their neighbours at times of crisis. We would like to thank everyone who has donated food, money or their time so that people in Ryedale do not have to go hungry
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Financial Slatements Year ended 31 March 2025 Page Trustees, annual report Independent examiner's report to the trustees Statement of financial activities Statement of financial position Statement of cash flows 10 Notes to the financial statements 11 The following pages do not form part of the financial statements Detailed statement of financial activities 17 Notes to the detailed ststement of financial activities 18
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Trustses, Annual Raport Year ended 31 March 2025 The trustee5 present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charty for the year ended 31 March 2025. Chairfs report Since the creation of the new independent Ryedale Communty Foodbank in November 2021 we have seen a slow rise in demand for food parcels and this upward trajectory has continued overall. 2024125 has again been busier than the previou5 year, with demand for f¢x>d aid remaining al high levels throughout the year. With the help and commitment of our many volunteers, the generosity of the people of Ryedale and various organisations we have been able to meet some of this need, bul we have also had lo increase spending significantly to supplement food and other slwk required in older to function. Physical donations of food have declined al many of our usual collection locations as people who would have donated in the past have also been impacted by the consistent high cost of living. Fortunately thanks to our excellent fundraising volunleors who have raised funds for us, and ongoing generous donations from local people. we have managed to maintsin a healthy bank balance which has meant we have been able lo purchase foodlolher domestic needs 2s required. Our thanks go lo Michael Leighlon for his continued work on grant applications. Thanks also lo North Yorkshire Council for Winter Support Grants, which were aimed specifically al providers of food aid. Other grants have been received from a variety of trusts and organisalions.. April 2024 - First Community £500 June 2024- Gilham £1.000 Juty 2024 - North Yorkshire Council £10,000 November2024- Community Foundation £5000 December 2024 - Little House £1,500 December 2024 - Two Ridings £2,500 & £5.000 January 2025- North Yorkshire Council £10,000 We are grateful to all those people and organisab'ons that have supported us financially. A$ the Foodbank is operated entirely by volunteers there are no salaries to pay and so our main expenses are maintaining the Foodbank van, and the rental of premises at Howe Road, the Hungate centre and
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Trustees. Annual Report (contlnueEIJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Kirkbymoorside church rooms, Vve are grateful to C Watts Ltd who generously provide us wf(h fuel for the van. Volunteers.. We are eXtmelY grateful lo our many volunteers (around 70 individualsl who carry out various roles al the Foodbank from signposting clients. packnng parcels, collecting food from 5upermarkels and other venues lo delivering lo clients. Everyone plays a crucial role in making sure the Foodbank runs smoothly and offers the best possible setvice lo our clients. Each FDodbank runs slightly differently across our three nIreS in Norton. Pickering and Kirkbymoorside, bul our volunteers across the entire district are al the heart of what we do in providing food aid lo people who need it. As Chair of trustees I want lo offer a huge vote of thanks on behalf of the trustees and myself for all your hard work. We have again been recognised by North Yorkshire Council and our partners as an efficient and effective Foodbank and much of this recognition is down to our volunteers and team leaders. I would a150 like to thank our trustee5 who are responsible for the governance of the Foodbank. Cate Tate Smith has continued to irnprove our accounting system5 and fight the good fight with CAF bank over ils ongoing issues. I would especially like to thank Fiona MacKenzie, Sue Fitter, Sue Harrison, Alan Robinson, lan Clarke, Elaine Gilson and Christine Brett fr)r their dedication lo the running of their respective branches of the Fwdbank. Thanks musl also go to lan Clarke for his ongoing hard wk Iransforming our website and referral system. This is a big tssk bul it will hopefvlly transform our running processes and improve data collection.
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Trustees, Annual Report (contlnuedj Year ended 31 March 2025 Reference and administrative details Registored charity name The Ryedale Community Foodbank Charity registration number 1197910 Prfnclpal office 7A Howe Road Norton Mallon North Yorkshire Y017 9BH The trustee5 Dinah Keal Catherine Tate-smith Susan Fitter Elaine Gillson Michael Leighton Fiona Mackenzie John Mackenzie lan Clarke Alan Robinson Chair Treasurer Independent examiner Stephen Douglas FCA Old Joiners Cottage Marton York Y062 6RD Structure, governance and management The Ryedale Community Foodbank was established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and was registered on 14th January 2022. The CIO'S registered Charity number is 1197910. The CIO is administered by the Charlty's Trustees who are named above. Objectives and activities The prevention or relief of povety or financial hardship amongst people in Ryedale and the surrounding are8 in such ways as the Trustees from time-to-time think fil. In particular, but not exclusively, by la} Providing emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need andlor for distribution by charities or other organisalions working lo prevent or relieve povety or financial hardship., and, Ibl Such other me8n5, including Ibut not lirllited lol the provisKJn of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory Servi$.
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Trustees. Annual Report (conllnugd) Year ended 31 March 2025 Achievements and performance Summary of activity ovar the lastyear Who has been helped.. Slnce April 2024, 3,60613,413 last yearl people in Ryedale were given food for 3 days to help them al lime of crisis. Of this number 2.43712.2531 were aduSts and 1,16911,1601 children. This equates lo 1.63411,457 last yearl vouchers across Norton, Pickering and Kirkbymoorside. Many thanks lo Data Volunteer Sue Teal for producing our monthly slats, which are a vital record of our activities and the benefits the Foodbank brings lo our Gommunity. Reasons given by the agencies ft>r use of the Foodbank.. The major reasons given were low income and benefit changes or delays. It has been necessary to support some people who have had lengthy periods without access to other forms of support. Cri&s type People affected.. Benefit Changes Benefit delays Child holiday meals Debt Delayed wages Domestic violence Homelessness Hungrylcosl of Living ¢ri$is L¢)w income No recourse lo public funds Other 31 Sickness 171 Unemployed 46 NB. Last years figures in brackets 17 86 1201 1821 113 1751 161 1201 1221 101 1,119 11,0141 141 1421 11141 1251 10 31 Homelessness as a reason to visit the Foodbank has continued to increase and is a worrying trend we are able to provide '¢old packs. lo homeless Clients as well as signposting them lo other sources of support. Debt has also significantly increased but this is unsurprislng in the cufftnt etonomiG Climate. Many Clients have several reasons that lead them lo need food aid. Dlstrlbuting the food to those who need h., This has been a very busy year for us al all three of our foodb8nk centre5 and we have relied on our dedicated team of volunteers to cope with the growing demand, showing compassion and respect lo all who need lo use our service. Everyone who comes to the Foodbank is referred from one of the agencies in Ryedale that hold our vouchers. Ryedale Community Foodbank vouchers are given out by these agencies to people who need them.. situations leading to such need have been listed In the table above. Over the past year we have increased the number of referral agencies we work with to include schools, churches, Raeing Welfare and Sight Support. alongside our usual agencies ie. North Yorkshire Council and the CAB. On receipt of a voucher the individual can then lake it to one of our foodbank cenlres, Howe Road. Norton, Hungale Centre, Pickering or Kirkbymoorside, where our volunteers will greet them, offer a hot drink and a chat if they wish, and signpost to other services if they require additional help whilst their food parcel is prepared.
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Trustees, Annual Report (contlnuedj Year ended 31 March 2025 The food is put together based on the number of people in the family and taking into account any srkcial dietary needs and preferences where possible. We also provide toiletries and household items. At Easter we were able to provide Easter Eggs and al Christmas we provide festive treats and gifts thanks lo a partnership with local volunteers Ruth Longworth-zurcher and Ann Young who worked with local people lo create Christmas boxes. which were distributed lo people alongside their food parcels in in NovemberlDecember. We also provide school holiday packs during the school summer break. Our aim is to make the foodbank centres informal and friendly places, where people feel welcome. We also deliver to Clients dependent on need, ie due to age or disability or on oCcaSn due lo the inability to attend the Foodbank due to lack of transport. Ryedale is a big rural district with poor public transport so this service is very helpful to people who live some distan from our Foodbank cenlres. We have a dedicated team of volunteer diivers lo whom we are very grateful. Supportlng p8rtners.' We have supplied surplus food and items that we are unable to distribute as a F¢)odbank ie. fresh gcK)ds or bulk items lo local partners includin9 the YMCA, Derwent Lodge and Next steps. Vve also work closely with the Norton Free Fridge. Financial review The attached Flnan¢lal Statements show a surplus of £15,687 for the year. The general funds of the Charity al the year end amounted to £183,822 A substantial part of this arose historical in 2022 when the Charity received transfrrs of cash and assets amounting to £112,779 from the organisalion which formerly provided foodbank seNices in the area. Of the Charity's funds, some £103,893 at the year end was held on deposit - split betsveen a Skiplon Building Society account and a Charities Aid Foundation deposit account. The trustees will keep under review the length and nature of the deposits In order to ensure maximum interest receipts while al the same time maintsining sufficient working funds lo cover operational expenses. For this reason the trustees have adopted a Reserves Policy to ensure, in view of the dependent nature of the Charity's clients upon ils aclivilies, that an amount equal lo this deposit should be designated as Reserves. The Iruslees believe that such a provision would be generally sufficient lo ensure that the working funds of the Charity would be sufticient lo maintain its activitie5 for a least a year.
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Trustees. Annual Report (¢oiillnuedJ Year ended 31 March 2025 Plans for future periods We anticipate that the current trend in rising demand for food aid is likely lo continue in the face of thè ongoing cost of living crisis and high fuel costs. We will Continue lo provide food parcels to those who need them across the district in the face of growing demand Continue lo work with and increase our range of referring agencies to ensure everyone who needs a voucher can access one. Transttion onlo electronic vouchers asap Continue to work with professional partners across the district and county 2025- 26 onwards will mark some major and exciting changes for the Ryedale Community Foodbank.. Following a failed attempt lo rent larger premises on Howe Road lo better meet Dur needs, we have undertaken negotiations with Next Steps to move into their new Community Hub when il is completed. We will then run our client facing service out of their building on Church Street, Norton, while retsining the Howe Road premises for storage and sorting ol stock. The new premises should benefit clients who will be able lo access SUPPOrt, including the Foodbank, under one roof and will hopefully offer them more confidentiality in SFeaking lo our volunteers alongside access lo the Next Steps Café. We are in the early stages of transforming our offer to clients in Pickering and Kirkbymoorside by merging and operating from one sile. This will bo discussed by the trustees al ngth to ensure an efficient client centred service will continue. The Iruslees, annual report was approved on g September 2025 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by.. Dinah Keal Trustee
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Ryedale Community Foodbank Year ended 31 March 2025 I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Ryedale Community Foodbank I'the charity'l for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity YQU ore responsible for the preparation of the financi81 statements in accordance with the requiremen15 of the Charitie5 Ath 2011 I'lhe Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial slalemenls carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions gwen by the Charity Commission under section 14515)Ibl of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no rnalerial matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity 8s required by section 130 of the Act., or the finan¢ial statements do not ac¢ord with those records., or the financial ststements do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charities IAccounls and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a maller considered as part of an independènt examination. I have no corKerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the a0 tobere Stephen Douglas FCA Independent Examiner Old JnerS Cottage Marton York YCK2 6RD
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 March 2025 2025 Unrestricted funds Totsl funds Totsl funds 2024 Note Income and endowments Donations and legacies Investment income 70,577 2,699 70.577 2.899 83,625 1,232 Totsl income 73,276 73.276 84.857 ExndItUre Expenditure on charitable activities Total expenditure 57,589 57,589 57,589 71.601 57,589 71.601 Net Income and net movement in funds 15.687 15,687 13,256 Rg¢onclllation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 188.13S 168,135 183,822 154,879 168.135 183,822 The statement of financial activitS includes all gains and knsses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The notes on pages 11 to 15 fomi part of these fjnancial stat8rnents.
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Statement of Financial Position 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Note Flxed assets Tangible fixed assets 12 5.905 7,873 Current assets stocks Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 13 14 10,000 5.000 1,776 153,636 168,067 178,067 160,412 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets 15 150 150 177,917 160,262 Total assetsloss current liabilitie$ 183,822 168,135 Net assets 183.822 168,135 Funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 183,822 183,822 168,135 Total charity funds 16 168,135 These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and 8ulhorised for issue on g September 2025, and are signed on behalf of the board by.. Dinah Keal Trustee Th8 notes on pages 11 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
The Ryedale Communlty Foodbank Statement of Cash Flows Year ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Cash flows from operating activities Net income 1 S,687 13,256 Adjustments for. Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Other interest re¢eNable and similar income Accrued expenses 1.968 12,6991 2,625 11.2321 50 Changes in.. Stocks Trade and other debtors 15.0001 1,776 11,732 2,100 12201 16,579 Cash generated from operations Interest received 2.699 1.232 Net cash from operating activities 14,431 17,811 Net Increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginnlng of year Cash and cash equlvalents at end of year 14,431 153,636 17,811 135,825 168,067 153,636 Tha notes on pages 11 to 15 fomi part of these financial 5tatsm8nts. 10
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 March 2025 Genoral Informatlon The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is 7A Howe Road, Norton. Mallon. North Yorkshire, Y017 9BH. statement of compliancg These financial statements have been prepared in compliance wlth FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting St8ndard applicable in the UK 8nd the Republic of Ireland,, the Stslemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (Charities SORP IFRS 10211 and the Charities Act 2011. Accountlng policies Reserves pollcy The trustees have implemented a Reserves Policy to designate part of the unre51ricled funds of the Charty as a contingency in respect of both contractual and non-contr2Ctual obligations and oulgoings. Further details are shown as neSSary In the Financial Review section of the Annual Report al)ove. This policy, together with any amounts so designated will be kept under review on an annual basis by the Iruslees. Basis of preparatlon The financial s121ements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. as ny)dified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured al fair value through income or expenditure. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. Going concem There are no rnaterial uncertainties about the charty's ability lo continue. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available for ijse al the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted fvnds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment. Restricted funds are subjected lo restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes.. restricted income fvnds or endowment funds. Tangible assets Tangible assets are initially recorded al cost. and subsequently slated al cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the dale of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciatson and subsequent accumulated impaiment losses. 11
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2025 Accounting policies I¢onifnued) Tangible assets (tontlnuedl An increase in the carrying anK)unt of an asset as a result of a revaluation. is recognised in other recognised gains and tosses, unless il reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial aclivilies. A decrease in the carrying amgunt of an asset as a result of ValUatiOn, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, exp1 lo which il offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other reeognised gains and losses on the slalernent of financial activities. Depreclatlon Depreciation is calculated so as lo write off the cost or valuation of an asse( less ils residual value, over the useful economic life of th8t asset as follow5= Plant and machinery Equipment 25QA Teducing balance 25% reducing balance Donations and legacios Unrestricted Funds Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2025 Donations Oonations Grants Gift Aid claims Sundry donations 32,491 35,500 1.841 745 32,491 35.500 1.841 745 70.577 70.577 Unreslricled Fund5 Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Donatlons Donations Grants Gift Aid Glaims Sundry donations 29.774 44,500 1.776 29,774 51,643 1.776 432 7,143 432 76,050 7,575 83.625 Investment income Unreslricled Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Deposit account interest 2,699 2,e99 1.232 1.232 12
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Notes to the Flnanclal Statements (conknueL¢J Year ended 31 March 2025 Expendituro on charltable activities by fund type Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Community Foodbank Independent Examin8tion Fees 57,439 150 57,439 150 57,589 57,589 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Ti)tsl Funds Funds 2024 Community Foodbank Independent Examinab"on Fees 63,876 150 7,575 71,451 150 64,026 7,575 71,601 Expenditure on charltsble activitie$ by activlty type Activities undertaken directly Support costs Total funds 2025 Total fund 2024 Community Foodbank 57,439 150 57.589 71.601 Net income Net income is staled after chargingllcreditlngi= 2025 2024 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 1,968 2.625 Indendent examinatlon fee8 2025 2024 Fees payable lo Ihe independent examiner for.. Independent examination of the financial statements 150 150 10. Staff costs The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows.. 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Nil The average head count of employees during the year was Nil12024'. Nill. No employee received employee benefits of mre than £60,000 during the year12024'. Nill. 13
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Notes to the Financlal Statsments (¢orttinued1 Year ended 31 March 2025 11. Trustee rèmuneration and expensès No trustee has reGeived any remuneration or benefits from the Charity. 12. Tangible fixed assets Plant and rna¢hin8ry Equipment Total Cost At 1 Aprll 2024 and 31 March 2025 Depreciation Al 1 April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 12,800 1,198 13.998 5,600 1.800 525 168 6.125 1,988 8.093 7,400 693 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 5,400 505 5,905 7,873 At 31 March 2024 7,200 673 13. Stocks 2025 2024 Raw materials and consumables 10.000 5,000 14. Debtors 2025 2024 Other debtors 1.776 1S. Credltors: amount8 falllng due wlthin one year 2025 2024 Accruals and deferred income 150 150 14
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnuedl Year ended 31 March 2025 16. Analysls of Charitable funds Unrgstricted funds AI 11412024 Income Expendllure At 311312025 General funds 168.135 73,276 157,5891 183,822 At 11412023 Income Expenditure At 311312024 General funds 154,879 77,282 164,0261 168,135 17. Analysis of changes in net debt AI 11412024 Cash flows At 311312025 Cash al bank and in hand 153,636 14,431 168.067 16
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Management Information Year ended 31 March 2025 The followlng pages do not form part of the financial statomgnts. 16
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Detailed Statement of Flnanclal Activities Year ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Income and endowments Donations and legacies Donations Grants Gift Aid Claims Sundry donation5 32,491 35,500 1,841 745 29,774 51,643 1,776 432 70.577 83,625 Inveslment Income Deposit account interest 2,699 1.232 Total income 73,276 84,857 Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Opening sto¢k Purchases Closing stock Packaging Rent Light and heat Repairs and maintenance Insurance Motor and travel costs Telephone Cornputer, telephone etc Depreciation Printing elc Independent Examination fees Advertising Training Sundry expenses 5.000 44.927 10,000 2.399 4.999 943 404 641 2,243 1,351 1.863 1.969 630 150 7,100 47,907 5,000 2,608 4.143 1.172 689 2,055 1,505 1.650 2.625 3.052 150 1.040 700 205 70 57,589 71.601 Total expendlture 57,589 71.601 Net Income 15,687 13,256 17
The Ryedale Community Foodbank Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Expenditure on ¢haritable activities Activity type 4 Activities undertaken directly Opening stock Purchases Closing stock Packaging Rent. rates and water Light & heal Repairs & maintenance InsLJrance Motor and travel costs Computer. data and telephone Office costs and equipment Depreciation of fixed assets Printing Advertlsing and promotion Training Sundry expenses 5.000 44.927 110,0001 2.399 4,999 943 404 641 2,243 1,351 1,863 1,969 630 7,100 47,907 15,000} 2,608 4,143 1.172 689 2,055 1.505 1.650 2,625 3,052 1.040 700 205 70 57,439 71,451 Support Independent Examinab'on fees 150 150 Expenditure on charitsble activities 57.589 71,601