Trustees. Annual Report for the period From Period start dale To Period end dale 01 April 2023 ction A Reference and administration details Charity name Covantry Food Nelwork Other narnes charlty is known by Registered charlty number (If any) 1199536 Charity's prlnclpal address Canley Cornmunity Cantre Prior D8ram Walk Coventry Postcode CV4 8FT Name8 of tho charity trustges who manage tha charity Twstse nam Offlce {If any) Dates actéd If not fr+r whL)1g year Namo of person lor body) enlltl8d to appolnt trustoe Ilf Dianne Williams Thomas Kennard Hickinbottom Chairpèrson David Roberts Objectives and Actlvlties The purpose of Coventry Food Network is to promote the voluntary sector for the benefit of the public in Coventry, Wa￿iCkshIre, and its environs by providing advice, support. information, and training to voluntary organisations working to relieve poverty. During this period, CFN focused on addresslng food insecurity by distributing funds to organisation5 that provide food support. Additionally, the CFN provided advice and support to 15 food hubs across Coventry. ensuring efficient OP8rations and the delivery of food to thos6 in need. The trustees confirm they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when planning aGtivities. Achlevements and Performanco Thls year. the CFN partnered with several funding bodies to ensure sustainable support forfood hubs. These partnerships enab16d significant progress in the following areas- Funding Distribution= Financial resources wer8 allocated to local organisations. empowering them to expand their outreach and support services. Food Hubs Support.. Adwce and operational guldan* were provided to 15 food hubs, strengthening their capacily to meet growing demand. Collaboration.. Partnerships with funding bodies enhanced the ability to identlfy and address communty needs effectively. Through these efft)rts. Coventry Food N&twork direclly contributed to th8 alleviation of poverty and hunger in the region. structure. Govornance, and Management Coventry Food Ne￿Ork is conslitut8d as a charitabl8 organlsationlregistered charity, governed by a board of trustaes. Trustees rn8et rggularly to discuss strategy, approve funding allocations, and ov@rsee the organisation's operations. The trusteés are ¢ommitt6d to maintalning strong governanc8 Structures to ensure the effective d61ivery of the CFN'S objectives. Financial Rovlew The charity's incomo during the year was derived from grants and donations secured from funding partners. All funds were directad towards achieving the charity's objectives of supporting voluntary organisalions and addressing food insecurity. The trusteos are satisfied that the charity's r880urces wore managed effectively and in line with its mission. Plans for the Futura Looking ahead. Coventry Fc4)d Network aims to: Expand support lo additional food hubs in the region. Strenglhen partnerships with funding bodiss to secure Iong-tenn suslainabilily. Provide further training and resources to improve the efficiency and impact of voluntary organisations addressing food poverty. Trustees, Responsibllities Statemont The truste6s are responsibl8 for preparing th& annual report and financial statemants in accordance with applicable law and regulations. This includes ensuring that the financial statemants give a true and fair vlew of th8 charity's financial performance and position. Approved by the trustees on 81h January and signed on their behalf by: Dianne Williams 7. 1.102ts Chair of Trustees Covontry FoDd Network CIO Registered Charty ND.1199536 Independent Examiners Report To The Trustees of Coventry Food Network I report to the Truste88 on my exemination of the financial statements of Hellley Green CommunityTrusttortheyear ended 31 March 2024. R88pon8ibilitles and basis of r8POrt. As the trustees of the ch8rity, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requlrements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). Independent ex8miners statement 18m qualifiod to undertake the examination because l am a fellow member ot th8 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies. Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Flnancial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK. l understand but this has been done for linancial staternents to provide a true 8nd fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice etfective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 january 2015. I have completed my examin8tion. I conflrm thot no matters have come to my attenlion in connection with the examination glving me cause to believe that in any material respect 1. Accountlng records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act.. or 2. the financial statements do not accord with those records. or 3. the flnancial statements do not cornplywith the applicable requirements concerning thg form and content of accounts set out in the Charities Accounts and Reports Regulations 2008, otherth8n any requirementthat the accounts give 8 true arld fair viow, whlch is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns 8nd have come acrosg no othor m8tters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this Teport in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Benjamin Dargie FCCA 38 Stoneleigh Avenue Coventry CV5 6BZ COVENTRY FOOD NETWORK CIO Registere(f Charity No. 1199536 STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOMEAND EXPENDITUREACCOUNT FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Unrestrlcied Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Total Unrestricted Funds 2023 Restrlcted Funds 2023 Total Income From 2024 2023 Donations & Grants Bare Essentlals Investment Income Food Sales 55,052 34,510 7,583 585,147 640,199 34,510 7,583 21,588 215,000 236,588 1,835 1,835 Total Income 97.145 585,147 682.292 23,423 215,000 238,423 Expendlture on Charltable Aclivltles 60,120 585,147 645,267 47,084 47,084 Total Expediture 60,120 585,147 645,267 47,084 47,084 Net Income 37,025 37,025 0 23,423 0 167,916 0 191,339 Fund Balances at 01 April 2023 23,423 167,916 191,339 23.423 0 167,916 0 191,339 Prlor YearAdj 1,506 1,506 Fund Balances 31-Mar-23 81,954 0 167,916 0 229,870 23,423 167.916 191,339 COVENTRY FOOD NETWORK CIO Registered Charity No. 1199536 Notes 2024 2023 BAL4NCESHEET As at31 March 2024 Flxed Assets CurrentAssets Debtors Cash atBank 711.952 209,642 Credltors due wlthln one year -482,082 -16.796 Net Current Assets 229.870 192.846 Total asset5 less current ilabilltles 229,870 192,846 Income Funds Restricted Funés Unrestrlcted Funds 167,916 61.954 167,917 24.929 229,870 192,846 The Financlal statements were approved by the Trustees on Trustee 4£ UILLI AM Covgntry Food Network CIO Registered Charty No. 1199536 Notes to the Accounts 31 March 2024 11 Included in Creditors is restricted income for HSF food parc818 that could not be fulflll6d in the year.