**2023** ## THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION ANNUAL TRUSTEE REPORT 2023 ACCOUNTS NEW ## The Organic Family Foundation ## **Trustees' Report for the Year Ending 31 December 2023** The Trustees of The Organic Family Foundation Charity are pleased to present their annual report and audited financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2023. The Organic Family Foundation is dedicated to promoting a holistic and organic way of living, with a focus on caring for people, the planet, and all living beings. Since our inception, we have been committed to addressing and alleviating poverty. We collaborate with four key charities that align with our values and engage our team, fostering positivity and support through local initiatives that everyone can contribute to. ## **Our Aims** 1. Continue partnering with like-minded organizations that do exceptional work to support people, the environment, and all living creatures. 2. Strengthen our charitable partnerships by providing financial support and food donations to those most in need. 3. Each year, The Organic Family Foundation receives 5% of profits from Mr Organic to fund our charity partners through financial aid, food donations, and volunteer hours contributed by our team. ## **Review of Activities and Achievements** ## **In 2022/ 2023 we:** - Donated over 20,000 meals to food banks - 2022 - Helped raise over £30,000 for Rhythms of Life. - Supported Crisis during the Christmas period, helping to feed over 3,500 people. - Made an annual pledge to plant 365 trees with One Tree Planted. - Donated over 30,000 meals to food banks - 2023 - Contributed £4,000 to Rhythms of Life to help fund a new kitchen space. - Crowdfunded £1,000 for Made In Hackney. - Donated £5,000 to Hugglets Wood Farm Animal Sanctuary for a concrete project in the yard. - Held an influencer and press event to raise awareness of Hugglets Farm Wood Farm Animal Sanctuary. - Donated £2,000 to Garden Organic to fund materials for organic growing schools. ## **Future Plans** The trustees intend to continue partnering with our core charities, providing financial support, food donations, and participating in charity events to raise funds and increase volunteer engagement. The foundation also plans to organize food bank events aimed at reducing poverty and hunger. ## **Our Ethos** - **People** : Millions in the UK and beyond face hunger regularly. We partner with others to combat hunger and promote food education for a healthier, more fulfilling life. - **Planet** : The ongoing threat of climate change, driven by human actions, requires collective effort. We are committed to taking small but meaningful steps toward preserving the planet for future generations. - **Animals** : We advocate for compassion, the empowerment of animals, and a cruelty-free world, raising awareness and providing support. ## **Our Finances** The financial statements for the year ending 2023 represent an extended period from July 2022 to December 2023. These statements show net incoming resources of £ 3,612 for the year. The foundation's primary source of income is the donation of 5% of Mr Organic’s net profits. REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER.. CE029718 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1199659 R8 rt of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Period 14 Jul 2022 10 31 December 2023 for THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION Contents of the Financial Statements for the Period 14 Jul 2022 to 31 December 2023 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Flnanclal Statements THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION rt of the Trustees for the Period 14 Jul 2022 10 31 December 2023 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, p￿sent their report wilh the financial statements of the charity for the period 14 July 2022 to 31 De￿mber 2023. Thè trustees have adoptgd the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). INCORPORATION The charitable company was incorpoTrted on 14 July 2022. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is Gontrolled by its goveming document, a deed of trust. and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarante8, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number CE029718 (England and Wal8s) Registered Charity number 1199659 Reglstered office Unit 9. Shepperton House 83-93, Shepperton Road London London N13DF Trustees Valerio Simonetti Megan Love Raks Shah Fiona Peraballi Approved by order of the board of trustees on 2 1 gi o ctobe r 2 024 and signed on its behalf by-. Fiona Perciballi Trustee Page 1 Inde ndent Examinerfs Re rt to the Trustees of THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION Independent examiner's report to the trustees of THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION I'the Company.) I report to the ch8rty trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the period 14 July 2022 to 31 De￿mber 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As tha charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 {'the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company a￿ not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent exarnination. I r8POrt in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Acl.). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515) {bl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe- accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Sectlon 386 of the 2006 Act., or the a¢counts do not accord with those records- or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounls give a true and fair vlew which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial R8POrting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102}). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. DJL K J O'malley ACA Brevins Chartered Accountants 23 Porters Wood st Albans AL3 6PQ Date: 21st October 2024 Page 2 THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 14 Jul 2022 to 31 December 2023 Unrestricted Funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations {20,000 Financial Donations & 40,592 Products Donations) 60,591 Charitable activities Products Donations Paid Out Financial Donations to other charities 40,592 14,405 Expenditu￿ On General Expenses Operating Expenses 1,982 Total Outgoings 56,979 NET INCOME 3,612 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 3.612 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 3 THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUND Balance Sheet 31 De￿mber 2023 Unrestrict ftjnd Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 3,612 NET CURRENT ASSETS 3,612 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 3,612 NET ASSETS 3,612 FUNDS Unrestrict8d funds 3,612 TOTAL FUNDS 3,612 The charitable company is entitled lo exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 31 December 2023. The mernbers have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for th period ended 31 December 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responslbilities for (a) ensuring that Ihe charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2[)06 and (b) preparing financial stalements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otheMise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial st8lemerTrts, so far as applicable lo the charitable company. These financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the provlsions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statemènts were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorized for issue ( 218t OctO￿r 2024 and were signed on its behalf by. Fiona Perciballi Trustee The notes form part of these financlal statements Page 4 THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period 14 Jul 2022 to 31 December 2023 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial staternents of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in 8¢cordance with the Charilies SORP IFRS 102} 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convèntion. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has enlitlemenl to the funds, it is probabl8 that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recogniseé as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charily to that expendilure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Taxatlon The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitsble activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance wilh lh& charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity- Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when fvnds ara raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Page 5 ntinued... THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 14 Jul 2022 to 31 De¢emb8r 2023 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were rK) trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 December 2023. Trustees. expenses There were no .tru5tees' expenses paid for the period ended 31 De￿rnber 2023. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Nel movement in funds At 31.12.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 3,612 3,612 TOTAL FUNDS 3,612 3,612 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 60,591 (56,9791 3,612 TOTAL FUNDS 60,591 (56,979) 3,612 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There w8re no related paty transactions for the period ended 31 December 2023. Page 6 REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER.. CE029718 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1199659 R8 rt of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Period 14 Jul 2022 10 31 December 2023 for THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION Contents of the Financial Statements for the Period 14 Jul 2022 to 31 December 2023 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Flnanclal Statements THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION rt of the Trustees for the Period 14 Jul 2022 10 31 December 2023 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, p￿sent their report wilh the financial statements of the charity for the period 14 July 2022 to 31 De￿mber 2023. Thè trustees have adoptgd the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). INCORPORATION The charitable company was incorpoTrted on 14 July 2022. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is Gontrolled by its goveming document, a deed of trust. and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarante8, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number CE029718 (England and Wal8s) Registered Charity number 1199659 Reglstered office Unit 9. Shepperton House 83-93, Shepperton Road London London N13DF Trustees Valerio Simonetti Megan Love Raks Shah Fiona Peraballi Approved by order of the board of trustees on 2 1 gi o ctobe r 2 024 and signed on its behalf by-. Fiona Perciballi Trustee Page 1 Inde ndent Examinerfs Re rt to the Trustees of THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION Independent examiner's report to the trustees of THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION I'the Company.) I report to the ch8rty trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the period 14 July 2022 to 31 De￿mber 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As tha charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 {'the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company a￿ not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent exarnination. I r8POrt in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Acl.). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515) {bl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe- accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Sectlon 386 of the 2006 Act., or the a¢counts do not accord with those records- or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounls give a true and fair vlew which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial R8POrting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102}). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. DJL K J O'malley ACA Brevins Chartered Accountants 23 Porters Wood st Albans AL3 6PQ Date: 21st October 2024 Page 2 THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 14 Jul 2022 to 31 December 2023 Unrestricted Funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations {20,000 Financial Donations & 40,592 Products Donations) 60,591 Charitable activities Products Donations Paid Out Financial Donations to other charities 40,592 14,405 Expenditu￿ On General Expenses Operating Expenses 1,982 Total Outgoings 56,979 NET INCOME 3,612 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 3.612 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 3 THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUND Balance Sheet 31 De￿mber 2023 Unrestrict ftjnd Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 3,612 NET CURRENT ASSETS 3,612 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 3,612 NET ASSETS 3,612 FUNDS Unrestrict8d funds 3,612 TOTAL FUNDS 3,612 The charitable company is entitled lo exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 31 December 2023. The mernbers have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for th period ended 31 December 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responslbilities for (a) ensuring that Ihe charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2[)06 and (b) preparing financial stalements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otheMise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial st8lemerTrts, so far as applicable lo the charitable company. These financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the provlsions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statemènts were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorized for issue ( 218t OctO￿r 2024 and were signed on its behalf by. Fiona Perciballi Trustee The notes form part of these financlal statements Page 4 THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period 14 Jul 2022 to 31 December 2023 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial staternents of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in 8¢cordance with the Charilies SORP IFRS 102} 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convèntion. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has enlitlemenl to the funds, it is probabl8 that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recogniseé as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charily to that expendilure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Taxatlon The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitsble activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance wilh lh& charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity- Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when fvnds ara raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Page 5 ntinued... THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 14 Jul 2022 to 31 De¢emb8r 2023 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were rK) trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 December 2023. Trustees. expenses There were no .tru5tees' expenses paid for the period ended 31 De￿rnber 2023. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Nel movement in funds At 31.12.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 3,612 3,612 TOTAL FUNDS 3,612 3,612 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 60,591 (56,9791 3,612 TOTAL FUNDS 60,591 (56,979) 3,612 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There w8re no related paty transactions for the period ended 31 December 2023. Page 6