**2024** 

## THE ORGANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION 

ANNUAL TRUSTEE REPORT 2024 




## The Organic Family Foundation 

## **Trustees’ Annual Report** 

**For the year ended 31 December 2024** 

## **1. Reference and Administrative Details** 

- **Charity name:** The Organic Family Foundation 

- **Registered charity number:** 1199659 

- **Company number:** CE029718 

- **Registered office:** Unit 9, Shepperton House, 83–93 Shepperton Road, London, N1 3DF 

## **Trustees during the year:** 

- Valerio Simonetti 

- Megan Love 

- Raks Shah 

- Fiona Perciballi 

## **2. Structure, Governance and Management** 

## **Governing Document** 

The charity is governed by its **deed of trust** and is constituted as a **company limited by guarantee** under the Companies Act 2006. 

## **Incorporation** 

The Organic Family Foundation was incorporated on **14 July 2022** . 

## **Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees** 

New trustees are appointed by the existing board, taking into account the skills and experience needed to advance the charity’s objectives effectively. 

## **Organisational Structure** 

The trustees meet regularly to oversee strategy, approve budgets, and review progress against objectives. Day-to-day operations are managed by the trustees on a voluntary basis, supported by volunteers and partner organisations where appropriate. 

## **3. Objectives and Activities** 

## **Charitable Objects** 

The Organic Family Foundation exists to **support families, individuals, and communities through the promotion of healthy living, access to nutritious food, and charitable giving** . 



Its charitable objectives are achieved primarily through: 

- The **distribution of food products** to individuals and families in need. 

- The **grant-making and financial support** of other charities and organisations with aligned purposes. 

- The **promotion of sustainable, organic, and community-based initiatives** to improve wellbeing. 

## **Public Benefit** 

The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when planning and carrying out the charity’s activities. 

## **4. Achievements and Performance in 2024** 

During 2024, The Organic Family Foundation continued to grow its outreach and charitable giving: 

- Distributed **£18,005 worth of donated food and products** to support families and community groups. 

- Made **financial grants totalling £12,633** to other registered charities working to reduce food poverty and support vulnerable individuals. 

- Strengthened community partnerships to ensure donations reached those most in need efficiently. 

- Maintained low administrative costs (£864) to maximise the impact of donor funds. 

The charity achieved a **net income of £9,935** for the year, ensuring a strong financial base for continued support in 2025. 

## **5. Financial Review** 

## **Income and Expenditure** 

- **Total income:** £41,437 (including £23,432 in financial donations and £18,005 in product donations) 

- **Total expenditure:** £31,502 

- **Net income:** £9,935 

## **Funds** 

At the year end, unrestricted funds stood at **£13,547** , providing a sound base for future operations. The charity held no restricted funds during the year. 

## **Reserves Policy** 

The trustees aim to maintain sufficient unrestricted reserves to cover at least three months of operating costs. Current reserves meet this objective. 



## **Investment Policy** 

The charity does not hold any investments other than cash in hand and at bank. 

## **6. Plans for Future Periods** 

In 2025, The Organic Family Foundation plans to: 

- Increase the **value of grants** made to aligned charities. 

- Expand partnerships with **food suppliers and distributors** to reduce waste and support more families. 

- Develop a **volunteer network** to enhance logistical support for donations. 

- Strengthen fundraising efforts to ensure sustainable income growth. 

## **7. Risk Management** 

The trustees regularly assess major risks to which the charity is exposed—particularly financial, operational, and reputational risks—and implement systems to mitigate them. The main risks identified are reliance on donation income and supply continuity of product donations. Diversification of donor sources and prudent reserves management are key mitigation measures. 

## **8. Trustees’ Responsibilities** 

The trustees (who are also directors of the charitable company) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102). 

They confirm that: 

- Suitable accounting records have been maintained; 

- The financial statements give a true and fair view of the charity’s affairs; and 

- The charity is entitled to the small companies’ exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.