Trustees. Annual Report for the perlod Pericrfj start date Pen&J end date Y•¥r From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Churthes Tts3ether in Penwortham Foodbank Other names charity is known by Penwortham Foodbank Registered charlty number Irf any) 12fJ0224 Charity's PTinGipal addres$ Penwortham Communty Centre Kingsfokl Drive Penwortham Postcode Preston Names of the ¢harlty trustees who manage the charity Dat•8 aet•d If not for Trustee name Office lif any) Nam• of p•rson {or bodyl •ntltl•d toa nt truste• Ifan Rev Julian Mansfield Michael Hasnip Laraine Southwell Julie Clowes Chair NIA NIA NIA NIA Mary Young Rev John Sargent John Atkins NIA NIA NIA NIA David Bennett Susan Vendy Amy Holden NIA 10 NIA 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any. (for example. any custodlan trustees) Name Dates acted rf not for whole ear NIA NIA TAR Mar¢h 2024
Namos and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation) of adviser Name Addro88 NIA Name of Chlef executive or names of senior staff members {Optional Infomiatlon) NIA Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Type of goveming document.. The Penwortham Foodbank has a Constitution, whFch sets out ts iituli . Objectives and goveming rules, etc. How the GharÉty ts nStituted ' The Constitution is based on the Charity Commission's Clo Foundation Model Trustee selection methcKIs irtl ', A total of ten Trustees have been appointed. They are all volunteers, , drawn from Penwortham and Ihe surrounding area. Additional governance issues (Optional infomiation) As of 31 August 2022 {the date on which the Churches Together in Penwortham Foodbank was formally registered as a Charity) the Penvrtharn Fdbank had four poleS in place.. You may choose lo include additional information. where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction arKI training of trustees., the charity's organisational stfucture and any wider neork with which the chartty 1. Volunteer Policy 2. Complaints and Compliments Policy 3. Safeguarding Policy 4. Heatth & Safety Policy On joining the Penwortham FcrfJYbank all Volunteers are provided with copies of the Policies. usually in electronic fom. Volunteers are required to be familiar and compty with all Policies. Training momings were first launched in October 2022 and have continued through 2023 and 2024. relationship wtth any related parties, trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures lo manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities The Churches Together in Penwortham Foodbank s stated Objeclives are". the relief of financral hardship amongst people in Penwortham and the surroLtnding area in such ways as the Trustees from lim&lrFlime think fit, in particular, but not exdusively by: Summary ofthe objects of the charity set out in its governing document a) providing 8m8rgency food. essential toiletries, and household items to indivKluals and faMilS in need andlor for distribution by charities Of other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. TAR Marth 2024
bl such other nans, induding (but not limited tol the provision of support or np0st1ng to relevant informab.on and other advisory services. Churths Together in PenVrtharn FCdbank,S main operakn'on is the running of a Week foodbank- the Pemvortham Foodbank. The Penwortham F[)dbank is on from 09:30- 12:00 every Friday.. Trustees have reviewe(l ts activities of the PenVrthaM Foodbank and a s*isfied that all its activibes meet the requirements of the Charity Commission., that is, they are for chartlable purposes only and are available to all residents of Penwortham and the surrounding area who are in need- see statement of Objectives above. Summary of the maln activities und8rtaken for the public benefit in relation to th93• objects (include within thls sectlon the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on publie benefit) "Chrlstmas & Easter opening time5 rnay vary. Additional details of objectives and activities onal infonnation You may choose to indude further ststements. where relevant, about= policy on grantrnaking., policy programme related investment., contribution mado by volunteers. TAR March 2024
Section D Achievements and performance 1. The Trustees have apFKsinted a Foodbank Management Team of five volunteers to take responsibility for the day-ttrday organisalional tasks of the Penwortham Foodbank. They are supported by some thirty Volunteers. carry out the essential tasks of setting-up the Foodbank each Friday in the Penwortham Community Centre and more generally carrying out the tasks as set by the Foodbank Management Team. Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year 2. During the year 2023124 the Penwortham Fc(MJbank Volunteers operated 52 sessions at Penwortham Community Centre, assisting O households ranging from single senior atizens lo young familEs with six growing children. The Penwortham Foodbank supplied 3.215 parcels tailored to household size and dietsry needs of the recipients. The average attendan at each session was almost 62 households. This compares to an average of 54 househokls in the previous year, 2022123. 3. With support from the UK Govemment's Household Support Fund, via South Ribble Borough Council, Penwortham Foodbank was able lo meet the increased demand on the Foodbank. Additional help was also provided through the provision of HUGGG vouchers to people from SoLrth Ribble experFenang fuekpovety. A total of 42 &vouchers were distributed. 4. Local people, businesses, schools and churches continue to be generous, providing donations of vital food and rnoney. Penwortham Foodbank is parb"culaty grateful to local supermarkets for supptying surplus bread. fruit and vegetables, and lo the town's allolment holders for sharirKJ their harvest The Penwortham Foodbank ran stall at large-scale local events to raise the profile of the Foc¥Jbank among potential donors and users and to raise additional donations. 5. Penwortham Foc¥Jbank is now registered for Gift AVJ, maximisirvJ the value of taxpayers, financial donations. 6. Wth the support of Lancashire County Council's Community Food Grant Programrre, Penwortham Foodbank ran a Ihre&month-long Egg Project. The project's aim was to encourage the greater use of eggs as part of a healthy. balanced diet. At the end, assisted by users and Vdunteers a booldet of simple but varied egg recipes was 7. As in previous years. forn1 one•tMne assessments and signposling relevant sources of help were gNen to all new users. 8. Penwortham F(KKlbank Gontinues to partner the RSPCA and receiv a regular suppty of cat and dog food. The Foodbank is able to make referrals to the RSPCA Veterinary Assistance scheme. TAR March 2024
Section E Financial review It is the judgement of the Trustees that there is no need to hold separate reserves. The fnonies held on deposit are sufficient to ensure the Penwortham Foodbank can continue to fulfil its objectives over the next 12- 24 months. Brief statement of the ¢harity's policy on reserves D•talls of any funds materially in deficit Not applicable Further financial review details {Optional snfonnation) The Penwortham Foodbank has benefftted from: You may choose lo include additional infomiation. where relevant about-. the ¢harity's prinopal sour$ of funds (induding any fundraisingl., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objedives induding any ethical investment policy adopted. GerrcS finan¢ial donations from the public and Ic¢al businesseslorganisats'ons. Generous donations of food and househohj items from the public and local businesseslorganisations Grants from South Ribble Borough Counal, Lancashire County Counryl and a donation frwÈ the Yorkshire Building Society. ExperKliture has pr&JominanWy been on food and household items in line th the Objectives. Some limited funds have also been spent to assure the safety of Volunteers and users and on insurance policies. Section F Other optional information Set out telow are the following.. 1. CC16a, RerEipts and payments accounts Section A. Reip1S and payments b. Section B. Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period 2. Independent Examinef s Report on the Accounts, dated 27 Nov. 2024. Section G Declaration The trustee8 declare that they hove approved e trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the ¢harity's trus Signaturels) Full name(sl Lxs VJ TA-iu& Vc+ND Position leg Secretary, Chair. etc) fou5r& 6 Dats TAR March 2024
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIANO AND WALES Recei tsand ments accounts CC16a For the period To 0111012023 3r2024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted fun<ts Restrlcted fund8 Endowment lunds Total funds Last year A1 Ro¢el SRBC HcxtsehL4Y Supr<rtGwt LCC Giant 1.177 15,159 391 15.159 Grfl Intsre8t ross Income AR) 15,894 2&17T 41071 etan see tsble . tota 41071 A3Pa m•n Fc<xJ Hougehcld ttenYJ Insurar fwdt4nk runTh Fcoj safety Ittrns 4754 18.994 X748 X)2 ST2 Sub totsl 573 1&994 A4 Asset and In¥estment Sub total 18.994 25A67 P4et of reCeIp(paYm•ntsj AS Trnnsf•rn bekn¥een funds A8 Ca•h luNl¥ last yg•r •rKI Cash fvnds thi¥ yew end 16.504 .170 7.183 43,674 CCYX R1 &wunts ISSI 27n1r2024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted fund8 to wrest£ Regtrlcted lund8 io lest £ 7.183 Endowment fund8 towwt£ B1 C¥sh funds Total cash funds 36A91 7.183 Vnrv¥tri¢ted lunds r•8rn8t £ Re¥tri¢ted funds ErKIoTmont funds to ngarngt£ FundtL¥whl¢h CL(01) Cuwrnrtval Fuod to vhi¢h Co¥tlopiional urr•nt v•lu• le--411s Flee 84 Assets rntalned for the charlty's own us• Filiffj stWwrKJ Afflouffl d B5 Llabllltlos S¥ne¢J by one or tsusts81 (XI STrJnature Pnt Naw Dale of roval Ine Sodthw, CCXX RZ ISSI 27111r224
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteos Churthes Together in Penwortham Foodbank On accounts for the 13 months ended 30° September 2024 Charity no 1200224 Set out on pages 1 and 2 of the Receipts and Payments Accounts I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {Ihe Trusf) for the 12 months ended 3010912024. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the thaTity'5 trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the a(xounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Act"). I report in respeGt of my examination of the Trust's accounts Carried OLrt urKler section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission urLler section 145(5)(b) of Ihe Art. Independent I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have examiner's Statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordanc* wth section 130 of the Charities Act,. or the accourrts did not accord th the accounting records., or tr accounts did not corn with the applicable requirements conceming the fom and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulab'ons 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view vthich is not a matter considered as part of an indewndent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinattson to which attention should drawn in this report in order to enable a prcper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signod: Dats: Name". Jack Tal Relevant professional qualification(s) or l>ody (rf any): Associate of the Chartered Govemance Instituts UK and Ireland (ACG) Address: 41 Gleneagles DrNe, Penwortham PR1 OJT IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete rfthe examiner needs to highlight material matters of conrn (see CC32, Independent examInatn of charty accounts: dI¢t10n8 and guidance for examiners). Give here brlef details of any Items that the examlner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018