Charity Number.. 1201789 EAST RIDING FOOD POVERTY ALLIANCE (ERFPA) TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Perlod ended 30 June 2025 aeAccountancyse
East Riding Food Poverty Alliance (ERFPA) Charity Number. 1201789 Contents to the Financial Statements For the period ended 30 June 2025 Page Trustees Annual Report Independent Examiners Rep)rt io Receipts and Payments Account li Statement of Assets and Llabilities 12 Notes to the Financial Statements 13
East Riding Food Povety Alliance (ERFPA) Charity Number. 1201789 TRusfEES' ANNUAL REPORT For the period ended 30 June 2025 The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements for the perlod to 30 lune 2025. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Constitution, and Charity CoMmi10n Guidance for Charities preparing their accounts on the Receipts and Payments basis. REFERENCE AN D ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARrrY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS Charlty name: East tUding Fcod Povety Alllance Registered charity number.. 1201789 Strurture: Charttable Incorporated Organlsatlon (CIO) Prlnclpal address: Bridlington Community Hub 2a Marshall Avenue Bridlington East Yorkshire Y015 2DS Trustees: Names of Trustees who seNed during the year and Sin the year end were as follows: Sian Broughton Anne Handley (resigned 05 December 2024) Jayne Nendick Sarah Rommell V. Angela Train (resigned 02 June 2025) Joanne Ramsey Jacqueline Heffer Amanda Thomlinson
East Riding Food Poverty Alliance (ERFPAI Charity Number.. 1201789 TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (contlnued) For the period ended 30 June 2025 Bankers: Virgin Money 122-124 High Str&t Scunthorpe North knncolnshlre DN15 6ES Independent examiner: Katie Sauvage FCCA Kalie Sauvage Accountancy Servlces Ltd 12 Pilgrims Close South Klllingholme Immlngham North nColnShi DN40 3HU STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document East Riding Food Poverty Allian (ERFPA) was established under a Constitutlon (Association model) and Is a reglstered Charitable Incorporated OrganISaon (CIO), The Charlty was reglstered with the Charity Commission on 31 January 2023. If the CIO Is wound up, the members of the CIO have no Ilability to contrlbute to its assets aria no personal responslL)Iiiry for setulng its debts dllLI lidbllilies. Appolntment of Trustees The Trustees form the Executive Committee of the char,ty. The mernbers of the Executlve Committee are eletted at the Annual General Meeting by the rnembers of the Charity, and usually serve for a three-year term. At the end of tlis term, they can stand for re- election, All members are circulated invitations to nominate Trustees In advance of the AGM. The Constitution states that there must be at least three charity trustees. The maxlmum nurnber of Trustees is nine. There is a provision for the co-option of additional trustees by the Trust& Board, provided that the maximum number of trustaes is not exceeded. Co-opted trustees must retire at the next AGM after their appointrnent, and shall not be counted for the purt)ose of which of the charity trustees are to rebre by appointment at the AGM. Any person retiring as a charity trustee by rotation or by giving notice to the CIO is eligible for reappointment.
East Riding Food Poverty Alliance (ERFPAI Charity Number.. 1201789 TRusfEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 30 June 2025 Trustee Induction and Training New Trustees undergo induttlon, provided by the current Trust Board. The Induttion includes a discussion about the role and responsibillties of Trustees, the activities, aims and objectives of the Charity, the structure of the organisation, Board of Trustees, general procedLrres of the organisation, New Trustees are Introduced to members of staff and other Trustees, and are provided with the Charity Commissions'Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees,, the Constitudon, the latest statutory financial statements, Annual Report, and financial reports provided to the Board of Ttustees. Any additional training required by new Trustees will be identified during induction, and may be requested at any point whlle they hold the posiknon of Trustee, where it is considered useful to their role as Trustee. Trustees are also invlted to attend events and attivities in order to develop a better all. round understanding of the organisauon. Organlsational Structure The Board of Trustees manages the Charity but generally airns to consider on5y strateglc decisions at 5ts meetings. Trust*s are aware that any conflicts of interest are declared and minuted. The Board meets quarterly. Trustees are aware that any conflicts of Interest are declared and minuted. Rlsk Management The major risks to which the Charlty is exposed, as identified by the Trustees, have been revlewed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. The climate wlthin the Voluntary and Community Sector is such, that risks include a dependence on a mixture of Income sources includlng earned income, Servlce Level Agreements, contracts and grants - a percentage of which covers the CO costs of the organisation. Objects As set out in the Constitution, the Charity's objetts are the prevention or relief of povety In the United Klngdom by: (a) provlding grants, items and services to individuals in need andlor charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve ry)verty. (b) Undertaking and supporting research Into factors that contrlbute to poverty and the rnost appropriate ways to fflitigate these.
East Riding Food Poverty Alliance IERFPAI Chaflty Number.. 1201789 TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT {continued} For the period ended 30 June 2025 Main objectives for the following year Our main objectives for the following year are: Continue working towards the three course collaborative strate9y to increase food security in the East Riding of Yorkshire this can be acce55ed at htt www.erf ou food- ove -str te -2021 and develop a new 5 year strategy to increase food security in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Continue to reduce reliance on emergency food par1$ by increasing use of sustainable food provision, improving household income through advice and employment support, increasing community participation and reducing social isolation. Explore the relationship beeen povety, health and wellbeing. ERFPA will promote joined-up 5UPPOrt within food hub- linking food proviJion with health, advice and sorial rnnnp.rtinn. Continue to provide support, advice and guidance to members of the alliance. To grow the membership of the East Riding Food Poverty Alliance and develop new relatlonshlps wlth strategic partners. Continuc to idcntify appropriate funding sources to support the work of ERFPA, and other members of the alliance. Public benefit Thc TruJtec4P confirm that they have complied with the duty, contained in Section 4 of the c.harities Att 2011, to have due regard to the guidance on public beneffit issued by the Charity Commission. The charitable purpose of the charity within the meaning of the act is contained within its objects stated above. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Review of Activities 2024-25 The East Ridinq Food Poverty Alliance (ERFPA) is an alliance of Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations supporting individuals and families who have, or are at risk of, food insecurity across the East Riding of Yorkshire. Through a coordinated and collaborative approach, ERFPA works to meet immediate need while supporting longer-term pathways towards financial resilience and food security. During 2024-25, ERFPA member organisations collectively provided residents with 28,717 food provisions, providing emergency food, access to affordable food pantries, practical support, and onward referrals across the East Riding.
East Riding Food Poverty A15iance IERFPA) Charity Number. 1201789 TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 30 June 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued) Revlew of Artivities 2024-25 (contlnued) In January 2025, ERFPA members began recording the individual beneficiaries who recelved support each month, with 38,248 people recorded from January to June 2025, many of these being repeat users of the services. During this 6-month period approximately 509 new individuals accessed the seNice. The members of ERFPA made 977 referrals to other supp)rt agencies in the East ding, providlng collaboratlve worklng acro the sector and ensuring those faclng povety are able to access the additlonal supp)rt needed. The partners of ERFPA during 2024-25 we. East Rlding Food Bank (East Riding wide), Beverley Cherry Tree Centre (Beverley), The Hinge (Brldlington), Hedon Community Food Bank, Hessle and Anlaby Fcod Bank, Love Driffield, The Moorlands (Goole), The Peoples Pantry (Market Weighton and Pocklington), Two Fknvers Food Bank (Goole and West), and South Holderness Resource Centre (SHoRes) (Withernsea), East Riding Hyg5ene Support, St Augusbne's Panty (Hedon), Easington Pantry and Aldbrough Food Bank. Over the year 24-25 the monrtorlng of food suppjrt has developed to collect additlonal data wliicli Ib Vltcil Iii uiiderstdnding the neeo of resldents In the East Rlaing. I hese developments will be hlghlighted further in the Trustee report 2025-26. Governance and OrganlsationalDevelopment This year marked the second full year of operatlon of ERFPA as an Independent charity, following its previous operation as a project of Community VtSION (previously ERVASI. Durfng 2024-25, the charlty continued to strengthen its govemance arrangements, financlal controls, and operatlng pr¢xedures, ensuring the organisatlon is well-placed for sustainable grobth. Community VISION continued in Its role as the Locally Trusted Organisation (LTO) for ERFPA, providing governance, financial adminisL7tion, and strategic development support. This arrangement enabled ERFPA to maintsin effective oversight while benefib'ng from established systems and specialist experbse, contdbuting to increased organisational capacity and resilience.
East Riding Food Poverty Alliance (ERFPA) Charity Number: 1201789 TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (conkn"nued) For the period ended 30 June 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued) Review of Attivltles 2024-25 (continued) StrategicAlms and Impart ERFPA contlnued to work towards delivery of its Fcod Poverty Strategy for the East Riding of Yorkshire, whlch sets out a collabordtive, thretrcourse approach to increasing food security. The strategy promotes: A consistent, Jolned-up and coordinated strdteglc approach to tsckllng food poverty Preventlon of focd waste and Improved use of surplus food Access to healthyi affordable and sustainable food for all Through collective worklng, ERFPA member organisatlons strengthened coordinatlon across local food provision, reducing duplication and Improvlng access for residents. During the year, 15 registered members of the alliance operated across the East Rlding, ensuring geographlcally accesslble support for communities experlencing the highest levels of need. Funding and Programme Delivery During 2024-25 ERFPA was successful In several fiJndlng blds, that have allowed the charity to contlnue supporting resldents in the East Riding. These include Sir James Reckltt Charltable Trust, Hull & East Yorkshlre Charitable Trust, Two Ridlngs Communlty Foundatlon and Scurrah Walnwrlght Charitable Trust. We also received unrestricted grants from trusts to contribute to the core costs of our operation5 from Cranswick Charitable Trust and the Sylvia and Colin Shepherd Trust. Bulldlng on the successful award from the National Lotrlery Communlty Fund, ERFPA continued the delivery of a Food Bank Development OffIr role. The post supported food banks acro the East [dIng to strengthen governantr, improve service quality, and increase collaboratlon. Key areas of impact included.. Support provided to 15 f*X)d banLs, community pantries and social supermarkets, Development of shared pollcies, procedures, or tools. Improved pathways for beneficiaries to access advice, debt support, or Income maximisation serVeS through member organisations
Easl Riding Food Poverty Alliance (ERFPA) Charity Number. 1201789 TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 30 June 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued) Review of Activlties 2024-25 {continued) Supported work to explore a shift away frorn long-terni food bank dependen, with the development of a community pantry in Bridlington. Continued to idenb'fy appropriate funding opportunltles for the development and sustalnablllty of the charity. Provlde support to the ERFPA Trust. ERFPA was successful In securing funding for a Pop-up Communlty Pantry through Two Ridings Community Fund for 3 years. As the funding start date was from April 2025, the project remained in the research and Informatlon gathering stage for the t5meframe for this speclfic repo Lo¢alfy Trusted Oryanlsation Artlvlty and Wlder Impact Alongside ERFPA'S own charltable attivity, Communlty VISION, as LTO, continued to recelve funding and contrncts to 5UPPQlt tlie ¥videi ERFPA IieLwvrk. EIiLUITI¢ diid expenditure relating to this activity are included within the Communlty VISION account5. This support Included.. Ongolng delivery of Food Bank Development support, benefitting 15 organisations across the East Rj'dlng. Operation of the Whlte Goods Scheme, provlding essential household Items to residents experlenclng financial hardship through the Household Support Fund (HSF) Management of the Emergency F(y)d and other essentials grant through the HSF Operdtion of the Heat the Person project, provlding items to keep residents warm through winter as fuel costs continue to rise, through the HSF. Partnerships andAcknowJedgements ERFPA continued to benefit from strong partnership working across the VCFSE sector and with ststutory partners. The trustees would like to express their ongoing thanks to East Riding of Yorkshire Council for their continued support of the ERFPA nemork and their commitment to collaborative approaches to tsckjing food poverty across the region.
East Riding Food Poverty Alliance IERFPA) Charity Number: 1201789 TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 30 June 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial regulations The financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 11 and comply with the Constitution, the Charities Act 2011, and Charity Commission Guidance for Charities preparing their accounts on the Receipts and Payments basis. Flnancial results Total income for the year was £36,874 (2024.. £20,836), the majority of this came from grants, Total expenditure was £22,628 (2024: nil). The surplus for the period was £14,246 (2024.. £20,836). Pollcy on reserves The Executive Committee regularly VIeW the Reserves policy ot the charity to ensure It meets the needs uf ilie ClidriLy. As vye al'e in the second period of operation, we arc working on building up sufficient unrestricted reserves to ensLirp a $1 iffirip.nt hijffer to enable effective financial decision-makinq, rather than short tenn decisions and to ensure effective firsancial stewardship of the Charity. FUTURE PLANS The Trustee Board will continue to work towards the the course collaborative strategy to increase food security in the East Riding of Yorkshire this can be accessed at htt wiww.ert Dou food- ve -siraie 2L and develup d iiew 5 yeai strategy to increase food security in the Eaart ftiding of YorLhire. The alliance will focus on reducing reliance on emergency food provision through sustainable ft>)d access, improved household income, and stronger community participation, while promoting Joined-up support Ilnklng food, IiedlUI, adviie aiid social connection. ERFPA will alJO continuc to JUPPOrt and grow its membership, strengthen strategir r>artng.rqhips, and secure funding to sustain and develop alliance activity. The alliance will continue to work with members and increase membership to ensure that options for collaDoratlon, peer support and sharing uf ledriiiiig 15 available to those member5 that nccd it.
East Riding Food Poverty Alliance {ERFPAI Charity Number.. 1201789 TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (continued) For the period ended 30 June 2025 srATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO INDEPENDENT EXAMINER We, the Trustees of the Chadty who held offits at the date of approval of these financial statements, each confirm so far as we are aware, that: there Is no relevant informatlon of which the Charws Independent Examlner Is unaware. and we have taken all the steps that we ought to have tsken as Trustees in order to make ourselves aware of any relevant Inform.ation and to establish that the Charity's Independent examiners are aware of that Infomiation. srATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILrrIES Charity law requires the trustees to prepa financial statements for each financlal year whlch give a true plcture of the transactions that have occurred In relatlon to the charlty. The charity have prepared their accounts on the Recelpts and Payments basis whlch is an acceptsble format for a non-company charity with an income below £250,000. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuraLV at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the firianclal statements comply with the Chartties Act 2011. They are also responslble for safeguardlng the assets of the chadty and hen for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Katie Sauvage FCCA of Katie Sauvage Accountancy Servlces Ltd was the appointed Independent Examiner. Approved by the Trustees on 1% by: (date) and slgned on thelr behalf Joanne Ramsay Chair 10
East Riding Food Povety Alliance IERFPA) Charity Number. 1201789 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRusfEES OF EAsf IUDING FOOD POVERTY ALLIANCE I report on the accounts of East Rldlng FL Poverty Alllance for the pedod ended 30 June 2025 whlch a set out on pages 12 to 21. Responslbllltles and basls of report The charlty's trustees are responslble for the preparation of the accounts In accordan wlth the requirements of the arteS Act 2011 fthe ACV). I report In respert of my examinatlon of the Ttusvs accounts carried out under sedon 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrylng out my examlnatyon, I have followed the appllcable Dlrectlons glven by the Charlty Commlsslon under sectlon 145{5)(b) of the Act. Independent Examlners Statement: I have completed my examlnauon. I conflm that no materfal matters have come to my attentlon in connertion wlth the eXamInaOn which glves me cause to belleve that In, any materfal respett.. accountlng records were not kept In accordance wlth sectlon 130 of the Art or the accounts do not accord wlth the accounung records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connertlon wlth the examlnatlon to whlch attenuon should be drawn In order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Katle Sauvage FcrJ Katie Sauvage Accountsncy Sermces Ltd 12 Pllgrfms Close South ]lIngho1me Immlngham North Llncolnshlre DN40 3HU Date.. 28 Aprfl 2026
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