Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 April 2024 To 31 March 2025
Charity name: The Bisley and West End Foodbank
Charity registration number: 1202307
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Charity provides food, cleaning & hygiene products to temporarily assist those in financial difficulty in the villages of Bisley & West End. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
On referral, we will provide 3 weeks of support & signposting. We receive donations of food & money from individuals, businesses & other organisations located within the Borough of Surrey Heath. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| SORP reference | ||
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The Charity could not operate without the contribution of the Trustees and volunteers, all giving their time and resources freely. The Trustees thank the volunteers for all they do – whether it be offering to be a collection point, looking after our food stocks and packing them for distribution, delivering food parcels to those in need, promoting the Foodbank and educating residents through schools, churches and local groups on the operation of the foodbank , providing a secure location for the foodbank stocks or giving time & skills to fit it out so it could safely house donated stocks. |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| SORP reference | |||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | In an ideal world there would not be a need for Foodbanks but there is and those who are in need are dealt with discretion and respect. The provision of food and cleaning parcels during the referral period provides temporary respite and a chance for those in receipt to have one less thing to be concerned about. At Christmas we provided the ingredients to make a Christmas Roast with some treats for 158 people. The impact for those people was visible and humbling as they did not know they were going to receive the parcels. The good were in the main donated by local businesses, groups, school and individuals, meaning our spend in 2024 was lower than in the previous year. Fundraising helps to bring our community together. Local events such as Halloween displays, Christmas lights, Brownie bake-sale, Village fetes, Agricultural Show, School and Church Harvest Festivals, as well as local businesses fundraising for advent calendars have enable the Foodbank to help ensure that no-one in our Community needs to be hungry in the 2020’s. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity has good cash reserves and is not seeking grants in 2026, preferring these to go to other organisations with greater need. With the increases in the cost of living affecting more people than before, the amount of food donated is dropping so the financial resources allow us to top up stocks as and when needed. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We have opened a deposit account to make better use of cash reserves. We are keeping smaller amounts of cash in our current account and transferring the excess to instant access deposit. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | As per accounts |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. |
Para 1.25 | As set out in the Charity’s Constitution |
election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Bisley and West End Foodbank |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1202307 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o 41 Guildford Road West End Woking Surrey GU24 9PW |
Balance Sheet The Bisley and West End Foodbank As at 31 March 2025 31 MAR2025 311W¢21J24 CurrentA55ets Ca$hattt and in hand Cash 53.36 53.36 Communlty Dlrect Corporattlnstant DePot Fundsheld on PFL Cllent 3,857.58 8,884.84 308,54 7.9L3.97 JustGThilng Total Cash atbank •nd h•nd 180.00 iio.00 8,147.33 13.284.32 T•tal¢urrgntAs¥•ts 13,284.32 8,147.33 Net Current Assets ILlabllltlesl TotalAssets less Current Liabilltl&s 18,204.32 8,147a3 13284.J2 ,147.33 NetA55ets 13,284.32 8,147.33 Ca Stal and Reserves Cuirentyear Eamln8S Petslned E8rnlrngs Tot)I Cipltalind R•$•rv•s 5.136.99 8,14Y.33 11,048.891 9,196.22 8,147.33 13,284.32 ea1an5hPel The BisleyandWestEnd Foodbank 1 31Jats2D26 payioll
Profit and Loss The Bisley and West End Foodbank Forthe year ended 31 March 2025 2015 2124 Turnover l)onatl¢ns- CasfrlBJnk Donatlon5-JustGivill8 Gr&ntsretyived 2.357. È25.28 3,329.QO 3,4139.00 I,OOD.OD InterEsllncome S&54 TotalTumovor 6,6BO.22 4,325.00 Cost of Sales Christmas HamperC8mpai8n CostofGoods purch45ed fordonadon$ Total Costof S•1 851.77 3,010.87 1sfj.84 1,106,6l 3,110.67 Gross Prollt 5,571.61 1.514.13 Admlnlstratlve Costs AdvgrtlsSng& Marketlng Insurance 15.00 1237.76 Prlntin8&Stotlonery Repi5rs& M3lnten8nce TotalAdmlnlstrJdv• Costs 276.07 434.fj2 834.19 434.42 2,363.02 Operatlng Proflt Proflt on OrdlnaryActlvltl•s Before Tax?t5on 5,136.99 11,048.891 5,136,99 11,048.891 Proflt afterTaxatlon 5,136.99 11,04B.491 Profitand L055 . Tke(steyandWe5tEhd Foodbank 31JIrtIO26 pigeiafi