Charitable Registration Number 1202316 NORTH SOLIHULL FOODBANK ANNUAL REPORTand FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 310ecember 2025 NORTH SOLIHULL FOODBANK Contents Reference and Administrative Details Trustees Report Statement of Trustees responsibilities Independent Examiner's Report Balance Sheet (Receipts and Payments Accountsl
NOATH SOLIHULL FOODBANK Reference and Administrative Details Chairman Simon Hogan Other Trustees Elaine Jeffs (Treasurer) Iresigned 14, May 20251 Reverend Mandy Harris Andrew M3sorb-Williams Registered Office 1258 Kingsbury Road, Castle Vale, Birmingham B35 6AG Charitable Registration Number 1202316 Banker5 HSBC Independent Examlner Elizabeth May
NORTH SOLIHULL FOODBANK Trustees Report for the year 31 December 2025 l. Strurture Governance Mana ement l.l.Governing Document North Solihull Foodbank is a Charitable Intorporated Organi5ation ICIOI. The trustees adopted a constitution on the 3rdMarch 2023 in accordance with the foundation model published by the Charity Commission. The North Solihull Foodbank was established for charitable purpose5 for the public benefit and entered onto the Register of Charities on the 14 March 2023 with the registered charity number 1202316 1.2 Trustee5 and Management North Solihull Foodbank is managed by a Board of Trustees. The duty of members of the Board is as follows.. lal To exercise his or her powers and to perform his or her functions as a trustee of the charity in the way he or she decides would most likely to further the purposes of the charity.. and Ibl To exercise, in the performance of those functions, such care and skill as is reasonable in the circumstances having regard in particular to,. Any special knowledge and experience that he or she has or holds himself or herself as having.. and If he or she acts as a Trustee of the charity in the course of a business or profession, to any special knowledge or experience that it is reasonable to expect of a person acting in the course of that kind of business or profession. The Trustees were appointed for a period of three years The Trustees met on 6 octasions during 2025 to review performance and monitor the organisation progress in meeting objectives and to propose and implement any appropriate policies 1.3 Related Organisations North Solihull Foodbank is affiliated to the charity Trussell Trust which runs a national network of foodbanks giving emergency food and support to people in crisis across the UK. The board has delegated the day to day management responsibilities to its management tommittee
NORTH SOLIHULL FOODBANK Trustees Report for the year 31 Detember 2025 1.4 Management ot Risk Since its formatron the Trustees have adopted a broad range of policies that are intended to manage and minimise risk. These include policies on Data Protection, equal opportunities, complaints, ethics. health and safety. lone volunteering, personal safety, privacy, safeguarding, IT and communications. Whistleblowing As a condition of being affiliated to Tru5sell Trust, the charity is subjett to regular quality assurance inspection to ensure that the charity complies with Trussell Trust policies. procedLtres and practices 2. Objectlves and Art?vitfe5 2.1 Charitable Objectives 'The relief of financial hardship amongst people in North Solihull, East Birmingham and the surrounding area in such ways as the trustees from time-to-time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively by.. al providing emergency food, essential toiletries, and household items to individuals and families in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve povertv. bl such other means, including (but not limited tol the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services. 2.2 Attivities Non-Perishable in date food is donated in supermarket collettion boxes and through schools, libraries, churches, businesses and individuals Food is weighed, sorted logged and stored in our warehouse and at the location of our food banks Referral Agencies and partner agencies identify people in need l our service users) and issue specific food voucher either electronically or in paper form. Anyone in need can be referred to us from our referral agency without discrimination Service users present their VOLscher to us at our distribution centre at Autkland Hall in Smith's Wood or the Welcome Change centre in Shard End Service Users receive a three day emergency food parcel to meet their needs and those of their dependants Service users may be 'sign posted to a care agency, advice centre or other support agency to help resolve their immediate and interim needs Providing a generalist and income maximi5ation service for people in need of emergency food aid and facing destitution.
2.3 Public Benefit Statement The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers and dutr'es. Achievements and Performance 3.1.Sumrnary and Achlevements 2025 was marked by the appointment of its second paid part time Project Manager in February Isupported in large measure by a generous grant receivedl. The Project Manager plays an important role in the smooth running of the foodbank. The Foodbank has continued to serve its socially deprived community with its high rates of child poverty li.e. the proportion of all children aged O to 15 living in income deprived families and working age poverty Ithe proportion of working-age adults who experience income deprivatr.onl while the percentage of adults aged 16 - 70 with no academic. vocational or professional qualificat'ons is high. The foodbank has again this year met the strong demand for its service5 in North Solihull, East Birmingham and the surrounding area in and it continues to operate from Auckland Hall, 25 Sunbeam Close, Smiths Wood, Birmingham, B36 9JR and Welcome Change Community Centre Ownall Road/Coneyford Road Shard End Birmingham B34 7AJ. These distribution centres and our warehouse have been wholly staffed by volunteers, to whom we are again grateful for their support. They generously and willingly give up their own time to support the work of the foodbank and meet the needs of those who are struggling and who need a helping hand to get on their feet. Without the dedication of these hard working and selfless volunteers the foodbank would cease to function. A vote of thanks must Eo to our generous donors, whether they be individuals or organisations or businesses who support us financially through giving of both food and money, whether it is a one off or regular donation. This has been particularly appretiated with the increase in demand for food. We were delighted that we received funding for the provision of a Financial Inclusion Officer provided by Citizens Advice Solihull Borough and who started on the 6th January 2025 and who attends our weekly sessions at Auckland Hall and Shard End and who works136 hours a week to provide generalist and income maximisation service for people in need of emergency food aid and facing destitution. This has been very successful I We were pleased that we took the opportunity to send volunteers from our foodbank to join with hundred5 of people from different background5 and organisations (including from Trus5ell Trust and it5 affiliated foodbanks) to meet our local MPS in Westminster and talk to them directly about the growing levels of hardship in their constituenry because Universal Credit wasn't covering the cost of the essentials. Since the Lobby Day Parliament has made substantial changes to the berbelit system favourable to those claiming benefits Liam Byrne our local MP joined us in November at a local supermarket when we were doing the Winter Collection for the foodbank and has been into visit us at Auckland Hall.
3.2 Performance Statistic for I" January to 31 December 2025 (compared to the Same perlod in 2024) 2025 4273 1600 2673 26,560 1788 2673 2024 4645 in total 1825 2820 28.127 1916 4645 Cllents Fed children adults Total Food Distributed Total Vouchers fulfilled No of Food Parcels Dlstributed Kg 6+ 5%16%1 Visit Frequency.. proportion of households 2025 /clients 120241 64% 162%) 19% 116%) 7%19%1 4%14%1 3%12%1 Visit Frequency.. proporhon of Vouchers 2025120241 34% 131%) 18% 116%) 11% 113%) 9%18%1 8%16%1 20% 125%) Common reasons given for visiting a Foodbank Statistics for I" January 2025 to 31st December 2025 (not including those who gave no answer, declined to answer or unable to ask or were not applicable) 2025 66Q Percentage of Households Vlsttingthe foodbankfor the first time 63% Common reasons given for visiting a Foodbank Financial Earnlngs Related Reason for Vlsit Change in in work Hours Unemployment following permanent work 4.88 Oh of total share 100{1.240/0) 93{1.15%) 31 (1.77%) 3311.880h)
Unemployment following temporary work delay in or awaltlng other income Total 28 (1.6%) 42 (0.52 0/01 83 (4.73%) 159.11.970h) 175 394 13.96 % of total share Financial Benefit Related Benefit delay Benefit deduction due to overpayment or beneflt advance Benefit reduction dueto change in eligibllity Beneflt reduction due to sanction Awaiting first benefit payment for less than a month Awaiting first benef It paymentfor more than a month Total 146 (8.32%) 5813.30h) 491 16.07 %) 145 11.79 %) 33 (1.88%) 162{2%1 9915.640h) 191 (2.36 %) 45 {2.56%1 87 (1.08 %) 1510.85) 53 (0.66 %) 396 1129 Financial- debts. costs and expenses Priority debt Non-priority debt Cost of dependents has increased Rising costs of essentlals Other unexpected exp8nso Total 60.55 % of total share 409 (23.30/0) 241 {13.73%1 98 (5.58%) 1231(15.22%) 551 {6.8186) 49416.11%) 798 (45.47%) 256 (14.59%) 1979 (24.47 %) 642 (7.94 %) 1802 4897 Personal circumstances Insecurely housed No access to financial 5UPPOrt due to immigration status Loss of support from friends orfamily Change in relationshlp status Domestic abusa 7 % of total share 15311.89%) 37 (0.46%) 68 (3.87%) 75 (4.27%) 3011.71%) 138(1.71%) 19 (1.08%1 56 {0.69961 32 (1.82%) 135 (1.67 %)
Change in dependents Total 18(1.03% 242 47 {0.58 %1 566 Health Ongolng impact of physical or mentat health condition Change in existing physical or mental health condition Total 2111.2Qhl 377121.48) 71 {0.880hl 957 {11.84 %) 4 {0.23%) 21 (0.26 %) 402 1049 None Applicable None Applicable Total 0.63 % of total share 51 (0.63%) 51 17 {0.97%) 17 Most frequent Referring Agent 2025 2024 Total Vouchers Issued Referral Agent 8CC Emergency Hub Elmwo<KI Family Hub Cltizens Advice Solihull Borough Help through Hardship Job Centre Plus CGL Reach Out Recovery Age UK Solihull Solihull Connert Ichelmsley Woodl Narthex Sparkhill Safeguarding and famlly support team SJMT Sir Josiah Mason Trust Coleshill Community Hub Entra ide (Mutual Aid) 8COP- Birmlngham Council for Old People BCT Yardley Early Help Team 642 191 106 115 102 100 67 51 41 35 34 27 24 58 19 24 23 3.3 Financlal Incluslon Officer Any report for 2025 would be incomplete without praising the outstanding project work that has been achieved working with Citizens Advice Solihull Branch ICASBland our Financial Inclusion Officer in tackling poverty lessening the reliance of individuals and households on Foodbanks
Key figures provided by CASB from l January 2025 to 31 December 2025 reveal Total number of people seen.. 311 Total issues dealt with.. 2371 Income gained.. £1.148.403 (directly by the projectl plus £6578 in other gains Debts written off.. £173,154 (directly by the project) Savings.. £66,484 (directly by the projectl Follow-on work completed by other projects.. Income gained.. £3,292,370 Debt rescheduled.. £1,687,844 The foodbank believe that this work is making a huge difference to people's Ilves and are keen to continue this project going once funding expires at the end of December 2026 3.4 Financial Performance 2025 has with the aid of grants enabled the foodbank to enhance its services arbd be financially viable. However, the role of generous donors and the support of the local community giving both financially and in term5 of food donations cannot be underestimated. The financial chèllenges going forward are likely to get greater The financial viability of the foodbank finances has been in large part due to the generosity of its donors Ifinancial and in terms of food donations) and grant makers supporting the valued work we are doing and which give the foodbank confi'dence to look forward to the future and being able to help many more vulnerable people in their time of need. 4. FUre Challenges Goals and Objectives for 2026 Solihull M.B.C announced that they were inviting expressions of irkterest from established community organisations to take on the management and operation of Auckland Hall by leasing it to a community organisation. Operationally and financially, this may have an adverse effert on the foodbank. Changes to grant funding by Trussell Trust will make it unllkely that future funding from that source will be available when our existing funding for our Project Manager and Financial Inclusion Officer will expire and fresh grants will be needed. We are pleased we have now setured further funding for or Project Manager and we are working hard with other organisations to try and Secu funding for our Financial Inclusion Officer.
The amount of donated food stock was broadly similar to that in 2024 and amount purchased slightly less. We are conscious that overall stock levels compared to 2023 have been depleted and that we need to address this. The main objectives for 2026 are.. l.to make the foodbank more resilient to changes in key personnel. 2.to increase our stock levels 3.to continue to look for new trustees and volunteers to replace those leaving 4. To continue to lookout for a distribution centre that could be combined with storage facilities or which would be able to use, if our access to Auckland Hall is curtailed. 5. Find additional trustees to join us with the necessary expertise in particular areas to a55iSt the foodbank with its governance and other statutory obligations. 6. To work with CAS8 to finding funding for the Financial Inclusion Officer to employed in 2027 Approved by the Trustees on 2026 and signed on their behalf by: Simon Hogan Chair of the Board of Trustees North 50lihull Foodbank Statement of Trustees responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulation5. The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial ststements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of the resources of the charity for that year in preparing these fi'nancial st3tements, the trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.. Observe the methods arbd principles in the Charitie5 SORP Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed , subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.. and Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at ar¢y time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure the financial statements complies with the Charities Act120111. The applicable Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulatr"ons and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularit'es,
CHARI¥Y COMMISS1014 FOR EN61AND AND WAIES North Sollhdl Foodbank 12D2316 Receipts and pa ments accounts CC16a For the perlo Irorn l-Jan-25 31Tre.25 To Section A Receipts and payments Unristrlctod funds to th• fftoaio•t Restrlcted funds Endowmon¢ funds Totsl funds Last yoar Io lh• no&r••t£ toth¥ toth• Troaroot£ A1 Ro¢0ipts Donatlons from Indlvlduals 5,365 8.692 Donations from Organixations Grants from Local AuthoritieslGovernrn8nt Grants from Other Organlsatlons Fundra151ng Gift Aid Recovered Gross Intorest on D•poslt Account 20.897 20.897 39,B65 16,500 16.500 24,000 25.000 20,074 45.074 65,734 634 1,274 634 103 905 Sub tot&llGross Inco lorARJ $4.075 36.S74 90.649 138,394 A2 Asset and investmont sal, 1309 tabl&l. Sub total $4,075 38,574 90,649 138,394 A3 POnts Food and Toiletrie8lStockl Iln¢l Ront Utilitles & Rats8 Insurance Proloct Managor Flhancial Induslon Offl Stalf & Volunteer T¥avel Volunte•rs Social & Gifts prtntlng & Software Statlonary.O oblle Phono Bank Char 13.924 13.924 13,865 11.100 1,008 649 7.753 11.100 914 674 674 15,339 30,180 335 IS.339 30,180 335 278 1.525 1.916 139 171 171 45 Stsb totsi 14,447 59,443 73.890 38.36 A4 A86e¢ and invo¥tment hases, 800 tab Sub toral Total paymenls 73.890 Net Olrecelpl(WymentsJ A5 Trahsf•rs b8tw•on funds A6 Cash lund% last year end C•sh funds this year end 00,0 38,873 108,124 224,910 CCXX R1 arctyjnts Issi
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of Ihe period UnrEstiiEted funds to naaTèSt £ Categorle5 Ro5tricted lund5 to ngarost £ 46,409 O•taS18 nds to noarotst £ B1 Cash funds Bank Currenl Account 77,311 100.905 284 Bank Deposit Account Pelty Ca•h Tot•1 cash fvnds iagree balances vlilh recgipls ana payments 8¢eountlsll 178,500 46,409 Unr¢stricted fyjnds to ntarE5t £ Restricted lunds to nearest £ Endowment fund8 lo nearest £ Details Incomè Tax RecoveTable 82 Othèr monetary ass•ts Detalls Fund towhkh a¥sqtbplon crrn1 valu• on Fund la whlch Details Co*t IWknnal} 84 Assets rètainèd for the charity's own use to which rBlJt•• knoutitdu• du• Iiwl Delails B5 Uabllltl•s Sigw byone or ts¥0 Itustee5 on beh81f ol all the trusiee¥ SnatUre Print Name Dale of S.ty. CCXX R2 ISS
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of North Solihull Foodbank On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 Charity no (if any} 1202316 Set out on pages I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts ofthe above charity I'the Trusl'l for the year ended 3111212025. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act") I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151(b} of the Act. I have compleled my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the acGounting re¢ords I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examiner's statement Signed: Date.. 25 July 2026 Name: Elizabeth May Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Address: clo St Philip's Church, Manor Road Dorridge, Solihull B93 8DX IER October 2018