TREMORFA COMMUNITY PANTRY CIO ANNUAL REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD 18 SEPTEMBER 2023 to 31 MARCH 2024 Registered charity number 1204760 [(coMMuii ITY), PANTRV
Trustees, Annual Report for the period .[CltllUkllll' From 18th Sept•mb•r 2023 To 31st March 2024 Charity name: Tremorfa Communlty Pantry CIO Charfty registratlon nurnr: 1204760 Introduction The normal accounting period for the organisation is the year ending 31 March 2024. However, Tremorfa Community Pantry was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 18 September 2023. As a result, the accounts included in this report relate to the period from 18 September 2023 to 31 March 2024. Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 have been provided as an appendix for all interested parties. Ob ectives and Activities Tremorfa Community Pantry (TCP) was established in 2019 by a group of like-minded people who felt that lots of people from their area could benefit from being able to access extra food that was destined for landfill. With the help of Flourish, a Cardiff Community Housing Association {CCHA) project, and National Lottery funding, their idea became a reality and Tremorfa Community Pantry was born. Charitable objects The objects of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation, as written in our governing document, our constitution are: (a) to prevent and relieve poverty for persons, including those that are in temporary financial hardship, in such ways as the trustees from time-to-time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively by:
Trustees, Annual Report for the period [Ci4tiutri I I i. From 18th September 2023 To 31st PAarch 2024 Charfty name: Tremorfa Community Panty CIO Charfty rnglstration number: 1204760 Ob ectives and Actlvities continued (b) running a food bank and pantry, providing 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 poverty. (c) such other means including, but not limited to, the provision of support or signposting to relevant information and other advisory services. In 2023, in response to the cost-of-living crisis and demand from pantry users. we did some consultations and realised we needed to strengthen our governance. Becoming a registered charity was an important part of this process and we are now pleased to submit our first annual report. We listen to our volunteers and they have been pleased to contribute their own words as quotes in this report. Iftar: Being able to bring together people from different cultures is a real treat. So many different types of yummy food to share and try. Our partnership with The Loveyourself Group is one of our oldest and we meet up several times a year." Tasha (2 years volunteering) Dinner Club: "I got to cook an array of different meals that I had not tried before. l am going to keep making some of them as regular meals for my family, but I would love to have the opportunity to learn more cooking skills.- Lynda (2 years volunteering)
Trustees, Annual Report for the period l[CIIMuHi1g From 18th Septsmber 2023 To 31at Pllarch 2024 Charfty name: Tremorfa Communlty Pantry CIO Charfty registratlon number: 1204760 Ob'ectives and Activities contlnued Bingo: "Some people don't go out but the bingo night is a safe fun place for people to come and socialise with other likemlnded people. We have a laugh and it is my highlight of the month., Becky (bingo regular and pantry user) Tremorfa Community Pantry is an active member of Food Cardiff and contributes to the Cardiff Community Food Collectlve by sharing surplus food and good practice with like-minded organisations across the city. Governance As a Charitable Incorporated Organisation we have been strengthening our governance and now have a Management Committee with many active volunteers which is responsible for the day to day operation of the pantry, events and projects. Our Trustees sit on our Steering Committee and have responsibility for the strategic direction of the charity, our policies and ernployment practices and ensuring that all trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. No trustees receive any remuneration, payments or benefits from the charity. Trustees are recruited from the local community and supporting organisations.
Trustees, Annual Report for the period (014IIUII ITYI From 18th September 2023 To 31•t March 2024 Charlty name: Tremorfa Communlty Panty CIO Charfty reglstrallon nUmr. 1204760 Governance continued The trustees who served during the period under review (all appointed on 18 September 2023) and since the year end are as follows: Claire Bailey Katalin Bougaci Steven William5 Zack Williams Danielle Boribond Lynda Walsh Achlevements and Perfonnance Our chair of trustees has made this statement "l am so pleased that TCP has continued to flourish and meet the needs of pantry users In this difficult year. By using Fareshare Cymru on a weekly basis we have saved lots of food waste from ending up in landfill. We've given out between fifty and one hundred family sized food bag5 every week whilst keeping weekly contributions to only £2. 41 Page
Trustees, Annual Report for the period '[ci.Iiiiiii I I I I PI&INkT&R From 18th September 2023 To 31•t March 2024 Charfty name: Trnmorfa Community Pantry CIO Charlty reglstration number: 1204760 Achlevements and Perfonnance continued Our wonderful volunteers and pantry users have been actively engaged In developing our services. This co-production model means that we know we are dolng all the right things, We are so much more than a food pantry, we run events, offer social and emotlonal support and help local people get training and jobs". The charity has successfully secured signiflcant grants from the National Grid, Cardiff Council, the National Lottery, and the Community Foundation Wales. These grants have enabled, and will continue to enable, the charity to expand its operations. In addition to operatlng the food pantry, the charity wa5 also able to provide a warm space to local resldents. Flnanclal Revlew Our Management and Steering Committees have helped with completing funding applications and writing reports. We are very grateful for the following organisations for awardlng us grants durlng this accounting period: National Lottery Community Fund, Cardiff Council, National Grid, Local Giving, Community Foundation Wales, Cardiff Third Sector Council and Neighbourly. Our restricted income has been complimented by our own local fundralsing efforts such as social events and markets which raised over £10,000 (1.4.2023 to 31.3.2024)
Trustses, Annual Report for the perlod icciii1UYI ty)-; From 18th Septsmber 2023 To 318t March 2024 Charity name: Tremorfa Community Panty CIO Charrty registration number: 1204760 Financial Review continued We are pleased with the stable financial position we had at the end of this reporting period. As the Cost of Living Crisis continues to adversely affect our beneficiaries we will continue to seek additional f unds to further our objects. At the moment we do not yet have a policy on holding reserves but keep a small amount of unrestricted income for contingencies. Reference and Administration Detalls Charity Name . Tremorfa Communty Pantry CIO Registered Charity number . 1204760 Charity's principal address . Tremorfa Community Hall, Tweedsmuir Road, Tremorfa, Cardiff, CF24 2QZ Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. Claire Bailey (Chair) Katalin Bougaci Date 10.12.2024
Independ•nt examlnerfs report on the accounts S¢ction A Independent Examiner's Report Report to tha tru8te9sl membor8 of TMorfa Communlty Panty CIO On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Charlty no 1204760 Sel out on pages 8and9 Respectlvo respon8lbllftlos The charity's trustees are responsible forthe preparatlon of the accounts. The of trusts06 and examlner charity's trustees ¢on$ider that an audit is not requlred for this year under section 144 of the Charilies knt 2011 (the Chariknes Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It Is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commisslon (under section 14515)Ibl of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have CO to my 8ttentlon. Ba818 of Independont My examination was carrfed out in accordance with general Directions g6ven by the examlnerfs statsment Charity Commission. An examlnation inGludes a rewew of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also Includes consideration of any unusual items or disdosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from th• trustees conGeming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide 811 the evidence Ihat would be required in an audiL and consequently no opinion 5$ given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the report Is1Smited to those mtters set out Sn the statement below. Indepondent examlne¢$ In connection wllh my examlnation, no matter has com8 to my attention statgm?nt 1. which gives me reasonable cause to belleve that In, any m8tPTial reskwL the requirements: to keep accountlng records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Art and to prepare accounts which accord with the acwunting rewrds and LmplY with the aGcy)unting requirements of the Chariti8s Act have not been meL or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a prop&r understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Slgnod: Dato: Name: R•lovanl profe881onal quallficatlon(8) or body (If any): Addre88: CHP Accountants Limited, Clifton House, Four Elms Road, Cardiff 71Page
CHARITY NUMBER . 1204760 TREMORFA COMMUNrrY PAKfRY CIO RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FROM 18 SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2024 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2024 2024 2024 RECEIPTS FurKI Transfer Donations and FurKlras5ing C3SC Youth Project National Grid Grant Cardiff Council Direct Food National Lottery Pantry Plus People Project Communty FourKlation Wales Cost of LiviNJ Grant 17.401 5.417 17,401 5,417 250 6.500 9,637 12,560 5,000 6,500 9,637 12,560 6,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Food and Consumables Wami Space Direct Costs Equipment and Maintenance Rent Rent- Cllfton Street Fairshare Membership Computer and Office costs Legal and Professional Fees Training Volunteer Travel and Wellar8 ExFen$8S Event Food Insurance 8,698 10,392 4,408 2.778 4.416 4900 2,817 1,013 18 329 2,T18 2,871 700 4,200 2,457 514 18 329 133 255 125 157 125 167 TOTAL PAYMENTS 10.964 SURPLUSIDEFicrr 11.854 13.373 FUNDS AT 18.9.2023 SURPLUSIDEFICIT 11.854 13.373 25,226 FUNDS AT 31.3.2024 11,854 13,373 8IPa8e
CHARrrY NUMBER . 1204760 TrEMORFA COMMUNrrY PAKfRY CIO STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABIUTIES FROM 18 SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2024 CASH FUNDS Current Bank Account 25.226 TOTAL CASH FUNDS Note 1- The Charitable Incorporated Organisation confirms that no potential liabilty under guarantee existed at 31 March 2024. Note 2- The CharItae Incorporated Organisation confim1hat no debt secured on ts assets exlsted at 31 March 2024. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES CLAIRE BAILEY Date . 10 Docember 2024 91Pagt
CHARrrY NUMBER . 1204760 TREMORFA COMMUNITY PANTRY RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS IAPPENDIXI FROM 1 APRIL 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2024 UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED FUNDS FUNDS 2024 2024 TOTAL FUNDS 2024 TOTAL FUNDS 2023 RECEIPTS Don8tions Fundraising events Neighbourly Grant Local GNing Limited Grant C3SC Youth Project YoLrth Proje¢i Other Funding National Grid Grant Cardlff Council Dlrect Food National Lottery Panty Plus People Project Communty Foundation Wales Cost of Llvlng Grant C3 SC Grant 320 9,721 320 9,721 555 600 250 555 500 250 264 6,500 9,637 12,560 5.000 6,500 9,637 12MO 5.000 20,OIJO 5,150 TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Foocl and Consumables Warm Space Direct Costs Equipment and Mainlenance Rent R8nl- Cllfton Street FaIrSha Membership Computer and Office Costs Legal and Professional Fees Training Volunteer Travèl and Welfare Expenses Event Food Insuranc8 Donations TOTAL PAYMENTS 4,149 10.017 4,408 2,778 2.871 700 14,166 4,406 3.054 6,923 276 5.378 4.200 5.797 539 368 2,205 8,760 5,957 1,038 368 329 1,160 126 157 3,025 157 329 133 1,027 125 157 345 220 SURPLUSIDEFICIT FUNDS AT 1A.2023 23,828 23,828 11,947 SURPLUSIDEFIC 11,975 13,373 1A98 11,881 FUNDS AT 31.3.2024 CASH FUNDS Currant Bank Account 25 26 23 828 10 I Pale