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COPENHAGEN STREET FOODBANK
INDEPENDENTLY EXAMINED
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
II COPENHAGEN sr. IW FOODBANK TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2025 CONTENTS Reference and Admini5trdtive Information TrL¢Stees Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Receipts and Payments 2025 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 2025 Statement of Receipts and Payments 2024 (comparative figures) Statement of Assets and Liabilities 2024 (comparative figures) PAGE Copeiiliag¢n Street Foodbank Registered Charity Number:1205259
II COPENHAGEN sr. Ill FOODBANK TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FIFTEEN MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Charlty Name Reglstered Address Operational Address Copenhagen Street Foodbank St John the Evangelist Church, 39 Duncan Terrace, London Nl 8AL The Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 157 Copenhagen Street. London Nl OSR 1205259. The Charity was re8lStered with the Charlty Commisslon on 18, October 2023 CIO Foundation Charlty Reglstratlon: Governing Document: Objects The charitable objectives of the Copenhagen Street Foodbank are for relief of financial hardship amongst people in the London Borough of Islington and the surrounding area in such ways a5 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 andlor for distribution by charities or other or8anisations worklng to prevent or relieve poverty,. and bl such other means, Including (but not limited tol the provision of support or signpostin8 to relevant information and other advisory services. Trustees: Sister Anne Bruder Ichalrl Autumn Bradley- Cole Susan Cattermole Reverend Idina Ounmore Mubanga Kasonde Attracta Roden Mariel Vos Resigned 1st Aprll 2026 Appoirbted Chalr ISI April 2026 Bankers: Lloyds Bank, 98 Victorla Street, London, SWIE 5JL. Independent Examlner: Michael Kostrzewski Copenhagen Street Foodbank Registered Charity Number'.1205259
AI COPENHAGEN sr. FOODBANK TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2025 The Trustees present their Annual Report for the flfteen month period ended 31 December 2025. Alms & Purposes OriEinally set up In 2018 as a project of Blessed Sacrament RC Church, The Copenhagen Street Foodbank became a registered charity in October 2023 and continues to operate out of the attached church hall. We are dedicated to alleviating food poverty in Islington and the surrounding areas. We open our doors every Thursday afternoon to our clients without the need for referral. Entirely run by our staff of 50+ volunteers, our organSsation relies on donations of money and food. A5 well as providing food and toiletries. the Foodbank provides a wellbeing space l a warm space in the winter monthsl to enable clients to socialise with refreshments as well as $18nposting for essential services. Achievements and Performance On average the Foodbank provides for over 2¢xJ households per week, 70% of which are families. In 2025, we supported approximately 840 unique households representing nearly 3000 indlviduals over the course of the year. We distributed over 11,000 parce15 of provisions In the 12 month period. Additionally, the Foodbank regularly hosted representatives from multiple support agencles such as Islington Council Resident Services, Help on Your Doorstep and Manor Gardens to enable clients to access essential services and funding. The Foodbank is committed to assisting clients to obtain food security through these organisation5. Flnanclal Revlew Total income of £79.013 12024: £157,911 comprised unrestritted donations of £41,990 12024-£105,872 -includln8 £58,198 transferred from the previous entity), £37,02312024=£50,5141 of restricted donations and unrestricted bank interest £1,483 12024: £1,624). Donations also include £1,93812024.' £12,715) raised by members of the publlc through 8ankuet a fundSng platform accessed for the first time in November 24. The balance on this account at 31 December 25 was £73012024 £8,891). Regular donations help deliver a sustalnable service and the Charity continues to develop its programme of regular private donations which raised £15,13812024'.£16,2661 during the period as well as promoting donations through the Just Givin8 Page which raised £2,31112024:£3,8081. The Trustees would like to thank their corporate 5UPPOrter5 who have enabled the Charity to retain a robust level of reSee5. Expenditure on 8oods provided to clients amounted to £58,35312024'.£61.7211 and was subsidised by a number of providers such as Foodbank Aid. the Felix Project as well as local businesses and community. The Trustees would like to thank all these organisations and indNiduals for their support. Included in other expenses Is a food storage shed which was purchased at an overall cost of £3,275 and has already enabled savings to be made through bulk buying and improved stock control. Copenhagen Street Foodbank Registered Charity Number:1205259
ai COPENHAGEN sr. III•I FOODBANK Flnanclal Review {continuedl The net result for the year was an excess of receipts over payments of £13,60212024: £95.8) resulting in an overall outcome as follows.. 2025 2024 Unrestricted Funds 59,873 £56,409 Restricted Funds 49.653 £39,515 Total TRUSTEESANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2025 Represented bv Cash: Current Account Instant Access Deposit Account 95 Day Notice Account 2025 2024 4,409 53,696 50,691 108,796 730 3,975 41,764 86.999 8.925 Other Non-Ca5h A55ets Total 109.526 Reserves Pollcy The cost of operatlng the foodbank is subsidised by donations from a number of organlsatlon The unsubsidised cost of running the operation is estimated to be close to £IOO,000 per annum and, bearing in mind the increasing number of clients who are reliant on the services of foodbanks, the Trustees aim to keep reserves at a level of approxlmately one yearfs expenses. Other Key Polkles The Trustees have approved the following policie5 and have a programme of regular vIeW in place.. Safeguarding,. Health and Safety,. Data Protectlon; Fundraising, Privacy- Complaints; Dlverslty and Equal Opportunity,. Cllent Code of Conduct,. Volunteer Code of Conduct: Lone Working; Grievances; Social Media,. and Whistleblowing" Volunteers We would like to thank all our volunteers who carry out a huge variety of roles in order to keep the Foodbank running. Our particular thanks go to Attracta Roden our operations mana8er and Trustee who manages the runnln8 of the foodbank and nearly fifty volunteers. We would also like to thank our partners, The Felix Group, Food Bank Aid and Clty Harvest who donate goods to the foodbank as well as the many local businesses and our community who support us generously. Copenhagen Street Foodbank Registered Charity Number'.1205259
II COPENHAGENSr, I111 FOODBANK Structure, Governance pnd Management The Charity was established as a Foundation CIO where the Trustees are the only members and are responsible for making the key decisions. The Trustees meet quarterly to make strategic decisions, review the management accounts and the organisations policies. Any decisions are minuted by the Chair of Trustees. Responsibility for day to day operations are delegated to the Operations Manager and most of the Trustees volunteer at the Foodbank itself. I would like to thank all those who have supported Copenhagen Street Foodbank by volunteering or financially throughout the period. The increasing use of the service demonstrates the the level of need in our community and without that support many people would suffer hardship. This report and accounts were approved by the Trustee5 on 61712026 and signed on their behalf of the Board by the Chair. Autumn Bradley- Cole Chair of Trustees Copenhagen Street Foodbank Copenhagen Street Foodbank Registered Charity Number:1205259
Sh COPENHAGEN sr. FOODBANK INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF COPENHAGEN STREET FOODBANK ON ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31. DECEMBER 2025. CHARITY NUMBER.. 1205259 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31" December 2025. As the Trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act"l. I report In respect of my examlnation of the Charity accounts carrled out under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirni 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 accounting records 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. Signed: Date: Name.. Mlchael G Kostrzewskl Professional Qualification.. Address: ACMA 24 Church Road Wavertree Llverpool L15 9EF Copenhagen Sti'eet Foodbank RegJistered Charity Numbei':1205259
II COPENHAGEN sr. I1 FOODBANK ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2025 Unrestricted Funds RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTSACCOUNTS Restricted Funds Total RECEIPTS Donor Receipts Grants 10,689 35,085 45,774 Voluntary Donation5 17,449 1,938 19,387 Corporate Donations 12.369 12,369 Investment Income 1,483 1,483 GROSS INCOME 41,990 37,023 79,013 PAYMENT5 Foodbank Activities Food and Toiletries 31.938 26,415 58,353 Administrative and Other Expenses 6,581 6.581 A4 Asset and investment purchase Computer Hardware 477 477 Subtotal 477 477 Total Payments 38,519 26,892 65,411 Net of Receipts and Payments 47 Cash and other assets b/f 56,409 39,515 95,924 Total Cash and Assets STATEMENT OF ASSET5 AND LIABILITIES Cash funds 59,880 48,926 108,796 Other Monetary Assets 730 730 Liabilities: At the year end,£2,500 was owed to the Parish in respect of the use of the Church Hall. Slgned by Autumn Bradley Cole On Behalf of the Trustees Date: 617126 Copenhagen Street Foodbank Registered Charity Numbei':1205259
ai COPENHAGEN sr. FOODBANK ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31. DECEMBER 2025 ST COMPARATIVE PERIOD 15 MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS Unrestricted Funds Restrlcted Funds Total RECEIPTS Donor Recelpts Grants 27,600 37,700 65,300 Voluntary Donations 20,074 12,715 32,789 Other- Transfer from previous entity 58,198 58,198 Investment Incorne 1,624 1,624 GROSS INCOME 107,496 50,415 157,911 PAYMENTS Foodbank Activities Food and Toiletries 48,148 10.524 58,672 AdministratNe and Other Expenses 2.939 2,939 A4 Asset and Investment purchase Computer Hardware 376 376 Subtotal 376 376 Totsl Payments 51,087 10,900 61,987 Net of Receipts and Payments Cash Funds STATEMENT OF ASSEfs AND LIABILITIES Cash funds 56,375 30,624 86,999 Other Monetary Assets 34 8,891 8,925 Liabilities: A laptop was purchased and paid for in February 25. 477 Copenhagen Street Foodbank Regii5tered Charity Number'.1205259