Aishah's Food Charity Accounts for the year endcd 31 December 2025
Aishah’s Food Charity
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Accountants Hoyle Accountants Limited 183 Lymington Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4BA Business address 37 Milton Rise Weston Super Mare Avon BS22 8AS
Aishah’s Food Charity
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Accountants' report 1
Trading, profit and loss account 2
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Aishah’s Food Charity
Accountants' Report on the Unaudited Accounts to Aishah’s Food Charity
As described on page 2 you have approved the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 set out on page 2. In accordance with your instructions we have compiled these unaudited accounts from the accounting records and information and explanations supplied to us.
Andrew Hoyle
Hoyle Accountants Limited
183 Lymington Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4BA
15 January 2026
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Aishah’s Food Charity
Income and Expenditure account for the year ended 31 December 2025
| Income Grants Donations Total Income Expenses Purchases Packaging Rent Utilities Printing Marketing Motor Expenses Reserve Repairs Post Travel Volunteers Equipment Purchases Vehicle Purchase Surplus/(Loss) for the year |
2025 £ 11,948 1,857 4,000 244 69 1,310 195 10,000 12,503 58 969 3,315 2,900 15,000 _ |
£ 59,550 7,881 -------- 67,431 64,368 |
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| _ 3,063 |
I approve these accounts and confirm that I have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
Aishah’s Food Charity
Date: 15 January 2026
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TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT Aishah’s Food Charity
Reporting Period: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2026
1. Introduction
The Trustees of Aishah’s Food Charity present the Annual Report for the year ending 31 December 2026. The charity exists to relieve food poverty, reduce loneliness, and promote dignity, wellbeing, and inclusion for vulnerable individuals and families across North Somerset. Our work is grounded in compassion, cultural sensitivity, and the belief that every person deserves access to nutritious food and a welcoming community space.
2. Charitable Objectives
Aishah’s Food Charity operates for the public benefit with the following objectives:
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Relief of poverty through the provision of food, essential items, and emergency support.
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Advancement of health and wellbeing by offering warm, safe, inclusive community spaces.
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Reduction of loneliness and isolation through social dining and community engagement.
• Support and empowerment through signposting, advocacy, and partnership working. All activities undertaken this year were aligned with Charity Commission public benefit guidance.
3. Impact and Achievements
3.1 Food Provision and Weekly Services
Demand for our services continued to rise, reflecting ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
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17,940 hot meals were provided across all programmes.
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3,496 people accessed our Wednesday community service.
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1,092 people attended our Sunday dining-in service as part of the Winter Warmth Programme.
The Winter Warmth Programme remains one of our most valued services. Service users have requested that we expand this programme to an additional day due to its positive impact on wellbeing, warmth, and social connection.
3.2 Ramadan Celebration Programme
Our Ramadan Celebration Programme expanded significantly this year, strengthening cultural understanding and community cohesion.
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32 primary schools participated.
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5,434 children received food.
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678 school staff members were also provided with meals.
This programme was fully sponsored by Pappadoms Indian Takeaway, who generously cooked and supplied all food.
3.3 Advice, Support, and Signposting
We continued to support individuals facing complex challenges beyond food insecurity.
• 55 people were signposted to relevant agencies and organisations, including housing, benefits, health, and wellbeing services.
3.4 Volunteer Contribution
Our volunteers are central to our mission and impact.
- 780 volunteer hours were contributed this year.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our volunteers and our Board of Trustees for their dedication and commitment.
4. Recognition and Public Engagement
This year brought significant recognition for our work:
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Visits from the High Sheriff of Somerset, the Mayor of Weston-super-Mare, and local Member of Parliament Dan Aldridge.
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Shortlisted for Charity of the Year by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce.
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Nominated for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
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Shortlisted for the Prince of Wales Awards.
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Featured three times on BBC Points West News, with thanks to Comic Relief for their reporting.
5. Partnerships and Collaboration
We worked closely with the following organisations:
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British Bangladeshi Association North Somerset
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Multicultural Friendship Association
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Voluntary Action North Somerset
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Race Equality North Somerset
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Weston Food Bank
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Somewhere to Go
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Victoria Methodist Church
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Weston Islamic Education Trust
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Healthy Living Centre
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Super Culture
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Refugees Welcome North Somerset
These partnerships strengthen our reach, improve service quality, and ensure coordinated support for vulnerable households.
6. Feedback and Continuous Improvement
We collect regular feedback from service users to ensure our services remain responsive and effective. Feedback consistently highlights:
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High quality and cultural appropriateness of meals
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Warm, welcoming environment
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Reduced loneliness and improved wellbeing
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Reliability and kindness of volunteers
This feedback directly informs programme development and future planning.
7. Governance and Management
The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees responsible for strategic leadership, financial oversight, safeguarding, risk management, and compliance with charity law. Trustees completed training in safeguarding, equality and diversity, and governance best practice during the year.
8. Safeguarding
Safeguarding remains a top priority. This year, the charity:
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Updated its safeguarding policy
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Ensured DBS checks for all volunteers
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Delivered mandatory safeguarding training
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Maintained clear reporting procedures
No safeguarding incidents were recorded during the reporting period.
9. Plans for the Year Ahead
In response to rising demand and community feedback, our priorities for 2026–27 include:
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Expanding services by two additional days, including a dedicated after-school food club.
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Strengthening volunteer recruitment and leadership pathways.
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Securing multi-year funding to support core operations.
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Enhancing monitoring and evaluation systems.
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Continuing to develop culturally inclusive programmes and community events.
10. Trustee Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved this report and confirm it meets their legal responsibilities under the Charities Act.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees:
Name: ____ Aishah Ahmed Role: Chair of Trustees 1/01/2026 Date: _______
Independent Examiner’s Report
Aishah’s Food Charity
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“The Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of the report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:-
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The accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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The accounts do not accord with those records.
Aishah’s Food Charity
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
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| Cash Funds | |||
| Cash at Bank | 8,338.20 | 0.00 | 8,338.20 |
| Total Cash Funds | 8,338.20 | 0.00 | 8,338.20 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 15 January 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:-
Aishah’s Food Charity
Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
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| Receipts | |||
| Grants | 59,550.17 | 0.00 | 59,550.17 |
| Other Donations | 7,881.19 | 0.00 | 7,881.19 |
| Total Receipts | 67,431.36 | 0.00 | 67,431.36 |
| Payments – Charitable Activities | |||
| Purchases | 11.947.86 | 0.00 | 11,947.86 |
| Packaging | 1.857.22 | 0.00 | 1,857.22 |
| Rent | 4,000.00 | 0.00 | 4,000.00 |
| Utilities | 244.41 | 0.00 | 244.41 |
| Printing | 69.00 | 0.00 | 69.00 |
| Marketing | 1.310.00 | 0.00 | 1.310.00 |
| Motor Expenses | 194.81 | 0.00 | 194.81 |
| Reserve | 10,000.00 | 0.00 | 10,000.00 |
| Repairs | 12,502.69 | 0.00 | 12.502.69 |
| Post | 57.57 | 0.00 | 57.57 |
| Travel | 969.00 | 0.00 | 969.00 |
| Volunteers | 3,315.00 | 0.00 | 3,315.00 |
| Equipment Purchases | 2,900.00 | 0.00 | 2,900.00 |
| Vehicle Purchase | 15,000.00 | 0.00 | 15,000.00 |
| Total Payments | 64,367.56 | 0.00 | 64,367.56 |
| Net Receipts | 3,063.80 | 0.00 | 3,063.80 |
| Funds brought forwards | 5,274.40 | 0.00 | 5,274.40 |
| Funds carried forward | 8,338.20 | 0.00 | 8,338.20 |