Dunoon Foodbank Scottish Charity No- SC051874 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year to 31st March 2025
Trustees. Annual Report for the year to 31 st March 2025 The Trustees present this, their report together with the financlals statsments for the year to 31 st March 2025. Reforanco and AdrnirJi• o*iva Inforniation Charlty Nam8 Dunoon Foodbank Charlty Number SC051874 Addre88 Flat 2, Sands Court 139 Alexandra Parade Dunoon PA23 8AW Current Trustees Apnolnted Reslgned 2710712022 3110212023 1010312023 1110312024 1110312024 Joined during the year Chair Trust Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Structure Govomanc8 and Managemont The Charity is a Scottish Charitsbla Incorporated Ofganisation (a SCIO). It was r8gi8t8r8d in its current legal form on 17th July 2022. The charity was previousty an unincorporated association but changed its legal form to a SCIO. The assets of the unincorporaled association were transferred to the SCIO Dn 27107r2022. The Charity has a single tier structure with the members being truste8s. The trustees form the Board. The Board The Board meets regulaty and is in general control of the Charity, managing the organisation, the operations, the Chariws assets and finar¢cial operations. The maximum number of Charity trustees is 12 with a minimum number of 4. A meotllig of the Board, at which a quorum is pr8sont. may oxerciso all pow8rs oxarcisablo by the Board. The quorum number for the Board, is 3 Charity trustees present
Appointment of Trustees The Board may, at any time, appoint any eligible person to be a Charity trustee by a resolution being passed, by a majority vote at a Board meeting. A register of Charity trustees is kept. Accounting and Annual Accounts The Board ensures that proper accounting records are kept in accordance with all applicable statutory requirement, Including the preparation of compliant annual accounts. Objectlves and Actlvltles Charltable Purposes The prevention or relief of poverty for those in need by reason of age, ill health, disablllty, financial hardship or other disadvantage within the community of Cowal, Argyll and Bute. The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activates , with the object of Improving the conditions of lrfe for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are originally intended. Activlties To support th8 relief of povgrty the Charity operated 8 food bank and provided other services and activities to those in need. Durlng the year the openlng days for the premlses were Increased from 3 to 4 days per week. The Food Bank Operatlons The food bank distributed essential food, in addition to personal & household supplies to those in need. The food and supplies were donated by local buslnesses and Indlvlduals and also purchased by the Charity. During the year in excess of 200 families and individuals were supported by the food bank operations with over 3000 parcels being distributed. The Café operations continued during the year. Breakfast and Supper clubs took place, provided cooked meals free of charge. The food preparations. for the café, were carried out by volunteers and service users, using donated food and supplies. The meals were prepared by both volunteers and service users giving opportunities for nutritional advice and cooking skills development. Other Charltable Actlvltles The Café was also the "hub 'area used as a warm space during colder periods of the year. The Charity continued to provide activities and clubs to support the service users. The additional opening day enabled expansion of the activities provided. Some of the activities undertaken by users were gardening, cooking , crafting and the ' job club" continued to operate throughout the year. The activities and clubs were open to all and provided safe spaces for individuals to interacted supporting mentsl and physical wellbeing. During the year the CAB and other support services held "drop in" sessions on the premises. This provided access to these essential
support services for current users and also introduced the SeNiS and facilities to other potential users. The Charity continued to operate the "uniform bank" for 6 primary schools and and Dunoon Grammar School. Income Generation During the year the Charity continued to develop the room rental operations. The additional opening hours provided further opportunities for room hire with an increase in the number of hire and the range of local organisations using the centre as a communty hub. Many of the room rental clients were other local charities wtth aims similar to those of the Charity. Thus the Charity supported the local third sector community and improved access for the Charity's service users to other support services, e.g. The Poverty Alliance and Communlty Development Trust. During the year other local groups also used the premises for a range of activities includlng rehearsals and meetlngs. All of the groups using the premises are "not for profit" and further developed the perception of the premises as a local accessible community hub. Volunteers and Trustees The Charity could not continue without the support of the volunteers. There were 19 individual volunteers during the year providing over 4000 hours of support to the charity. During the year the Charity ran well attended tralning courses for trustees and volunteer supporters. Premlses in add ition to the planned maintenance and repairs, some essential major improvement and repair work was carried out on the premises during the year. Including replacement of windows and removal, replacernent and repalr of external cladding. Storm damage repairs were carried out on the roof and extensive pipework insulation was undertaken. This was in additlon to the regular malntenance required for both the bullding and the garden area. The work was carried out by professlonal builders supported by Servi users, volunteers and supporters. Achlevements and Success The demand for the food bank services remained high and the Chairty was able to meet this demand. Uptake by users of the other seniices provided including warm spaces and access to support services also increased and the Charity was able to meet the demand. The continued volunteer support of all the Charivs activlties and their engagement with the training provided contributed greatly to the achievements of the Charity Thanks to fundraising efforts the Chaiity was able to undertake major improvements to the premises which improved safety, access and comfort of the users. The increased usage of the premises by local community groups , in addition, to providing "room rental" income, continues to develop the reputation of the premises as an accessible community hub for all.
Financial Review Summary The total income for the year was £32,056 increased from the previous year which was £21,835. The total expenditure for the year was £40.056 increased from the previous yearfs expenditure of £24, 816 This resulted in a deficit for the year of (£7,998) with a surplus of £2,885, in the previous year. The balance of funds held in bank and cash at 31st March 2025 was £34,373, h8ld 31st March 2024 was £42,370 Income The main source of income for the Charity remains donations, £15,868 for the year. This represents and increase of £2,142 on the previous year. The income from corporate donations continued to fall while personal donations and donations from groups and societles Increased. Personal donations increased from £8.876 in the previous to £10,945 in the year to 31st March 2025. Donations from clubs and societies increased from £3,240 in the pVIouS year to £4,873. Durlng the year the Charity also started to claim 'Gift Aid" on personal donations. Grant inGome continued to rise during the year, increasing from £10,365 in the previous year to £12,250 . The grants received from Argyll and Bute Councll ( £4,750) and the Wood Foundations (£2,500) were unr8Stricted while the grant received from the Screwfix Foundation (£5000) was restricted. Earned Income, Fundraising ,and Miscellaneous Income all increased from the previous year. The Argyll Lottery remains the main source of fundraising income with £ 764 in the year and £706 In the previous year. Earned Income mostly 'Room Rental. was £3,308 for the year with £2,820 in the previous year. Mlscellaneous Income was £139 wlth £83 In the prevlous year. The Charity continues to re1ve food donations from local supermarkets, shops and other suppliers in addition to food donated by individuals and other groups. Expendltur8 The Charity's expenditure on food and consumables for redistribution was £4,747 with £4,743 in the previous year. The Charity's expenditure on rent , rates and utilities was reduced from £15,026 in the previous year, to £11,814. General expenses including insuranca and bank charges were reduced from £894 in the previous year, to £850. Grant supported project activity was £2.775 with £3,000 in the previous year. The largest expenditure item was repalrs and maintenance to the property which increased from £1.154 in the previous year to £19,870 in the year to March 2025. This increase reflects the major work carried out to make the building more accessible, safe and more energy efficient. The Charity has a lease from Argyll and Bute Council for the property at 22 Kirk Street, Dunoon, PA23 7DP, with an agreed monthly rent. Argyll and Bute Council has granted the Charity a full exemption with respect to Non Domestic Rates. The Charity also has an exemption and does not pay the BID levy. The Charity has a charitable exemption from Business Stream.
The Charity has an agreement with Argyll and Bute Council for waste disposal. The Charity also has agreements with EDF and Total Gas for supply of electric and gas The Charity has an agreement with a broadband supplier. The Charity maintains full insurance cover including public and employer liability Reserves Policy The Charity's reserve policy is to maintain free unrestricted reserves at a18vel which equates to 6 months operating plus 6 months direct charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that 6 months give enough flexibility for the trustees to address any funding issues that may arise. Plans for the future The trustees plan to contlnue the current seNlces and pursue all opportunities to expand and improve the seNices provided.
Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year ended 31 st March 2025 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Year ended 3110312025 Year ended 3110312024 Receipts Personal Donations Note 2 7,745 3,200 10,945 8,876 Donations from Clubs & Societies Note 2 4,873 4.873 3,240 Corporate Donations Note 2 50 50 1,610 Grants Note 4 7,250 5,000 12,250 10,365 Receipts from fundraising activities Note 5 764 764 707 Earned Income 3,038 3,038 2,820 Miscellaneous Income 139 139 83 Total recelpts 23,858 8,200 32,058 21,835 Payments Cost of Charitable Activity Note 6 32.381 7,676 40,056 24,816 Governance Costs Noto 7 Total payments 32,381 7,676 40,056 40,056 24,816 Surplus Deflclt for the year (8,522) 524 (7,998) 2,885 Transfers to l (from) funds Surplus / (deficit) for year (8,522) 524 (7,998) 2,885
statement of Balances as at 31st March 2025 Unrestricted funds Restricted fvnds Total funds current pèriod Yr. to 3110312024 Opening cash at bank and in hand SurplusllDeficit) for the year 35,006 7.365 42,371 39,485 8,522 524 7,998 2,885 Closing Gash at bank and in hand 26.483 7,889 34,373 42.370 Bank and Cash Balances Bank account balanGe Cash In hand 25.645 838 7,889 33.535 838 41,884 26.483 Signed by a trustee on behalf of the other trustees Dat8
Notes to the accounts for year ended 31st March 2025 1: Basis of Accounting These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities and Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities (Accounts) Scotland Regulations (Amended 2006>. 2: Nature and Purpose of Funds Unrestricted funds are those are those that may be used by the trustees for the furtherance of the Charity's objectives. The Charity maintains unrestricted funds balance to enable the Charity to run from day to day. Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Purchase of Food Kltch•n Project Heat and Llght Total Personal Donation8 1,200 2000 3,200 Screwfix Foundation 5000 5,000 Total Restrlcted Funds 1200 5000 2000 8200 Restrlcted funds used In year to 31 st March 2025 1,200 2,000 3,200 Restrlcted Funds Carrlèd Forward 3: Related Party Transactions There were no related party transactions. 4: Grants Recelved Unrestrictod funds Restricted funds Total funds Current period Yr. to 3110312024 Screwfix Foundation 5,000 5,000 Argyll & Bute Council 4,750 4,750 Wood Foundation 2,500 2,500 7,250 5.000 12,250 10,365
5: Income from Fundraising ActiN'es Unrestricted funds Rèstricted funds Total funds Current porlod Yr. to 3110312024 Argyll Lottery 707 707 707 707 707 6: Cost of Charltable Actlvlty Unrestrlcled funds Re$trlGted funds Total funds current perlod Yr. to 3110312024 Property Rent & Rat8S Purchase of Food & Supplles for Distribution Consumables Insurance Utility Costs Building Repair and Renewals Project Expenditure Bank Charges Misc. 6,900 6,900 9,578 3,278 269 514 2,914 19,870 2,775 130 206 1,200 4,478 269 514 4,914 19,870 2,775 130 206 4,473 269 518 5,448 1,154 3,000 118 258 24,816 2,000 7: Governance Costs Independent Examiner carrying out examination of accounts free of charge.
APPENDIX 3 OSCR Scottish Chaity Regulator Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the 'c1rtY name trusteeslmembers of Dunoon Foodbank Registered charity number On the accounts of the charity for the period SC 051874 Period start date Period end date Month Year 01 2024 to 31 03 2025 Set out on pages rememtjer tr) the pa ofathyibcnal sheets) Respective The charty's trustees are responsible for the preparation of Ihe accounts in accordance responsibilities of with the temis of the Charities and Truslee Investrnenl Iscotland) 2005 Act and the trustees and examiner Chartties Accounts Iscotland) Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1 } (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examinats'on is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities examiner's statement Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consKleration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanatj'ons from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evKlence that would be required in an audit and, consequently. I do not express an audrt opinion on the aCcCnts. Independent examiner's In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention [other than that statement disclosed on the attached page1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1 } (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and to prepare accounls which accord with the accounting records and comply wilh Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been mel. or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signe ate: 2 August 2025 Nam Relevant profession qualification(s) or bo (if an Addres "Please delete Ihe in the Ixackds rftlw (kj rnt 4)pty. Kthe (kj atw. sd out ttx)5e Matt5 have c(Mne to your attentK)n on the foll(hr pe
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