Scottish Charity Number: SC053013 EILEAN ARF DBANK TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REP RTANDA UN R THE YEAR ENDED IDE ER2
EI EA IARF BANK TE 'ANN AL REP RT R THE YEAR ENDED DE EMBER 2 Trustees, Annual Report Receipts and Payments Account statement of BalanS Independent Examinerfs Report
EILEAN IARF DBANK TRU TEE 'ANN AL REP RTANDA UN R THE YEAR ENDED IDE EMBER 202 Scottish Charity Number: SC053013 Current Trustees Charlie Nicolson BEM Shona I Macleod Catriona Stewart Alastsir Lockett Duncan CM Smith Jane Macdonald Donald Macleod Contact Address 15 Keith Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HSI 2JA Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees The charity's trustees are appointed by members of the board by way of a resolution passed by majority vote at a board meeting, in accordance with its Constitution. Governing Document The Association is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation which became a registered charity on 14 December 2023. The purposes and administration of the charity are set out in its Constitution. Charitable Purposes The Association's purposes are: The prevention or relief of poverty by distributing food aid and where required utility aid and essential child care items; The relief of those in need by reason of financial or other hardship through direct aid or signposting to other relevant agencies; To assist other local foodbanks where required wlth provision of practical items relating to their role or food items for persons in need elsewhere within the Western Isles community Trustee Remuneration and Expenses The Trustees did not receive any remuneration or expenses dLtring the period. Activities and Achievements The past year has once again been a very positive and encouraging one for Eilean Siar Foodbank, made possible by the remarkable community in which we live. During 2025, a totsl of 1,762 bag5 and boxes of food were distributed to support individuals and families across our community. This has truly been a blessed year for the organisation. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to those who make the work of Eilean Siar Foodbank possible.
First and foremost, l extend heartfelt gratitude to our volunteers, who consistently go above and beyond in their service. Their willingness to help, combined with the kindness, care and compassion they show to everyone who comes through our doors, is at the very heart of what ESF stsnds for. Their commitment and generosity of spirit make a real and lasting difference, and we thank them deeply. I would also like to offer special thanks to Sandra, our Coordinator, whose dedication and professionalism continue to be exceptional. Sandra consistently goes above and beyond her role, maintaining excellent organisation while building strong relationships with volunteers, trustees, partner organisations and the wider community. Her ability to connect so effectively with others, alongside the care, commitment and compassion she brings to her work, is also evident in all aspects of her seNice within the NHS. We are truly grateful for her leadership and for all she gives to the organisation. As Trustees, we are immensely thankful for both our volunteers and our Coordinator, and we give thanks to God for His continued provision and guidance throughout the year. I would also like to acknowledge the dedication of our Trustees, who work faithfully and largely behind the scenes. I am deeply grateful for the commitment and support of Catriona, Shona and Ally, alongside Jane, Duncan and Domhnall, who joined us as new Trustees this year, and our Advisor, Gordon Matheson. Their willingness to serve and their shared commitment to ESF are greatly appreciated. On behalf of the entire ESF familyi I would like to sincerely thank our wider community, including organisations, churches, schools, individua15, NHS, CNES, Co-op and Tesco, for their generous financial and food donations throughout the year. Your ongoing support enables us to continue meeting the needs of those who rely on our seNice. Looking ahead, our vision for the coming year remains focused on: Continuing to support those in our community who are experiencing food insecurity Exploring opportunities towards one day owning our own premises, while remaining very thankful to Neil Mackay for the continued use of our current base Identifying and implementing improvements at our base to better support our volunteers Giving thanks to God for His kindness and grace throughout 2025, and for the commitment of our volunteers, Coordinator, Trustees, their families and our community. I am also pleased to announce that Navantia Arnish have kindly agreed to support Eilean Siar Fo(Klbank by hosting a food donation box at Arnish for employees who wish to contribute. Finallyi we look forward with hope and confidence to the continued work of Eilean Siar Foodbank in 2026, as we seek to serve our community with compassion, dignity and care. Thank you. Charlie Nicolson (ESF Chairperson)
EILEAN SIAR FOODBANK SCIO TR TEE 'ANN ALRE RTANDA R THE YEAR ENDED IDE EMBER Reserves As a result of the surplus of £286 for the year, unrestricted funds of £64,278 (2024.. £63,992) were held at year-end which the Trustees consider adequate to continue for the forthcoming year. £40,000 of this has been set aside in an unrestricted designated new building fund. Approved by the Trustees and signe(f on their behalf,. Alastair Lockett Trustee Date:
EILEAN SIAR FOODBANK RE EIPT AN R THE YEAR ENDED IDE Year ended 31.12.25 Year ended 31.12.24 Funds from predecessor organisation Grants CNES Stornoway Trust Donations Employment Allowance 67,624 5,242 1,800 22,894 1,318 22,950 782 31,254 91,356 Foodbox Supplies Wages Social Security Pensions Rent, Heat & Light Rates Insuran Telephone Advertising Postage Office Expenses Accountancy Repairs & Maintenance 1,141 15,544 1,574 260 8,598 83 792 183 358 703 769 876 87 535 16,478 838 303 8045 338 627 200 30,968 27,364 Surplus/(Deficit) for period 286 63,992 Funds at beginning of period 63,992 Funds at end of period 64,278 63,992 All fvnds are UnStrICted
EILEAN IARF DBANK S Io TATEMENT F BALAN R THE YEAR ENDED IDE EMBER At 31.12.25 At 31.12.24 hinH Opening balances Surplus/(Deficit) for period 63,992 286 63,992 64,278 63,992 Reserves General Unrestricted Funds Designated New Building Fund 24,278 40,000 23,992 40,000 All fvnds are unrestricted Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf: Alastsir Lockett Trustee Date..
NDEPENDE REP RTT DBANK THE ILEAN SIA I rew)rt on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 5 to 6. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity's trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the 2006 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 examinerfs statement My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation I l of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. 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 consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiner's statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 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 to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met, or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsndi g of the accou ts to be reached. Name,. Joh Moffat BA FCA Relevant Professional Body: The Institute of Chartered Accountsnts in England and Wales Address: CIB Services 63 Kenneth Str&t Stornoway Isle of Lewis HSI 2DS £b Date: