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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2025
Principal activities of the company
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2024
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31 March 2025
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
This report was approved by the board of directors on
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
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The notes form part of these financial statements
This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 March 2025
Basis of measurement and preparation
Turnover policy
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The company runs the Sandwich Pantry which is a membership scheme to supply good quality food from the charity Fareshare for a weekly membership subscription. Members must report a qualifying need for support such as the receipt of Universal Credit, Pensioner Credit, sudden job loss, difficulty paying rent and utilities etc and will receive food to a minimum value of £15/week for a £5 weekly subscription. In essence, they must find the cost of regular shops prohibitive. Grants and regular donations make up the rest of the SSS CIC income which enables the Pantry to supplement the Fareshare offer which, due to pressure on their services, continue to be less reliable. The company’s activity for this financial period has focused on provision of its service, marketing to attract new members and applying for grants to enable the service to continue. Currently serving 25-27 weekly, although some weeks are quieter than others membership is increasing Opens once a week on Mondays between 1pm to 2.30pm. Continued to receive regular financial donations. Received regular donations of food from a local farmer. Successfully applied for several grants. Paid Fareshare promptly each month. Supplemented the food offer on a regular basis. Prepared publicity material to attract members and volunteers. Invested in training volunteers. Maintained relationships with organisations such as Sandwich Town Council, Dover District Council, Kent County Council, Age Concern Sandwich, local Drs surgeries, Kent Gleaners, and local schools. Sandwich Pantry relocated to the Jubilee to community centre in April 2024 which is not only a better location for our service but also offers the opportunity to link in with other services that will benefit our members. For example, the Citizens Advice Bureau provide a drop-in service on the same day the Pantry is open. Membership numbers dropped a little after the move but are now increasing rapidly due to the better location and word of mouth. The Pantry has received excellent support from the KCC Community Warden who also sign posts new members to the Pantry. The Company is very sad to report the death on one of its directors, Janet Yapp, to whom is owed a huge vote of thanks for her warmth, humour and very hard work supporting members and volunteers. She is missed by us all.
Our stakeholders, or members, have joined the Sandwich Pantry after hearing about the service offered through our marketing and publicity campaigns, contact with schools, Doctors surgeries, Job Centres and by word of mouth. We continue to consult our members on their views on our service and how we might improve. Feedback is always very positive, and Members enjoy the new cafe service the Pantry now provide making the whole shopping experience much more social. It also allows the volunteers to get to know our members better and understand their needs.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
7 July 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Anne Fox
Status: Director