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# THE VILLAGE FOOD BANK CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
15921742 (England and Wales)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 28 August 2024

## End date: 31 August 2025

# THE VILLAGE FOOD BANK CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

Directors report |
Balance sheet |
Additional notes |
Balance sheet notes |
Community Interest Report |

# THE VILLAGE FOOD BANK CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 August 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 August 2025

Principal activities of the company

What started as a dream to address unmet needs, then became a set of policies and plans, has grown into a vibrant, community-powered lifeline for LGBTQ+ households across Brighton and Hove. In just twelve months, we have achieved something extraordinary together: - Over 550 shops provided over 22 sessions - 170 households supported - More than 30 volunteers giving their time, energy and enthusiasm to the project Every smile at the door, every conversation shared and every shop offered tells a story of hope and solidarity. We have faced challenges such as rising food prices and growing demand, yet thanks to your generosity and the dedication of our volunteers, we have not only met those challenges but turned them into opportunities to strengthen our community. And this is only the beginning. The next year will be about bold growth and lasting impact: - Increasing financial income to secure our future - Building stronger partnerships across the LGBTQ+ and emergency food sectors (and beyond!) - Increasing our halal, allergen and vegan options - Make volunteering with us more accessible Together, we can continue to fight food insecurity and create a future where dignity and nourishment are not privileges but rights for all.

Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
28 August 2024 to 31 August 2025

Reuben Davidson

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
11 October 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Reuben Davidson
Status: Director

# THE VILLAGE FOOD BANK CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 31 August 2025

| Notes | 2025
--- | --- | ---
|  | £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: |  | 0 |
Tangible assets: | 3 | 250 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total fixed assets: |  | 250
Current assets
Stocks: |  | 0 |
Debtors: |  | 0 |
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 2,239 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total current assets: |  | 2,239
Prepayments and accrued income: |  | 0 |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: |  | 0 |
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 2,239
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 2,489
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: |  | 0 |
Provision for liabilities: |  | 0 |
Accruals and deferred income: |  | 0 |
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 2,489
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 2,489 |
Total members' funds: |  | 2,489

The notes form part of these financial statements

# THE VILLAGE FOOD BANK CIC

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 August 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 16 April 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Reuben Davidson
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# THE VILLAGE FOOD BANK CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

- ## 1. Accounting policies

  Basis of measurement and preparation

  These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

  Other accounting policies

  Financial Controls Policy: This policy outlines the financial controls necessary to ensure the proper management of funds, prevention of fraud, and compliance with statutory obligations for The Village Food Bank, a registered Community Interest Company (CIC 15921742) in Brighton, UK (referred to in this document as ‘TVFB’).

# THE VILLAGE FOOD BANK CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

- ## 2. Employees

  | 2025
  --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 |

# THE VILLAGE FOOD BANK CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 August 2025

## 3. Tangible assets

| Land & buildings | Plant & machinery | Fixtures & fittings | Office equipment | Motor vehicles | Total
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Cost | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £
Additions | 0 | 100 | 0 | 150 | 0 | 250
Disposals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Revaluations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Transfers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
At 31 August 2025 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 150 | 0 | 250
Depreciation |  |  |  |  |  |
Charge for year | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
On disposals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Other adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
At 31 August 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Net book value |  |  |  |  |  |
At 31 August 2025 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 150 | 0 | 250

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### THE VILLAGE FOOD BANK CIC

### Company Number: 15921742 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 August 2025

Company activities and impact

The Village Food Bank CIC was first registered in August 2024 and work to establish solid policies and procedures commenced, before the sessions launched in November 2025. During the August 2024- August 2025 financial year, we have: - Registered 10 households to use our services - Provided 26 shops to our members - Recruited and trained 13 volunteers - Recruited 5 members of the Board of Directors, including a chair - Begun to develop formal and informal connections with other organisations, including health services, community venues, referral partners and others that benefit the service users - Received £2000 in restricted funding - Received a total of £6,859 in unrestricted funding Although this period was in the early days of service delivery, we received an abundance of positive feedback from community members who felt excluded from existing food services due to their LGBTQ+ identity and/ or their gender expression. One member, a white trans woman in her 40s, said: “I felt uncomfortable using the food bank available to me from the usual routes, as it was run by a conservative Christian church that pushed religion on people trying to get food. Someone even touched me and prayed over me without my consent. I had very difficult experiences with the church when I was a teenager, so this was really triggering for me. I am so happy that I can come [to the Village Food Bank] and just be myself.”

Consultation with stakeholders

1. Service Users At every food bank session, we have a ‘feedback fish’ on a very large whiteboard in the space. Members are encouraged to give feedback on what they like about the service, ideas they have for improvement and requests for items. The whiteboard is next to the Community Table, a social space facilitated by volunteers, and discussions about the space often occur organically. We are thoughtful to always be open to feedback via social media, whatsapp message and in person at the sessions. An anonymous feedback form/survey is in development. 2. Volunteers Before and after every session, a briefing and debriefing takes place. During these meetings, the volunteer team are consulted on and discuss all aspects of service provision, its successes and areas to improve, and development opportunities. Suggestions/ideas from volunteers that have been implemented include: - If/why an LGBTQ+ food bank service is needed - Organisation of the space and client flow management - Products available - Issues arising regarding the service users and how to support our vulnerable members 3. Other Organisations The founder of TVFB and other key volunteers utilised existing contacts and relationships with other workers within the community and voluntary sector who are working with vulnerable people. It was clear from these informal discussions that there is a need for our service locally as Brighton has a large LGBTQ+ population and a very high cost of living. We took on board suggestions regarding service provision and reflected on other food organisations styles and approaches.

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
16 April 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Reuben Davidson
Status: Director