for the Period Ended 30 November 2025
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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 November 2025
Directors
The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 December 2024
to
30 November 2025
The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 December 2024
to
30 October 2025
The directors shown below have held office during the period of
1 December 2024
to
17 September 2025
The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 December 2024
to
12 June 2025
The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 December 2024
to
27 March 2025
The director shown below has held office during the period of
12 June 2025
to
26 June 2025
The director shown below has held office during the period of
27 March 2025
to
30 November 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 30 November 2025
Basis of measurement and preparation
Turnover policy
Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy
Other accounting policies
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In 2024-25 the company began the year running 3 local weekly shops in different areas of Brighton & Hove, In May, it was agreed that we would focus on the Hollingdean and Whitehawk areas of the city, and we supported our Mile Oak store to separate from BrightStore, and continue to be run by the local community, with the support of the Church of the Good Shepherd. BrightStore continued to support the store with funds from the Household Support Fund and the Mile Oak Parish Pantry is still serving its local community. In July, BrightStore opened a surplus food store and cafe in an unused space in the Hollingdean Family Hub, which provided another outlet for our surplus food, as well as expanding our reach to another part of the Hollingdean community. It proved very popular and we had over 600 customers in the 5 months to the end of the year, and plans were put in place to open on an extra day per week from the new year. The company sourced surplus food from local businesses, received surplus food from FareShare UK and purchased fresh fruit and vegetables from a local supplier in order to provide members with a good shop for a small weekly fee, while also reducing food waste. The company provided 5370 weekly shops to 425 households, averaging 117 household shops per week. We slightly increased our donation amounts to £7/£9 in April 2025, in order to cover increased running and purchasing costs, but remain a secure and cost effective service to our members. Stores are run by volunteers drawn largely from the membership, which provides a close link between the company and the communities it serves. In addition, the company was able to employ dedicated store leads to improve communication between the company, members and volunteers and improve the service offered. At the year end, the company had 3 part-time employees, all local to the city. We offered volunteer placement opportunities to both University of Brighton students, and youth offenders through the Council's Youth Justice team.
Our stakeholders are our members and volunteer team members. At the end of the year we had 213 active members, and 34 volunteers. We ran in 3 locations with a membership made up of local residents. We ran a survey of our members in winter 2024. Some results from the survey: Of respondents: 75% said they had saved money; 69% said they eat better within their budget; 43% had tried new foods; 50% ate more vegetables. 54% said it made them feel more connected to others; 39% said they had made new friends; 49% learned about other services through us. Respondents rated us 4.5/5 for value for money. Some quotes: “Brightstore has been a life line when things have been really tight. The food choices are great and always lots of lovely fruit and veg. Brightstore is also a hub for the community where we can chat and get advice about other agencies. It's also really helped to chat when I've needed it. The staff are really caring” “BrightStore provides quality food and some lovely fresh produce for great value and has considerably reduced my family's food expenditure. But it is so much more to me than that as it helps me to feel less isolated and more connected to the local community. The volunteers are amazing. I wish everyone everywhere could have access to such a scheme.” We also send out a weekly email newsletter, and run a WhatsApp group for each store, where members are encouraged to share recipes and other information. Employing store leads has also allowed us to have more direct contact with members, and to allow suggestions and feedback to be communicated more easily with the organisation. Our Committee is made up of BrightStore members, volunteers and other supporters from the local community, who contribute by steering and offering advice and collaboration; and widen our reach by networking and nurturing connections throughout the city.
The total amount paid or receivable by directors in respect of qualifying services was £21,324 There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
3 May 2026
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Rachel Pitts-Wicks
Status: Director