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# MID BEDFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FRIDGE CIC

## Company limited by guarantee

## Company Registration Number:
16180377 (England and Wales)

## Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 January 2026

## Period of accounts

## Start date: 13 January 2025

## End date: 31 January 2026

# MID BEDFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FRIDGE CIC

## Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

Directors report |
Profit and loss |
Balance sheet |
Additional notes |
Community Interest Report |

# MID BEDFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FRIDGE CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 January 2026

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 January 2026

Principal activities of the company

Mid Bedfordshire Community Fridge CIC is a private company limited by guarantee without share capital, incorporated in England and Wales. The company is registered as a Community Interest Company. The primary purpose of the company is to deliver the Toddington Community Fridge service, a volunteer-led surplus food redistribution project which aims to reduce food waste and support residents affected by financial hardship and the rising cost of living. The project began in August 2024 as a partnership between St George’s Church of England and Flitwick Town Council, operating as an extension of the established Flitwick Community Fridge service. This financial period represents the first year in which the service has been operated by Mid Bedfordshire Community Fridge CIC, having previously been delivered through Toddington Parochial Parish Council. Toddington Community Fridge operates every Saturday morning from Wilkinson Hall, providing a consistent and reliable surplus food redistribution service for the local community. The service is used by approximately 50 families each week. All food is provided free of charge. The company welcomes voluntary donations towards the operating costs of the service, however there is no requirement or expectation for residents to make a donation in order to receive food or support.

Additional information

Income comprises grants, voluntary donations and bank interest. All food is provided free of charge. Residents are not required to make a donation in order to receive food or support from the service. Donations are entirely voluntary and are used to support the running costs of the project. Capital contributions received from Central Bedfordshire Council during the period were treated as capital contributions and recognised within reserves. The funding was provided specifically to support the establishment and long-term operation of the project, including equipment and infrastructure costs, rather than day-to-day revenue activity. The company had no employees during the period. No director received remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the period.

Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
13 January 2025 to 31 January 2026

Andrew James Snape
Andrew Peter Crawford
Lynette Barret
Bridget Jayne Chevalier

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
4 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Andrew James Snape
Status: Director

# MID BEDFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FRIDGE CIC

## Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

| 13 months to 31 January 2026
--- | ---
| £
Turnover: | 3,765 |
Cost of sales: | ( 256 ) |
Gross profit(or loss): | 3,509
Distribution costs: | ( 209 ) |
Administrative expenses: | ( 2,213 ) |
Operating profit(or loss): | 1,087
Interest receivable and similar income: | 7 |
Profit(or loss) before tax: | 1,094
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: | 1,094

# MID BEDFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FRIDGE CIC

## Balance sheet

As at 31 January 2026

| Notes | 13 months to 31 January 2026
--- | --- | ---
|  | £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: |  | 0 |
Tangible assets: |  | 0 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total fixed assets: |  | 0
Current assets
Stocks: |  | 0 |
Debtors: |  | 0 |
Cash at bank and in hand: |  | 1,678 |
Investments: |  | 0 |
Total current assets: |  | 1,678
Prepayments and accrued income: |  | 0 |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: |  | 0 |
Net current assets (liabilities): |  | 1,678
Total assets less current liabilities: |  | 1,678
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: |  | 0 |
Provision for liabilities: |  | 0 |
Accruals and deferred income: |  | 0 |
Total net assets (liabilities): |  | 1,678
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: |  | 1,678 |
Total members' funds: |  | 1,678

The notes form part of these financial statements

# MID BEDFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FRIDGE CIC

## Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 January 2026 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.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 4 May 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Andrew James Snape
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

# MID BEDFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FRIDGE CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

- ## 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

  Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

  Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. The company capitalises tangible fixed assets with an individual value exceeding £500. No depreciation has been charged during the year as the company held no qualifying tangible fixed assets.

  Other accounting policies

  Capital contributions received from Central Bedfordshire Council during the period were recognised within reserves. The funding was provided specifically to support the establishment and long-term operation of the project, including equipment and infrastructure costs, rather than day-to-day operating activities.

# MID BEDFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FRIDGE CIC

## Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 January 2026

- ## 2. Employees

  | 13 months to 31 January 2026
  --- | ---
  Average number of employees during the period | 0 |

# COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

### MID BEDFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FRIDGE CIC

### Company Number: 16180377 (England and Wales)

### Year Ending: 31 January 2026

Company activities and impact

The primary purpose of Mid Bedfordshire Community Fridge CIC is to deliver the Toddington Community Fridge service, a community-led surplus food redistribution project with a clear two-fold purpose: to prevent good food from going to waste and to support local residents affected by the high cost of living who are struggling to make ends meet. The project began in August 2024 as a partnership between St George’s Church of England and Flitwick Town Council, operating as an extension of the established Flitwick Community Fridge service. In January 2025, the project transitioned to independent operation as Mid Bedfordshire Community Fridge CIC, enabling a sharper focus on the specific needs of Toddington while maintaining strong governance, safeguarding and operational standards. These accounts represent the first year of operation as a Community Interest Company. Toddington Community Fridge operates every Saturday morning from Wilkinson Hall, providing a consistent and reliable surplus food distribution service that residents can plan around. The service is used by approximately 50 families each week. Surplus food is collected by volunteers in Flitwick and transported to Toddington each week using shared infrastructure and facilities. This collaborative model allows the project to benefit from established collection routes and food hub facilities while keeping local operating costs low. The service is delivered by a dedicated team of local volunteers who set up the space, welcome residents and provide support each week. Their involvement ensures the project remains community-led, welcoming and sustainable, while helping to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone who attends. During May 2025, the project was awarded a 5-star food hygiene rating. All food is provided free of charge. The project is funded through grants and voluntary donations. Residents are welcome to make a donation towards the running costs of the service if they wish, however there is no requirement or expectation for anyone to contribute financially in order to receive food or support. This helps ensure the service remains accessible to all residents regardless of background or circumstance. Alongside the open weekly sessions, the project provides bespoke support for residents facing more acute hardship. During the year, support was provided to 16 households in Toddington through tailored interventions including regular food parcels for families unable to attend Saturday sessions, Christmas hampers and food vouchers funded through the UK Household Support Fund. The project has established strong working relationships with local schools and community organisations, enabling trusted referrals and coordinated support for vulnerable households. Through these partnerships, Toddington Community Fridge has also supported refugee families living locally, ensuring assistance is delivered sensitively, consistently and with dignity. During the year, the project continued to face increasing demand at the same time as supermarkets reduced the volume of surplus food available for redistribution. In response, the company strengthened supplier partnerships, introduced additional food sources through membership of the SOFEA Community Larder scheme and adapted its operating model to help ensure the service remains resilient and responsive to local need.

Consultation with stakeholders

No consultation with stakeholders

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
4 May 2026

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Andrew James Snape
Status: Director