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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 October 2025
Directors
The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 November 2024
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31 October 2025
Secretary
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
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Status: Secretary
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and signed on behalf of the board by:
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Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Food for Thought Pantry, a community-focused food initiative, has played a significant role in supporting local residents and organisations. Since its establishment, its activities have benefited the community in the following ways: local residents, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, have had improved access to affordable and nutritious meals, helping to reduce food insecurity within the area; We have supported local organisations in delivering cooking classes, equipping individuals and families with practical skills and knowledge to prepare healthy, cost-effective meals; Through collaboration with the local foodbank and a veterans’ charity, the pantry has contributed to providing meals and catering for community events, strengthening partnerships and supporting vulnerable groups; Children and families from the most disadvantaged areas have been supported during school holiday periods through the provision of discounted or free meals, helping to ease financial pressures and ensure access to regular food; We have helped to create a stronger sense of community by bringing together residents, volunteers, and organisations to tackle food poverty and promote wellbeing; Contributed to reducing social isolation by providing a welcoming space and opportunities for engagement through its programmes and services.
Food for Thought Pantry has actively engaged with a range of stakeholders to ensure its services are responsive to community needs and deliver meaningful impact. Consultation has taken place in the following ways: regular discussions have been held with local residents and service users to gather feedback on meal provision, pricing, and accessibility, helping to shape the pantry’s offer and ensure it meets the needs of those experiencing food insecurity engagement with partner organisations and charities, including the Bedes Helping Hands, Veterans for veterans in care and The Red Bench Project, has enabled the sharing of knowledge and coordination of support, ensuring that services complement rather than duplicate existing provision collaboration with community groups and organisations delivering cooking classes has informed the development of skills-based programmes, ensuring they are relevant and accessible to disadvantaged participants informal feedback has been gathered from families accessing free and discounted meals during school holidays, allowing the pantry to adapt menus, delivery methods, and support based on lived experiences volunteers and staff have been consulted regularly to identify operational improvements and new opportunities to support the local community more effectively ongoing communication with local stakeholders has helped to identify emerging needs within the community, enabling the pantry to respond quickly and flexibly
Jon Grech received remuneration for work carried out for the CIC
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
26 June 2026
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Jon Grech
Status: Director