**HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED Report of the Directors & Trustees for the year ended 31[st] March 2025** 

## **Contents** 

Legal & Administrative Information 1 Governance & Management 1 Hospice Africa Origins 2 Fundraising 3 Hospice Africa Uganda 4 Volunteers travelling to Uganda 4 Finance & Governance Risks 5 Audited Accounts A1 - A7 

## **Legal and administrative information** 

**Company number: Registered charity number:** Registered in England No. 02835469 Charity Commission No. 1024903 

**Directors and Trustees at 31[st] March 2025** Mr Chris Merriman (Hon. Chair) Ms Hannah Merriman Ms Pat Linnell (Hon. Treasurer) Dr Philippa Guppy Dr Mary Bunn (Hon. Secretary) Mr Will Peachey Prof Anne Merriman (Founder) MBE Mrs Emma Matthews      (appointed 10/02/25 Mr Doug Haynes Dr Kate Eldred                (appointed 10/02/25) Dr Catherine Merriman   (resigned 20/07/24) 

**Hon. Company Secretary:** Dr. Mary Bunn **Independent Examiner:** 

**Registered Office:** Butterworth Barlow Accountants Holly Bank, 34 Altys Lane, Prescot Ormskirk.   L39 4RQ Merseyside    L34 3LG 

## **REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES** 

The Trustees, who are also the Directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act, present their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity. 

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 is scheduled to be _on-line_ on Sunday 26[th] October 2025 at 2.30pm. 

- www.hospice africa.org/uk is the Hospice Africa website covering HA work in the UK. 

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## **Nomenclature:** 

- **Hospice Africa Ltd** is a Limited Co. and Charity located in the UK. (HAUK) 

- **Hospice Africa Uganda** (HAU) is a _non-governmental organization_ and a _limited company_ registered in Uganda. 

- **Hospice Africa** (HA) sometimes refers to the overall work of Hospice Africa. 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee, governed by a _memorandum_ and _articles of association_ . The charity’s object and principal activity continues to be ‘ _to support the provision of palliative care to terminally ill cancer and AIDS patients and their families in Africa_ ’. 

The Trustees have continued to meet regularly to manage the affairs of the charity in the UK. During the 2024-25 year, the platform used has transferred from zoom to Google Meet. It has continued to be an efficient communication platform enabling Trustees Dr. Anne Merriman and Dr. Mary Bunn to attend Trustees meetings from their African bases! 

We are grateful to Frank Cottrell-Boyce who has kindly continued to act as a Patron for Hospice Africa. 

The charity’s work continues to be carried out entirely on a voluntary basis.  The Hon. Treasurer manages the day-to-day finances of the charity. The Hon. Chair, Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer, with help from other Trustees, have shared the collective duties normally carried out by a Chief Executive. The Board of Trustees has the power to appoint additional Trustees as it sees fit within the remit of the Articles of Association. There are no employees within the charity. 

The work is carried out in close partnership with the Founder, Professor Dr. Anne Merriman, and there is regular contact with Hospice Africa Uganda Management Team (HAU), which is a _non-governmental organization_ and a _limited company_ in Uganda. An umbrella network ‘The Hospice Africa Foundation’, including the Founder, provides experienced governance, perspective, and protection of the HA Ethos. 

There is an AGM at the end of October when Trustees, donors, supporters and charity shop staff can meet on-line. The link is available from anywhere globally, but particularly provides links for Trustees and supporters who are located in Africa. 

## **Hospice Africa Origins** 

Hospice Africa was founded in 1993 to spread the ethos and practice of palliative care in Africa. Our founder, Dr. Anne Merriman, has radically changed the provision of care and pain relief for people in Africa with life-limiting illnesses. 'This has transformed the lives of thousands of patients, improving quality of life for many with holistic care and symptom relief, and supporting patients to have a comfortable and dignified death.' Hospice Africa UK raises and manages funds in the UK to send to our partners in Africa, and particularly focused towards Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU). With our African partners, we have helped to introduce palliative care to 35 African countries. In 20 of these 35 countries, affordable oral morphine, the backbone of all palliative care, is now available for pain relief. 

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## **Dr. Anne Merriman – 90[th] Birthday** 

Dr. Anne reports, as she approaches her 90[th] birthday, that although she has been seriously unwell for several phases in the last year, she has ‘bounced back’ and tried to remain active. She has been very appreciative of various volunteers from the UK giving practical and moral support on their extended visits, particularly Drs Kate and Ollie, and Dr. Helena. 

Anne has reminded us that _**hospitum**_ means _hospitality_ or a _place of rest_ and protection for the ill and weary. Hospice Africa are forever grateful for the collaborative care that partners offer to our patients and the people of Uganda. As ever, Dr. Anne would like to thank all supporters for their love, support and prayers over the last year. “We are so grateful to be able to continue the work we do at hospice, but sometimes it seems that the need is endless!” 

## **Fundraising** 

Over 50% of the charity’s income is provided by individual (gift-aided) donations, and we are extremely grateful to a large number of dedicated supporters. 

The two charity shops in Liverpool and Ainsdale continue to provide vital funds for the palliative care work in Africa. The Ainsdale shop, where there has been a revamp and upgrade, has been through a phase of evaluating opening times and shop management. We continue to be grateful to our volunteer shop managers (Ann and Liz at Old Swan, and Shelley and Jane at Ainsdale) who carry a busy workload to keep the shops running effectively, and also to the dedication of all the shop volunteers. We again give our thanks to Maria Merriman who has continued to work with the volunteer managers and staff at the Ainsdale Shop over the last year. 

**Liverpool Old Swan Shop                                Ainsdale Shop** 

**The Big Give Campaign:** Trustee, Dr. Philippa Guppy, has again been enthusiastic in pursuing the opportunity to match-fund a large proportion of the donations within a ‘Big Give’ week last Autumn. We have again set our hopes high, and it has paid off. The total raised kept finally reaching £25,695. Thank you all so much. 

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## **Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU)** 

The team in Kampala, who regard themselves as a Hospice Africa Family,  continue to ensure the provision of specialist palliative care services under the leadership of their Chief Executive, Prossy Nakyanja, and their Uganda Board. They are grateful to their partners and donors for the unwavering support. During the last year, they have continued to operate within strict budget limitations being enforced , so it continues to be an ongoing struggle to ensure the delivery of sustainable palliative care services. 

**Mbarara** – Completion of MHM Building Renovation Project nearing completion 

The renovation of the Mbarara site, initiated by a generous legacy donation, has been an ongoing marathon.    Project managed by Antonia Kamate, with the structural works completed, there remained a need to build up operational stocks including a medical tent, two patient beds, four desktop computers, and various items of medical equipment. 

## **Volunteers Travelling to Uganda** 

Dr Helena Spriggs, a palliative medicine registrar, based in the NE of England, has been volunteering with Hospice Africa in Uganda for the early part of 2025. Her review, before returning to the UK, has been very incisive. Her first recommendation was to clarify the definition of _palliative care_ concerning the practices of HAU. “If we had clearer criteria, it would free-up to see more patients with palliative care needs.” 

## **Brief Financial Review** 

The Hospice Africa Limited Annual Accounts 2024-25 are being presented as a separate document and file. This section relates to the Annual Accounts. 

||23-24|24-25||
|---|---|---|---|
|Income|£210,803|£199,460|decrease|
|Expenditure|£277,503|£213,444|decrease|



Last year, the expenditure exceeded income by £14,000 resulting in our reserves reducing from £224,152 to £210,168. 

Charitable activities amounted to £189,196 supporting work primarily in Uganda and Malawi. They also support the development of palliative care clinicians from other African countries through the educational programmes run by HAU’s Institute (Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care in Africa) and the International Programmes Team. 

The Board of HAU has continued to manage the running costs with care, but there still remains a challenging funding shortfall in Uganda. There have been regular on-line meetings between 

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the UK Chair and UK Treasurer and HAU senior staff aimed at evaluating the ongoing deficit and trying to ensure that Hospice Africa Ltd can continue to regulate its income, reserves, and budgeted funding to HAU to ensure that HAU remains solvent both in the 2025-26 period and in the immediate years ahead. 

## **Funding Risks** 

Because the Charity employs no staff, except on a voluntary basis, all of the income raised, apart for a small amount of governance expenditure, is used directly for the work of the Charity in its core objective of palliative care for the African continent.  The probity exercised by UK Trustees is to convert the funds already raised in the UK to become available to send to Uganda. 

Trustees are aware that there was still a two-fold risk, as the Hospice Africa organisation steered through a difficult year. 

- an on-going deficit in Uganda: the HAU Board must bring operations out of deficit. 

- a likely reduction in funds available in the UK: this is already challenging HA Limited to exercise probity in its UK support to HAU. 

HA UK Trustees will continue, as far as possible, to ensure the enduring vision of _palliative care for all in need in Africa_ continues. 

## **Independent Examiner** 

Butterworth Barlow Accountants (Prescot) are acting as our Independent Examiners. 

This report was approved by the Board of Directors and Trustees on August 4th **2025** and signed by the Hon. Chair, Chris Merriman 

**Addendum: Dr. Anne’s Passing** _(from an Obituary in the Irish Times)_ 

Dr. Anne Merriman  born 13[th] May 1935 died  18[th] May 2025 

Dr. Anne Merriman, a visionary humanitarian who introduced palliative care to Uganda and much of Africa, has died at the age of 90. Widely regarded as “the mother of palliative care in Africa”, she founded Hospice Africa Uganda  (HAU) in 1993 to bring affordable, holistic, compassionate care to people suffering from critical and life-limiting illnesses. 

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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02835469 {England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1024903
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
HOSPICE AFRICA UMITED
Butterworth Barlow
Chartered Accountants
Butterworth Barlow House
10 Derby Street
Prescot
Liverpool
Merseyside
L34 3LG

HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Contents of the Financial Statements
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
ststement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
7 to 13
Detailed Statement of Financial Artivities
14 to 15

HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Report of the Trustees
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with
the financial 5tatement5 Of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustee5 have adopted the provi5ion5 Of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
leffective l January 20191.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document. a deed of trust. and constitutes a limited company. limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company nurnber
02835469 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1024903
Registered office
Holly Bank
34 Altys Lane
Ormskirk
L39 4RQ
Trustees
Dr. M R Bunn
Dr P Guppy
Mr D L Haynes
M5 P C Linnell
Ms H M Merriman
Mr C D Merriman
Dr. C E Merriman (resigned 1.7.241
Dr A Merriman (deceased 18.5.251
Mr. W J Peachey
Ms E Matthews lappointed 10.2.251
Dr K Eldred lappointed 10.2.251
Cornpany Secretary
Dr. M R Bunn
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Report of the Trustees
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner
Natalie Todd. F.C.C.A.
Butterworth Barlow
Chartered Accountant5
Butterworth Barlow House
10 Derby Street
Prescot
Liverpool
Merseyside
L34 3LG
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 27 August 2025 and signed on its behalf by=
Mr C D Merriman- Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustee5 of
Hospice Africa Limited
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hosprce Afrio Limited ('the Company,)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company land a150 tts dirertors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act
and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respert of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried
out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515) Ibl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe=
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act- or
the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts Eive a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination,. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charitie5 lapplicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
rwo
AL F.-I.-
Natalie Todd, F.C.C.A.
Butterworth Barlow
Butterworth Barlow House
Prescot
L34 3LG
27 August 2025
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Statement of Financial Activities
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unrestrirted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
75.064
28.566
103,630
118,967
Other trading activities
Investment income
92.965
2.865
92,965
2.865
89,220
2,616
Total
170.894
28.566
199.460
210,803
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
24.248
24,248
29,665
Charitable activities
Grants and supplies
Governance costs
132.515
56.681
189.196
246.663
1,175
Total
156,763
56,681
213,444
277,503
NET INCOME/IEXPENDITUREI
14.131
{28.1151
113.9841
166,7001
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
155.629
68,523
224,152
290,852
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
169.760
40,408
210,168
224,152
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Balance Sheet
31 March 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unrestrirted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
172.260
40.408
212,668
226,552
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
12.$00)
12.5001
12,4001
NET CURRENT ASSETS
169.760
40,408
210,168
224,152
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
169.760
40.408
210,168
224,152
NET ASSETS
169.760
40.408
210.168
224,152
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
169,760
40.408
155,629
68,523
TOTAL FUNDS
210,168
224,152
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 March 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2(X)6.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
lal
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as
at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the
requirements of Section5 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companie5 Act
2006 relating to financial statements. so far as applicable to the charitable company.
Ibl
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Balance Sheet- continued
31 March 2025
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Tru5tee5 and authori5ed for issue on 27 August 2025 and were
signed on its behalf by..
Mr C D Merriman- Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Note5 to the Financial Statements
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffertive l January 20191,, Financial Reporting
Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies
Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Voluntary income
Voluntary income, donations and grants are included in incoming resources when they are receivable. The income
from activities for generating funds is shown gross, with associated costs included in fundraising costs. Gifts
donated for resale are included as income when they are sold at the amounts realised.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or construrtive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment
but not accrued as expenditure.
Taxation
The charity 15 exempt from corporation tax on its charitable artivities.
Fund accounting
Unrestrirted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES
31.3.25
31.3.24
Charity shop income - Ainsdale
Charity shop income - Liverpoo I
43,323
49,642
39,216
50,004
92,965
89,220
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.25
31.3.24
Deposit account interest
2,865
2,616
RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
31.3.25
31.3.24
Bank fees
Publicity
Fundraising events
Just Giving fees
1,221
946
567
562
1,615
983
4,589
562
3,296
7,749
Other trading artivities
31.3.25
31.3.24
Running costs - Liverpool
Running costs- Ainsdale
16,504
4,448
15,694
6,222
20,952
21,916
Aggregate amounts
24,248
29,665
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES COSTS
Grant
funding of
activities
Support
costs
Totals
Grants and supplies
186,696
2,500
189,196
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEF￿s
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor forthe year ended 31 March 2024.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
Unrestrirted
fund
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacie5
76,475
42.492
118,967
Other trading activities
Investment income
89,220
2.616
89,220
2,616
Total
168.311
42.492
210,803
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
29,665
29,665
Charitable activities
Grants and supplies
Governance costs
167.937
1,175
78.726
246,663
1,175
Total
198.777
78,726
277,503
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
130,466)
136,2341
166,7001
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
186.095
104,757
290,852
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
155,629
68.523
224,152
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Accrued expenses
2,500
2,400
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
155,629
14,131
169,760
Restricted funds
Children's fund
Mbarara fund
Salaries and other restricted
Tiyanjane fund
16,310
33,953
17,563
697
11,7571
124,2901
12,5711
503
14,553
9,663
14,992
1,200
68.523
128,1151
40,408
TOTAL FUNDS
224,152
113,9841
210,168
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows=
Incoming
resources
Re50urce5
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
170,894
1156,7631
14,131
Restricted funds
Children's fund
Mbarara fund
5alarie5 and other restricted
Tiyanjane fund
5.773
6,150
7.901
8.742
17,5301
130,4401
110,4721
18,2391
11.7571
124,2901
12,5711
503
28,566
{56,6811
128.115}
TOTAL FUNDS
199,460
1213,4441
113.9841
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in fund5
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
186,095
{30,4661
155.629
Restricted funds
Children's fund
Mbarara fund
Salaries and other restricted
Tiyanjane fund
17.698
56,103
3,807
27.149
11,3881
122,1501
13,756
{26,4521
16,310
33,953
17,563
697
104,757
{36,2341
68,523
TOTAL FUNDS
290,852
166,7001
224,152
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are a5 follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
168.311
1198,7771
130,4661
Restricted funds
Children's fund
Mbarara fund
Salaries and other restricted
Tiyanjane fund
5.848
1,113
23,196
12,335
17,2361
123,2631
19,4401
138,7871
11,3881
122,1501
13,756
126,4521
42,492
178,7261
136,2341
TOTAL FUNDS
210.803
1277.5031
166,7001
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined p051tion 15 as follows:
Net
movement
in fund5
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
186,095
{16,3351
169,760
Restricted funds
Children's fund
Mbarara fund
Salaries and other restricted
Tiyanjane fund
17.698
56,103
3,807
27.149
13,1451
146,4401
11,185
{25,9491
14,553
9,663
14,992
1,200
104,757
{64,3491
40,408
TOTAL FUNDS
290,852
180,6841
210,168
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 month5 combined net movement in funds, included in the above are
as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
339,205
1355,5401
116,3351
Restricted funds
Children's fund
Mbarara fund
Salaries and other restricted
Tiyanjane fund
11,621
7.263
31.097
21,077
114,7661
153,7031
119,9121
147,0261
13,145}
146,440}
11,185
125,9491
71.058
1135,4071
164,3491
TOTAL FUNDS
410,263
1490,9471
180.684
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
io.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party tran5artions forthe year ended 31 March 2025.
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Detailed Statement of Financial Artivitie5
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Gifts and donations
103.630
118,967
Other trading artivities
Charity shop income - Ainsdale
Charity shop income - Liverpoo I
43,323
49.642
39,216
50,004
92.965
89,220
Investment income
Deposit account interest
2.865
2,616
Total incoming resources
199.460
210,803
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Bank fees
Publicity
Fundraising events
Just Giving fees
1.221
946
567
562
1,615
983
4,589
562
3.296
7.749
Other trading artivitie5
Running costs - Liverpool
Running costs - Ainsdale
16.504
4.448
15,694
6,222
20,952
21,916
Charitable activities
Grants to individuals
186,696
245,013
Support COStS
Governance costs
AGM costs
Accountancy and legal fees
425
2,400
2,500
2,500
2,825
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Detailed Statement of Financial Artivitie5
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
Total resources expended
213.444
277,503
Net expenditure
113,9841
166,7001
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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02835469 {England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1024903
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
HOSPICE AFRICA UMITED
Butterworth Barlow
Chartered Accountants
Butterworth Barlow House
10 Derby Street
Prescot
Liverpool
Merseyside
L34 3LG

HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Contents of the Financial Statements
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
ststement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
7 to 13
Detailed Statement of Financial Artivities
14 to 15

HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Report of the Trustees
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with
the financial 5tatement5 Of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustee5 have adopted the provi5ion5 Of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
leffective l January 20191.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document. a deed of trust. and constitutes a limited company. limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company nurnber
02835469 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1024903
Registered office
Holly Bank
34 Altys Lane
Ormskirk
L39 4RQ
Trustees
Dr. M R Bunn
Dr P Guppy
Mr D L Haynes
M5 P C Linnell
Ms H M Merriman
Mr C D Merriman
Dr. C E Merriman (resigned 1.7.241
Dr A Merriman (deceased 18.5.251
Mr. W J Peachey
Ms E Matthews lappointed 10.2.251
Dr K Eldred lappointed 10.2.251
Cornpany Secretary
Dr. M R Bunn
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Report of the Trustees
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner
Natalie Todd. F.C.C.A.
Butterworth Barlow
Chartered Accountant5
Butterworth Barlow House
10 Derby Street
Prescot
Liverpool
Merseyside
L34 3LG
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 27 August 2025 and signed on its behalf by=
Mr C D Merriman- Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustee5 of
Hospice Africa Limited
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hosprce Afrio Limited ('the Company,)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company land a150 tts dirertors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act
and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respert of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried
out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515) Ibl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe=
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act- or
the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts Eive a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination,. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charitie5 lapplicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
rwo
AL F.-I.-
Natalie Todd, F.C.C.A.
Butterworth Barlow
Butterworth Barlow House
Prescot
L34 3LG
27 August 2025
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Statement of Financial Activities
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unrestrirted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
75.064
28.566
103,630
118,967
Other trading activities
Investment income
92.965
2.865
92,965
2.865
89,220
2,616
Total
170.894
28.566
199.460
210,803
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
24.248
24,248
29,665
Charitable activities
Grants and supplies
Governance costs
132.515
56.681
189.196
246.663
1,175
Total
156,763
56,681
213,444
277,503
NET INCOME/IEXPENDITUREI
14.131
{28.1151
113.9841
166,7001
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
155.629
68,523
224,152
290,852
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
169.760
40,408
210,168
224,152
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Balance Sheet
31 March 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unrestrirted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
172.260
40.408
212,668
226,552
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
12.$00)
12.5001
12,4001
NET CURRENT ASSETS
169.760
40,408
210,168
224,152
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
169.760
40.408
210,168
224,152
NET ASSETS
169.760
40.408
210.168
224,152
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
169,760
40.408
155,629
68,523
TOTAL FUNDS
210,168
224,152
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 March 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2(X)6.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
lal
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as
at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the
requirements of Section5 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companie5 Act
2006 relating to financial statements. so far as applicable to the charitable company.
Ibl
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Balance Sheet- continued
31 March 2025
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Tru5tee5 and authori5ed for issue on 27 August 2025 and were
signed on its behalf by..
Mr C D Merriman- Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Note5 to the Financial Statements
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffertive l January 20191,, Financial Reporting
Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies
Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Voluntary income
Voluntary income, donations and grants are included in incoming resources when they are receivable. The income
from activities for generating funds is shown gross, with associated costs included in fundraising costs. Gifts
donated for resale are included as income when they are sold at the amounts realised.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or construrtive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment
but not accrued as expenditure.
Taxation
The charity 15 exempt from corporation tax on its charitable artivities.
Fund accounting
Unrestrirted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES
31.3.25
31.3.24
Charity shop income - Ainsdale
Charity shop income - Liverpoo I
43,323
49,642
39,216
50,004
92,965
89,220
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.25
31.3.24
Deposit account interest
2,865
2,616
RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
31.3.25
31.3.24
Bank fees
Publicity
Fundraising events
Just Giving fees
1,221
946
567
562
1,615
983
4,589
562
3,296
7,749
Other trading artivities
31.3.25
31.3.24
Running costs - Liverpool
Running costs- Ainsdale
16,504
4,448
15,694
6,222
20,952
21,916
Aggregate amounts
24,248
29,665
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES COSTS
Grant
funding of
activities
Support
costs
Totals
Grants and supplies
186,696
2,500
189,196
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEF￿s
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor forthe year ended 31 March 2024.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
Unrestrirted
fund
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacie5
76,475
42.492
118,967
Other trading activities
Investment income
89,220
2.616
89,220
2,616
Total
168.311
42.492
210,803
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
29,665
29,665
Charitable activities
Grants and supplies
Governance costs
167.937
1,175
78.726
246,663
1,175
Total
198.777
78,726
277,503
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
130,466)
136,2341
166,7001
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
186.095
104,757
290,852
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
155,629
68.523
224,152
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Accrued expenses
2,500
2,400
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
155,629
14,131
169,760
Restricted funds
Children's fund
Mbarara fund
Salaries and other restricted
Tiyanjane fund
16,310
33,953
17,563
697
11,7571
124,2901
12,5711
503
14,553
9,663
14,992
1,200
68.523
128,1151
40,408
TOTAL FUNDS
224,152
113,9841
210,168
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows=
Incoming
resources
Re50urce5
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
170,894
1156,7631
14,131
Restricted funds
Children's fund
Mbarara fund
5alarie5 and other restricted
Tiyanjane fund
5.773
6,150
7.901
8.742
17,5301
130,4401
110,4721
18,2391
11.7571
124,2901
12,5711
503
28,566
{56,6811
128.115}
TOTAL FUNDS
199,460
1213,4441
113.9841
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in fund5
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
186,095
{30,4661
155.629
Restricted funds
Children's fund
Mbarara fund
Salaries and other restricted
Tiyanjane fund
17.698
56,103
3,807
27.149
11,3881
122,1501
13,756
{26,4521
16,310
33,953
17,563
697
104,757
{36,2341
68,523
TOTAL FUNDS
290,852
166,7001
224,152
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are a5 follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
168.311
1198,7771
130,4661
Restricted funds
Children's fund
Mbarara fund
Salaries and other restricted
Tiyanjane fund
5.848
1,113
23,196
12,335
17,2361
123,2631
19,4401
138,7871
11,3881
122,1501
13,756
126,4521
42,492
178,7261
136,2341
TOTAL FUNDS
210.803
1277.5031
166,7001
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined p051tion 15 as follows:
Net
movement
in fund5
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
186,095
{16,3351
169,760
Restricted funds
Children's fund
Mbarara fund
Salaries and other restricted
Tiyanjane fund
17.698
56,103
3,807
27.149
13,1451
146,4401
11,185
{25,9491
14,553
9,663
14,992
1,200
104,757
{64,3491
40,408
TOTAL FUNDS
290,852
180,6841
210,168
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 month5 combined net movement in funds, included in the above are
as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
339,205
1355,5401
116,3351
Restricted funds
Children's fund
Mbarara fund
Salaries and other restricted
Tiyanjane fund
11,621
7.263
31.097
21,077
114,7661
153,7031
119,9121
147,0261
13,145}
146,440}
11,185
125,9491
71.058
1135,4071
164,3491
TOTAL FUNDS
410,263
1490,9471
180.684
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
io.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party tran5artions forthe year ended 31 March 2025.
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Detailed Statement of Financial Artivitie5
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Gifts and donations
103.630
118,967
Other trading artivities
Charity shop income - Ainsdale
Charity shop income - Liverpoo I
43,323
49.642
39,216
50,004
92.965
89,220
Investment income
Deposit account interest
2.865
2,616
Total incoming resources
199.460
210,803
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Bank fees
Publicity
Fundraising events
Just Giving fees
1.221
946
567
562
1,615
983
4,589
562
3.296
7.749
Other trading artivitie5
Running costs - Liverpool
Running costs - Ainsdale
16.504
4.448
15,694
6,222
20,952
21,916
Charitable activities
Grants to individuals
186,696
245,013
Support COStS
Governance costs
AGM costs
Accountancy and legal fees
425
2,400
2,500
2,500
2,825
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HOSPICE AFRICA LIMITED
Detailed Statement of Financial Artivitie5
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
Total resources expended
213.444
277,503
Net expenditure
113,9841
166,7001
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