2023-07-31-accounts

CHAIR’S ANNUAL REPORT September 27[th] 2023

a) KM advised Members that, unfortunately, Mr Ioan Lewis was unable to attend due to illness and

therefore not present to deliver the Chair’s Annual Report, hence KM delivered on his behalf.

b) KM paid tribute to the Chair, Mr Ioan Lewis, for his 20 years of long service as Chair and also his

commitment as a Member of the Amman Valley Hospital League of Friends (AVHLoF) for well

over 50 years. The AVHLoF recognised his long service, together with that of the late Mr Arwel

Davies as Treasurer and Mrs Dilys Richards as Secretary at a Long Service Aware celebration tea

and presentation of a plaque on the 8 September 2023.

c) Acknowledged the thank you note that had been received from Ms Rhian Davies, daughter of the

late Mr Arwel Davies in appreciation of the event, plaque, flowers and photographs.

d) Mr Lewis wished to convey his thanks to the AVHLoF for arranging the Long Service Award event.

e) AVHLoF has spent £4,240.70 on the purchase of items for the Amman Valley Hospital over the

last year.

f) Acknowledged that this is the AVHLoF’s 75th AGM as a charitable trust and the importance of the

LoF’s work in supporting and securing the future of Amman Valley Hospital’s presence in the

community.

g) In reference to the AVHLoF meeting on 15.05.23 (item 3e), it was confirmed that it was not

possible to provide an X-Ray/Ultrasound service at the AVH due to the significant UK shortage of

Radiographers and Sonographers and its subsequent impact on the ability of Hywel Dda

University Health Board (HDUHB) staffing to cover the service. The generous amount raised by

the community in the sum of £64,190.17 remains safely ring-fenced within the financial accounts.

h) AVHLoF will re-engage with the community early in the New Year with an update of how it

proposed to commit an alternative project in order to utilise the displaced X-ray funding.

i) Confirmed that the Project Working Group (PWG) has had its first meeting on 14.09.23.

j) KM confirmed that Mr Lewis is tendering his resignation as Chairman at this AGM.

Amman Valley Hospital League offriend's Income & Expendlture for the year endlng 31stJuty 2023 Income 202V2023 2021r2022 Monies ￿ LKUoffio￿Ts Donabons 75th Aniversary Bank Interest Trap £1.725 00 6,828.94 .242 80 £1.275 £7,676.60 £$0.00 £41.00 £3D,837.74 ,M1.60 Grou Ex enditure stamps SeGrelan31 expensei Attènd 75th AnNe Gffts staff Cafi51mas Fayre Palwts 2.80 £1th) £690 OJ £346 42 £50.20 £308 £ioo.00 £645 00 £96 94 £200 00 £1.S17A2 É1.041.94 HospStal Expenditure 32 Inch TV C¥reRey chalr Rdler blinds £13900 £2.861.70 £1.240. £942 00 £2.916.42 £1280.00 £7 $12.(y) £2,063.00 £4.240 70 £14.713.42 Total Expendknre £5,758.12 £15,755.36 Excess Incorne over Expendlture £26,079.62 -£6,753.76 Accumulated Fund Balance al 8th Au9usI Excess Income over ÈxpendAure £128.701 59 £25.079.62 t135.455 35 -£6,793.76 £153.781.21 £128.701.59 Represented By Bala￿e al Bank Tiea5urefs Account Fixod Deposit AccJJunt X-Ray Appeal £103,761.21 £50,000 00 £9.190.17 E135.455.35 £0.00 £9.190 17 £162,971.38 É144.645.52 X-Ray account rotal= £ 64,190.17 £55,000 transferred to the treasurers Account ￿aving £9190.17 The account will be closed this financial year.

Trustees’ annual report for the period

Period start date 3 1 0 3 20 2 2 Period end date 3 0 0 3 20 23 ~~rT ETT] rEEttet~~ Charity name. JUSTICEISNOW Charity No 1 1 9 4 6 2 7 [ s—“‘sCSs‘“SsSY (if any) ~~[TTTITIITL~~

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl m•mbor8 of Justion is Now On accounts for th• y￿r Ènd•d 30A)312023 Charity no If any) 1194627 Set on pogès I report to thè trustèès on my 8xaminat#)n ol thè accl￿ntS ol the abov8 charty Ilh8 Trust") for year ended Re$ponsibllitie5 and As the charity trustees ol the Trus¢. you are respxy)sibb lor the preparatyCYI basis of r•port ol Ihe accounts in accordance wtth the requifoments of the Charities Acl 20111"th8 Acfl. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under seclion 145 01 the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinatson, I have followed the applicabk8 Direttions gw8n by lh8 Charity Commission under se<Aion 14515llbl ol the Act. I have COMp￿ted my examinatKJn. I conlim that no materr81 matters have come to my att8ntion lother than that disdosed bebw '} in connection with thè ￿MInall0n whi¢h givgs me causè to bal￿ve that in, any material respecl.. aecounting r8cords wer8 not kept in accordanc8 With section 130 01 the Act or th8 accounts do not accord with th& accountsng r8cor¢ts Independgnt examiner's stat•m•nt I have no ccfftcems and hav8 come auoss no other matt8rs in conn8dion with the examination io which att&ntK)n should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounls lo be r8ached. ' P18as8 th8 ￿rdS in brnckèts rf￿y t) rnt ap￿y. Signed: 314)8-2023 ARSLAN KASHIF ACC Relfrvant pfof•ssional quallfleatlon(s) or body Irf any): ACCA Address: Unit 4 Phoenix Èu51ness Park Staf f ord Street Walsall England FIS2 8AE IER OctO￿r 2018

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference	or 31-03-2022 to 30-03-2023.
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para1.17	To advance the education of the public in the subject of rape as a criminal ofence and the attitudes and false beliefs surrounding rape (otherwise known as
		‘rape myths’) to reduce the prevalence of
		rape within society and to support victims
		of rape. To work within the judicial institutions to support eforts to reduce PTSD of a complainant and ensure increases in rape conviction rates are sustained
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular,the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	Pillar 1: Judicial Reform.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission onpublic benefit	Para1.18	Yes
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para1.38
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para1.38
Contribution made by volunteers	Para1.38	Bath Spa volunteers started in January 2023, 6-week social media interns. Court Observers from 3 Universities.
Other

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Achievements and Perfo	SORP reference rmance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para1.20	2022 was spent formulating the charity direction and gaining the seed funding. The Pillar 1 focus is as such:
		Our goal is to create a world where justice for victims of sexual violence is not the exception but the norm. We are focused on making a diference within the UK judiciary. Our advisory board consists of barristers who specialize in defending and prosecuting sexual violence cases. Over the past 18 months, they have closely listened to concerns raised in reports such as the End-to-End Rape Review.
		We are committed to transforming the education system for barristers additionally, we aim to directly engage with barristers to understand their attitudes towards achieving justice parity and their proposed solutions. A crucial aspect of our work involves gathering insights from barristers on why cases can be dismantled.
		University students who are studying Law are currently undertaking Court Observations.
		The advisory committee is dedicated to advocating for the creation of a distinct set of guidelines and code of conduct to improve the treatment of complainants within the courtroom.
		By working closely with the judiciary, we aim to fnd solutions to the complexities that contribute to the low conviction rate. Furthermore, we strive to share best practices from the judiciary to ensure continuousimprovement

across the board.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

	SORP reference
Achievements against objectives set	Para1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para1.41
Other

Financial Review

	SORP reference
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para1.21	The window for the financial position is small due to attaining the funding close to the year end.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why theyare held	Para1.22	The reserves are to build sustainbailotu.
Amount of reserves held	Para1.22
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a goingconcern	Para1.23

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

	SORP reference
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para1.47	Grant
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:	SORP reference
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para1.25	Articles of Association
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para1.25	CIO
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para1.25	Trustee application form

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

	SORP reference
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charityworks	Para1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname	JusticeIsNow
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1194627
Charity’s principal address	JOHNSTONE HOWELL & CO 104 WHITBY ROAD ELLESMERE PORT CH65 0AB .

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trusteename	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
Elaine
John Lennon
Ramya Nagesh
Dominic Willmott

Reference and Administrative details (cont)

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Past sexual violence victims

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s)

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date