CHAIR ANNUAL REPORT 2025
At last year’s AGM I referred to the need to ensure our various protocols and policies are reviewed and brought up to date. We continue to do this and have introduced several new policies, with more to come. As an example, we now have an Ethical Fund-Raising policy, completed by Linda and a Finance policy, completed by Andrew.
Our acquisition of various pieces of equipment that assist our clients in mobilising grows. Sophie managed to get funding for one expensive piece of equipment that is in constant use.
Yet again I have to refer to Aylesbury Vale Golf Club. Their continued support for us is truly amazing. We attended 3 times this year to assist with their fundraising days. One of our banners is on permanent display in front of their clubhouse for all to see. Our heartfelt thanks for all their efforts do not seem enough but it is delivered with great conviction. I will add that all donations and help, wherever it comes from and whatever its size, also merits the same heartfelt thanks.
David Bligh, our mayor for a second term, supported us in his last term and continues to do so in his current term- our thanks to him and his team.
We completed a Skills Set analysis for all the Trustees, managed by Donna and it has evidenced we have a rich background in experience, knowledge and strengths relative to our Trustee roles. It also highlighted areas where, if the need arises, we would seek advice/information from appropriate sources. Donna also reminds us of the need to maintain due Governance and my thanks to her for all her endeavours- everyone contributes to discussing and finalising the policies and processes and my thanks to all the Trustees for their valued input. Linda maintains our Development Plan and Policy Audit and is instrumental in ensuring all is up to date as well introducing new policies- my gratitude for your very valued input.
I’m pleased to say that for the last financial year we did not go over our set budget. When it comes to finance, we ensure all matters are thoroughly discussed and Andrew, as our Treasurer, faultlessly guides and leads us- thank you Andrew for your continued support. We are extremely fortunate in having a very healthy bank balance but we need to demonstrate that we are spending it and with that in mind, a reminder to please submit your mileage expenses.
My thanks to Dawn for her continued support in all that we do, a voice of much experience. As per protocol Dawn has to stand down as Vice Chair but will continue as a Trustee at the very least.
Sophie will talk more about Leighton Football Club but I’ll add that their support for us has been most welcome if only for the publicity. We still need to raise our profile as much as we can. The acquisition of vests with our logo to be worn at fund-raising and awareness events has helped in this area. Again if anyone has any suggestions relative to increasing our profile, please let us know.
Jaquie’s energy and enthusiasm is boundless and her expertise in her roles shines out. We are so lucky to have Jaquie working for HHV and an enormous thank you goes to her.
Likewise with Sophie. As an example, a few weeks ago Sophie suddenly announced that she had procured £5000 from the Albert Hunt Trust. Be they organising tombolas, procuring grants or whatever, Sophie’s efforts are fruitful and they also earn an enormous thank you for all your efforts.
A big thank you to Anita who continues to provide a much-welcomed complementary therapy service as well as feeding back any concerns she may come across. This service is highly appreciated by our clients and partners. I believe it is an excellent example of how we can help people manage their life-limiting illness and this includes their partner.
We have entered our 30[th] years of existence and our intention is to celebrate that in some form or other, using the occasion to further publicise our existence. Plans are very much in their infancy and we welcome any thoughts and suggestions on how we celebrate this milestone.
And finally, without all our volunteers and supporters HHV would not exist. Earlier this year the Trustees agreed to treat our volunteers to a well-earned afternoon tea as a thank you for all that they do in whatever capacity they do it in. 20 of us had a most enjoyable afternoon at Peck’s Farm who, by the way, support us in our fund-raising.
We deal and manage with so many differing scenarios without fuss and bother with the result that we are able to help make a difference, however big or small, in someone’s life for the better. Our ethos shines out and I thank everyone that helps us deliver our aims and aspirations.
Thank you.
138 Soulbury Road Leighton Buzzard BEDS LU7 2RT
Telephone 01525 854713
INCOME STATEMENT 2024/25
| QUARTER 4 | YEAR TO DATE | |||
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| THIS YEAR | LAST YEAR | THIS YEAR | LAST YEAR | |
| INCOME | ||||
| Donations | 11339.21 | 0.00 | 28928.34 | 12002.80 |
| Grants | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3000.00 | 3000.00 |
| Fund Raising | 489.49 | 1619.21 | 2055.53 | 6821.31 |
| Interest | 874.24 | 843.27 | 3694.27 | 2611.61 |
| TOTAL INCOME | £12,702.94 | £2,462.48 | £37,678.14 | £24,435.72 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||||
| Staff Costs | 2495.13 | 2438.43 | 9823.87 | 9434.28 |
| Insurance | 0.00 | 0.00 | 507.87 | 446.36 |
| Mobiles | 106.68 | 98.88 | 426.72 | 395.52 |
| Fund Raising | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Treatments | 240.00 | 150.00 | 1110.00 | 270.00 |
| Expenses | 58.73 | 111.85 | 2283.84 | 1383.64 |
| Advertising | 509.88 | 378.00 | 1017.48 | 756.00 |
| Other | 0.00 | 0.00 | 353.40 | 330.00 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | £3,410.42 | £3,177.16 | £15,523.18 | £13,015.80 |
| NETT INCOME | £9,292.52 | -£714.68 | £22,154.96 | £11,419.92 |
| ASSETS | ||||
| Balance | ||||
| B/F | 86348.62 | 74928.70 | ||
| Nett income | 22154.96 | 11419.92 | ||
| Total | ||||
| Assets | £108,503.58 | £86,348.62 | ||
| Represented by | ||||
| Bank current account | 1007.33 | 598.79 | ||
| Bank deposit account | 5501.14 | 5469.18 | ||
| Bank Notice account | 101892.96 | 80280.65 | ||
| Accruals/Debtors | 102.15 | |||
| Total Assets | £108,503.58 | £86,348.62 |
Registered Charity No. 1040870
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CHARITY COMMISSION | Independent examiner's report on the FOR ENGLAND AND WALES accounts
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Report to the trustees/ Hospice at Home Volunteers (Leighton/Linslade) members of On accounts for the year | 5 April 2025 Charity no | 1040870 ended (if any)
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| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 5 April 2024.
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| Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the | basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 : (“the Act”). | report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
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| under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, | under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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) Independent examiner's statement | have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me e the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
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| cause to believe that in, any material respect: of the Charities Act; or
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e the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or e the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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| 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
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: order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name: |KENNETH YOUNG WILSON
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Relevant professional | ICAS
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Address: | 71 FYNE DRIVE i | 1 Oct 2018
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