Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Charitable Fund
**Annual report and accounts** Year ended 31 December 2022
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- Statement of the Trustees’ responsibilities Independent examiner’s report Statement of financial activities for the year Balance sheet for the year ended Statement of cash flows for the year Notes to the financial statements Ways in which to support our Charity
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## Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2022
**The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statements of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Charitable Fund (‘the Charity’) for the year ended 31 December 2022.**
**The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (2019) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).**
## Trust Chair’s report
offers wellbeing support, including 1:1 ‘health MOT’ sessions for colleagues across our hospitals and community sites.
As the Chair of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (‘the Trust’), I am pleased to welcome you to the annual report and accounts for our charitable fund for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Making a difference for our most vulnerable patients continues to be one of the priorities for our Charity. In 2022 we continued to fund a palliative care discharge nurse post and have invested in specialist equipment for premature babies being cared in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, including the purchase of a Twin Cot which, where possible, enables premature twins to be
As the recovery from the global Covid pandemic continues, our Charity has continued to provide support to the Trust by funding projects and activities that make a difference to staff, patients and carers. On behalf of the Trust, I am sincerely grateful to all those who have supported our Charity during this time.
We recognise that 2022 has been a challenging year for many NHS charities given the current economic climate, so we are grateful for the generosity shown by individuals and organisations who collectively helped us raise £197,000. These donations have enabled our Charity to continue funding a wide range of projects that improve patient experience and enhance the services provided by the Trust by supporting projects that fall outside of the standard NHS provision.
“As part of our commitment to improve the patient experience for our younger patients, our Charity has provided gaming carts, educational toys and craft activities. We also funded a selection of books to support children and adolescents going through a bereavement, aimed at helping them to process emotions and feelings.”
Over the past year our Charity has supported a range of projects, including providing comfortable furniture and appliances in staff rest areas, as well as benches in the Wellbeing Garden at University Hospital Lewisham. In addition, thanks to a grant awarded by NHS Charities Together at the end of 2021, we were able to fund a dedicated Staff Wellbeing Nurse. The nurse, appointed in 2022,
together while being cared for. The funds raised from our Christmas Appeals enabled our Charity to provide our most vulnerable patients with warm and comfortable clothing for when they are discharged from our hospitals, and ensured every child spending Christmas in one of our hospitals had a special gift to open on Christmas Day.
As part of our commitment to improve the patient experience for our younger patients, our Charity has provided gaming carts, educational toys as well as craft activities. We also funded a selection of books to support children and adolescents going through a bereavement, aimed at helping them to process emotions and feelings in a sensitive way.
As in previous years our Charity supported annual Trust memorial events including the 2022 ”Forever and Always” service to remember colleagues and others we have lost in our community, as well as the ”Forget-me-not” service to commemorate all children and babies who have died during pregnancy or after their birth.
Our Charity is the grateful recipient of donations and grants from generous supporters in our community and we extend our heartfelt gratitude for this support. We were especially humbled by those who left a gift in their will for our Charity, as well as those who so generously support our charity in memory of a loved one. It is thanks to a generous legacy received in 2021 that our Charity has agreed funding for a new Nurse led Enhanced Supportive Care Clinic post at University Hospital Lewisham for patients diagnosed with incurable cancer.
In 2022 the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Choir has continued to support our Charity and as a result of appearances (including featuring in two Russell Watson concerts over the summer) secured donations in excess of £20,000 over the past 12 months.
We are grateful to those who supported our Charity by taking part in an activity or event. This includes Trust colleagues and supporters who participated in events such as the Big Half marathon and cycling challenges, helping us raise valuable funds. Through the Big Tea event in July, our Charity, with the support of Trust partners, celebrated the 74th anniversary of the NHS by offering refreshments to colleagues across our hospitals and community sites. We are already making plans for the 75th (‘Diamond’) anniversary of the NHS later this year.
We also have a number of other exciting plans to fund new projects in 2023 such as the provision of a new scanner for Gynaecology Services at Queen
“In 2022 the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Choir has continued to support our Charity and as a result of appearances (including featuring in two Russell Watson concerts over the summer) secured donations in excess of £20,000 over the past 12 months.”
Mary Hospital, new ceiling decorations within the children’s outpatient spaces at University Hospital Lewisham, and a welcoming and relaxing space for dementia patients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital – made possible thanks to the generosity of the League of Friends of Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank those individuals who have served on the Charitable Fund Committee during the course of 2022, and on behalf of all Trustees, I would like to express our appreciation to the staff of the Trust for their continued dedication in caring for our communities.
Finally, on behalf of the many patients and staff who have benefitted from the generosity of those that have supported the Charity, thank you for your continued support in helping the Trust’s charitable fund make such a difference for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff.
Our Charity’s ambition is to continue to enhance patient, visitor and staff experience, over and above NHS provision, by funding further impactful projects and initiatives. We will only be able to achieve this with support from the community the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust serves. You can find out more about our Charity and ways to donate and get involved in our important work on page 29 or on our website www.lgtcharity.org.uk
Mike Bell
_Trustee of the Charity and Chair of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust_
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In 2022, the Charity spent a total of £335,000 on charitable activities in four main areas:
Starbucks stores across south east London supported our charity in 2022 by raising £695 as well as donating generous refreshments packs for Trust colleagues. Toro Manca, Store Manager at Starbucks said: _“NHS staff have been doing a superb job throughout the pandemic, going the extra mile in many ways to support patients and their families. This year, we are thrilled to have had the chance to support NHS staff wellbeing by fundraising and donating wellbeing bags“_
## Our purpose and activities
By working with the Trust, the Charity enhances the experience of patients, carers, their families and also Trust staff for the public benefit.
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Charitable Fund (the Charity) is an independent registered charity (registered number 1050522). The Charity was established on 1 October 2013 under the Statutory Instrument Act 2013 No.2376.
## Achievements and performance in 2022
The purpose of the Charity is to provide equipment and facilities, enhance the level of staff training and to promote research. It also aims to improve the environment of both patients and staff and to provide for expenditure on other charitable purposes that the Trust would otherwise be unable to provide from exchequer funds. By working with the Trust, the Charity assists patients from every walk of life. The Charity works with the Trust to enhance the experience of patients, carers, their families and also our Trust staff.
Like other small charities, following a surge in support during the pandemic, the Charity experienced a challenging financial year in 2022, which reflects the reality of the wider economic landscape. In this period, the Charity has continued to build its foundations and in June launched a new website to increase its profile. Despite external factors having a continued effect on charitable giving, direct donations to the Charity totalled £183,000 during the 2022 period. This figure does not include generous in-kind gifts received from the community as part of the Christmas Appeal.
In setting the Charity’s key aims, the Charity has regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefits. The Trustees always ensure that its key aims are in line with its charitable objectives.
Donations from local organisations including the Friends of University Hospital Lewisham, League of Friends at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and generous donations from supporters such as the Project Hope initiative have also helped to make a huge difference to our staff and patients. In 2022 the Charity was also the beneficiary of generous legacies totalling £10,000.
In administering the Charity, the Trustees are responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
## 1 Enhancing patient experience with new equipment:
The Trust has a programme to ensure provision of medical equipment for patients. With advances in technology the Charity can make a real difference by purchasing additional items to enhance patient experience. In 2022, the Charity approved £33,000 funding for additional equipment including entertaining materials and sensory toys for our young patients. In addition, it purchased fitness equipment for patients to support their physical rehabilitation as well as comfortable furniture for parents and carers in a children’s ward. The Charity also has recently committed to funding a scanning unit for gynaecology patients.
## 2 Improving patient education and welfare:
The Charity spent £152,000 in 2022 on supporting patients’ education and welfare. This included funding gaming carts and tablets to help provide entertainment to our young patients as well as toys for children spending Christmas in hospital. In addition, the Charity purchased new radios as well as distracting and entertaining activities for dementia patients. It also provided warm clothes for patients leaving the hospitals. The Charity has also has recently committed to a Nurse Led Enhanced Supportive Care Clinic post to be recruited in 2023.
3 Supporting staff to deliver the best possible care:
In the wake of sustained high demand for services, the Charity continued its focus on staff wellbeing initiatives, spending £101,000 in this area during 2022. Working with colleagues in the Trust Wellbeing Team, the Charity funded key initiatives such as the new Staff Wellbeing Nurse. The Charity also continued to focus on the provision of improved facilities for staff rest areas by purchasing key items such as comfortable seating plus kettles, fridges, microwaves and new benches in the Wellbeing Garden at University Hospital Lewisham. In addition, the Charity also supported the Trust Choir, the Staff Awards and provided lunch for staff working on Christmas day. Staff Wellbeing will continue to be a focus of the Charity’s work in 2023 and is reflected in the range of ongoing projects it is supporting.
4 Staff, support and governance costs: The Charity spent £49,000 on support and governance costs.
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## Financial review
As a charity, our aim is to make sure that every penny of your donation is spent to make the best possible impact to Trust staff and patients. Applications for General Fund grants are encouraged from staff. It is only thanks to the generosity of the Charity’s supporters that we are able to support the work to enhance the experience of staff, patients and the carers of patients at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
This part of the Trustees’ Annual Report comments on key elements of the accounts. The following figures are taken from the Charity’s accounts detailed within this annual report.
In 2022 we received income of £197,000 and spent £335,000 on charitable activities. In 2022 the Charity continued to focus expenditure on purchasing new equipment, patient education and welfare, and staff education and welfare.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, our Charity funded a trolley full of activities for dementia patients on Ward 17 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. Kate Hudson, Lead Dementia Nurse Specialist explained: _“These extra activities will provide our patients on Ward 17 with a new and exciting resource. They will also support the excellent work the Ward 17 team is doing to involve patients in activities daily. By participating in activities, patients feel less distressed, maintain their sense of time and often sleep and rest better.”_
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Money spent Support and
governance costs,
£49k, 15%
Enhancing patient
experience with
new equipment,
£33k, 10%
Improving patient
Supporting staff
education and welfare,
to deliver the best
£152k, 45%
possible care,
£101k, 30%
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**As shown in the diagram below, most of the Charity’s income is provided by donations from members of the public.**
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Money we received: sources of funding
Bank interest,
£4k, 2%
Legacies,
£10k, 5%
Donations,
£183k, 93%
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## How we manage your donations
The Charity makes grants from both its unrestricted and restricted funds to enhance the experience of Trust patients and staff.
**Unrestricted funds:** are funds received by the Charity with no specific preference expressed by donors on how these monies should be spent. Staff are encouraged to apply for funding from this fund for projects in areas of the Trust that do not have a designated fund to help them. The application must be supported by the relevant Divisional Director of Operations and authorised by a Trustee.
**Restricted funds:** are funds established for a part of the Trust or a particular activity nominated for support by the donor. They are overseen by fund advisors who can make recommendations on how to spend the money within donor’s wishes. Fund advisors’ recommendations are generally accepted, and these funds can be spent at any time. Spending plans are requested from fund advisors with the aim to spend funds within a reasonable time period.
## Our plans for 2023
We will continue to work with the Trust to ensure that donations make the biggest possible impact
enhancing patient care over and above the core services funded by the NHS.
In 2023 we will continue to build on the Charity’s foundations to increase its fundraising potential as well and increase its visibility both on Trust sites and through digital platforms. In 2022 the Charity developed and launched a dedicated website and, in 2023, it is developing engaging activities and communications for staff, supporters and our community to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS.
Continuing to raise the profile of our Charity and its work will enable us to further enhance the experience of both patients and staff in delivering and receiving the services provided by the Trust.
Donations received will enable us to fund long-term projects to benefit the Trust’s staff and patients. Projects already agreed include funding a new scanning unit for gynaecology patients, funding a Nurse Led Enhanced Supportive Care Clinic post and supporting a project to create a dementia friendly space for patients to relax.
Your support makes these plans possible, so please do consider making a donation or getting involved with our Charity’s work. Further details on how you can do this are provided on page 29.
## Reserves policy
The Charity has an established reserve policy as part of its plan to provide long-term support to the Trust.
The Trustees review the level of reserves on an annual basis. In July 2019, based on the Charity’s current level of activity, the Trustees agreed that the minimum level of unrestricted reserves held should be £75,000.
Throughout the period ended 31 December 2022 the level of reserves held by the Charity was significantly above the minimum level agreed by the Trustees.
## Investments policy
Given the current poor investment returns, and high costs of running an investment portfolio, the Trustees decided that the Charity would not invest its funds in an investment portfolio either in the short or long-term foreseeable future, therefore the Charity does not hold an investment portfolio.
## How we organise ourselves: reference and administrative details
## **Charity number and address**
Our registered charity number is 1050522.
The charity is located at: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH
## Our advisers
## **Independent examiner**
## **NSO Associates LLP**
75 Springfield Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 6JB
## Bankers
## Our Trustees
## **The Trustee of the Charitable Fund is the corporate body of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.**
The Board of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, as the corporate body of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, act as Trustees of the Charity and are responsible for deciding policy and ensuring that it is implemented. Trustees of the Charity met twice in 2022.
The Trustees during the year were as follows:
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Name Trust Job Title
Val Davison Chair
to 24 [th] July 2022
Mike Bell Chair
from 25 [th] July 2022
Ben Travis Chief Executive
Joanna Peck Acting Joint Chief Nurse
until 13 [th] February 2022
Belinda Regan Acting Joint Chief Nurse
until 13 [th] February 2022
Louise Crosby Chief Nurse
from 14 [th] February 2022
Elizabeth Aitken Chief Medical Officer
until 9 [th] December 2022
Mehool Patel Acting Chief Medical Officer
from 12 [th] December 2022
Meera Nair Chief People Officer
Spencer Prosser Chief Financial Officer
Binka Layton Non-Executive Director
Harry Bright Non-Executive Director
Julia Mundy Non-Executive Director
Steve James Non-Executive Director
Edleen John Non-Executive Director
to 3 [rd] May 2022
Allan Young Non-Executive Director to
12 [th] December 2022
Godfrey Allen Non-Executive Director
from 24 [th ] October 2022
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Our charity was the grateful recipient of a generous £16,200 donation from Project Hope. Project Hope was a joint initiative between the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT), to support the wellbeing of Trust’s NHS staff and patients during the Covid pandemic and beyond.
**The Royal Bank of Scotland** Government Banking CST 2[nd] Floor 280 Bishopsgate London, EC2M 4RB
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Statement of Trustees’ responsibilities in respect of the Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts
## Structure, governance and management
## Governing document
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Charitable Fund (the Charity) is an independent registered charity (registered number 1050522). The Charity was established on 1 October 2013 under Statutory Instrument 2013 No.2376.
## Governance and management
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Board act as Trustees for the Charity. The Trustees have agreed that as the Charity is small, there is no requirement to set up separate committees to scrutinise various aspects of the Charity’s business; instead, all of the Trustees contribute to how the Charity is managed through the Charitable Funds Committee.
The Trustees have delegated the oversight of the Charity to the Director of Corporate Affairs and the day-to-day responsibility of managing the Charity to the Head of Charity, with the Trust’s Chief Financial Officer having responsibility for financial control. The Charitable Fund has adopted the internal controls of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
The administration and control of the individual accounts which constitute the Charity are delegated to members of the Trust’s staff who are best placed to recognise needs (Charitable Fund Managers) and are in a relevant role (i.e. service managers, ward sisters/managers, clinical directors or other specialists). Charitable Fund Managers are directly accountable to the Trustees.
In 2022 the Charity’s accounting records were transferred to NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) designed to incorporate the latest requirements of the Charity Commission. Every effort is made to ensure that administrative costs are kept to a minimum, meaning that more funds can be used for the purpose for which they were donated.
## Key management personnel remuneration
The Board of Trustees are the key management personnel of the Charity. The Trustees do not receive any pay, emoluments or other financial benefit from the Charity for their duties and they give their time freely. Trustees may claim travel expenses, although none were claimed in 2022.
In November 2020 the Charity appointed a Head of Charity to help manage and grow the Charity’s income and profile. This role is funded jointly by the Charity and the Trust.
## Risk management
The major risks to which the Charity is exposed have been identified and considered. They have been reviewed and systems established to mitigate those risks. The Trustees are confident that reliance can be placed on the management arrangements in place which include independent examination to minimise any risk to the Charity. The Charity has no investment assets so there is no associated risk with an investment portfolio. Procedures are in place to ensure that both spending and financial commitments remain in line with income. Governance of income and expenditure follows the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions.
## Related parties
None of our Trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the Charity. The Trustees are required to declare any potential conflict of interests. No conflicts of interest were declared by Trustees that impacted upon the Charity in 2022.
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). The trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period.
## **In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:**
- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
- Make judgements and estimates which are reasonable and prudent;
- State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
- Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue to operate.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable it to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustee confirms to the best of its knowledge and belief it has complied with the above requirements in preparing the accounts.
By order of the Board of Trustees.
Ben Travis
**Trustee**
**23 May 2023**
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## **Independent examiner’s report to the Trustees of the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Charitable Fund**
**I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Charitable Fund (‘the charity’) for the year ended 31 December 2022 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and related notes.**
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## Independent examiner’s statement
## Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
- the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
- the financial statements do 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.
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 financial statements to be reached.
## **Elaine Oddie OBE MA FCA FCCA**
NSO Associates LLP 75 Springfield Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 6JB
## **29 June 2023**
Cycling Champions: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust’s finance team members Deniz Apel, Peter Carter and “Binny” Binyam Ephrem collectively cycled 1,500 miles, raising a generous £4,200 for our charity. Deniz said: _“We are all proud to be part of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and to be cycling from London to Paris to raise money for our fantastic charity.”_
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Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31 December 2022
Balance sheet as at 31 December 2022
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Note 2022 2022 2022 2021
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Total funds
£000 £000 £000 £000
Income and
endowments from
Donations and legacies 2 94 99 193 232
Charitable activities 3 - - - 154
Investments 4 1 3 4 -
Other income - - - -
Total income 95 102 197 386
Expenditure on
- - - -
Raising funds
Charitable activities 5 (126) (209) (335) (313)
- - - -
Other expenditure
Total expenditure (126) (209) (335) (313)
Net gains/(losses) on investments - - - -
Net income/(expenditure) (31) (107) (138) 73
Transfers between funds - - - -
Net movement in funds (31) (107) (138) 73
Reconciliation
of funds
Total funds brought forward 21 319 560 879 806
Total funds
21 288 453 741 879
carried forward
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Note 2022 2022 2022 2021
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Total funds
£000 £000 £000 £000
Current assets
Debtors 12 16 43 59 102
Cash at bank and in hand 13 395 669 1,064 902
Total current assets 411 712 1,123 1,004
Liabilities
Creditors falling due within
14 (123) (259) (382) (125)
one year
Total current liabilities (123) (259) (382) (125)
Net current assets/
288 453 741 879
(liabilities)
Total net assets
20 288 453 741 879
or liabilities
The funds of the
charity
Restricted income funds - 453 453 560
Unrestricted income funds 288 - 288 319
Total charity funds 288 453 741 879
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The notes at page 20 to 28 form part of these accounts.
Approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 23 May 2023 and signed on behalf of the Charity.
## Ben Travis
The notes at page 20 to 28 form part of these financial statements.
## **Trustee**
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure is derived from continuing activities.
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## Statement of cash flows for the year ending 31 December 2022
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Note 2022 2021
Total funds Total funds
£000 £000
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used in)
22 166 (24)
operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Dividends, interest and rents from investments 4 (4) -
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 162 (24)
Change in cash and cash equivalents
162 (24)
in the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalent at the beginning of the year 902 926
Change in cash and cash equivalents due to exchange rate movements - -
Total cash and cash equivalents
13 1,064 902
at the end of the year
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The notes at pages 20 to 28 form part of these accounts.
Thanks to generous donations, our Charity made a difference to our youngest patients at the Children’s Day Care Unit at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) through the purchase of two new gaming carts. These young patients are now able to enjoy playing video games, which can be a welcome distraction when they come in for tests, procedures or minor surgery.
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## Notes to the accounts
## 1. Accounting policies
## a) Basis of preparation
The Charity is a public benefit entity and the financial statements have been prepared in compliance with 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) (the Charities SORP) and Charities Act 2011.
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust will not consolidate the results of these accounts over which it considers it has the power to exercise control in accordance with IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements requirements as the Charity’s accounts are not deemed to be material.
## b) Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis
The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis as;
- There are no plans to dissolve the Charitable Fund;
- The Charity has sufficient funds to carry out its objectives and anticipates that it will continue to receive donations from the public; and
- There are no material uncertainties about the Charitable Fund’s ability to continue as a going concern nor are there any material uncertainties affecting the current year’s accounts.
## c) Income
All income is recognised once the Charitable Fund has entitlement to the funds, it is probable (more likely than not) that the income will be received and the monetary value of the income can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Where there are terms or conditions attached to income then these terms or conditions must be met before the income is recognised as the entitlement condition will not be met until that point. Where terms or conditions have not been met or uncertainty exists as to whether they can be met then the relevant income is not recognised in the year but deferred and shown on the balance sheet as deferred income.
## d) Income from legacies
Legacies are accounted for as incoming resources either upon receipt or where the receipt of the legacy is probable.
Receipt is probable when;
- Confirmation has been received from the representatives of the estate that probate has been granted;
- The executors have established that there are sufficient assets in the estate to pay the legacy; and
- All conditions attached to the legacy have been fulfilled or are within the charitable fund’s control.
If there is uncertainty as to the amount of the legacy and it cannot be reliably estimated then the legacy is shown as a contingent asset until all of the conditions for income recognition are met. Legacies totalling £10,000 were received by the Charity in 2022.
## e) Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charitable Fund; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
## f) Funds structure
Where there is a legal restriction on the purpose to which a fund may be put, the fund is classified either as:
- A restricted fund; or
- An endowment fund.
Restricted funds are those where the donor has provided for the donation to be spent in furtherance of a specified charitable purpose.
Endowment funds arise when the donor has expressly provided that the gift is to be invested and only the income of the fund may be spent. The Charitable Fund has no endowment funds.
Those funds which are neither endowment nor restricted income funds, are unrestricted income funds which are sub analysed between designated (earmarked) funds where the Trustees have set aside amounts to be used for specific purposes or which reflect the non-binding wishes of donors and unrestricted funds which are at the Trustees’ discretion, including the general fund. The major funds held in each of these categories are disclosed in Note 21.
## g) Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to each category of expense shown in the Statement of Financial Activities. Expenditure is recognised when the following criteria are met:
- There is a present legal or constructive obligation resulting from a past event;
- It is more likely than not that a transfer of benefits (usually a cash payment) will be required in settlement; and
- The amount of the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably.
- Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
## h) Allocation of support costs
Support costs are those costs which do not relate directly to a single activity. These include costs of administration and internal and external audit costs. Support costs are allocated across the charitable activity on the basis proportionate to average fund balance. The analysis of support costs is shown in Note 6.
## i) Charitable activities
Costs of charitable activities comprise all costs incurred in the pursuit of the charitable objects of the Charitable Fund (see note 3).
## j) Fixed asset investments
The Charitable fund has no fixed asset investments.
## k) Tangible fixed assets
The Charity has no fixed assets such as land and buildings.
## l) Intangible fixed assets
The Charity has no intangible fixed assets.
## m) Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered and are amounts owed to the Charity.
## n) Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand is held to meet the day-to-day running costs of the Charitable Fund as they fall due.
## o) Creditors
Creditors are recognised at their settlement amount after following for any trade discounts due and are amounts owed by the Charitable Fund.
Amounts which are owed in more than a year are shown as long-term creditors.
## p) Financial instruments
The Charitable Fund has no financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement.
## q) Realised gains and losses
All gains and losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise.
## r) Pensions
The employee of the Charitable Fund joined the NEST (National Employment Savings Trust,) pension scheme. Nest is an occupational pension scheme run on a notfor-profit basis.
The specific characteristics of NEST are as follows:
- Contributions to NEST are based on 4% for employees and 3% for employers.
- Retirement age within this scheme is set at 65.
- Pensions are based on investment and growth funds.
- Employees can pay into these funds directly to top up their pension.
- Pensions can be drawn from age 55.
- At retirement employees can choose how they receive their funds – based on pension pot value.
- Cash only – cash payment up to 25% value will be tax free.
- Retirement income.
- Cash and retirement income – cash payment up to 25% will be tax free.
- Transfer pension – open market.
- Survivor’s pensions are included as well as death benefits.
- Employees can choose to opt out of the scheme.
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## 2. Analysis of income from donations and legacies
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Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2022 Total 2021
£000 £000 £000 £000
Donations 84 99 183 329
Legacies 10 - 10 -
Total 94 99 193 329
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Donations from individuals are gifts from members of the public including patients, their relatives, friends and family as well as staff and members of our community. Corporate donations are from companies. Legacies are gifts left by donors in their will.
## 3. Charitable activities
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Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2022 Total 2021
£000 £000 £000 £000
Other income-grants - - - 154
Total - - - 154
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All the grants received in 2021 were from NHS Charities together, in response of the 2021 Covid-19 pandemic.
## 4. Analysis of investment income
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Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2022 Total 2021
£000 £000 £000 £000
Bank interest 1 3 4 -
Total 1 3 4 -
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## 5. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Our charity funded a selection of books aimed at supporting children through bereavement. Bridget Morrison, family key worker at the Trust, supports those who have been affected by the loss of a child said, _“Grief is the most painful companion of death and sadly sometimes children can be the forgotten mourners. The bereavement books will provide support that children can engage with at their level. The books can also be a useful tool in facilitating parents to talk about death in a gentle, age-appropriate manner”_
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Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2022 Total 2021
£000 £000 £000 £000
Improving patient education and
15 137 152 121
welfare
Supporting staff to deliver the best
75 26 101 97
possible care
Enhancing patient experience with - 33 33 47
new equipment
Choir Donation to NHS Charities
- - - 8
Together
Support costs (see note 6) 35 13 48 38
Governance costs (see note 6) 1 - 1 2
Total 126 209 335 313
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Expenditure on charitable activities was £335k of which £126k was unrestricted and £209k was restricted (In 2021, the Charity spent £313k, of which £109k was unrestricted and £204k was restricted).
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## 6. Analysis of governance and support costs
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Unrestricted Restricted
Total 2022 Total 2021 Basis of apportionment
funds funds
£000 £000 £000 £000
Independent examination 1 - 1 2 Governance
fees
Governance total 1 - 1 2
Staff costs 29 12 41 35 Allocated on time
Services provided by Trust 4 1 5 - Allocated on time
IT software support - - - 1 Allocated on time
Other 2 - 2 2 Allocated on time
Support costs total 35 13 48 38
Total 36 13 49 40
Unrestricted Restricted
Total 2022 Total 2021
funds funds
£000 £000 £000 £000
Charitable activities 36 13 49 40
Total 36 13 49 40
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The Charitable Fund initially identifies the costs of its support functions. It then identifies those costs which relate to the governance function which relate to the strategic and day-to-day management of the Charity. Having identified its governance costs, the remaining support costs together with the governance costs are allocated across the charitable activity on the basis of proportionate to average fund. The charity does not pay overheads as these are paid for by the Trust.
## 9. Analysis of staff costs
## 7. Remuneration and benefits received by Trustees
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2022 2021
£000 £000
Salaries and wages 36 30
Social security costs 4 1
Employer’s pension
1 4
contribution
Total 41 35
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The Charity’s Trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration or benefits for the work that they undertake as Trustees. They may claim reasonable expenses, although no expenses were claimed in 2022 (2021: nil).
## 8. Services provided by Trust
Service costs relate to the Charitable Fund Manager employed by the Trust, of which the costs are charged to the Charity.
No employee had employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2020: nil). In recognition of the work carried out by the Head of Charity on projects benefitting Trust staff and patients, a portion of their salary is recharged to the Trust. Charity staff costs reflect the portion funded by the Charity. Costs are allocated to unrestricted funds.
## 10. Staff numbers
The Charity has one employee, the Head of Charity.
## 11. Independent examiner’s remuneration
The independent examiner’s remuneration of £1k (2021: £2k) related solely to the examination with no other additional work being undertaken.
## 12. Analysis of current debtors
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Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds 2022 2021
£000 £000 £000 £000
Debtors falling due within one year
Trade debtors 14 40 54 -
Accrued income 2 3 5 102
Total 16 43 59 102
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## 13. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
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Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2022 Total 2021
£000 £000 £000 £000
RBS 166 280 446 421
Co-op 229 389 618 481
- - - -
Barclays
Total cash and
395 669 1,064 902
cash equivalents
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## 14. Analysis of liabilities
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Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds 2022 2021
£000 £000 £000 £000
Creditors falling due within one year
Trade creditors - - - 5
Accruals 123 259 382 120
Total 123 259 382 125
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## 15. Related party
Charity in payment or kind. The Trustees received no honoraria or emoluments in the year. No expenses were paid to Trustees.
## transactions
During the year to 31 December 2022, following the restructure of the Charity team, the Charity was charged £5,000 for any financial services provided by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
The Charitable Fund spent £335k (2021: £313k) for the benefit of NHS patients and staff at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust which provides healthcare services for the benefit of NHS patients.
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust prepares its accounts to 31 March every year and therefore at the time of reporting, the most recent audited figures for the Trust are for the year ended 31 March 2022.
Members of the Trust Board are also the Trustees of the Charitable Fund. None of the Trustees or parties related to them has undertaken any transactions with the Charitable Fund or received any benefit from the
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|Lewisham and Greenwich|Net profit/|Net profit/|
|Turnover of|Turnover of|
|NHS Trust|is a provider of|(loss) for the|(loss) for the|
|connected|connected|
|healthcare services. Members of|connected|connected|
|organisation|organisation|
|the Trust Board are also Trustees|organisation|organisation|
|of the Charitable Fund. There|
|Year ended 31|Year ended 31|Year ended 31|Year ended 31|
|were no audit qualifications that|March 2022|March 2022|March 2021|March 2021|
|were relevant to this related party|
|£000|£000|£000|£000|
|relationship.|
|748,645|(7,444)|714,043|(4,060)|
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## 16. Endowment funds
The Charity does not have any endowment funds.
## 17. Provisions and contingencies
The Charity had no provisions, contingent liabilities or contingent assets.
## 18. Capital commitments
The Charity had no capital commitments at 31 December 2022 (2021: none).
## 19. Transfers between funds
The Charity made no transfers between funds.
## 20. Analysis of net assets between funds
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Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2022
£000 £000 £000
Cash at bank and in hand 395 669 1,064
Other net current assets/liabilities (107) (216) (323)
Total 288 453 741
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## 21. Analysis of charitable funds
## (a) Analysis of movements in restricted funds
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Balance at 1 Incoming Resources Balance at 31
Transfers
January 2022 resources expended* December 2022
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Choir 64 23 (11) - 76
ITU-Trust wide 33 0 (1) - 32
Positive Outlook 30 0 - - 30
Children’s Services 28 4 (3) - 29
Hunnex 29 0 (1) - 28
GIFT 52 0 (29) - 23
Diabetic Study Fund 23 0 - - 23
Innovation LGT Sexual Health 17 9 (5) - 21
Cancer care - Trust wide 67 1 (53) - 15
Wellbeing hub appeal 9 6 (1) - 14
Other (59) 208 59 (105) - 162
Total restricted funds 560 102 (209) - 453
Name of Fund Description of the nature and purpose of each fund
Lewisham and
To support funding for the choir and the purchase of equipment across the hospital
Greenwich NHS Choir
ITU-Trust wide To support the department with funding for equipment and training as required
Positive Outlook To support the GUM department with funding for equipment and training as required
Children’s Services To support the department with funding for equipment and training as required
To support research and treatment of disorders of blood coagulation, financial
Hunnex
assistance for the patients, any purpose relating to training and research in haematology
GIFT To support fertility
Diabetic Study Fund To support the department with funding for equipment and training as required
Innovation LGT Sexual To support the work of the department with funding for equipment, training and travel
Health as required
Cancer care - Trust wide To support the department with funding for equipment and training as required
Wellbeing hub appeal Supporting the wellbeing of our staff
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*Resources expended includes governance costs.
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## (b) Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds
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Balance at 1 Incoming Resources Balance at 31
Transfers
January 2022 resources expended* December 2022
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000
General Fund Lewisham and
149 94 (93) - 150
Greenwich
Covid-19 141 1 (12) - 130
Covid-19 grants 29 - (21) - 8
Total restricted funds 319 95 (126) - 288
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Name of fund Description of the nature and purpose of each fund
General Fund
Lewisham and Any charitable purpose or purposes relating to the NHS
Greenwich
Covid-19 To support the Trust staff and patients during the COVID 19 pandemic
Covid-19 grants To support the Trust staff and patients during the COVID 19 pandemic
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*Resources expended includes governance costs.
## 22. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
The Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Charity makes a difference by funding projects and initiatives that enhance care and improve patient, visitor and staff experience.
Supporting projects that fall outside of standard NHS provision, **the Charity supports University Hospital Lewisham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich and the wider community the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust serves** .
Our Charity is proud to support the work of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, which provides a comprehensive range of high quality hospital services to around one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley.
## There are many ways you can support our Charity.
Find out more about our Charity, ways to get involved and how to donate by visiting our Charity’s dedicated website: **www.lgtcharity.org.uk**
Contact our Charity Team on **lg.charity@nhs.net** or **0208 3333082** to discuss any ideas, questions or queries you may have about supporting our Charity or its impact.
## Follow us on:
**Twitter:** @LGTcharity
**Facebook and Instagram:** Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Charity
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2022 2021
£000 £000
Net movement in funds of financial activities (138) 73
Adjustments for:
Deduction bank interest shown in investments 4 -
(Increase)/decrease in debtors 43 (90)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 257 (7)
Total 166 (24)
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## 23. Post balance sheet events
There were no post balance sheet events.
Our Charity has been able to fund a brand new AccuVein device for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at University Hospital Lewisham thanks to the generous support from the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity.
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Tel: 020 8333 3000 www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk
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