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2021-03-31-accounts

Annual Trustee Report Lincolnshire NHS Charity 2020-21

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Supporting NHS services: Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust and Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Charity number: 1055217

Contents

Charity registration number 1055217

Chairman’s remarks……………………….…..3 Introduction………………………………….….4 Objectives………………………...………….…5 Fundraising………………………………….….6 Purchases……………………………………....9 Plans for the future.....………………………..11 Looking after your money…….……………...12 Financial overview…….....…………………...13 The Committee.……………………………….14 Making a donation and leaving legacies…...15

Charity address

Charity Team LCHS NHS Trust Beech House Witham Park Waterside South Lincoln LN5 7JH

Charity independent examiner

Streets Chartered Accountants Tower House Lucy Tower Street Lincoln Lincolnshire, LN1 1XW

Charity bankers

National Westminster Bank Smiths Branch 225 High Street Lincoln LN2 1AZ

Charity solicitors

Hempsons Harrogate The Exchange Station Parade Harrogate

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Chair’s remarks

Philip Jackson

Our younger service users at Discovery House have been able to benefit from the purchase of a Nintendo Switch which will help them engage in meaningful independent and group activities that promote fitness, social inclusion and building life skills.

There have been many times this year, as always, where staff, patients and service users work together to make a difference. These things help people at a time when they need support and our two organisations manage all funds prudently to make the most of any gifts given, listening to patients, service users, staff, carers and community to focus efforts and make people’s lives better by reflecting their wishes.

I am very pleased to be able to report that 2020/21 has been another year of progress for Lincolnshire NHS Charity. In the following pages of this Annual Trustee Report, you can read about the work of charity over the past year.

We are very aware that money raised and donated to our charity is there to be used. Part of the role of the committee is to encourage sensible spending of this money for the benefit of patients and carers.

Enhancing the health care experience of our patients, staff and the communities we serve is our key focus.

This year we have seen our staff and supporters going the extra mile to raise funds for the patients in our care and have been overwhelmed by the kindness of the people supporting our charity, often in gratitude for the professional care they, or their family and friends, have received.

The committee and I would like to give our heartfelt thanks to all those who have donated, raised money and given up their valuable time to help our charity have such a successful year.

The money raised for Lincolnshire NHS Charity allows us to make a real difference to our staff and people that we serve. For example, the provision of iPads across the Trust has kept patients in contact with their families during the COVID-19 visiting restrictions. New outdoor furniture at Johnson Hospital Spalding has given staff and patients a comfortable space to enjoy some fresh air and ensure better social distancing during the pandemic.

Philip Jackson Chair

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Introduction

This report is produced to provide information to supplement the accounts and will be submitted to the Charity Commission. It complies with the latest Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) recommendations. All expenditure has been agreed within delegated limits set by the Trustee.

The charity exists to assist two trusts; Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT).

LCHS provides community healthcare services for the population of Lincolnshire. LPFT provides specialist health and social care services for people with a learning disability and/or mental health issues. Lincolnshire is one of the largest healthcare communities in the country, covering an area of 2,350 square miles and a population of 735,000.

The governing document of the charity states that it must act for purposes relating to the NHS in Lincolnshire. The charity is constituted as a non-profit making corporate body with a corporate trustee. It came into being by the declaration of a trust deed in 1996 which has subsequently been amended by various trust deeds. Full details are available on the Charity Commission’s website. The corporate trustee is LCHS and the LCHS Trust Board oversees the charity through its Charity Committee

The charity is funded by donations, often from patients and their families who are grateful for the care they have received and wish to support the work of the two trusts. The charity exists to enhance and improve patient experience by providing things like additional equipment, extra training or by improving the surroundings for service users and staff.

Donations make a significant difference to the lives of patients and staff in Lincolnshire. Staff often get recognition for their outstanding work and for the care given to service users; these donations are always spent to benefit the staff.

Donors can tell us how they would like their gift to be spent. This could be a particular service, ward or team, however, the most useful donations are ones where staff can choose how to put the funds to best use for patients.

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Objectives

The Charity Committee of Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) carries out the administration of the fund on behalf of the trustee. The committee meet regularly

throughout the year. A regular report was presented to the committee, providing details of income and expenditure and any significant issues relating to the charity were discussed in this forum.

NHS fund managers govern the funds within their own area and request the use of charitable funds, where expenditure is appropriate to the objectives of the charity and up to £1,000. For purchases over £1,000 and up to £10,000 an approval form must be signed by the relevant chief executive. For all purchases over £10,000, authorisation from the Charity Committee must be granted.

In September 2020 Lincolnshire NHS Charity underwent a strategic review to ensure that the charity’s key objectives are in-line with the priorities of both LCHS and LPFT. As a result the committee agreed on the following mission, vision and objectives.

The charity’s mission:

The Lincolnshire NHS Charity will help to improve the health and wellbeing of patients and families served by Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust and Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

The charity’s vision:

To enable the people of Lincolnshire to live well in their communities with great care, close to home.

The charity’s key objectives:

  1. To enhance the care of patients in Lincolnshire with a focus on quality, safety and reputation.

  2. To increase awareness and understanding of the public generally and patients and staff particularly to increase engagement with the Charity.

  3. To help our NHS staff better serve their patients, we will assist with funding staff wellbeing and training.

  4. To obtain value for money and best returns on money invested.

  5. To facilitate the articulation of need by patients, family and staff and then help meet that need.

  6. To support and cooperate with other local groups and charities with similar aims e.g. Leagues of friends, specialist support groups.

For more information regarding the 2020/21 objectives contact the charity team by calling 01522 308686 or by emailing Lhnt.Charitable.Funds@nhs.net.

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Fundraisin g

Every year our supporters, whether members of the public or staff, raise thousands of pounds for our charity. Patients and their families often thank staff for the care that they have received by making donations, confident that the money will be spent on a particular service in a manner that improves the experience of patients in the future. We ensure this money is spent quickly and effectively benefitting as many of our patients as possible.

This year staff members, patients and their families have all contributed to helping us raise much needed money to help our service users receive the best possible care through generous donors and various fundraising events. We have also been encouraging all donors to use Gift Aid so that we can receive further support from their already generous donations. Without this support we would not be able to continue the good work we do every day.

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Fundraising

Lincolnshire’s NHS community hospital staff inspired a fundraising challenge that raised thousands of pounds to support their health and wellbeing. Darren Gray was among a number of staff from LCHS who was redeployed from their usual jobs to support other busy frontline NHS services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Darren pledged to cycle or walk 1,000 kilometres in a month and raised an impressive £2790 that will go directly towards supporting staff wellbeing.

The Tunstall family from Lincolnshire raised £405 by running 5k a day for seven days for Mental Health Awareness Week. The money went towards Healthy Minds Lincolnshire to provide emotional wellbeing support for children and young people. The challenge also helped to support the family’s own physical health and mental wellbeing during lockdown.

Becky Dixon, a local Community Psychiatric Nurse, held a garden concert of classic wartime songs for VE Day to raise vital funds for Lincolnshire NHS Charity. Becky raised a fantastic £205 that went towards supporting patients with dementia and other mental health needs in and around Skegness.

LPFT Information Governance Lead Andrew Scott was keen to support the Trust during the Covid-19 pandemic and raised an impressive £3,109 for Lincolnshire NHS Charity in April. With the help of a friend, Andrew sold canvas prints of Lincoln’s Cathedral bathed in blue in a tribute to key workers during the Covid-19 response. Andrew has also kindly donated a canvas to Trust HQ, encapsulating a city which stood together during an unprecedented time.

Players from Lincoln Rugby Football Club under 14 and 15 teams raised £550 by shaving their heads. The money raised was split between Lincolnshire NHS Charity and St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice. The £225 that is going to our charity will go towards John Coupland Hospital Scotter Ward Palliative Care Fund.

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Fundraisin g

Kate Conway raised an impressive £600 for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Service in April. Kate was due to run the London marathon, however when it was cancelled she completed the race virtually in Lincolnshire. Kate and her husband Richard have both been ambassadors for the service since 2014 and their support is very much appreciated.

Ryan Donaldson, a respiratory assistant practitioner at LCHS, took part in a gold challenge at Lincoln Golf Club to raise funds for the North West Respiratory Team. The challenge involved playing 72 holes over four rounds of golf in one day. Ryan raised an impressive £2752. Half of the funds will go towards equipment for the respiratory services to continue to provide excellent specialist care. The other half of the funds will be used for team building, so that staff can have time away from the workplace to recharge.

Helen Smith, Team Administrator for the LPFT Francis Willis Unit, ran a Christmas Squares Charity Raffle to raise money that will go directly towards enhancing the care experience for mental health patients at the Francis Willis Unit. The support from local businesses was amazing and Helen secured over 30 prize donations. Helen successfully sold 1000 raffle squares and therefore raised an impressive £1000 for the unit! Both patients and staff members won a variety of prizes bringing everyone some early Christmas cheer.

Elizabeth Garton, Child Health Record Administrator at LCHS, hand painted rainbow slate coasters which she then sold to fundraise for Lincolnshire NHS Charity. Elizabeth is one of many staff members that used their creativity to fundraise during this difficult year.

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Purchases

Thanks to public donations to Lincolnshire NHS Charity, more iPads are now available across LCHS and LPFT for patients to use whilst in hospital to keep in touch with loved ones. Staff can also use these as part of keeping in contact with patients after discharge.

Each year, patients and services users spending Christmas on one of the wards and residential units across Lincolnshire, enjoy seasonal celebrations including Christmas decorations, food and small gifts. Using donations in this way helps to being joy to patients during difficult times. The staff working across both trusts over Christmas benefit from Christmas celebrations too, ensuring that they feel valued and appreciated during the festive period.

To boost staff wellbeing, Lincolnshire NHS Charity funds have been used to give staff rooms across both LCHS and LPFT a much needed revamp with a range of new appliances including fridges, water boilers toasters and microwaves. Staff can now benefit from a more comfortable and relaxing environment during their well deserved breaks.

Looking after the health and wellbeing of our staff is always important but the issue has been of particular relevance this year. To help keep staff hydrated during their shift Lincolnshire NHS Charity funds were used to purchase over 200 thermal water bottles which are designed to keep drinks hot or cold for up to 12 hours.

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Purchases

Service users in the gardening group at LPFT Sycamore Centre in Grantham benefited from colourful flowers and new patio furniture thanks to public donations to NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Appeal. Gardening is one of a number of activities that the Sycamore centre runs to support our service users mental health and wellbeing and donations to this service enable our service users to engage in purposeful long term projects. Thanks to the new garden furniture both LPFT staff and service users at the Sycamore Centre can now use their revamped patio area to enjoy the outdoors.

A Nintendo Switch and associated digital devices were purchased for service users at Discovery House. The devices will help to engage patients in meaningful independent and group activities that promote fitness, social inclusion, development of interests and building life skills.

Bereavement books and cards are purchased regularly by our palliative care teams and these remain an important purchase each year, offering support to the relatives of terminally ill patients.

Our palliative nurses in the East Coast purchased colourful worry monsters to encourage children to write down, or draw, their worries. They then pop them into the toys’ mouth, zip it up and their worry is ‘eaten’. The worry is taken out overnight by an adult and in the morning the child finds their worry has gone. Along with giving the child an outlet to express their worries, the adults around them can see or read what is worrying them and help them through this difficult time.

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Plans for the future

Decisions on how the money is spent are generally made by the staff on the front line of our care systems. We feel they are best placed to know what will help them do their job more effectively and how best we can help those who use our services.

At the time of writing this report Lincolnshire NHS Charity has received funding from the NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Appeal. This money will be spent across LCHS and LPFT to respond to the immediate challenges presented by COVID-19. There will be further opportunities to apply for additional funding through NHS Charities Together which the charity hopes to use to address the wider impact of COVID-19. This is a significant part of the activity of our charity and is being implemented with great care and consideration to the specific needs of LCHS and LPFT staff, patients and service users.

Plans have already been made for the year ahead to enable Lincolnshire NHS Charity to continue its great work:

We will also continue to increase the awareness of the charity with a greater presence on social media, in local media and in trust communications.

www.facebook.com/lchscharitablefunds @LCHSCharitableFunds

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Looking after your money

The Trustee has a general duty of care to protect the assets of the charity and therefore fund balances must be held in a secure and responsible manner, providing a reasonable return for the benefit of the charity. A risk-averse approach to investment is maintained by the charity. Funds not required for immediate spending are invested in a prudent manner to minimise risk whilst seeking to obtain income to support the charity.

A current bank account is held to ensure prompt payment may be made to meet the day-to-day needs of the charity. Various fixed-term and notice accounts deposits have been made to maximise the amount of interest earned to benefit the charity, whilst ensuring that sufficient money is made available for any large spending plans. Fixed term deposits are usually set up so that they mature at different times and can either be re-invested or spent to match current needs. Long term investments are made with Charities, Churches and Local Authorities (CCLA) Investment Management Limited in Charities Official and Investment Fund (COIF) Income Units; these are higher risk as the value of the investment is not guaranteed but, historically, they have provided a good return with the wide spread of the pooled investment limiting risk. More information is available in the Charity’s Investment Policy. The Trust’s Charitable Funds Committee is responsible for updating the policy annually, a copy of the policy can be obtained by phoning 01522-308686.

The charity operates in line with the Standing Financial Instructions of the trustee, the Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust.

Reserves Policy

Funds donated or earned from investments etc. are made available to the fund managers to spend. The projects undertaken by the charity are one off purchases and not long term projects with ongoing costs or liabilities and so the charity does not hold reserves. If, in the unlikely circumstances that all funds were fully spent up, then activities would naturally cease.

Risk management

Under the Charities Legislation of 2011 and the accounting Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), charities are now required to show that they are being managed effectively and to show that they are mindful of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. The major risks have been identified and reviewed by the trustees and a system has been established to mitigate these risks. This is administered by members of the finance department.

For more information contact the charity team by calling 01522 308686 or by emailing Lhnt.Charitable.Funds@nhs.net.

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Financial overview

During the year, the charity received £124k in donations, which was up approximately 17% compared to last year. Grants were received from NHS Charities Together’s Covid-19 Appeal totalling £166k and these have been largely spent or are in the process of being spent. Investment income of £11.5k is 11% up compared to last year.

The charity spent £159k which is 65% up compared to last year. Governance costs have returned to a more normal level of £24k due to the fundraising officer staff vacancy now filled. Governance costs are made up of the costs of staff working to manage the funds and generally make sure that the charity is run legally and effectively. No mark-up or excess or profit is charged on this.

The value of long term investments rose in year by £48k reflecting the changing valuation of the investments held at the end of the year; these are all in the Charities, Churches and Local Authorities (CCLA) in Charities Official Investment Fund (COIF) Income Units. The CCLA COIF Income Units have a total historic cost of £137k and their market value at year end of £279k. Other investments and cash totalled £575k.

Money recorded as debtors includes interest due on investments & after-date receipts included in the accounts due to timing.

Money recorded as creditors include accruals towards the management and administration costs for the current year as well as a number of small amounts owing for the purchases of the charity.

The balances held at the end of the year were £766k which is an increase of £197k in the year.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015.

A full set of accounts is available upon request by calling 01522 308686 or by emailing Lhnt.Charitable.Funds@nhs.net.

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The Committee

The committee’s membership is:

Gail Shadlock

Philip Jackson (Chair) Vicky Rose Non-Executive Director, LCHS Non-Executive Director, LPFT Communications Officer, LCHS Michelle Tolan Paula Duckworth Jo Walker Head of Treasury Services, LPFT Financial Accountant and Charity Head of Communications, LPFT Manager, LCHS Sam Wilde Donna Phillips Director of Finance and Business Jim Gallagher Clinical Team Lead, LCHS Intelligence, LCHS Co-opted Member

The corporate trustee of the charity is Lincolnshire Community Heath Service NHS Trust. The board of that trust is made of the following members:

Appointments to the board are recruited and in accordance with the NHS Improvement processes.

Elaine Baylis QPM (Chair) Liz Libiszewski Tracy Pilcher Malcolm Burch Ceri Lennon Gail Shadlock Maz Fosh (Chief Executive) Murray Macdonald Sam Wilde Alan Kent Dr Yvonne Owen

This document can also be made available in alternative formats and languages upon request. For more information contact the charity team by calling 01522 308686 or by emailing Lhnt.Charitable.Funds@nhs.net

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Makin a donation and leavin le acies g g g

Donate by cheque:

Made payable to Lincs Comm Health Services NHST Charitable Funds and send to:

Lincolnshire NHS Charity

Beech House

Witham Park Waterside South Lincoln LN5 7JH

Donate online on our joint Virgin Money Giving page:

Click here or visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/donation-web/charity?charityId=1015607 Gift aid will be taken care of automatically.

Donate by bank transfer:

Contact us on 01522 308686 or email Lhnt.Charitable.Funds@nhs.net

Please ensure that you inform us which fund or service your gift is intended.

If you are able to include gift aid, that helps us to receive an extra 25p for every £1 you donate.

Leaving legacies in your will

Over the past year a number of people decided to leave a legacy to our charity. This has enabled us to make a significant difference to the lives of the patients and staff who use our services.

Lincolnshire NHS Charity is always grateful to receive legacies and we are more than willing to spend the money as you would like it to be spent. It is helpful if people do not specify too precisely what the money should be used for. This is because the type of equipment used, the names of wards, units and services or even the treatment provided can change. This could cause problems in spending your legacy and may even mean that we cannot put it to the good use that you wanted.

How your donation could help us:

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CHARITABLE TRUST ACCOUNT - LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST 2020-21

Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2021

Fixed Assets
Investments
Total Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Debtors
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand
Total Current Assets
Liabilities
Creditors: Amounts falling due
within one year
Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)
Total Net Assets
Funds of the Charity
Restricted Income Funds
Unrestricted funds
Total Charity Funds		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
247,972
247,972
3,299
152,930
200,913
357,142
(43,645)
313,497
561,469
0
561,469
561,469		 Restricted
Funds
£
30,910
30,910
0
16,523
204,585
221,108
(47,772)
173,336
204,246
204,246
0
204,246		 Y/E 31.03.21
Total
Funds
£
278,882
278,882
3,299
169,453
405,498
578,250
(91,417)
486,833
765,715
204,246
561,469
765,715		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
205,506
205,506
16,806
224,031
78,240
319,077
(17,843)
301,234
506,740
0
506,740
506,740		 Y/E 31.03.20
Restricted
Total
Notes
Funds
Funds
£
£
25,616
231,122
4.1/4.2
25,616
231,122
0
16,806
5
0
224,031
36,010
114,250
36,010
355,087
0
(17,843)
6
36,010
337,244
61,626
568,366
61,626
61,626
7.1
0
506,740
7.3
61,626
568,366

The notes at pages 4 to 1 form part of these accounts.

Signed

Date 11/01/2022 Mr Sam Wilde, Director of Finance & Business Inteligence Date 11/01/2022

Mrs Marie Fosh, Chief Executive Officer

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LINCOLNSHIRE COMI CHARITABLE TRUST ACCOUNT Ithe'charity.) I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charwt 2021. This report is made solely to the chartty's Trustees. as a body. in accordance with F and Reportsl Regulations 2CKJ8_ My work has been undertaken 50 that l Might those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's repoi the fullest extent permitted by law. I do not accept or assume responsibilwty to and the charity's Tru5tee5 as a body. for my work or for this report. RESPONSIBILMES AND BA515 OF REPORT As the Trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the ac requÈrements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act'l_ I report in respect of rr accour)t5 carried out under Section 145 of the 2011 Act and ID carrying out rny t the applicable Directions given by the Charity Comrnis5ion under section 145151{1 INDEPENDE￿ EXAMINER'S STATEME Your attention is dra%vr) to the fact that the charwty has prepared the accounts i and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to ch, accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and RE preference to the Accounting and Reportir)g by Charities- Statement of Recomme 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn. l understand that thi5 has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginr I have completed my examinat40n. I can confirm that no matters have corne to rr the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect- accounting records were not kept rn respect of the charity a5 requi&d by se the accounts do not accord with those records- or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning thi set out in the charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other t. accounts Eive a 'true and fair. view which is not a rnatter considered as part o I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection vd attention Should be drawn in this report in order to enable a Proper undersl reached. Signed-

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