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Charity registration number 1058455

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

CONTENTS

Page
Legal and administrative information 1
Trustees' report 2 - 3
Statement of trustees' responsibilities 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Statement of financial position 7
Statement of cash flows 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 16

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr D Menzies
Mr D Mahon
Professor T Arulampalam
Charity number 1058455
Principal address The Royal College of Surgeons of England
35 -43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3PE
Independent examiner N Clemit ACA, FCCA
JWPCreers LLP
Chartered Accountants
Genesis 5
Church Lane
York
YO10 5DQ
Council members D Mahon President
N Francis Honorary Secretary
T Arulampalam Honorary Treasurer
J Ahmad
A Awan
M Adamo
I Bhatti
J Clements (retires November 2022)
A Day
D Gooch (retires November 2022)
S Higgs
J Horwood
C Jones
A Jones(retires November 2022)
I Jourdan
N Keeling
J Khan
P Leeder (retired November 2021)
N Maynard (retires November 2022)
V Menon (from Nov 2021, retired Apr 2022)
D Menzies (retired from president 2021 retires November 2022)
T Morrison
C Parmar (from November 2021, retires November 2022)
R Patel (from November 2021, retired Apr 2022)
C Selvasekar
S Shaikh (retires November 2022)
A Siddika (retires November 2022)
Y K S Viswanath
G Whiteley (retired November 2021)

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2022.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "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 published in October 2019".

The legal and administrative information page forms part of this report.

Objectives and activities

The objectives of the charity are:

The Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI) aims to foster developments in laparoscopic surgery, to provide a structure for training, to promote educational and academic objectives. The ALSGBI also liaises with the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI), the surgical Royal Colleges, the Specialist Advisory Committee (SAC) and other surgical and academic bodies.

The trustees have reviewed the outcome and achievements of the charity’s objectives and activities for the year to ensure they remain focused in the charitable aims and activities to deliver benefits to the public. They have complied with the duty under Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance as published by the Charity Commission.

Achievements and performance

During the year the charity has continued to pursue its stated aims.

The charity has provided funding for surgical training and the attendance of surgical conferences and courses.

Laparoscopic surgery is a modern technique which was rare before 1990. Today, more than 20% of all the surgical procedures in the UK are performed laparoscopically. The benefits to the public arise as many people will have a laparoscopic procedure performed on them, and compared to standard surgery, they will experience less post-operative pain, a smaller risk of complications, a shorter hospital stay, a quicker recovery and a much smaller scar. By organising an Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), and through its other activities, the ALSGBI ensures that scientific knowledge is shared and laparoscopic techniques advanced. There is also an increasing interest in robotic surgery.

Financial review

During the year income totalling £322,115 was received. After expenditure of £279,113 there was a surplus of £43,002.

The unrestricted reserves are £615,595 (2021: £571,276 ) and restricted reserves are £5,438 (2021: £6,755 ) at the year-end.

The trustees consider that the unrestricted reserves are held in order to ensure the annual scientific meeting continues each year.

Free reserves at the year-end were £613,345 (2021: £571,086 ).

Risk management

The trustees has assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

Structure, governance and management

The association is an unincorporated charity which is governed by the constitution adopted on 5 September 1996. Trustees are elected as set out in the constitution.

The trustees' r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Tan Arulampalam Signed on 08/12/22 @ 09:52

Professor T Arulampalam

Trustee

8 November 2022

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them 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 ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (the charity) for the year ended 5 April 2022.

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 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act . In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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.

N P Clemit

Countersigned on 08/12/22 @ 12:12

N Clemit ACA, FCCA

JWPCreers LLP

Chartered Accountants

Genesis 5

Church Lane York YO10 5DQ

Dated: 8 November 2022

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Notes
£
£
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
2
1,090
-
Charitable activities
3
313,258
7,500
Investment income
4
87
-
Other income
5
180
-
Total income
314,615
7,500
Expenditure
Charitable activities
6
270,296
8,817
Gross transfers between
funds
-
-
Net income/(expenditure) for the
year/
Net movement in funds
44,319
(1,317)
Fund balances at 6 April 2021
571,276
6,755
Fund balances at 5 April 2022
615,595
5,438
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
1,090
730
-
320,758
126,589
15,200
87
77
-
180
-
-
322,115
127,396
15,200
279,113
144,476
8,445
-
-
-
43,002
(17,080)
6,755
578,031
588,356
-
621,033
571,276
6,755
Total
2021
£
730
141,789
77
-
142,596
152,921
-
(10,325)
588,356
578,031

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 5 APRIL 2022

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
Current assets
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
11
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
14
Unrestricted funds
2022
£
3,490
667,239
670,729
(51,946)
£
2,250
618,783
621,033
5,438
615,595
621,033
2021
£
12,996
604,566
617,562
(39,721)
£
190
577,841
578,031
6,755
571,276
578,031

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 8 November 2022

Tan Arulampalam Signed on 08/12/22 @ 09:52

Professor T Arulampalam

Trustee

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations
17
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Proceeds on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Investment income received
Net cash (used in)/generated from investing
activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
2022
£
(2,700)
180
87
£
65,106
(2,433)
-
62,673
604,566
667,239
2021
£
-
-
77
£
(24,045)
77
-
(23,968)
628,534
604,566

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons is a charity in England. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page 1 of these financial statements. The nature of the charity’s operations and principal activities are promotion, carrying out and encouragement of medical research in the field of laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling , which is the functional currency of the charity .

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income from grants is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds and any performance related conditions attached to the grants have been met.

Charitable income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably, this is normally an indication of interest paid or payable by the bank.

Income in relation to events after the year end are deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Resources expended are allocated on an actual basis according to the nature of the cost. Other costs include the independent examiner’s fees and legal and professional fees. All costs relating to the furtherance of the charity’s objects are included in charitable activities.

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or net of depreciation .

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 20-33% straight line Computer equipment 33% Website and database 33% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities .

1.7 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments.

1.8 Financial instruments

The charity only has 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 value.

Basic financial assets

Other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.

Basic financial liabilities

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discount due.

Taxation

As a registered charity, the charity is not liable to income tax or corporation tax on the excess of its income over its expenditure, nor to capital gains tax or corporation tax on profits on disposal of tangible fixed assets.

2 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
£ £
Donations and legacies 1,090 730

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

3 Charitable activities

Charitable Charitable
Income Income
2022 2021
£ £
Conference fees and sponsorships 265,500 94,740
Subscriptions 55,258 47,049
320,758 141,789
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 313,258 126,589
Restricted funds 7,500 15,200
320,758 141,789
4 Investment income
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
£ £
Interest receivable 87 77
5 Other income
Unrestricted Total
funds
2022 2021
£ £
Net gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets 180 -

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

6 Charitable activities

Charitable Charitable
Expenditure Expenditure
2022 2021
£ £
Depreciation 640 307
Educational scholarships to individuals 2,052 851
Annual scientific meeting 94,896 19,474
Meetings, courses and seminars 21,193 525
Podcasts 1,317 945
Subscriptions to EAES 9,526 8,906
Membership database 2,487 1,758
Administrator's costs 128,533 96,643
Rent, service charges and overheads 1,519 4,326
Office costs 9,901 13,429
Insurance 586 573
Advertising - 200
Sundry 579 508
Bank charges and interest 2,578 1,302
275,807 149,747
Share of governance costs (see note 7) 3,306 3,174
279,113 152,921
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 270,296 144,476
Restricted funds 8,817 8,445
279,113 152,921

7 Support costs

Support costs
2022
Support costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Accountancy fees
-
3,306
-
3,306
Analysed between
Charitable activities
-
3,306
2021
2022 Support costs
Governance
costs
£
£
£
3,306
-
3,174
3,306
-
3,174
3,306
-
3,174
2021
£
3,174
3,174
3,174

Included in accountancy fees above is £1,350 for independent examination fees (2021: £1,350).

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

8 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Total
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension contributions - defined contribution scheme
2022
Number
3
2022
£
109,868
7,290
11,573
128,731
2021
Number
3
2021
£
81,826
3,731
11,086
96,643

The ALSGBI council, which include the trustees, are considered key management personnel. No council members received any remuneration or received any other benefit from employment in the year (2021: £nil).

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.

9 Tangible fixed assets

Fixtures and
fittings
Computer
equipment
Website and
database
£
£
£
Cost
At 6 April 2021
8,223
9,600
52,364
Additions
-
2,700
-
At 5 April 2022
8,223
12,300
52,364
Depreciation
At 6 April 2021
8,223
9,410
52,364
Depreciation charged in the year
-
640
-
At 5 April 2022
8,223
10,050
52,364
Carrying amount
At 5 April 2022
-
2,250
-
At 5 April 2021
-
190
-
10
Debtors
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
Prepayments
3,490
Total
£
70,187
2,700
72,887
69,997
640
70,637
2,250
190
2021
£
12,996

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2022 2021
Notes £ £
Trade creditors 4,500 198
Other creditors 4,155 1,156
Other taxation and social security 10,990 2,290
Accruals 3,747 3,174
Deferred income 12 28,554 32,903
51,946 39,721
12 Deferred income
2022 2021
£ £
At 6 April 2021 32,903 29,678
Released in the year
Membership subscriptions (14,400) (13,678)
Annual Scientific meetings invoiced in advanced (18,503) (16,000)
Deferred in year
Membership subscriptions 28,554 18,503
Annual Scientific meetings invoiced in advanced - 14,400
At 5 April 2022 28,554 32,903

13 Retirement benefit schemes

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

The contributions payable by the charity charged to the unrestricted fund amounted to £11,573 (2021: £11,086 ). Contributions totalling £1,137 (2021: £1,115) were payable to the fund at the year end and are included in creditors.

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

14 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Balance at
6 April 2021
£
Podcasts
6,755
Training day programme
-
6,755
Balance at
6 April 2020
£
Podcasts
-
Training day programme
-
-
Movement in funds
Income
Expenditure Transfer from
unrestricted
fund
Balance at
5 April 2022
£
£
£
£
-
(1,317)
-
5,438
7,500
(7,500)
-
-
7,500
(8,817)
-
5,438
Movement in funds
Income
Expenditure Transfer from
unrestricted
fund
Balance at
5 April 2021
£
£
£
£
7,700
(945)
-
6,755
7,500
(7,500)
-
-
15,200
(8,445)
-
6,755
Movement in funds
Income
Expenditure Transfer from
unrestricted
fund
Balance at
5 April 2022
£
£
£
£
-
(1,317)
-
5,438
7,500
(7,500)
-
-
7,500
(8,817)
-
5,438
Movement in funds
Income
Expenditure Transfer from
unrestricted
fund
Balance at
5 April 2021
£
£
£
£
7,700
(945)
-
6,755
7,500
(7,500)
-
-
15,200
(8,445)
-
6,755
6,755

Restricted funds relate to grants supporting the association's podcasts and training day programmes.

15 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Fund balances at 5 April 2022 are represented by:
Tangible assets
2,250
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
613,345
5,438
615,595
5,438
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2021
2021
£
£
Fund balances at 5 April 2021 are represented by:
Tangible assets
190
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
571,086
6,755
571,276
6,755
Total
2022
£
2,250
618,783
621,033
Total
2021
£
190
577,841
578,031

THE ASSOCIATION OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

16 Related party transactions

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.

2022 2021
£ £
Aggregate compensation 4,000 497

During the year thirteen (2021: two) council members were reimbursed £4,000 for meeting expenses (2021: £497). From the above figures 2 trustees were reimbursed £2,224 for meeting expenses (2021:£nil)

17
Cash generated from operations
Surplus/(deficit) for the year
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
(Decrease)/increase in deferred income
Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations
2022
2021
£
£
43,002
(10,325)
(87)
(77)
(180)
-
640
307
9,506
(7,365)
16,574
(9,810)
(4,349)
3,225
65,106
(24,045)