(registered charity number 1069269)
Annual Report – January - December 2021
The aim of The Tracy Sollis Leukaemia Trust is to relieve sickness, suffering and distress of those diagnosed with leukaemia and similar blood disorders. The Trust achieves this by providing complementary therapy for patients, purchasing laboratory equipment for life saving research and Grants available for patients experiencing financial difficulties due to their medical condition.
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The Charity is run by a Board of Trustees and as of December 31[st] 2020 they are listed as follows:-
Dr Hazel Forde (Chair) - newly appointed 19[th] April 2021
Mrs Vivien Bentley (Vice Chair)
Mr Hugh David Keeling (Trustee and Treasurer)
Margueritte Bayley (Trustee and Minute Taker)
Mrs Marion Bratt
Mrs Debbie Edmondson
Mrs Gillian Gregg
Mr Callum Salter - newly appointed 11[th] September 2021
Mrs Susan Sollis BEM
Due to Covid 19 restrictions The Trust’s complimentary therapist, Carrie-Ann Adams, had to discontinue providing this service throughout the year of 2021. It has been greatly missed by patients on the Laurel 3 Ward at Worcester Royal Hospital. We hope this is a temporary measure and the service can be resumed when and if the fears of Covid are no longer problematic.
Covid lockdown restrictions resulted in both the Trust’s charity shops having to be closed at the start of the year 2021. The opening was delayed until 12[th] April which led to a significant loss of takings. The two shops eventually opened with strict precautions in place. Screens were placed in front of the counters to protect volunteers, customers and staff. Masks were worn by all unless exempt and a two metre distance requested by all entering the shops. Anti- bacteria hand wash dispensers were provided and readily available. It was a much welcomed relief to receive a Covid Grant of £25,000 from Wychavon District Council to cover loss of trading experienced. The Trust lost
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several of its long serving volunteers as a result of the pandemic and a change of circumstances. Some were understandably nervousness as they came under the vulnerable group and decided to retire from the role. Due to the severe shortage it became essential to employ someone. Mandy Mather was added to the pay role and has proved to be a valuable asset to The Trust.
Unfortunately events for 2021 had to be cancelled. There was to be a big event held at The Henrician (formally known as Evesham Arts Centre entitled ‘Come follow the Band’. This was postponed and has been re-scheduled to take place on May 6[th] 2022.
The Trust became aware that many patients are experiencing financial difficulties due to being diagnosed with leukaemia. This may be may be due to lack of earnings through being unable to work, extra travelling expenses needed for numerous hospital visits, etc., The Trustees agreed to a procedure in which patients can apply for assistance. As a result application forms have been made available to download from the Trust’s website. Worcester Hospital’s Haematology Department also has Grant Application forms available on request. For the request to be successful the application needs to be approved and signed off by the patient’s consultant / and or a clinical nurse specialist.
The Trust became aware that many patients suffer discomfort or distress during treatment when there is a difficulty in finding a vein. This was brought to the Trust’s attention by a local patient. Following research into the problem it was discovered that there is a piece of medical equipment called a vein finder which can help. The vein finder provides a laser computer image of the position of the veins. The vein finder needs to be attached to a stand for regular hospital use and there are two types of these stands available. The one type is a fixed stand for placement in a haematology unit and the other one is a mobile stand which is ideal for wheeling up and down a ward.
The Trust has purchased several of these vein finders together with their appropriate stands for several hospitals.
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One was purchased for Cheltenham Hospital’s Rendcomb Ward, one for Cheltenham Hospital’s Lillybrook Ward , one for Gloucester Royal Hospital’s Edward Jenner Ward, one for Gloucester Royal Hospital’s Children’s Outpatient Department. one for Hexham Hospital’s Oncology Unit, one for Worcester Hospital’s Haematology Department and one for Kidderminster Hospital’s Haematology Department. Although all items listed have been paid for in full there has been a delay in the availability and delivery to Worcester and Kidderminster Hospital. We have been assured that this will be rectified in the New Year.
The Trust held its Annual General Meeting at the Fleece Inn Bretforton on Monday 17[th] May with all Government Covid Guidelines followed. The Trust’s newly elected Chair Dr Hazel Forde was Guest Speaker and gave a very interesting and comprehensive presentation entitled Twenty five years of Research.
Thanking everyone who has supported the charity this year.
Mrs Susan Sollis BEM
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YTD HE TRACY SOLLIS LEUKAEMIA TRUST 2021 60 day Notice al CAF alc Caf Gold Cash TOTAL Income Shop 5 Shop 7 Sale of Rags- Wilcox World ot Books Oonalions Oonations (Glfi Aided) 23.964.32 21,334.54 351.45 37.09 1.794.85 2.784.48 1.107.00 275.03 23,964.32 21334.$4 351.45 37.09 1,794.85 2,784.48 1.107.00 275.D3 D.00 479.46 Fundraising Events 3.56 475 90 OthÈr Oihp.r Iwychavon DC- fufloughl Other Iwychavon DC- grèntl TOTAL 0.00 25.005.63 0.00 77,133.85 25.005.63 76,654.39 3.56 475.90 Expenditure 22.149.15 9,000 00 10.200.00 i.000.00 23.149.15 9,000.00 10,200.OD 1,000.00 Rent/Serv ChE- Shop 5 Reni/gerv Ch8. Shop 7 RenVSÈr¥ Chg- Kiosk 216.DO 216.00 8ènk Charges Insurance 292.60 292.60 733.96 733.96 Comolementary Therapy Non-dome51ir raies Equipment Van 276.70 276.70 916.71 916.71 1.477 65 1,477.65 2.167.69 3,376.50 43.896.00 303.90 0.00 97.006.86 2,167 69 3,376.50 43,896.00 303.90 97,006.86 Anthony Nolèn Tru5r Vein Finders Olher TOTAL 0.00 Transfer 2511 Transfer 2815 Transfer 2516 Transfer 719 Transfer 819 Transfer 14110 TransfÈr 21112 Total Transfers -19.999.42 19,999.42 4.999.05 0.00 4.999.05 3,000.00 .2.998_83 0.00 -3,OCK).OD 2,998.83 -20,000.00 -25.OOJ.11 60.000 00 -so.000.00 20,003.81 39,996.19 .60,000.00 0.00 o.oo 20,000.00 25.(X)l.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Balances at 31 Dec 2020 plus income less Èxpenses Transfers Balances at 31 Dec 2021 7,384.91 25,000.58 75,612.63 76,654.39 3.56 475.90 -97,006.86 O.DO 0.00 20,003 81 39,996 19 -60,000.00 7.036.25 65.000.33 16,088.53 OK OK OK 51.34 108,049.46 0.00 77,133.85 0.00 -97,006.86 0.00 51.34 88,176.45 OK 88,176.45 Page 1
Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl | members of TRACY SOLLIS LEUKAEMIA TRUST On accounts for the year | 31 December 2021 ended Charity no | 1069269 lif any) Set out on Allached schedule Respective The charity's Iruslees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilitles of The charity's Iruslees consider that an audit Is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 43121 of the Charities Act 1993 Ilhe 1993 Acll and that an independent examination is needed. 11 ,'s my responsibility lo examine the account5 under section 43 of the 1993 Act, lo follow the procedures laid down In the general Directions given by the Charity Commission lundef section 4317llbl ol the 1993 A¢1, and lo slate whether particular matters have come lo my attention Basis of independent My examination was c3rned out in accordance with general Directions given examinerfs statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the 8¢COLJnting records kept by the charity and a comparison ol the accounts presenl@d with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items Of disGlosures In the accounts and seeking explanations from the Iruslees concerning any such matters. The proceduras undertaken do not provide all the eviLlen¢e that would be required in an audit, and conseqiJ&ntly no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'true and lair, view and the report is limited lo those matters sel out in the slalement below Independent In Connection with my examination, no matter has come lo my allenlion examiner's Statement whiGh gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in, any material respect, the requirements. lo keep accounting records in accordance with seclion 41 of the 1993 Act.. 2nd to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and cornply with the acwunling requirements of the 1993 Act have not been mel '. or 2. to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a per understanding of the accounts lo be reached Signed.. ll Name: Peter Dann Oate.. 27 April 2022 Relevant professional qualificationls} or body lif anyl- FCA IER March 2014
Addre$$- The Collage. Spring Bank. Deffor Worcs WR8 9BB Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs lo highlight material problems. NIA IER March 2014