The aim of The Tracy Sollis Leukaemia Trust is to relieve sickness, suffering and distress of those diagnosed with leukaemia and similar blood related disorders. The Trust achieves this by providing complementary therapy for patients, purchasing laboratory equipment for life saving research and inviting Grant applications for patients experiencing financial difficulty.
The Charity is run by a Board of Trustees listed as follows:-
Dr Hazel Forde (Chairperson)
Mrs Vivien Bentley (Vice Chairperson)
Marion Bratt (Trustee & Treasurer)
Margueritte Bailey (Trustee & Minute Taker)
Mrs Debbie Edmondson
Mrs Gillian Gregg
Mr Callum Salter
Mrs Susan Sollis BEM
Resignations
Mr Hugh David Keeling 30/12/21
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As experienced with many other charities there is a severe shortage of volunteers. We are extremely grateful to those who have managed to find time to assist in the day to day running of the charity.
The charity has two Charity Shops. The one shop predominantly stocks ladies clothing and bric-a-brac. The other shop stocks men’s wear, children’s clothing, furniture, and household goods. All items stocked are donated by the local community. The shops provide the major yearly income for the charity.
The Trust undertook the provision to as many hospitals as possible with Vein Finders. These will be of great benefit to a large number of patients who have previously been experiencing discomfort when trying to locate a vein. The Vein visualisation device provides the following:-
98% improvement in first stick success rate
45% reduction in escalation calls
81% reported improved ability to cannulate
59% reduction in pain
24% improvement in catheter dwell time
78% reduction in procedure time
To date The Trust has provided the following Hospital’s with an Accuvein device complete with stand:
Cheltenham Hospital’s Rendcomb Ward
Cheltenham Hospital’s Lillybrook Ward
Hexham Hospital’s Oncology Unit
Gloucester Royal Hospital’s Edward Jenner Ward
Gloucester Royal Hospital’s Children’s Outpatient Department
Kidderminster Hospital’s Garden Suite
Kidderminster Hospital Millbrook Suite
Worcester Hospital’s Rowan Suite Merstow Green & Abbey Medical Surgery Warwick Hospital Evesham Community Hospital
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Due to Covid restrictions there was an enforced break from providing this service for several months. It was therefore a welcome return on the wards by The Trust’s Carrie - Ann Adams during the month of August at Worcester Royal Hospital. This valuable service saw a total of 201 patients during the months of August to December inclusive.
Four independent applications were received and granted. These were all relating to extra expenses incurred regarding hospital transport and essentials needed towards the patient’s wellbeing and care.
One of the successful applications came from a Clic Sargent Paediatric Oncology Social Worker requesting help for a family of a baby at Birmingham Children’s Hospital in need of a Stem Cell Transplant.
The Guest speaker for the AGM 2022 was PhD Student Kathryn Strange who spoke about her research work within the Anthony Nolan Research Institute. To assist with her work The Trust agreed and paid an invoice of £7,700.00 for reagents for the laboratory.
It was a particularly challenging year due to unexpected circumstances. The biggest setback was the van needing a new engine. The Trust looked upon the purchase for a new vehicle, but this was proved to be unviable due to shortages at the time.
A huge thank you to our Patron Gordon Giltrap who organised this special fundraiser which took place at the Fleece Inn, Bretforton on 21st August 2022. The evening commenced with the highly accomplished singer/songwriter and guitarist Carrie Martin and later in the evening keyboard musician, Adam Parrish, accompanied Gordon. All performances were truly outstanding!
It was a truly magical evening which raised the wonderful amount of £1,500. Special thanks also go to the night’s sound engineer Dave Ford who had travelled down especially from Derby and to Nigel Smith for providing the great venue.
Amount received from organisers £150, plus car park donations of £126.11.
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Combined amount of £155 raised!
£145 raised!
£67 Raised!
£115.04 Raised!
£251.00 Raised!
A huge Thank You and Congratulations to Jeanette Bentley and Simon Cooper who for their Wedding requested donations towards the Trust instead of gifts. Their generosity raised an amazing £1,300.00.
A big thank you to all our supporters and volunteers! We have had a highly encouraging start to 2023 by providing further vein finders, complementary therapy, and supporting research projects. In appreciation of your continued support!
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinews Report Report to the trusteesl mernbers of i TRACY SOLLIS LEUKAEMIA TRUST On accounts lor the year ended 31 December 2022 Charity no lif any) 1069269 Set out on Allached schedule Respoctive The ch8rily's trustees are re8ponsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustee5 and examiner under section 144 of Ihe Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Acll and that an independent examination is needed. ex3mine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act. to follow the procedures laid down In the general Direction8 given by the Charity Commission lundèr sÈction 14515llbl of the Charitiès Act, and to 8tate whether particular matters have come lo my attention. Basls of Independent My examination was carri&d out In accordance with general Directions given examiner's staternent by the Charity Commission An exarllination includes a review of the accounting records k&pt by the ch3rily and a comparison of the accounts presented with IhtrsÈ records It also includes con8ideralion of any unusual items or d18c108ures In the acGounls, and seeking expl8nations frorn the tru81ÈÈ5 concerning any such malters The procedures undertaken do not provide 811 the evidence that would b& required In an audit. and consequently no opinion Is given as lo whether the accounts prÈgent a'lrue and fair, view and the report is limited to thos& mallers set out in Ihe slalernent below. Independent In conn&ction with my Èxamination, no maller has come to my all&ntion examin8r's statement 1. which gives me reasonable cause lo believ& that in, any materi31 respect, the requirements lo keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Att, and lo prepaie accounts which accord with the 8ccounling records and comply with the accounting requirernenls of the Charities Act have not been mel, or 2 to which, In my opinion, attention should bp drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of th? accounts lo be reached. SlgnÈd= Date.. 18 May 2023 Nam&'. Carol Draper Relevant professional FCCA qualificationl81 or body Ilf any).. Page 5 of
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THE TRACY 50LI15 LEUKAEMIA TRUST- YE 31 DEC 22 60 Dav CAF Gold Notice alc Incorne Caf alc Cash TOTAL Shop 5 Shop 7 Sale of Rags Wilcox World of Book5 Donations Donations (Gift Aided) 34,793.15 38,030.14 677.40 34.793.15 38,030.14 677.40 36.72 14,431.73 1.230.39 2,169.22 332.04 85.69 103.84 31.32 2,703.80 36.72 14,431.73 1.230.39 2,169.22 20.30 85.69 103.84 3132 2,703.80 Interest Collection Box Shop 5 Collection Box Shop ? Ebay Events 212.01 99.73 TOTAI 94,313.70 212.01 99.73 94,625.414 Expenditure 28.588 01 9,000.00 10,200.00 1.000 00 216.00 424.41 748.21 4,640.00 857.00 611.46 12.032 62 4,580.62 456 49 1,300.00 12,910.00 248.93 147.00 28,588.01 9,000.00 10,200.00 1,000.00 216.00 424.41 748.21 4,640.00 857.00 621.36 12,032.62 4,580.62 456.49 1,300.00 12,910.00 292.41 147.00 88.64 Rent/Service Chg- Shop 5 Rent/SÈrvice Ch8- Shop7 Rent Service Chrg- Kiogk Bank Charges Complementary Therapy Non-Dome5tic Rates Repairs & Renewèls Va 9.90 BoDkkeÈping Potient Grants Research Print and Stationery Website Sundry 43.48 88.64 TOTAL 87.960.75 142.02 88,102.77 Transfer 1414122 Transfer 2514122 Transfer 27110122 50.00 10,000.00 io.000.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 Total Transfer 9.900.00 10.000.00 loo.00 Page 7 of
Balance5 at 31 Dec 2021 Plus Income Less Expen5e5 Transfers 7,036.25 94,313.70 87,960.75 9,900.00 10,000.00 65000.33 16,088.53 212.01 99.73 51.34 88,176.45 94.625.44 88,102.77 142.02 loo.00 Balance at 31 Dec Z022 23,289.20 55,212 34 16,188.26 9.32 94,699.12 Page 8 of