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 Margueritte Bailey (Trustee & Minute Taker) Mrs Debbie Edmondson Mrs Gillian Gregg Mr Callum Salter (Treasurer) Mrs Susan Sollis BEM Page **1** of **7** Many leukaemia patients and their immediate family suffer from financial hardship following diagnosis resulting in a change of circumstances. Where appropriate The Trust assists by awarding Grants of £250.00. At the beginning of 2023 it was decided to increase this amount to £350.00. The Grant may be used for hospital travelling costs, extra home heating costs or anything else that enhances the care and wellbeing of the patient. Grant application Forms are available at The Trust’s shop and headquarters 5 Library Arcade, 62, High Street, Evesham, WR11 4HG or may be downloaded from the website www.tracysollistrust.org. All applications require validation and a signature from the patients G.P, Consultant or a CNS. The Trust continues to provide complementary therapy to patients on Worcester Royal Hospital Laurel 3 Ward. Complementary Therapist Carrie-Ann Adams is funded by The Trust and is highly valued as she has a special understanding of leukaemia. Carrie was a former leukaemia patient who underwent a successful bone marrow transplant. Being experienced in this field Carrie can fully relate to a patient’s concerns and worries. Not only does she provide Complementary Therapy but also a listening ear. This can make such a difference as nursing staff have very little time to spend with patients. There was a large increase in the number of patients seen by Carrie during the year of 2023. The total was 426 which in contrast to the previous year was an increase of 225. The total expenditure The Trust spent on complementary therapy was £12,100.00 When patient Tony Sollis, _(no relation to Trust Founder Member Sue Sollis)_ was discussing his treatment at Worcester Royal Hospital, little did he know the huge impact his conversation would make regarding the treatment and care of future patients. Tony mentioned that it would be nice if there was some sort of device that could detect hidden veins. To his surprise the nurse’s response was that yes there was but it wasn’t supplied by the NHS and not regarded as an essential piece of equipment. When The Trust heard about this it was decided to purchase as many vein finders as financial resources would allow for both hospitals and Doctors Surgeries. An Accuvein complete with a portable stand and inclusive of delivery costs just short of £6,000. The first Accuvein was delivered to Worcester Royal Hospital in 2021 and since then requests for the device have been increasing dramatically During 2023 The Trust purchased a vein finder complete with its portable stand for Evesham Community Hospital which proved extremely useful and resulted in a further request for the hospital’s EBBI (i.e., Evesham, Broadway, Bredon and Inkberrow) Home Visiting Nursing Team The vein finder was supplied minus a portable stand as this was not needed for home visits. Warwick Hospital was another hospital to benefit. Total Spent on Vein Finders £15,875 Page **2** of **7** Presentation at Prince Henry’s School Donation - £500.00 Evesham Vale Running Club 10km - £350 Worcester Dog Training Club - £200 Youth Impact Worcestershire Glowstick Walk £104 Henrician Theatre (ticket sale commission) - £628.60 Martin Hunt F1 at the Fleece - £140.00 The AGM was held at Wallace House Community Centre on July 17[th] 2023. The Trust was privileged to have Evesham’s Town Mayor Alan Booth and his Consort Chrissy Smith in attendance. The Mayor gave a much appreciated opening speech where he announced his support for the work of the Trust and its benefits towards the local community. This was followed by the surprise presentation of a cheque for £1,512.00. This was made by the former Mayor Sue Amor who had selected The Trust as one of her nominated charities during her time in office. Guest Speakers for the night were The Trust’s Complementary Therapist Carrie-Ann Adams and former leukaemia patient Kate Stallard. Driver of the charity van, Sue Sollis, broke her wrist and was unable to drive for two months. Luckily temporary volunteer drivers were found. Andrew Beasley, Malcolm Graham and Alan Flint who were added to the van insurance policy. Assisting with loading and delivering was Andrew Bailey and Peter Goodhall. It was very much appreciated to have such good support during this difficult time. ## **The Charity Shops** The two shops takings have been good throughout the year with a total income of **£84,010.81 -** an increase of £3,753.80 on the previous year. The breakdown is as follows:- Shop 5 **£40,114.92** Shop 7 **£43,895.89** During the year 2023 The Trust had 3 volunteers as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and two volunteers working towards their Prince’s Trust Award. The students learnt how to work within a retail environment and gained confidence and practical skills during their allotted time with us. Page **3** of **7** A big thank you to Callum Salter who accepted the position of Treasurer for the financial year 1[st] January - 31[st] December 2023. The Trust has a large challenge to undertake commencing 2024. This is a project to which it has been agreed by the Board of Trustees. It is to provide Vein Finders for as many surgeries and Hospitals as finances will allow. 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It is my responsibility to. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to slate whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Tndependent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner's statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the Irustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the slatement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement 1. which gives me reasonable Gause to believe that in. any material respect, the requirements- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and omply with the accounting requirements ofthe Charilies Act have not been met., or 2. to which, in my opinion, attenlion should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the aGcounls to be reached. Signed: Date: 24 April 2024 Name: Carol Draper Relevant professional qualificationls) or body (if any): FCCA Page6of7 Address: 40 High Street Pershore Worcestershire WR10 1DP Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems. NIA Page7of7