REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1072500
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statsments for the Year Ended
31 March 2025
Flrst Touch
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Ashcombe Court
Woolsack Way
Godalming
Surrey
GU7 ILQ

Flrst Touch
Contents of the financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Report of the Trustees
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Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Artivities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Flrst Touch
Report of the Trustees
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their report with the finanaal statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The
trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice1SORPI "Accountlng and Reportlng by
Charities" IFRS1021 in preparingthe annual report and financial ststements of the charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1072500
Prlndpal address
Neonatal Unit
L3ne5borough Wing
St George's Hospital
Tooting
London SW17 OQT
Trustees
Achim Herbert Vogt
Adam Gary Norgett
Benedict Kiran Donald Shaw
Clare Joanne O'Grady
Dr Silo Francis
Kim Caddy
Louise Jane Hunter
Natalie Ann Daly
Nicole Eastwood
Paula Abramson
Robert Ne5tor
Independent examlner
Azets Audit Services
Ashcombe Court
Woolsack Way
Godalming
Surrey GU7 ILQ
srRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Structure. Governance and Management
The Trust is a registered charity (charity number lo725￿) and is constituted under a Trust deed dated 8th September
1998. The Trust was established by a parent of a baby treated on the untt, and was originally known as The Friend5 of
the Neonatal Unit at St George's Hospital. The name was officially changed in June 2CK)8 to First Touch, which was felt
to better represent the impact of the Charity on babies, lives.
The current Trustees all have experience of the unit either as parents who have had a baby treated on the unit or a5
clinical staff.
New Trustees
New Trustees are selected and appointed bytheexistingTrustees. On appointment newTrustees2re given a welcome
pack which include5 a brief history of the Charity. a copy of the last three years financial statements. a copy of the Trust
Deed and Supplemental Deed, and copies of the Charity Commission's guidance'The Essential Tru5tee= What you need
to know and "Charities and Public Benefit"
Relevant Interests
At this time none of the Tru5tee5 has a relevant interest but. in accordance with the Trust'5 policy, any Trustee wrth
relevant interest is required to disclose such interest and withdraw from any decisions where a conflict may 3ri5e.
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Report of thè Trustees
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STRucfuRE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGÉMENT
Additional Governance Issues
At the Trustee meetings, the Trustees agree the broad strategy and area5 of artivity for the Charity. including large
expenditure on equipment, and training and welfrdre budgets. The d3y-t(Aay administration of funds, processing, and
marketing is delegated to the Charity Director and Coordinator. Its management is in the hands of a Management
Cornmittee,
Rlsk Management
The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate
controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
OBJECTIVES AND AcfivmES
Objertives and Aims
The Charity's objective. as set out in the governing document, is the relief and treatment of premature and sick babies
in the neonatal unit at St Georges Hospital by providing and assisting in the provision of specialist equipment. improving
the amenities and facilities. and to support and assist the families of such babies who are or have been on the unrt.
Significant Activities
The main artivities undertaken for public benefft in relation to the stated objects are:
- The purchase of medical equipment laugmentingthat acquired bythe NHS Tru5t)'
Fundin8 supplementary and specialist training for nurses- and,
- Support through the welfare fund forfamilies and babies.
The neonatal unit at St George's Hospital is a level three centre of Èxcellence meaning the sickest babies from South-
West London and the South-East of England, and occasion311y further afield. are transferred to the unlt for treatment
and, therefore, benefit from the funds used by the Charity.
There is no means testing relating to provisions from the welfare fund for families, support is available to all.
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Art 2011 to have regard to the
Charity Commlsslon's general guldance on public benefft.
BACKGROUND
COVID-19 permanently altered the way in which First Touch works with the neonatal unit. The First Touch staff
continue to work remotely in the main bLrt maintaining a regular presence on the Unit. Staff are mindful of the ongoing
need to keep the risk of infections low especially in the winter months to protect the vulnerable patients and their
families.
The First Touch staff offer a visible and accessible resource at the unit, which enables easier communication with clinical
staff to understand what is needed. often atquite short noti￿, and from afund-raising perspective with the main source
of donations coming from parents and families on orformally on the unit. Many parents meetthe First Touch staff and
see work undertaken and want to help support by raising fund5 or making donation5.
The Trustees would like to pay tribute to both First Touch staff and the clinical and administrative staff on the Neonatal
unit who are a crucial conduit enabling First Touch to continue to be agile and active supporting the unit as necessary.
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Report of the Trustees
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ACHIEVEMEKfs AND PERFORMANCE & FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Charity received income of £211,50512024: £213.998}. A small decrease over the previous year but Still reflecting
the hard work of our staff and generosity of so many of oursupporter5.
Many of the families that are served by the Neonatal do not come from affluent backgrounds and they often go out of
their way to raise funds in grateful thanks for the treatment their babies have received. The Charitytakes great pride in
the fact that most of its income is raised by those who have directly benefited from the work of the unit and the work
of First Touch.
First Touch is fortunate to have a following of fundraisers and donors who step up to raise funds for equipment and
projects a5 they are identified. The Trustee5 note with gratitude that the consistent achieving of targets reflects the
hard work and dedication of our stsff, together with families and individuals. Gift aid tax relief and gifts in kind make a
huge difference to the overall total.
The Charity considers that its long-term main function 15 to fund the purchase of medical equipment to increase the
capability of the unit to bring wellbeing to babies in its care. The Charity responds to requests from the NNU for
equipment and only if funds are available or rfthe Trustees believe that funds can be raised in a timely fashion does the
harity commit to a purchase.
The Trustees are keen to emphasise that the level of income is not the only wayto measure success. The staff undertake
other roles, includlng ralsing awareness for many of the issues surrounding premature blrth and baby loss, together
with welfare activities: making a stay on the unit more pleasant for familie5 and stsff. The feedback that is received from
staff and families on the unit about the chariVs role is reviewed regularly by the Tru5tee5 and is overwhelmingly
positive.
Equlpment
Thls year commitment to equipment spending continues, however, some delayed invoices from last financial year
together with this year meant that equipment spend in the accounts stands at £260,501.
It is important to note that whilst the Trustees frequently agree to purchase equipment mlndful of fundraising
campaigns or funds in hand in any financial year the procurement policy at St George's Trust dlctates that equipment
must be sourced through them and subsequentty invoiced. As such the Trustees have no control over the tlmlng of
the purchases and receipt of invoices. These timings combined wrth the very different nature of demands on the
Charitvs funds during the pandemic led to the Trustees agreeing that it was appropriate for welfare spending to exceed
the equipment spending in these exceptional times, and the Trustees continue to monitor the balance between
equipment and welfare.
Welfare
One of the guiding tenets of the Charity is to seek to enhance the "amenities and facilities, and to support the families
of babies who are or have been on the ward". This fa115 into the Welfare category.
Each baby on the unit at Christmas receives a Christmas Stocking and festive edible treats were available on the unit for
staff and families. Babies also received a small gift to celebrate Easter. Mother and Fatherfs days. World Prematurity
Day and other celebrations all funded by the Charity. The Amazon wish continues to be a popular and convenient way
for supporters to arrange these seasonal donations together with day-tcpday supplies such as tea bags, snacks, muslins
and general supplies for the staff and families that make such a difference to a very intense and difficult time for families
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Awareness and support
First Touch has also funded the training of Peer Supporters, volunteer parents trained by St Georges to be a visible and
acce55ible face for families, visiting the nurseries and talking face to face with parents. So far this is proving popular
and successful.
Staff
The staff at First Touch is the catalyst that allows the Charity to channel the generosity of volunteers and supporters to
make such a tangible difference to the lrfe and well-being of the babies on the unit. The Trustees recognise this is without
doubt the single most important contribution to the work of the charity and wish to place on record their gratitude to
all of the staff.
This has been a particularly difficult and challen8ing year for Fir5tTouch Staff. in May 2024 Sarah Collins, Charity Director
left her role as she moved away from London. Sarah led First Touch brilliantly over 20 years. growing and shaping it to
be the success that it is today. The Trustee Board were deeply saddened to see her go and send their very best wishes
to her and her family for their home.
Additionally. and very sadly Louise Williams, CharSty CO￿ordInat0r since 2013 passed away in January 2025 after a Song
illne55. Louise made a huge contribution to First Touch. and the benefits that the charity brought to families on the unit.
In memory of Louisethe reading corner has been named Louise's Library, booksto entertain siblingsorto read to babies
may be borrowed from there and are supplied by Flrst Touch in a number of languages common to the parents on the
unit.
The Trustees were working to recruit a new Charity Director at the end of the financlal year and meanwhile Sonja has
been invaluable continuing to keep the charity working from day to day. sin￿ then. Laura de Rooy (formerly a
consultant on the unit and Trustee) has accepted the position and has resigned as Trustee to avoid any conflicts. This
will enable the charity to go forward with plans for the coming year to continue to work Innovatively and creativity to
contlnue to support the Neonatal unit, together with the stsff and familles there.
Reserves Poll¢y
The reserves held bythe Charity at 31 March 2025 were £251.064 (2024: £413,658) and are spllt between unrestrlcted
reserves totalling £241.06412024.' £406.158) and restricted reserves of £IO.00012024: £7,500).
The Charity only purchases equipment for which it has funding, or fundraising is undertaken specifically for a piece of
equipment.
It has minimal running costs other than staff salaries and running costs. The Trustees aim to maintain
resep4es in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to a minimum of six months of unrestrirted charitable
expenditure.
The Charity has held a55ets in cash, either in current or deposit accounts throughout the year. First Touch does not have
any interest in real estate property or possess any marketable securities and thus has no financial market exposure. The
Costs associated with the core activities of the Charity are noted in the attached Statement of Financial Artivities.
and signed on its behalf by:
Approved by order of the board of trustees on....
AI'CLL
Nicola Eastwootr-trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
First Touch
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statement of First Touch (the charity) for the year
ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the p￿ParatIOn of the financial statements in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Actrl.
I report in respect of my examination of the chariVs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in
carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 14515llb) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlnerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have cometo my attention in connettion with the
examination giving me cavseto believethat in any material respert=
accounting record5 were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act,. or
the financial statements do not accord with those records. or
the financial statements do not comply wtth the applicable requirement5 concerning the form and content
of accounts set out in the Charities Ikcounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 otherthan any requirement
that the accounts give a 'true and fairVie￿ which 15 not a matterconsidered as part of an independent
examination
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connectlon with the examination to whlch attentlon
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Debra Saunders FCA, Bsc (Honsl
Azets Audit Servlces
Ashcombe Court
Woolsack Way
Godalming
Surrey GU7 ILQ
20 January 2026
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Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
Total funds
2024
Total funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restrirted
funds
Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated fund5
Voluntary income
Activities for generating funds
Investment income
47,964
87.723
1,527
64.539
112,503
87,723
1,527
89,407
111,005
1,439
Incoming resources from charitable activities
Gifts in kind
9.751
9.751
12,147
Total incoming resources
146.966
64,539
211.505
213,998
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Cost5 of generating funds
Costs of generating voluntary income
Charltable actlvltles
Purchase of medical equlpment
Support through the welfare fund forfamilies
and babies
Gifts in kind
Support costs
4,959
4,959
6,262
198,462
62.039
260,501
8,263
93,948
9.751
93,948
9,751
4,940
112,291
12,147
4,462
Total resources expended
312,060
62,039
374,099
143,425
NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME
1165.094)
2.5(MJ
1162,5941
70,573
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
406.158
7,500
413,657
343.a85
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
241,064
10,000
251,064
413,658
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet
At 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
4,543
250,001
3,854
412.684
254.544
416,538
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13,4801
12.8CKIl
NET AssFrs
251.064
413,658
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted fund5
241.064
10.000
406,158
7,500
TOTAL FUND5
251,064
413.658
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS102).
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on .....
behalf by:
. and were signed on its
Nicola Eastwood -Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statèments
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Notes to the Financlal Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACCQUNTING POUCIES
Accountlng convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordante with the charity's governing document, the
Charities Act 2011 and"Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5: Statement of Recomrnended Prartice applicable
to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective l January 2019)". The charity is a Public Benef it Entity as defined by
FRS 102.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2¢)08 only to the
extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of
Recommended Practits for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of
Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations butwhich has since been withdrawn.
Goin8 concern
We have paid particular attention to the likely effe￿ on the charity of the current global economic uncertainty
and the trustees remain confident that Sufficient funding, and resep4e5, a￿ in place and that the charity has
adequate re50urces to enable it to continue a5 a going concern for the foreseeable future.
Incoming resources and debtors
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activitles when the charity Is legally entitled
to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Debtor5 and prepaid expense5 are included at the monetary value of the transattion.
Resources expended and liabilitles
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has bÈen classified under headings that aggregate all cost
related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Llabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out
resources.
Glfts In kind
Gifts in kind are recognised when received and recorded based on the estimated value of a similar good or
service available to buy. These amounts are recognised within income and expenditure.
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestrirted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restritted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrittion5
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and pUr￿Se of each fijnd is included in the notes to the financial statement5.
Capital expenditure
Expenditure of a capital nature is written off to income and expenditure in the year in which it is incurred.
AcfiviTIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
2025
2024
Fundraising events
87,723
111.005
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Notes to the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
INVESTMENT INCOME
2025
2D24
Deposit account interest
1,527
1,439
TRusfEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefrts for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year
ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees. expenses
There were notrustees, expenses paid fortheyearended 31 March 2025 norforthe yearended 31 March 2024.
STAFF Cosrs
2025
2024
57,442
65,661
437
1,269
1,231
Gross wages
Employers NIC
Employers pensions
Other staff costs
1,616
60,660
68,598
No employees (2024: Nlll received employee beneffts for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Prepayments and accrued income
4,543
3.854
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FAWNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Accruals and deferred income
3,480
2,880
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSEf5 BEfwEEN FUNDS
2025
Total funds
2024
Total funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
416,538
12,8801
Current assets
Current liabilities
244,544
(3,4801
10.000
254.544
(3,4801
241,064
io,c
251,064
413,658
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Notes to the finanaal Ststements- Continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 202S
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- CURRENTYEAR
Net
movement in
funds
At 1.4.24
At 31.3.25
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
406,158
1162,5941
243,564
Restricted funds
Equipment Fund
7,5()J
2.500
10,000
TOTAL FUNDS
413,658
1162,5941
251,064
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources Movement in
expended
funds
Unrestrirted funds
General Fund
146.966
{312,0601
1165,0941
Restrirted funds
Equipment Fund
64,539
{62,039J
2,500
TOTAL FUNDS
211,505
{374,0991
1162,5941
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- PRIOR YEAR
Net
movement in
funds
At 1.4.23
At31.3.24
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
338,085
68,073
41￿,158
Restritted funds
Equipment Fund
2.500
7.500
TOTAL FUNDS
343,085
70,573
413,658
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Notes to the Fwbanclal Statements- Continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- PRIOR YEAR (contmiued)
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources Movement in
expended
funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General Fund
211,280
1143,2071
68,073
Restricted funds
Equipment Fund
2.718
1218)
2,500
TOTAL FUNDS
213,998
(143,4251
70,573
io.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no transactions with Telated parties for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
31 March 2024.
ii.
RESTRicfED FUNDS
Equlpment Fund
Donations received for specific items of medical eqtjipment are allocated to this fund and any purchases made
are then matched accordingly.
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Detailed Statement of Financlal Activitses
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary Income
Donation5
Gift aid
93,881
18.623
70,256
19,151
112,504
89.407
Activities for generating funds
Fundraising events
87,723
111.005
Investment income
Deposit account interest
1,527
1,439
Incoming resources from charitsble artlvitles
Gifts in kind
9,751
12.147
Total incomlng resources
211.505
213,998
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of 8eneratin8 voluntary income
Fundraising and administration
Events
22,368
800
3.478
2,784
23,168
6,262
Charitable actlvlties
Medical equipment funding
Welfare
Staff costs
Training p05t fund ing
Gifts in kind
260,501
32.156
42,569
1.014
9,751
8,263
43,018
68,598
457
12,147
336,240
132,701
Support costs
Independent examiner's fee
Other costs
3.480
1.460
2,880
1,582
4,940
4,462
Total resources expended
374,099
143,425
Net income/(expenditure)
{162.5941
70,573
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