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THE GEORGE COLLER MEMORIAL FUND
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CHARITY NUMBER : 1079269
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THE GEORGE COLLER MEMORIAL FUND
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| CONTENTS | Page |
|---|---|
| Legal and Administration | 1 |
| Executive Committee's Report | 2-3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Receipts and Payments account | 7 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 8-9 |
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THE GEORGE COLLER MEMORIAL FUND
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION
| Trustees : | K Douglas BEM (Chairman) |
|---|---|
| M Cook (Secretary) | |
| H Crosbie (Treasurer) | |
| K Brookes (Deputy Vice ~Chairman) | |
| J Byng | |
| M Latham | |
| J Norman | |
| L Davis | |
| L Blackburn | |
| H O'Sullivan | |
| T Chatfield | |
| A Dufficy | |
| J Mooney | |
| Patron : | A Townsend |
| International Sporting Personality | |
| Registered Office : | 132 Old Walsall Road |
| Great Barr | |
| Birmingham | |
| B42 1UL | |
| Independent Examiner : | R Hill |
| 130 Brookvale Park Road | |
| Erdington | |
| Birmingham | |
| B23 7UX | |
| Bank : | HSBC Bank plc |
| P O Box 68 | |
| 130 New Street | |
| Birmingham | |
| B2 4JU |
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THE GEORGE COLLER MEMORIAL FUND
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The members of the executive committee, who are the trustees of The George Coller Memorial Fund present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Governing Document
The charity was established under a Trust Deed dated 29 October 1999 as amended by Supplemental Deed of 14 January 2000.
Objectives
The George Coller Memorial Fund was founded following the tragic death of a three year old Birmingham child from undiagnosed asthma, a condition often misunderstood and greatly under resourced.
The main aims of the charity are :
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(i) To sponsor specialist asthma nurses,
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(ii) To provide specialist asthma management training to school nurses, school staff and others who work with children on a day to day basis,
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(iii) To purchase equipment for children's hospital wards where funding cannot be found from other sources,
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(iv) To raise awareness of the causes, prevention and treatment of asthma,
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(v) To assist individuals referred by health practitioners by supplying portable baby monitors, special filters, special filter vacuum cleaners, air purifiers and many more pieces of essential equipment beyond the means of the families, and most hospital and clinics.
Achievements and Performance
As previously reported our Charities Aims and Objectives were altered to better reflect the changing needs of Asthma care in our commitment to support children in an ever changing world.
We continue to financially sponsor the initiative to enable nurses to engage with the most vulnerable groups in community settings, i.e. playgroups, mosques etc. with the aim to reach those who may not present within a hospital environment.
NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) Asthma Management guidelines recommend multidisciplinary support and adherence monitoring to prevent exacerbations and hospitalizations. In view of this we are delighted to sponsor a Family Support Worker whose duties are to support our nurses by identifying and referring other at risk children who may have otherwise 'fallen through the net', which is proving to be a great success and enormous support to the nurses, families and children. The introduction of the FSW role has had a positive impact on the patient’s asthma management, contributing to improved health outcomes and reduced hospital admission risk. We hope to have to the opportunity to expand this valuable work going forward.
We are also thrilled that our eLearning package is being used by the NHS for their Tier 1 asthma training to non NHS persons and is regularly hitting 2000 new users per month.
We are currently looking at options to potentially further expand on asthma training programmes.
Our finances are still in a healthy position and we are confident that we will be able to identify and support further initiatives to ensure we can help those who need us most.
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THE GEORGE COLLER MEMORIAL FUND
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Financial Review
Results
The results of the period's operations are set out in the attached financial statements. The net movement in funds for the year amounted to an increase (£20,784) (2024: £(17,602) increase) . The retained reserves at 31 March 2025 amounted to £164,688 (2024: £143,904).
Reserves policy
The trustees have examined the charity's requirement for reserves in the light of the main risks to the organisation, and the requirement to maintain sufficient funds to cover the charity's commitment to the ongoing funding of specialist asthma nurses, and other projects.
The charities current commitment to sponsor specialist nurses is forecast to be between £40,000 to £60,000 over the next two years, and the level of reserves is therefore considered to be satisfactory.
Statement of trustees responsibilities
The trustees have opted to prepare financial statements for each financial period, although not required by law, which give a true and fair view of the financial activities of the charity and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to :-
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(i) select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
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(ii) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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(iii) state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
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(iv) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which 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. 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.
This report was approved by the trustees on 24 November 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
M Cook Secretary
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE GEORGE COLLER MEMORIAL FUND
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 5 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees, who are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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(i) examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act);
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(ii) follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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(iii) state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 incudes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees 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 the matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material repect the requirements:
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(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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(ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
REBECCA HILL
130 Brookvale Park Road Erdington Birmingham B23 7UX
1 December 2025
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THE GEORGE COLLER MEMORIAL FUND
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Receipts Fund raising Donations Interest received Total receipts Payments Direct charitable expenditure Fundraising costs Management & administration Total payments Bank Charges Net receipts/(payments) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Funds brought forward Funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds £ 17,361 19,938 1,765 39,063 13,468 4,738 - 18,206 73 20,784 143,904 164,688 |
Restricted Funds £ (Note 3) - - - - - |
2025 £ 17,361 19,938 1,765 39,063 13,468 4,738 - 18,206 73 20,784 143,904 164,688 |
Total 2024 £ 33,794 6,238 1,604 |
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| 41,636 | ||||
| 13,256 10,634 66 |
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| 23,956 | ||||
| 78 17,602 126,302 |
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| 143,904 |
NOTE : All transactions are derived from continuing activities.
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THE GEORGE COLLER MEMORIAL FUND
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand FUNDS Restricted funds Unrestricted funds |
2025 £ 164,688 - 164,688 164,688 |
2024 £ 143,904 |
|---|---|---|
| 143,904 | ||
| 143,904 |
Approved by the Trustees on 24 November 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
| K Douglas BEM | M Cook |
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| Trustee | Trustee |
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THE GEORGE COLLER MEMORIAL FUND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements are prepared under the receipts and payments basis and include the results of the charity's operations which are described in the Trustee Report and all of which are continuing.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice for charity accounts.
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds comprise accumulated surpluses and deficits on general funds. They are available for use at the discretion of the executive committee in furtherance of the general charitable objectives.
Restricted Funds comprise amounts set aside for particular projects.
Receipts
Receipts represent the total income receivable during the period comprising grants,donations and gifts, merchandise and publications, and investment income.
Payments
Payments represent the direct costs of the activities and donations paid.
2. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RENUMERATION AND REIMBURSED EXPENSES
No members of the executive committee received renumeration for their services during the year.
No members of the executive committee received reimbursed expenses during the year.
3. STATEMENT OF RESTRICTED FUND
| Balance as at 31 March 2024 Incoming resources during the year Outgoing resources during the year Balance as at 31 March 2025 - |
Smart Inhalers £ |
Total £ |
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| - |
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THE GEORGE COLLER MEMORIAL FUND
DETAILED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| RECEIPTS Fund Raising Charity ball Marketing and appeals UCB Shugars fund raising Fund raising events Donations Monthly BGC donations Just Giving Fund We Are All Making a Difference Gentlemans Night Out Share Gift BHSF Medical Other donations Bank Interest TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR |
Unrestricted Funds £ - 15,344 15,344 1,040 976 19,938 21,954 1,765 39,063 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - - |
Total 2025 £ 15,344 15,344 1,040 976 19,938 21,954 1,765 39,063 |
Total 2024 £ 33,794 |
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| 33,794 | ||||
| 873 144 5,000 221 |
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| 6,238 | ||||
| 1,604 | ||||
| 41,636 |
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THE GEORGE COLLER MEMORIAL FUND
DETAILED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR PAYMENTS Direct Charitable Expenditure Wages - GCMF nurse Health Nurses Asthma Training BHSF Medical - Smart inhalers Stationery & Printing Fundraising Costs Fundraising Costs Charity ball (deposit) Marketing and appeals Bank Charges TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS) FOR THE YEAR |
Unrestricted Funds £ 39,063 13,256 213 13,468 4,738 4,738 73 18,279 20,784 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - |
Total 2025 £ 39,063 13,256 213 13,468 4,738 4,738 73 18,279 20,784 |
Total 2024 £ 41,636 |
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| 13,256 66 |
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| 13,322 | ||||
| 508 0 10,126 |
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| 10,634 | ||||
| 78 24,034 |
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| 17,602 |
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