THE NEUROANAESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY
TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1094094
THE NEUROANAESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CONTENTS
| Trustees and general information | 1 |
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| Trustees' report | 2 - 3 |
| Trustees' responsibilities | 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8 |
| Statement of account | 9 |
THE NEUROANAESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY
Trustees and General Information
| Charity Name: | The Neuroanaesthesia & Critical Care Society |
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| Registered Charity Number: | 1094094 |
| Trustees: | Dr Roger Peers Lightfoot |
| Dr Sally Wilson (Appointed 1 May 2024) | |
| Dr John Andrzejowski | |
| Dr Judith Dinsmore | |
| Principal address: | c/o Specialist Society's Coordinator |
| AAGBI | |
| 21 Portland Place | |
| London | |
| W1B 1PY | |
| Independent examiner: | J R M Simcox, FCA |
| Simcox & Co. | |
| Chartered Accountants | |
| 35B Market Street | |
| Hoylake | |
| Wirral | |
| CH47 2BG | |
| Bankers: | CAF Bank Limited |
| 25 Kings Hill Avenue | |
| Kings Hill | |
| West Maling | |
| Kent | |
| ME19 4JQ | |
| CCLA Investment Management Limited | |
| 80 Cheapside | |
| London | |
| EC2V 6DZ | |
| Scottish Widows Bank plc | |
| PO Box 12757 | |
| 67 Morrison Street | |
| Edinburgh | |
| EH3 8YJ | |
| Barclays Bank UK PLC |
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THE NEUROANAESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY
Trustees' Annual Report for the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2024
Governing Document
The Neuroanaesthesia & Critical Care Society is a Registered Charity, Number 1094094. It was established by Trust Deed dated 22 March 2002, as amended on 6 April 2015 and ratified on 8 May 2015.
Objectives and activities
The objectives of the charity are -
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−To promote and advance education in and the study of the art and science of neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care, principally by means of the exchange of information among the Society's Members for the benefit of the general public, and in furtherance thereof:-
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To promote education in neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care.
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To promote high standards of practice and patient care in the fields of neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care.
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To encourage research in the fields of neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care.
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−To arrange and provide for the holding of meetings, lectures and classes, including an Annual Scientific Meeting, to provide a forum for the exchange and advancement of knowledge on neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care.
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−To award annual prizes(s) for the best paper(s) submitted to the Society by doctors in training or allied health professionals.
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−To offer advice to appropriate bodies or individuals concerning neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care.
The charity may accept gifts, donations, subscriptions and legacies.
Trustees
The names of the trustees are shown on page 1.
The trustees are appointed by the Council of the The Neuroanaesthesia & Critical Care Society. This Council shall comprise the President, the Honorary Secretary and the Honorary Treasurer as Executive Officers, the Immediate Past President and up to six Members elected from the full membership of the Society.
Risk management
The trustees review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that the charity holds sufficient reserves to provide adequate resources to meet it's obligations to all appropriate beneficiaries in the event of adverse conditions.
Public benefit
The charity trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Commission in exercising their powers or duties.
2025 Financial Objectives
The following were outlined as key areas:
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Service Level Agreements for day-to-day and Annual Scientific Meeting administration.
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Business partnerships in light of new GDPR enforcement.
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Increasing awareness of membership of charitable outgoings.
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THE NEUROANAESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY
Trustees' Annual Report for the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2024
Financial review
the charity's finances remain in a satisfying state and would make the following comments on the financial statements:
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1 The trustees are pleased to report that the Annual Scientific Meeting held in Newcastle in May 2024 was a success from a financial viewpoint turnng a surplus of around £6,500.00. This was possible from a successful attendance of 268 delegates and excellent support from industry exhibitors.
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2 Our second educational event which was an online webinar held in November 2024, whilst successful from an academic viewpoint, ran a small loss of £500.
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3 The society made research and travel grants of around £3,500 in this year, to promote education and training in our speciality especially amongst junior consultants and doctors in training.
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4 Subscription income has remained stable compared to the previous year.
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5 The Society has decided not to increase its subscription fees for the coming year.
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6 The Industry Partnership Fees, which is our platinum sponsorship program has significantly reduced compared to previous years. This has been a significant source of revenue in previous years.
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7 The society aims to attract more Industry Sponsors to make up the lost revenue.
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8 The Society has a contract with the Assoication of Anaesthetists to carry out adminstrative tasks such as membership services. These costs have been escalating compared to previous years due to inflationary pressures. The Society has elected to look for an alternative provider to cut down on these costs and to make savings.
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9 The Society now holds only two in person Council Meetings, the other two being virtual. This has significantly reduced our costs.
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10 The Society has also made the decision to discontinue our subscription with the Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, which was not being utilised by our membership. This represents a cost saving of £2,500 per year.
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11 The Society has chosen to archive and store historical documents of greater than 6 years.
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12 During the year the Honorary Treasurer sought professional advice on the charity's
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14 finances on behalf of the trustees. The Honorary Treasurer role was taken on by Dr Sebastian (Elected Council Member) in May 2023.
Reserves policy
The charity maintains unrestricted funds at a level sufficient to enable the income to cover anticipated distribution payments in forthcoming years as if no other sources of income are available.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees by:
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Dr John Andrzejowski
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THE NEUROANAESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY
Trustees' Statement of Responsibilities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Trustees' responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
i) select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
ii) make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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iii) state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any 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;
v) observe the methods and principles in the charities SORP.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which 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 for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
………………………………… Dr John Andrzejowski
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Date
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of THE NEUROANAESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY for the year ended 31 December 2024
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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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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state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given 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 you as 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 those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attention;
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1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act, and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
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have not been met, nor
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2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
J R M SIMCOX, FCA Simcox & Co. 35B Market Street Hoylake Wirral CH47 2BG
Date : 10/10/2025
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THE NEUROANAESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2024
| Receipts Operating activities to further charity's objects Bank interest Total Receipts Charitable payments Charitable activities Net receipts Cash funds brought forward Cash funds carried forward |
2024 Unrestricted Funds Funds 112,825 3,265 116,090 90,548 |
2023 Unrestricted Funds £ 125,438 2,376 |
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| 127,814 102,448 |
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| 25,542 196,082 221,624 |
25,366 170,716 |
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| 196,082 |
There are no recognised gains or losses other than those included in the Statement of Financial Activities for the two financial years.
All income is derived from continuing operations.
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THE NEUROANAESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024
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2024 2023
£ £
Cash funds
Cash at bank 221,624 196,082
Unrestricted funds 221,624 196,082
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LEAS The accounts were approved by the trustees on …………...………. and signed on their behalf by:
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Dr John Andrzejowski
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THE NEUROANAESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
1 Accounting policies
Basis of accounting
The accounts have been prepared using the receipts and payments method.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting by Charities" prepared by the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales and in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
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THE NEUROANAESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Normal Activities | ||||
| Receipts | ||||
| Subscriptions and conference fees | 74,710 | 79,795 | ||
| Sponsorship | 30,805 | 45,643 | ||
| Webinar | 7,310 | - | ||
| Bank interest received (gross) | 3,265 | 2,376 | ||
| 116,090 | 127,814 | |||
| Payments | ||||
| AAGBI | 8,595 | 8,739 | ||
| Sponsorship refunds | 625 | 350 | ||
| Administration costs ASM | 8,362 | 186 | ||
| Meeting costs and conference | 42,847 | 77,596 | ||
| Executive officers' and Council members' expenses | 1,823 | 2,327 | ||
| Cambridge | 1,331 | - | ||
| Insurance | 699 | 620 | ||
| Webinar | 7,644 | 30 | ||
| Website | 9,326 | 2,628 | ||
| Medals and prizes | 950 | 900 | ||
| Software | 3,160 | 2,749 | ||
| Donations and grants | 3,500 | 3,500 | ||
| Bank charges | 1,395 | 1,315 | ||
| Accountancy | - | 432 | ||
| Sundries | 135 | 666 | ||
| Postage | - | 2 | ||
| Zoom and social media platform | 156 | 408 | ||
| 90,548 | 102,448 | |||
| Surplus on normal activities for the year | 25,542 | 25,366 | ||
| Retained funds brought forward | 196,082 | 170,716 | ||
| Retained funds carried forward | 221,624 | 196,082 | ||
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| Cash at bank | 221,624 | 196,082 |
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