OSCAR
Birmingham
Organisarion for Sickle Cell Anaemia fielieff
And Thalassaemia support
ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL sfATEMENT
YEAR ENDING 31rt MARCH 2025
Company Number 05311442
Charity Number 1109849

OSCAR Birmlngham
Year Endlng March 2025
OSCAR Birnilngham Ltd
(A company limlted by guarantee)
INDEX
Page
Information
Trustees Report
4-17
Independent Examinerfs Report
18
ststement of Financial Activitles
19
Balance Sheet
20
Notes to the Financial Ststemenys
21-28

OSCAR Birmingham
Year Ending March 2025
Charity reference and administrative detsils
Trustees
Lurieteen Miller
Rachel Renfrew
Paul Udenze
Ajay Dattani
Charlty Number
1109849
Company Number
5311442
Registered Address
22 Regent Pla
Jewellery Quarter
Bimiingham
BI 3NJ
Contact details
Tel: 01212129209
email:
AA
Independent Examlner
Gary Peter Brookes
FCA Bsc
130 Womboume Park
Wombourne
S Staffs
WV5 OLY
Bankers
Unity Trust Bank
Brindley Place
Binningham
B3 IAB

OSCAR Birmingham
Year Ending March 2025
TRusfEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial ststements of Oscar
Birmingham Limited (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have
adopted the provision of the Statement of Recommended practi￿ (SORP): Accounting and
Reporting by Charities (FRS102)
srRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Constitution
OSCAR Birmingham Limited was incorporated on 13 December 2004 and reglstered as a
charfty on 3 June 2005. The charity remained dormant until l April 2008, when the assets,
liabilities, and activities of OSCAR (Birniingham) (charity number 702847) were transferred.
OSCAR Birmingham Limited operates under its Memorandum and Articles of Association
dated 13 De￿rnber 2004 and as amended by resolution dated 2 April 2007. Latest
changes were adopted as amended by special resolution(s) dated 9 January 2023, as
amended on l March 2023.
Meth¢Jd of appolntment or electlon of Trustees
All trustees must be members of the charitsble organisation. The trustees of the charity are
also the direttors of the company for the purposes of company law. All board members are
circulated wlth invitstions to potential trustees.
A detailed list of candidates who have expressed an interest in becoming a trustee is
presented to a full board meeting for consideration and decision. When considering co-
opting trustees, the board has regard to the requirement for any specialist skills needed.
Trustees appolnted during the year must stand for re-appointment at the next Annual
General Meeting.
The Directors who served durfng the year are shown on the reference and admlnistration
section on page l. All members of the board gave their time voluntsrily and any expenses
reclaimed from the charlty are refietted in the financial statements.
The constitutlon of the charity requires a mlnlmum of th￿e and maximum of tsn trustees.
The Charity Commission are aware of this.
Policles adopted for the inductlon and training of Trustees.
All new trustees undergo induction tralning and are provided with an induttion pack to brief
them on their legal obllgatlons under charity law. The induction covers the constitution, the
committee and decision-making process, the business plan and the recent financial
perfomance of the charity.

OSCAR Birmingham
Year Ending March 2025
ORGANISATIONAL sfRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING
The charitable organisation is govemed by its Board of Trustees, who are responsible for
formulating its Strategies and polioes, including the appmval of budgets and the exercise of
financial controls.
The Board of Trustees meets on a regular basis. The trustees delegate the day-to-day
running of the charitable organisation to the Head of Service and operational staff.
POLICIES & OBJEcfivES
The objects of the charity as set out in the conststution are: .
To pmmote the relief of persons suffering from Sickle Cell and Thalassaemla
disorders.
To educate the publlc to InC￿aSe their knowledge and understanding of such
disorders.
To promote research into the nature. prevalence, treatment and prevention of Sickle
Cell and Thalassaemia disorders and to disseminate and publish the useful results of
such research.
CHARMES AND PUBUC BENEFrr
OSCAR Birmingham is a voluntsry organisation based in Birmingham. It was established to
provide advice, support and counselling to individuals, families and carers affected by the
Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Blood disorder.
Both are potentially life-threatening disorders which disproportionately affect black and
ethnic minority (BAME) communities. Our mission is to educate, support and provide
relevant information through signposting, advocacy, and assistan￿. Through our work with
partners, we will raise awareness of these conditions.
Demand for OSCAR services continue, due to the demographics of the Bimiingham
population who are at risk of inheriting Sickle cell or Thalassaemia Blood Disorders. We have
seen an increase of Servi￿ users with both Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia especially from
African, Asian and European Countries migrating to the area.

OSCAR Birniingham
Year Ending March 2025
Overview-sickle Cell
Sickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect the red
blood cells. The most serious type is called sickle ￿11 anaemia. Sickle cell disease is
particularly common in people with an African or Caribbean frdmily background.
People with sickle cell disease produce unusually shaped red blood ￿lIS that can cause
problems and block blood vessels. Sickle cell disease is caused by a gene that affects how
red blood cells develop. If both parents have the gene, there's a l in 4 chance that each
child they have will be bom with sickle cell disease.
The child's parents often will not have sickle cell disease themselves, and they're
only carriers of the sickle cell trait. Sickle cell disease is a serious and lifelong health
condition, although treatment can help manage some of the symptoms.
The maln symptoms of Slckle Cell dlsease are:
Painful eplsodes called slckle ￿11 crfses, which can be very severe and last up to a
week.
An increased risk of serious infertions.
Anaemia (where red blood cells cannot cary enough oxygen around the body), can
cause tiredness and shorkness of breath. Some people also experien￿ other
problems, such as delayed growth, strokes and lung problems.
Overview-Thalassaemia
People with thalassaemla produce either no or too Ilttle haemoglobin, which is used by red
blood cells to carry oxygen around the body. This can make them very anaemic (tired, short
of breath and pale).
It mainly affects people of Mediterranean, South Asian, Southeast Aslan and Mlddle Eastern
origin. There are different types of thalassaemia, which can be divided into alpha and beta
thalassaemia. Beta thalassaemia major is the most severe type.
Other types Include bets thalassaemia Intem)edia, alpha thalassaemla major and
haemoglobin H disease. IVS also possible to be a 'carrierf' of thalassaemia, also known as
havlng the thalassaemia trait.
The maln health problems assoclated with Thalassaemia are:
Anaemia - were tiredness, weakness, shortness of breathi poundlng, fluttering
or irregular heartbeats (palpitstions) and pale skin caused by the lack of
haemoglobin
Too much Iron in the tx)dy - this is caused by the regular blood transfusions used to
treat anaemia and can cause problems with the heart, liver and hormone levels if
untreated. Some people may also have delayed growth, weak and fragile
bones (osteoporosis), and reduced fertility.

OSCAR Blrmingham
Year Ending March 2025
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Summary
Our 2025 report provides an opportunity to showcase our work, how we have
continued to support the local Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia community and wider
strategic partnerships.
We remain committed to supporting our community to thrive, prosper and address
health inequalities, given the challenges they continuously face. Our devotion to
serving our community remains at the heart of what we do best.
Thank you to all our beneficiaries who participated in our activities, seNices, and
support. To all our funders, partners and key stakeholders, we are grateful for the
ongoing support.
A sincere heartfelt thank you to our staff and volunteers for their dedication, hard
work and commitment in making a difference to the community.
As we reflett on the past 12 months, we look forward to what opportunities lie
ahead. We will continue to work in partnership to make positive differences in our
community.
OSCAR BOARD OF TRusfEES & SENIOR MANAGEMENT

OSCAR Birmingham
Year Ending March 2025
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Thanks to BBC Children in Need, we engaged and supported 103 children and young people
who benefited from project activities and mentoring support.
89% children were identified as disadvantsged, living with Sickle Cell and/or Thalassaemia
while experiencing health and social challenges.
100% of children were able to take part in all year-round free activities, workshops and days
ou¢ taking place during school holidays.
Our mentors were able to support 21 children and young people, with 101 hours of
mentoring support and contact on a one-to-one basis, group workshops and providing
information. a range of activities, guidance, and emotional support based on the
assessment, views and interests of children and young people. We undertook a BBC
Children in Need Spotlight survey regarding what makes children happy and unhappy in
their area, and the world they live.
Impact
95% of chlldren and young people gave a self-rating of 8-10 in spending less time
alone and meeting new people.
100 % of children ststed they always felt safe.
100 0/0 of young people rated 9 or more for feeling positive about the future.
90% agreed that they had aC￿sS to meaningful activities.
Feedback
BWCH Specialist Liaison Sister said, 'It's amazing that you can offer this provision. I'm not
sure what our patients would do without the help,
14-year-old Jamel from Erdington stated, I like coming to the project. It takes my mind off
the worries and learning to manage my sickle cell betterf
Single parent carer Chantelle from Sutton highlighted, My little girl gets the opportunity to
meet others who understand what she goes through. For me, that Means a lot. Thank you
for making this happen,.

OSCAR Birmingham
Year Ending March 2025
Supported by Bimilngham City Coundl, we continued to provide befriendlng and peer
support to help vulnerable citizens living with Sickle Cell andlor Thalassaemia. 35 citizens
received befriending interventions.
Number of Citizens En
Quarter 2
43
ed and Su
Quarter 3
49
Quarter I
57
Quarter 4
62
Soclal outings and cultural actsvltles were organlsed for cltizens, resultlng In reduced
Isolatlon and feeling less anxious, with 94% of citizens stating they hardly ever or never felt
alone or left out, and 81% citizens stated they felt happier the week before. Interventions,
attivities and support induded:
Stitching and crochet session
Windrush Carnival and Festival
Monthly peer group dropin
Comedy Club
Day trip to Barry Island
Miss Ida Lifestyle Tour.
Befriendlng Contscts and Wisits
Health and Personal Protectlon
We have continued to support and deliver carer-related activities, support and interventions,
working in collaboration with Birmingham Carers Hub Partnership arrangements, supported
by Forward Carers and Birmingham City Council.
16 unpaid carers had access to a ststutory carers assessment, while 280 carers, including
unpaid and parent carers, took part in regular and one-off events.
141 interventions, including one-to-one sessions, were conducted directly with carers on a
range of issues relating to their caring role and matters relating to family and lifestyle.
Carers also had the opportunity to connect with others, share new experlences and have a
time out. These included:

OSCAR Birniingham
Year Ending March 2025
Bell Boat Racing
Meet up and Brunch
Arts and Crafts
Information on Caring Role
Coffee and Canvas
Our service was ￿CogniSed as an approved partner by Forward Carers as part of 10-year
lebration, which took place in December 2024.
Carer feedback and Impart:
100 0/0 of Carers felt supported by OSCAR.
100 0/0 of Carers stated they always felt valued.
950/0 of carers stated they had more Confiden￿ in caring role.
Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund-Reaching Communities Grant, we
supported 291 individuals and their households through specialist interventions to encourage
healthy behaviours, alleviate financial hardship and take up opportunities to strengthen their
resilience.
These included:
Conversations and promoting positlve mental well-being.
Access to outdoor wellbeing events and activities.
Self-care and stress awareness workshop facilitated by a trained therapist.
We delivered 42 sessions on holistic therapy and mindfvlness.
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Year Ending March 2025
Coping strategies, conversations and workshops on how to look after their emotional
and spiritual health.
Project stsff conducted 48 home visits to support individuals going through poor
health and other difficulties.
Ready, Steady Cook for families and explorlng good nutrition.
We undertook 48 Hardship grant applications, supporting over 300 household
members experiencing financial hardship with their eneryy costs.
Our advisors supported 300 people across the West Midland5 who were experiencing
excluded acce￿ to travel with a free bus travel pass.
We helped individuals and families with over 200 winter wann packs and essentials,
while referring to local community food pantries.
Redistributed 450 oral health packs and 50 Baby Themometers to the
Haemoglobinopathy team at Waterfall House.
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EAts
Outcomes
% Beneficiaries feeling less anxious than before durin8 the cost-
of-llvlng crisis and during winter.
70%
% Beneficiaries a8reed they had opportunity to connect wlth
others and feeling less isolated.
100¥0
% Beneficiaries stated the support provided has really helped
improved their mood
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OSCAR Blrmingham
Year Ending March 2025
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During 2024, we undertook a research project in partnership with the NHS England Health
Inequalities Team. This involved exploring health-seeking behaviours for acute and
emergency care.
We carried out a survey, questionnaires, semi-structured interviews and a focus group with
40 patients to gather experiences and insights when accessing healthca￿ and triggers of
pain crisis. As part of the proje¢ we conducted a community engagement session, held at
Soho House with 65 patients and carers in attendan￿.
Final report was shared with NHS England Sickle Cell and Health Inequalities Team to
disseminate these findings.
This project Is supported by Heart of England and BSOL ICB Fairer Futures Fund and aimed
at supporting 18-30-year-olds living with Sickle Cell using a peer-to-p￿r model approach to
addressing some of the health inequalities this group are facing. This project commenced in
November 2024 using infomial and fonnal group meet-ups, taking pla￿ each month. 30
patients have already tsken part. We look forward to the Impact this projett wlll have over
the next 2 years.
223 individuals aged 18 years and over were supported on a one-to￿ne basis on a range of
Issues and needs regarding welfare benefits such as Dlsability Living Allowance and Personal
Independence Payments, Housing conditions and accommodatlon, signpost, and screenlng
for Hb.
Advice, information and guidance on issues and concems prescription charge5 and help
available, travelling, employment rlghts, managlng pain and barriers to accessing emergency
care and t￿atrnent.
Over the past 12 months we provlded a range of aWa￿nesS, educational and training to
range of audiences. Over 600 people (Public and Professionals) benefitsd from this. They
include:
BOldMe￿ Inclusion Base
Russell's Hall Hospitsl
Tesco staff as part of Black History Month
Birmingham City University
Holyhead School teachers, parents and students
Siemens Birmingham
Job Centre Plus Central and Kings Heath
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OSCAR Birmingham
Year Ending March 2025
Working in partnership with Blrnlngham and Sollhull ICS, we undertook 17 diffe￿ nt health
promotion campaigns. A majority of these were online, and the use of social media.
These have included:
Importance of blood donations and donors.
Mental Health and Employment.
Carers rights.
National blood donation campalgns supported by NHS￿ and how to go about
registering to become a blood donor.
Amazing Bloody Kidney campaign Kidney UK and getttng tested.
Keeplng Warm and Well during winter with Sickle Cell.
Getting screened and knowing about your genotype.
Can you tell IYS Sickle Cell campaign?
The charity is gratsful for the unstinting efforts of Its volunteers who are involved in
supporting and publicising the work of the charity, supporting individuals affected by Slckle
Cell and Thalassaemia Blood disorders within the local communities.
A total of 8 volunteers were actively involved with the work of OSCAR Birmingham during
this perlod.
We have continued to work in close co-operation and collaboration with Birmingham NHS
Community Sickle Cell and Thalassaemla Team, Bimiingham Women's and Children's
Hospitsl Haemoglobinopathy Unit and Sandwell West Birmingham NHS. The focus has been
based on referrals, shared interest in patient support and advocacy.
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OSCAR Birmingham
Year Endlng March 2025
We continue to work closely with Adult Health and Social Care, Birmingham Voluntsry Sector
Council (BVSC) and a wide range of providers to deliver positive change as part of the
Prevention and Communities Strategy and Neighbourtiood Network Schemes.
Working with BVSC and Bimiingham City Council as an approved referral partner, enabling
and identifying many of our families to successfully access a one-off grant from the Hardship
Cornmunity Grant.
We have established a new working relationship with Birmingham and Solihull ICB SCaT
Development Steering Group, a collaboration of partners and stskeholders involved with the
clinical pathway services across the area. This has resulted in developing new guidance and
policy for education settings across Binningham and Solihull in how best to support children
and young people wlth Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia.
Our carers project continues to be embedded within Bimiingham Carers Strategy to support
carers through our existtng partnership arrangements as part of Binningham ca￿r$ Hub
delivery arrangements.
Partnership Working and Awareness
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Transport ft)r West Midlands, West Midlands Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Network to ensure
300 patients and carers had aC￿sS and opportunity for free bus travel, addressing excluded
access and isolation.
OSCAR continues to support the development of a West Midlands Haemoglobinopathy
Network for Patients and Carers affected by a blood disorder.
We have continued to develop links and collalx)rative w0￿1ng with NHS Birmingham
Community Connexions and worked with Birmingham Community NHS Healthcare regarding
engagemen( consultstion and focus group with the patient population.
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OSCAR Birmingham
Year Ending March 2025
We continue to support NHS Blood and Transplant to promote positive messages regarding
the need for blood donations and donors from ethnically matched communities.
Partnership through commissioning arrangements with NHS England Health Inequalities
Quality Improvement Team to undertake a research project exploring health-seeking
behaviours for people with Sickle Cell Disease in Birmingham.
We collaborated and supported Midland Mencapi Legacy WM and Birmingham Women and
Children's Hospital to redistribute oral health packs for citizens, carers and families, as part
of the wider Birmingham Public Health Initiative.
We collaborated with DWP Ladywood, Central and King's Heath Job Centre Plus to deliver
training to work coaches on how best to support daimants seeking or unable to work.
Our organisation continues to be recognised as an In-Kind Direct Network provider, ensuring
our community has access to meaningful products and items to stay happy and healthy
during the cost-of-living crisis,
Total income for the year was £247,731, of which £211,654 was restricted and £36,077 was
unrestrirted.
Totsl expenditure for the year was £240,245, of which £220,620 was restricted and £19,625
was unrestricted.
Grants and contracts awarded to the organlsation were from Blrmingham Clty Councll and
NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB, and NHS England.
Restrirted grants re￿iVed from BBC Children in Need, Fo￿ard Carers, The National Lottery
Community Fund Reachlng Communities and Heart of England Community Foundation.
The trustees keep the reserrfes of the charity under review, considering the nature of the
income and expenditure streams, the need to match variable income with fixed
commitments and the nature of the reserves.
The trustees consider that to allow the charity to be managed efficiently and to provide
buffer for uninterrupted seryices andlor event of winding up, a designated reserve of
£111,750 equating to 12 months operational, creditors and redundancy costs is appropriate.
The current level of designated reserves is £90.(KIO
OSCAR Birmingham Is also extremely grateful to all supporters, donors and the wider public
who have undertaken fundraising events or donated, over the past 12 months to support
our work. They include:
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OSCAR Birmingham
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Donor/Fundraiser
Total
£190
£145
£253
£1068
£100
£500
£1917
Charitable Givin
Charities Trust
D A Smith
Local Givin
Ms L Herbert
The Muntz Trust
Tesco Birmin
ham
em
The trustees have introduced a formal risk management process to assess business risks
and implement risk management strategies. This involved identifying the types of risks the
charity faces, prioritising them in terms of potential impact and likelihood of Occurren￿ and
identifying means of mitigating the risks.
Strategic developments and priorities include:
Supporting our communities to address health inequalities so that they can thrive
and Improve well-being.
Collaboration with NHS Health Inequalities and Quality Improvement Team
Provide tsrgeted support for our community to help overcome challenges associated
wlth their health and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
Seeking to strengthen our governance by recruiting and training new board
members.
Work towards a quality kite marK including Thrive at WO￿ Bronze level and Carer
Frlendly Employer Kitematk.
Explore relocation of office and premises.
Continue to increase the quality and provision of support services and projects for
childreni young people, and their families, especially helping those new to areas and
seek to expand our reach beyond our remit.
To share good practice with others and to be recognised as experts in our field of
work In and around the West Midlands.
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OSCAR Bimiingham
Year Ending March 2025
Directors, Responsibilities
Company law requires the directors to prepa￿ financial statements for each financial period,
which give a true and fair view of the finanaal attivities for that period, together with the
assets and liabilities at the end of the period and which adequately distinguish any material
special trust or other restricted fvnd of the company. In preparing those financial statements,
the directors are required to:
a) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentjy.
b) make judgments and estimatss that are reasonable and prudent.
c) stste whether the policies adopted are In accordan￿ with the appropriate SORP on
Accounting by Charities and the Accounting Regulations and with applicable accounting
stsndards, subjert to ary materlal departures disclosed and explalned in the financial
statements; and
d) Prepare financial statements on the 'going concern, basis unless it is Inappropriate to
assume that the company will continue in its activtties.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper accountlng records whlch dlsclose wlth
reasonable accura0/ at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them to
ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Art 2006 and Statements of
Recommended Prattice and the regulations made under section 130 of the Charities Att 2011.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and, hen￿, for tsking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and Irregularities.
Slgned
Directorfs name: Rachel Renfrew
Date 2111112025
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OSCAR Birmingham Ltd
INDEPE1¥DE￿ EXAMtNERS REPORT TO THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES OF OSCAR
BIRLlItNGHLTrt LTD
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on the following pages
Responsibilities and basis of report
The trustees (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordanc¢ with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (The 2006
ACV)
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is ¢ligible for
independent examinatio￿ it is my responsibility to:
(l) Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 201 l Act:
(2) To follow the procedures laid down in the Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section l45(5) (b) of the 2011 ACL and
(3) To stat¢ whether particular matters have rA)me to my attention.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completsd my examination. I confinn that no matters have come to my attention in connection with
the examination giving me cause to believe::
l accounting records were not kept in r￿pect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006
Act; or
2 . the a¢¢ounts do not comply with those r¢cords; or
3. the accounts do not Comply with 8¢counting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other
than any requirement that the accounts give a'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as
part of an independent examination ;or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Ststement of Recommended Practice ( SORP) for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and R¢publi¢ of Ir¢land ( FRS 102).
I have no con¢¢rns and have come across no other matters in connection with the ¢xamination to which
att¢ntion should be drawm in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached .
Name
Gary Peter Brookes
Relevant Professional Qualifications FCA Bsc
Address
130 Wombourne Park
Wombourne
Wolverhampton
WV5 OLY
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OSCAR Birmingham Ltd
Statement of Financial Aetivities ( Includes summary of ineome and expenditure)
Year ended 31 Marcb 2025
Notss Unrestricted
& Designated
Funds
Restricted
Fund$
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
2025
2024
Ineome from
Donations and legacies
Investments
Charitable Activities
2(a)
4.989
1,732
29.356
4,989
1.732
241,010
4,240
1.502
268,145
2(b)
211,654
Total Income
36,077
2ll,654
247,731
273.887
Expenditure on
Charitable ￿tiVItieS
19,625
220,620
240,245
236,166
Totsl Expenditure
19,625
220.620
240,245
236,166
Iyet Income
16,452
(8,966)
7,486
37,721
Net movement ID funds
16,452
(8.966)
7,486
37,721
Transfer of Funds
Reconciliation of Funds:
Total funds brought fotivard
(1,843)
1,843
87,940
38,530
126,470
88,749
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
102J49
31,407
133,956
126,470
The notes on pages to fonn part of these financial statements
**
*• See note 13 for full Comparatives for 2024
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OSCAR Birmingham Ltd
Balanee Sheet
Year ended 31 March 2025
Notes
2025
2024
Fixed A$$ets
Tangible Assets
550
647
550
647
Current Assets
Debtors
Bank & Cash in hand
1,244
139,709
140,953
160,532
160,532
Creditors . Amounts falling due within
one year
Net Current A88et8
(27.126)
(15,130)
133,406
125,823
Total Assets less Current Llabilitie8
133.956
126,470
Iyet Assets
133.956
126,470
ChArity Funds
Restricted Funds
10
31,407
38,530
Unrestricted and Designated Funds
102,549
87,940
Totsl Funds
133,956
126,470
For the year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 (1) of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance
with section 476 of the Act.
The Directors acknowledge their responsibiliti¢s for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which
comply with s386 and s387 of the Companies 2006 and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of
the stat¢ of affairs of the company as at 31 March 2025 and of its profit for the year then ¢nd¢d in accordance with
the requirements of s396 and which comply with the requirements of the Act relating to the accounts so far as
applicable to the company and in accordance with FRS 102
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable
to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Signed and approved on the behalf of the Board on 21 st November 2025
Trustee Name: Racb¢l R¢nfrew
Th¢ notes on the following pages fomi part of these financial stat¢m¢nts
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OSCAR Birn]ingham Ltd
Notes to the Accounts
Year ended 31 Mareh 2025
l. Aecounting Policies
(a) Basis of Aeeounts Preparation
The charity is a Charitable Company constitutes a public benefit entity &s defined by FRS102. The financial
statements have been prepar¢d in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of
Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) second edition
published October 2019, the Charities Act 2011 the and UK Generally Accepted Practice.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going eonc¢rn basis under the historical cost convention
modified to include certain items at fair value.
(b) Recognition of incoming resources
All incoming resources ar¢ included in the Ststement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity is
legally entitl¢d to the incom¢ aft¢r any performance conditions have been meL the amount can be measured
reliably and it is probable that th¢ income will be r¢ttived.
For donations to be recognised th¢ charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in
writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of perfonnance before
entitlement can be obtain¢d then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of
those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.
Donated facilities and donated professional services are recognised in income at their fair value when th¢ir
economic benefit is probable, it can be measured reliably and the charity has control over the item. Fair
value is detern]ined on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. For example the amount the charity
would be willing to pay in the open market for such facilities and seryices. A Corresponding amount is
recognised in expenditure.
No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time ( although expenses relating to there
rol¢ is included in project costs ) in line with the SORP (FRS 102). Any further detail is given in the
Trustees, Annual Report
Where practicable, gifts in kind donated for distribution to the beneficiaries of th¢ charity are included in
stock and donations in the financial statements upon receipt. If it is imprncticable to assess the fair value at
receipt or if the Costs to undertake such a valuation outweigh any ￿nefIts. then the fair value is recognised
as a component of donations when it is distributed and an equival¢nt amount recognised as charitsble
expenditurc.
Fixed asset gifts in kind are recognised when receivable and are included at fair value. They not
deferred over the life of the asset.
For legacies. entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the
legacy being receiv¢d. At this point income is r￿QgnIsed. On occasion legacies will be notified to the
charity however it is not possible to measure the amount expected to be distributed. On these occasions, the
legacy is tr¢at¢d as a contingent asset and disclosed.
Interest on funds on deposit is included when receivabl¢ and the amount can be measur¢d r¢liably by the
company , this is no￿￿llY upon notification of the interest by the bank.
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OSCAR Birnlingbam Ltd
Notes to the Aeeounts
Year ended 31 March 2025
e) Expenditllre recognition
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate
all costs related to thc category. Expenditurc is reCo￿lSed where there is a legal or constructive obligation to
make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlcmcnt will be required and the amount of the
obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorised under thc following headings:
Irrecoverable VAT is charged &$ an cxpense against the activity for which expenditur¢ arose.
Governgnce costs
Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of trust¢¢ meetings and cost
of any legal advic¢ tr) trustees on gov¢rnance or constitutional matters.
Support Costs
Support costs are those that assist the work of the Charity but do not directly represent charitable activities
and include office costs , governance costs . administrative payoll costs. They are incurred directly in
support of expenditur¢ on the objects of the charity and include project management carried out at
Headquarters. Where support costs cannot Ix directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated to cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitsble activities on a basis consistent with use of the
resources. Premises overheads and central functions have been allocated on an activity costs basis consistent
with the use of resources.
Fund raising costs are those incurred in seekin8 voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of
disseminating information in support of the charitsble a¢tiviti¢s
(d) Funds
Restricted Funds
Restricted funds are those funds which are to be used in accordance with
sp¢cifi¢ restrictions imposed by donors which have been raised by the
¢harity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administsring
such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of
each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial ststem¢nts.
Unrestrieted Fundj
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and hav¢ not b¢¢n
designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise of unrestricted funds that have been set aside
by the trustees for particular putPOs¢s . The aim and use of each
designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements
Designated funds
(e)Tax
Exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Tax reclaims on donations and Any Gift Aid and other tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same
gifts
time as the donations to which they relate.
(O Debtors
tkbtors and Creditors with no stated interest rate and rcceivable or
payable within one year are recorded at transaction pric¢. Any losses
arising from impairnicnt are recognised in expenditure.
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance
Sheet date as a result of a past evenL It probable that a transfer of
economic benefit will be required in settlement , and th¢ amount of the
settlement can be estimated reliably.
This entity only has assets and financial liabilities that qualify as basic
financial instruments.
These are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently
measured at their settlement value
Liabilities and Provisions
Finaneial instruments

OSCAR Birniingham Ltd
Notes to the Accounts (conL)
Year ended 31 Mareh 2025
(i) Assets
Tangible fixed ￿￿ets for use by charity
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost ( or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairnicnt losses. Costs includes costs dir¢ctly attributable to making the assets capablc or operating
as intended. These are ￿pItalISed if they can be used for more than one year. and cost at least £500. Th¢y are
valued at ¢ost.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to writs off the cost less estimated residual value
of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows".
Computer equipment
330/0 Reducing Balance
Fixtures and Fittings
150/0 Reducing Balance
ti) Going Concern
The directors consider that the charity remains viable for the year ahead
2(a). Income from grants, donations and legAcie8
2025
Restricted
Fundj
2024
Unrestrieted
Funds
Total
Total
Donations
Fundraising
Other
Totsl
4,260
500
229
4,989
4,260
500
229
4,989
3,582
500
158
4.240
2(b). In¢ome from charitable aetivities
2025
Restricted
Funds
2024
Unre8tri¢ted
Funds
Total
TotAI
Birniingham City Council P&C Grant
Heart of England community
Binningham and Solihull ICB
The N&tional Lottery Community Fund, RC
Midlands Region
DCMS Community C Of L
Forward Carers
Awards for all
Childr¢n In N¢¢d
NHS England
38,000
3.177
38,000
3,177
29,356
38,000
29,356
29,181
76,500
76,500
74,154
35,925
49.776
9.626
31.483
49,154
49,154
34,833
9,990
211,654
34,833
9,990
241,010
29,356
268,145
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OSCAR Birniingbam Ltd
Notes to the Aecounts (eonL)
Year ended 31 Mareh 2025
2025
2024
(3a) Direct Costs
Wages and salaries
Sessional Workers
Direct Project costs
132.799
30.274
48,267
211,340
135,198
23,093
50,787
209.078
(3b) Support costs ( includlng Governance)
2025
2024
Propety costs
Training
OfYi¢e Expenses
Insurance
Telephone & Postage
Depreciation
Advertising and marketing
Finance and related admin
Bank Charges
Governance costs
12,052
1,376
4,301
665
4.008
97
731
3,059
240
2,376
28,905
11,518
2.049
4,326
917
3,218
114
805
1,835
256
2,050
27,088
TOTAL CHARITY ACTIVITY COSTS
240,245
236,166
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OSCAR Birmingham Ltd
Notes to the Aecounts (conL)
Year ended 31 March 2025
4. Governance Costs
2025
2024
Accounts preparation and independent examination
Prior year undernccrual for Prof fees
Trustee exps
2,050
1.900
150
326
2,376
2.050
5. Employees
Wages & Salaries
Social Security Costs
Pensions
124,718
8,021
60
132,799
128,364
6,578
256
135,198
The average monthly number of staff employed by the charity during the year
was as follows:
3 Full time I I
part time
Charitable activities
14
14
13
13
There were no employees whose annual emoluments were £60.000 or more
6.Trnstees' and key management personnel remuneration expenses
During both years reported on no remuneration or benefits in kind only travel
expenses reimbursement were made to trustees this year
Rachel Renfrew is now a trustee . This meant that her finance admin charges are reported as Related
Paty Transaction of £2,489 ( cp £ 1,957) for the whole reported period
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OSCAR Birmingham Ltd
Notes to the Accounts (eonL)
Year ended 31 March 2025
7. Tangible Fixed Assets for use by the Charity
Fixtures and
Fittings
Computer
Equipment
Total
Cost
At l April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 202S
8.973
9.585
18,558
8.973
9,585
18,558
Depreciation
At l April 2024
Charge for Year
At 31 March 2025
8,327
97
8.424
9.584
17.911
97
18,008
9,584
Net Book Values
At 31 Ma￿h 2025
549
550
At 31 March 2024
646
647
8. Debtorg
2025
2024
1,244
9. Creditors . Amounts falling due in than one year
2025
2024
Accruals
Other taxation
Grants in Advan¢¢
Trade creditors
1,950
12,442
11.824
910
27,126
4,632
4,386
6.112
15,130
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OSCAR Birmingham Ltd
Notes to the Accounts (cont.)
Year ended 31 March 2025
10 Fund Reconciliation
Fund
Balances 31
March 2024
Fund
Balances
31 March
2025
Incoming Outgolng
resources resources Transfers
R￿tricted funds
The National Lottery Community
Fund, RC Midlands Region
BCC
Children In Need
FFF
NHS England
DCMS Community C Of L
Forward Carers
Total Restrlcted
6,908
4.708
1,750
76,500
38,000
34,833
3.176
9.990
85,337
40,229
32,650
3.176
9.990
2.300
371
2,479
3,933
457
24,707
38,530
(457)
49.154
211,653
49,238
220,620
24,623
31,406
1,843
Unrestrleted Re8erves
Designated
Bimiingham and Solihull ICB
General funds
80,000
3.915
4.025
87,940
10,000
(5,000)
(6,843)
(1,843)
90,000
6,130
6,420
102,550
29,356
6,722
36,078
22,141
(2,516)
19,625
Total Funds
Children ID Iyeed
Grant for mentoring and activities for children and young people affected by Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia
126,470
247,731
240,245
133,956
BCC Prevention And Communities
Grant funding to run befriending and peer support service for citizens affected by Sickle Cell as part of
BCC communities and prevention strate&v
Forward CArer8
Service to support Carers across Binningham who look after someone. predominently children with Sickle
Cell, Thalassaemia and Comorbidity. Grant used for $tatfing, Carer related support s¢rvic¢s and
interventions.
The Natlonal IA)ttery Community Fund, RC Midlands Region
Reaching Communiti¢s Community Fund will continu¢ and expand our offer of S￿rIalIsed support to
people suffering from Sickle Cell Anaemia and Thalassaemia.
Fairer Futures Fund (FFF)
To run a 2 year peer mentoring proj¢ct for 18.30 living with Sickle Cell fund¢d by the Heart of England CF
NHS England
One off grant to conduct a research study regarding health seeking behaviours for parents with Sickle Cell
seeking acute and emergency &qre
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OSCAR Birniingham Ltd
Notes to the Aceounts (cont.)
Year ended 31 March 2025
11. Net Assets Analyslj Between Funds
Unre8trAeted Restritted
funds
funds
2025
Total
2024
Total
Tangible Fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
550
129,126
(27,126)
102,550
550
647
160,532
140.953
(27.126) (15,130)
133,956
126,470
31.406
31,406
12. SOFA Comparatives
Statement of Financxal Activltles ( includes summary of income and expendlture)
Year ended 31 March 2024
Notes
Unrestricted
& Designated
FuDds
Restricted
Fund8
Total
Fund8
2024
Income from
Donations and legacies
Investments
Charitable Activities
2(a)
4,240
1,502
29,181
4,240
1,502
268,145
2(b)
238,964
Total Income
34.923
238,964
273,887
Expenditure on
Charitable activities
29,591
206,575
236,166
Total Expenditure
29,591
206.575
236.166
Iyet Income
5,332
32,389
37,721
Net movement in funds
5,332
32.389
37.721
Transfer of Funds
Reconciliation of Funds:
Total funds brought forward
82,608
6,141
88,749
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
87,940
38.530
126.470