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2020-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From: 1[st] January 2020 (Period start date) To: 31[st] December 2020 (Period end date)

Charity name: The Brompton Fountain Royal Brompton & Harefield Family Support Group

Charity registration number: 1110339

Objectives and Activities

Objectives and Activities
SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the
charity as set out in its governing
document		 Para 1.17 1.
To provide support to former, present and
future patients of the Paediatric Unit of The
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust (and
any successor hospital(s)) (‘The Unit’), their
parents and families;
2.
To provide or assist in the provision at the unit
of equipment, facilities and services not
normally provided by the statutory authorities;
3.
The support and promotion of research for the
public benefit into the causes, diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of cardiovascular &
respiratory disease;
4.
Any purpose ancillary to 1. to 3. above.

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Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public benefit, in
particular, the activities, projects
or services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 The charity started 2020 in a strong position, both in
terms finances and the wide range of services being
provided to beneficiaries.
Before the Covid-19 pandemic began in March of
2020 support was provided to children and families in
a variety of ways, including the following:
•
Staff and volunteers visited the children’s
wards to offer help and support, often in
unsociable hours and over the weekend
period.
•
Welcome bags containing useful items and a
Brompton Fountain teddy bear were given
out to families on a regular basis to those
being admitted to Royal Brompton Hospital.
•
Essential packs (containing personal items
such as toothbrush, shampoo and
clothing detergent) were provided (and
distributed through ward staff) for those
who arrived as an emergency on to the
paediatric wards.
•
Parent amenities were provided in the
intensive care unit and accommodation
kitchens. This included hot drinks, snacks,
clothing detergent and leaflets.
•
Support was given to families out in the
community.
•
Information and advice was provided to
families on a daily basis through the use of
email, telephone and text message. Social
media channels were also used as a regular
communication tool - the Facebook pages
and Twitter account were extremely active
with users sharing birthdays and other
special events. The Facebook ‘closed group’
further grew, attracting hundreds of parents
and older patients. This group provided
members with a way to chat and ask
questions in a private and more secure
environment.
•
Meal vouchers (used for hot/cold food in the
hospital canteen and coffee shop) were
provided for families who were undergoing
financial difficulties due to long stays at the
hospital or other lack of personal income.
•
Social events such as ‘pizza nights’ were held
at the hospital for parents and carers,
providing opportunities to mix and gain peer
support and advice (during Jan-March 2020).

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• The charity sourced and purchased large
numbers of items for the hospital playrooms
at Royal Brompton (both within the main
ward and in the outpatient department) and
school. This included toys, art and craft
supplies, a regular entertainer, musical
mobiles, entertainment equipment (DVD
players, DVDs, televisions), sensory
equipment, small treats and bravery
rewards.
• Working closely with the fetal medicine
team providing a monthly support and
information service for families who have
received a cardiac condition diagnosis in
their unborn child – for the first 3 months of
2020.
• Support was given to breastfeeding and
expressing mothers through the provision of
specialist items such as breast pads, breast
pumps.
• Seasonal ‘goody bags’ were distributed to
young patients, siblings and parents/carers
at several points in the year.
• On Christmas Day we distributed fifty festive
family ‘hamper’ bags filled with chocolates,
biscuits and gifts specifically for parents.
Families were also offered support and
advice. Funds were provided for wide array
of larger toys for each patient/sibling
Christmas gift bag.
• The charity purchased a number of pieces of
medical equipment including INR machines
to enable home blood testing for children
using blood-thinning medication.
• Funding was provided for improving the
ward environment, using wall stickers and
other decorations, including Christmas trees.
• The charity worked closely with the hospital
arts department on various projects. This
included funding one day a week ‘Music
teacher’ for the department. The teacher
works with young patients, singing songs and
playing musical instruments, helping to
promote creativity and relaxation.
• The charity ran information and awareness
campaigns for heart and lung conditions
using social media and posters. This included
especially designed artwork explaining many
medical conditions and procedures and
looking at psychological issues surrounding
areas such as scar worries.
• Bereaved families were supported
throughout the year in various ways,
through meetings and telephone
communications.

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The covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic meant that the charity needed to change and adapt to a new way of working and new needs from families.

We started online workshops and events, sent out hundreds of boxes to children at home, including arts and crafts packs/toys/gifts/books and more. The charity also supported hospital staff and coordinated the deliveries of many thousands of essentials and treats.

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Statement confirming whether
the trustees have had regard to
the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The Trustees have read and have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public
benefit.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policy on grant making Para 1.38 The charity does not currently provide grants.
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including
program
related
investment
Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 We received help from a small number of highly
valued and enthusiastic volunteers – at fundraising
events such as cake sales, seasonal fairs and with
the coordination of small community support
activities.
Other

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Achievements and Performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to the
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a whole.		 Para 1.18 Large numbers of families with sick children were helped
and supported within the hospital, at home and within
the local community. The charity continued to build and
maintain strong relationships with staff members within
the hospital and supported various teams with funds for
equipment, resources and activities.
Membership figures grew, through the use of regular
ward visits and through social media. The charity
Facebook and Twitter accounts were extremely popular,
being updated daily and encouraging interaction
between members.
The charity built further relationships with businesses,
gaining their support.
Community fundraising figures continued to grow due to
increased family contact and general awareness of the
charity and hospital. A large number of local events such
as family fun days, cake sales and sponsored activities
were undertaken bringing in valued funds.

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Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives set		 Para 1.41 The charity’s Fundraising Manager liaised with
families and supporters who contacted the charity
wishing to carry out activities or hold events to
raise funds, giving advice on creating online
fundraising pages, posting of fundraising packs and
coordinating the bookings of sporting places.
Investment performance against
objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial
position at the end of the period		 Para 1.21 Despite a difficult year for fundraising the charity
remains strong financially. Expenditure will
continue to be carefully monitored moving forward
and new avenues of income generation explored.
Statement explaining the policy
for holding reserves stating why
they are held		 Para 1.22 The Brompton Fountain is committed to maintaining
a minimum level of reserves of
£150,000 at any one time which represents 1 year’s
running costs (approximately £100,000)
plus an emergency level of charity support costs
(approximately £50,000).
The Trustees recognise the need for annual budgets
and updated rolling forecasts through
the year to take into account changes in financial
circumstances to manage and mitigate
potential shortfalls in fundraising income and related
reductions in expenditure.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £150,000
Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 No funds are in deficit.
Explanation of any uncertainties
about the charity continuing as a
going concern		 Para 1.23 None

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of
funds (including any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The charity’s main source of income is community
fundraising and donations from families, though we
also carry out some Brompton Fountain led events
and activities.
Investment policy and objectives
including any social investment
policy adopted		 Para 1.46 We do not currently make any investments but keep
all cash on deposit.
A description of the principal risks
facing the charity		 Para 1.46

Other

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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust
deed,royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Trust Deed
How is the charity constituted?
(e.g. unincorporated association,
CIO)		 Para 1.25 Trust
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of any
person or body entitled to appoint
one or more trustees		 Para 1.25 Appointed by a resolution

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures adopted
for the induction and training of
trustees		 Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider network
with which the charity works		 Para 1.51 The charity currently holds seven trustees on the
board.
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

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Reference and Administrative details

Charity name The Brompton Fountain Royal Brompton & Harefield Family Support
Group
Other name the charityuses The Brompton Fountain
Registered charitynumber 1110339
Charity’s principal address Royal Brompton Hospital
Sydney Street
London
SW3 6NP

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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 Trustee name Office (if any) Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or
body) entitled to
**appoint trustee(if any) **
Dr M Rigby Chairman
C Milner
C Pridmore
Dr P Daubeney
Dr L Fleming
N Nyoni
L Strachan
M Puckey Resigned 24thFebruary 2020
L Stedman Resigned 14thDecember 2020

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
N/A
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
N/A

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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for wholeyear
N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in
this capacity		 N/A
Name and objects of the charity on
whose behalf the assets are held
and how this falls within the
custodian charity’s objects		 N/A
Details of arrangements for safe
custody and segregation of such
assets from the charity’s own
assets		 N/A

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Trudy Nickels – Chief Executive

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair, etc.)

Date

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FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of The Brompton Fountain Royal Brompton & Harefield Family Support Group (Charity no 1110339) on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020, which comprise the statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes.

Responsibilities and basis of report

The charity’s trustees responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). The Charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Independent examiner’s statement

The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that:

(1) In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which give me cause to believe that, in any material respect:

(2) I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Chaweevan Williams FCCA Date: Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Verdant Accountants Limited

167 Clarence Avenue, New Malden, Surrey KT3 3TX

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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2020

Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
2
Other trading activities
2
Investments		 2020
2019
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
64,804
11,889
76,693
113,614
85,407
395
85,802
174,591
11,083
0
11,083
20,630
0
0
0
0
Total Income 161,294
12,284
173,578
308,835
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
3
Charitable activities
3
Separate material item of expense
Other		 24,860
0
24,860
43,644
236,941
24,749
261,690
227,992
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total Expenditure 261,801
24,749
286,550
271,636
Net income/(expenditure) before
transfers and investment gains/(losses)
Net gains/(losses) on investments
Net income/(expenditure)
Extraordinary items
Transfers between funds
Other recognised gains/(losses)		 (100,507)
(12,465)
(112,972)
37,199
0
0
0
0
(100,507)
(12,465)
(112,972)
37,199
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Net movement in funds (100,507)
(12,465)
(112,972)
37,199
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund Balances brought forward at 1 January 2020
9		 405,338
12,465
417,803
380,604
Fund Balances carried forward at 31 December 2020 304,831
0
304,831
417,803

The notes on pages 17 to 25 form part of these financial statements. All activities relate to continuing operations.

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Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2020

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Stocks
6
Debtors
7
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand
8
Total current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
9
Net current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due
after one year		 2020
2019
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5,000
0
5,000
0
11,431
0
11,431
13,826
0
0
0
0
308,420
0
308,420
415,088
324,851
0
324,851
428,914
(20,020)
0
(20,020)
(11,111)
304,831
0
304,831
417,803
0
0
0
0
Total net assets 304,831
0
304,831
417,803
Funds of the Charity
Restricted income funds
11
Unrestricted funds
11
Revaluation reserve		 0
0
0
12,465
304,831
0
304,831
405,338
0
0
0
0
Total charity funds 304,831
0
304,831
417,803

The financial statements of The Brompton Fountain Royal Brompton & Harefield Family Support Group Charity, registered number 1110339, were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 15 December 2021.

Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees

Dr Michael Rigby – Chairman

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Notes forming part of these Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2020

1. Accounting Policies

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” applicable to charities in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014, the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015.

The Charity is a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

The Financial Statements are prepared on the going concern basis which assumes that the charity will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Board of Trustees have considered the working capital and cash flow requirements and consider that the current and forecast cash resources are sufficient to cover the working capital requirements of the Charity for at least 12 months.

No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period.

Accounting estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Board of Trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering 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 statements.

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the Charity is legally entitled to the income, and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.

Expenditure on raising funds includes the generation of voluntary funds, the salary costs, the associated administration and cost of fundraising events, such IT, printing and stationery, and postage.

Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs identified as wholly or mainly incurred in the pursuit of the charitable objects of the charity. These costs constitute direct costs together with apportionment of support costs and governance.

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Accounting Policies (continued)

Pension costs for the defined contribution scheme are charged to the accounts on an accruals basis in accordance with FRS 102 and SORP 2015. Details of the pension schemes are disclosed in note xx to the accounts.

Expenditure is recognised for all employee benefits resulting from their service to the Charity during the period.

Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Debtors are amounts owed to the Charity. They are measured on the basis of their recoverable amount.

Cash at bank and in hand is held to meet the day to day running costs of the Charity.

k. Creditors

Creditors are amounts owed by the Charity. They are measured at the amount that the Charity expects to have to pay to settle the debt. Amounts which are owed in more than a year are shown as long-term creditors.

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2. Analysis of Income

2. Analysis of Income
Donations
and legacies:
Donations and gifts
Gift Aid
Legacies
General grants provided by
government/other charities
Membership subscriptions and
sponsorships which are in substance
donations
Donated goods, facilities and services
Total donations and legacies
Charitable
activities:
Rose Ward Heart Monitor Appeal
Christmas Toy Appeal
General
Total charitable activities
Other
trading
activities:
Merchandise Sales
Other
Total other trading activities
Income from
investments:
Interest income
Dividend income
Rental and leasing income
Other
Total income from investments
Total Income		 2020
2019
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
81,411
11,889
93,300
113,614
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
81,411
11,889
93,300
113,614
0
0
0
210
0
395
395
2,570
68,801
0
68,801
171,811
68,801
395
69,196
174,591
11,082
0
11,082
20,630
0
0
0
0
11,802
0
11,082
20,630
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
161,294
12,284
173,578
308,835

Other information:

All income in the prior year was unrestricted except for: 2019 restricted income was £2,780 split between £210 relating to a heart monitor appeal and £2,570 to a christmas toy appeal.

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3. Analysis of Expenditure

Expenditure on
raising funds:
Incurred seeking donations
Advertising, marketing, direct mail,
publicity
Database development costs
Total expenditure on raising funds
Expenditure on
charitable
activities:
Charitable activities
Other
Total expenditure on charitable
activities
Total expenditure		 2020
2019
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
24,860
0
24,860
43,644
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
24,860
0
24,860
43,644
236,941
24,749
261,690
227,992
0
0
0
0
236,941
24,749
261,690
227,992
261,801
24,279
286,550
271,636

4. Fees for examination of the accounts

4. Fees for examination of the accounts
2020 2019
Total Total
£ £
Independent examiner’s fees 400 400
Assurance services other than audit or independent examination 0 0
Tax advisory fees 0 0
Other fees (for example: financial advice, consultancy, accountancy
services) paid to the independent examiner 0 0

5. Pension Costs

Defined contribution pensions of £3,200 were charged to support costs as unrestricted expenditure.

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6. Stocks

Analysis of stock
Charitable activities
Other trading activities		 2020
2019
Total
Total
£
£
2,000
0
3,000
0
Total stock 5,000
0

No stock was pledged as security for liabilities

7. Debtors and Prepayments

Analysis of debtors
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors		 2020
2019
Total
Total
£
£
1,000
0
10,431
13,826
0
0
Total debtors and prepayments 11,431
13,826

8. Cash at Bank and In Hand

Analysis of cash at bank and in hand
Short term cash investments (less than 3 months maturity date)
Short term deposits
Cash at bank and on hand
Other		 2020
2019
Total
Total
£
£
0
0
0
0
308,420
415,088
0
0
Total cash at bank and in hand 308,420
415,088

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9. Creditors and Accruals

Analysis of creditors
Bank loans and overdrafts
Other loans
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Taxation and social security
Other creditors		 Amounts falling due
within one year
Amounts falling due after
more than one year
2020
2019
2020
2019
Total
Total
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7,064
8,863
0
0
8,651
936
0
0
2,671
1,312
0
0
1,634
0
0
0
Total creditors and accruals 20,020
11,111
0
0

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10. Comparative Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 December 2019 Analysed by Fund Type

Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments		 2019
2018
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
113,614
0
113,614
35,013
171,811
2,780
174,591
197,098
20,630
0
20,630
0
0
0
0
0
Total Income 306,055
2,780
308,835
232,111
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Separate material item of expense
Other		 43,644
0
20,816
20,816
201,713
26,279
227,992
196,880
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total Expenditure 245,357
26,279
271,636
217,696
Net income/(expenditure) before
transfers and investment gains/(losses)
Net gains/(losses) on investments
Net income/(expenditure)
Extraordinary items
Transfers between funds
Other recognised gains/(losses)		 60,698
(23,499)
37,199
14,415
0
0
0
0
60,698
(23,499)
37,199
14,415
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Net movement in funds 60,698
(23,499)
37,199
14,415
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund Balances brought forward at 1 January		 344,640
35,694
380,604
366,189
Fund Balances carried forward at 31 December 405,338
12,465
417,803
380,604

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11. Charity Funds

Year end 31 December 2020:

Fund names
Type PE,
EE R or
UR
Purpose and
Restrictions*
Rose Ward Heart
Monitor Appeal
R
Heart Monitors
Christmas Toy
Appeal
R
Christmas Toys
General Funds
U
General
Charitable
Activities
Other Funds
n/a
n/a		 Fund
balances
brought
forward
01/01/2020
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Gains
and
losses
Fund
balances
carried
forward
31/12/20
£
£
£
£
£
£
12,465
11,889
(24,354)
0
0
0
0
395
(395)
0
0
0
405,338
161,294
(261,801)
0
0
304,831
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total funds 417,803
173,578
(286,550)
0
0
304,831

* Key: PE - permanent endowment funds; EE - expendible endowment funds; R - restricted income funds, including special trusts, of the charity; and U - unrestricted funds

Year end 31 December 2019:

Fund names
Type PE,
EE R or
UR
Purpose and
Restrictions*
Rose Ward Heart
Monitor Appeal
R
Heart Monitors
Christmas Toy
Appeal
R
Christmas Toys
General Funds
U
General
Charitable
Activities
Other Funds
N/A
N/a		 Fund
balances
brought
forward
01/01/2019
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Gains
and
losses
Fund
balances
carried
forward
31/12/19
£
£
£
£
£
£
35,964
210
(23,709)
0
0
12,465
0
2,570
(2,570)
0
0
0
344,640
306,055
(245,357)
0
0
405,338
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total funds 380,604
308,835
(271,636)
0
0
417,803

* Key: PE - permanent endowment funds; EE - expendible endowment funds; R - restricted income funds, including special trusts, of the charity; and U - unrestricted funds

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12. Transactions with trustees and related parties

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity.

13. Post Balance Sheet Events

Covid-19 continued to negatively impact fundraising and operations throughout 2021.

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