2021-12-31-accounts - The Brompton Fountain Royal Brompton & Harefield Family Support Group

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From: 1[st] January 2021 (Period start date)

To: 31[st] December 2021 (Period end date)

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

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.

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	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.

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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
	we helped to provide online support and
	information service for families who have
	received a cardiac condition diagnosis in
	their unborn child.

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.

• The charity also funded and helped to
organise the annual hospital remembrance
day. This is a formal occasion for bereaved
families, featuring a non-religious service
with music and readings, refreshments and a
balloon release.
• Working with numerous other paediatric
departments, such as the physiotherapy
team and dietitians to provide equipment
and resources for patients.
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 during 2020,
and this continued in to much of 2021.
We ran 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 essentials and treats.

	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.

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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

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. This work was led by our Family Support Manager. 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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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

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The charity remains strong financially, with fundraising increasing towards the latter end of the year. A decision was taken to increase expenditure (within closely monitored budget) in order to reduce reserve levels and use available donated funds to support beneficiaries where needed.
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

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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 and corporate supporters (coordinated by our Fundraising Manager), 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

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

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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

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	The Brompton Fountain Royal Brompton & Harefield Family Support Group
Other name the charity uses	The Brompton Fountain
Registered charity number	1110339

Charity’s principal address

Royal Brompton Hospital Sydney Street London SW3 6NP

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9	Trustee name	Office (if any)	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

C orporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name
N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
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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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

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

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Anilyjts of In¢om• 2021 2020 Tot Total Fund5 •nd l•pd•s: DonatIonsd 8Wts fjfftAJd .289 93,3 Lwcie5 General yantsffided bv vernmenvother ¢h•rltfes Member5hlp subscrfptlon5 and ¥oTh&inhipshkh af In subJtsN• donatljns D)n*trd pod4 Ite$and s•Thtces thristnTryAPFa1 G•n•rnfr 395 123 104573 Mérthandlsesales 9,452 Ilm2 Dlyldend IrKom• Rentsl •hd Inwm• Page 7
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Creditors •nd At¢N•k 2019 Toul Total Total Totat Other loans Trade credltors 16.678 4898 Accnjalsand def•rr•d Incor 14.319 8,651 Taxatior¢ and gxlal securlty 9599 1671 Other credltors 1,681 Pay 10

10.Camp•r•tlK St•t•m•nt•f Flnand•l •tl¥ltl•s Y••r •nd•d 31 D•c•mb•r 2020 An•frmd by Fund Typ• 2019 Tots Funds Donabonsand lewles (thltable artfvllles 11.889 76,695 113,614 85.407 11.083 395 85.802 174,591 ¢Jth¢rtr•diD8acU¥ltle5 IDV•StffAts 11.045 Ralslnqfunds Charh• •th11•5 24.0 24860 43,644 26&690 236.941 24.749 227.992 5•parate mthrf4 of•xp•th I1,507) 37,199 Net 8aln5/llo55•5) on Investmerts N•t In¢om•/l•xp•nthwY•) Extraordlnary 6tems Tr¥tsf•rsbtho•n futsds IICf,5071 I12,1 I11i9721 a7,199 Fund B•ln¢esbr0htfOTh¥Xé * lJ•nuwv 405,338 12,465 41700$ 1,&1¢ Pag• 11

Chrlty Fun Year end 31 December 2021: Typ•P£ Pwpos• EE T¢Ot UR• Ind ted JVw?i y T#mGrant (J.U31 G•ner•l Charftsble Gener Funds 3031 194191 P54962 NIA Ymr end 31 Dee•rnI 2020: 1105¢ W•rl M•thrt 4oniiorAppe 12A65 1243541 (hthtyT 395 13951 Gvr G•r•ral FLthth 1394 F¢md5 WA Page 12

12.TnnMctkns wfth tftMt•u •nd rnht•d prtl•s Plone of the trustees have been pikl any r¢muntntlon or recefvtd any other beneffts from In employment wtth the tharrty or a related entlty. 13. Port D•l•K• Sh••t Ewnts Page 13

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Anilyjts of In¢om• 2021 2020 Tot Total Fund5 •nd l•pd•s: DonatIonsd 8Wts fjfftAJd .289 93,3 Lwcie5 General yantsffided bv vernmenvother ¢h•rltfes Member5hlp subscrfptlon5 and ¥oTh&inhipshkh af In subJtsN• donatljns D)n*trd pod4 Ite$and s•Thtces thristnTryAPFa1 G•n•rnfr 395 123 104573 Mérthandlsesales 9,452 Ilm2 Dlyldend IrKom• Rentsl •hd Inwm• Page 7
Analysb of Expendlwr• 2021 2020 Totsl Fthds Fuods Exp•ndltur• o Inwrred 5eekJr4 don•lons Adwrts%nK mirke¥n& dlr•rt rn( puèdldty D•tabase d•k•F¢n•n1 rosts 41391 4Ug1 24.a60 42J91 2145n 8.123 2a694 26¥69) Other 71 412$ 2404 2611 Fw for•x•rnlMtlon •tth••rxoUrtI 2021 2020 Totèl Indep•¥thnt w•mlArfsf•e Aswwcewvk•50th•rth•n •JthtorIrnl•p•ndentwn1d¢n T&Y athl>)ry fees Otrrfeés Ifor¢¥•mpbè: fln•hcthl ¢,¢¢nI.¥cCOUnt s•¢$1 ld ta the Indwnd•rbt •xthnir 5, P•nin Co Delln•d contrlbutlon penlons gf £5,216 wor• dmryed to supportcgsts 4sunrestrlrted eKpendliur•. Page 8

Creditors •nd At¢N•k 2019 Toul Total Total Totat Other loans Trade credltors 16.678 4898 Accnjalsand def•rr•d Incor 14.319 8,651 Taxatior¢ and gxlal securlty 9599 1671 Other credltors 1,681 Pay 10

Chrlty Fun Year end 31 December 2021: Typ•P£ Pwpos• EE T¢Ot UR• Ind ted JVw?i y T#mGrant (J.U31 G•ner•l Charftsble Gener Funds 3031 194191 P54962 NIA Ymr end 31 Dee•rnI 2020: 1105¢ W•rl M•thrt 4oniiorAppe 12A65 1243541 (hthtyT 395 13951 Gvr G•r•ral FLthth 1394 F¢md5 WA Page 12