Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name The League of Friends of Tavistock Hospital Other na es charity is known by The League of Friends of Tavistock Hospital and Maternity Care Registere charity number (if any) 1111183 Ch rity's principal address Driftwood, Station Road, Bere Ferrers Yelverton, Devon Postcode PL20 7JS Names of th charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whole èar Tru8tse name Office {If any) Name of person lor body) enlitled toa oint trustee Ifan Susan Mary White Susan Lake Susan Pratley Margaret Armstrong-Taylor Chair Secretary Treasurer 01 April to 08 May 2024 From 09 May 2024 Treasurer 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR Marth 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infonnation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of governing document 'ti(J. trii t de How the charity is constituted Society Trustee selection methods lp.g ¢')ppoiiiigo iiy, eieLiÉ,.d by) Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the AGM Addltlonal governance issues (Optlonal infonnats'on) All trustees are volunteers and do not receive any remuneration or other benefits. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. The trustees and members meet six times a year and consider requests from staff and managers for financial assistance to enhance facilities and conditions for patients, carers and staff. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the charity's organisational structure and any wider neOrk with which the charity relationship with any related parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities To enhance the facilities and patient experience for those who are in- patients, those who use the minor injuries unit, surgical day patients, those who attendlreceive community services, carers and staff. To inform the public of the facilities available, the needs of patients and carers and the work of the league and thereby foster interest and support. To receive donations and make decisions regarding expenditure to improve the amenities at the hospital and in the community for patients, carers and staff. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012
Our members are not "hands on" with patients and we do not run any services. We aim to enhance the patient experience and improve facilities for patients, carers and staff at the hospital and in the community. We are a member of the Devon League of Friends who meet four times a year. The Chair and members were proactive in pushing for a replacement x- ray machine at the hospital, not only for in-house use but also to be accessed by out-patient clinics and local GPS. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) The league aims to keep the profile of the hospital and community facilities prominent to enable continuation of services for the public, e.g. participation in the Christmas tree festival, article in the Tavy Links community magazine. Additlonal details of objectives and actlvities (Optional information) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year In the last year we.. Provided embroidered nightshirts for the patients in the hospital. Funded a staff microwave and coffee making facilities. Funded a Christmas tree and decorations for the in-patient ward. Purchased Christmas presents for the in-patients. Funded a staff Christmas party. Purchased a Christmas tree for the local Christmas tree festival and promoted the work of the League of Friends during the festival. The league was successful in promoting the need for a replament x-ray machine at the hospital for use by the hospital in-patients, outpatients assessing the clinics and surgical day care and local GPS. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review We do not have any running costs or operational costs apart from the Devon League of Friends Association annual subscription and payment for the annual audit. Brief ststement of the charity's policy on reserves Detsils of any funds materially in deficit Not applicable. Further financial review detsils (Optional Infomiation) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Our main sources of funds are donations and legacies from members of the public in memory of loved ones and the support of numerous charities and organisations in and around Tavistock. Section F Other optional information We will continue to promote the work of the League of Friends in support of the hospital, including the minor injuries unit and operating theatre, and community services. Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s) fvL. Full name(s) Position (eg Secretsry, Chair, etc) Susan Mary White Chair Margaret Armstrong-Taylor Treasurer Date 02,11. 102¥ TAR March 2012
Tavistock Hospital League of Friends Treasurer's Report for Year Ending 31 March 2025 Recei ts intludin bank interest £31,302.85 has been received (£29,327.95 Donations/ln Memoriam, £1,824.90 Bank Interest, £150.00 Natwest Compensation Payment). This is £27,309 more than last year. In memory of Mr F Hammet Donation from Pay Pal Giving Fund Donation from Mrs T Bunker In memory of AA Townsend In memory of Mrs H Harris Donation from Mr J Bishop Donation from A Silcox Donation from Tavistock Millenium Bridge Club In memory of Mr P Anglis Donation from the Church Pipe Smokers, Union £27,239.83 £287.29 £ioo.00 £91.00 £1,000.00 £50.00 £20.00 £280.00 £209.83 £50.00 Compensation from Natwest re Processing Errors Interest on Natwest Savings Account Interest on TSB Savings Account £150.00 £706.21 £1,118.69 Pa ments , £1,293.81 has been paid out. Thls is £779.50 less than last year. Devon League of Frlends Association Helen Gregory- Staff Microwave Susan Evans- Embroidery on Nightshirts Azets- Audit Fee Elizabeth Dobson - Coffee for Staff Tavistock PCC- Christmas Tree Festival Tracy Atkins- Hospital Staff Christmas Party Helen Gregory- Christmas Tree and Decorations for Ward Christine Leach - Christmas Presents for Patients £20.00 £89.99 £108.00 £450.00 £30.35 £42.00 £370.00 £84.97 £98.50 Bank Balances at the End of the Financial Year TSB Current Account TSB Savings Account Natwest Savings Account £ 5,402.63 £75,861.63 £51,406.85 Total £132 671.11 This is an increase in funds from this time last year of £30,009.04 Margaret Armstrong-Taylor, Treasurer
The League of Friends of Tavlstock Hospital Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees otThe League of Frlends of Tavlstock Hospital Year ended 31 March 2025 Respectlve respon8ibilities ottrustees and examiner As the ch8rity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 144(21 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) does not 8ppIy. It is my responsibilityto: Examine the 8ccounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act" To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioner under section 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act. and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Indepandent examlner's report My examination was carried out in 8ccordance with the General Directlons given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the 8ccounting records kept by the charlty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records, It also includes consideration of any unusu81 items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking exp18nations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinlon is given as to whether the accounts present a "true end fair view" and the report is Ilmited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 1. Which gives me reason8ble c8use to believe that in any material respect the requirements To keep accounting records in accord8nce with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and b. To prepare 8ccounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or 2. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Andrew WlngLLB FCA Wings Chartered Accountants Unit 1, Pearl Assur8nce House Elbow Lane Tavistock PL19 OBG th 14 August 2025