REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05325476 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1113697
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
FOR
THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST
Dexter & Sharpe Chartered Certified Accountants & Registered Auditors Rollestone House 20-22 Bridge Street Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5HZ
THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
| Report of the Trustees | 2 to 7 |
| Report of the Independent Auditors | 8 to 9 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 10 |
| Balance Sheet | 11 |
| Cash Flow Statement | 12 |
| Notes to the Cash Flow Statement | 13 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 14 to 24 |
THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
TRUSTEES Mrs K E Roberts Mrs L Lenton G Samra Mrs D Oldham (resigned 18.9.2024) D Hamilton N Dunmore Mrs N Effield (resigned 14.8.2024) Mrs N L Simmons Ms T A J Scoot (appointed 12.11.2024) Rev M Chambers (appointed 15.07.25) REGISTERED OFFICE The Butterfly Hospice Rowan Way Boston Lincolnshire PE21 9DH REGISTERED COMPANY 05325476 (England and Wales) NUMBER REGISTERED CHARITY 1113697 NUMBER AUDITORS Dexter & Sharpe Chartered Certified Accountants & Registered Auditors Rollestone House 20-22 Bridge Street Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5HZ SOLICITORS Chattertons Solicitors 28 Wide Bargate Boston Lincolnshire PE21 6RT BANKERS Barclays Bank PLC 52 Market Place Boston Lincolnshire PE21 6LU
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THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05325476)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charity's objective is:- "to relieve sickness and suffering and to promote the spiritual well-being of adults in South East Lincolnshire requiring palliative care by the establishment and maintenance of a hospice and associated services."
The Butterfly Hospice Trust aims to provide completely free, compassionate, person-centred palliative and end-of-life care in a safe, welcoming, home-from-home environment. Care is provided in a way that respects individual choice and promotes physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing for patients.
The Trust is committed to supporting families and carers alongside patients, offering emotional and bereavement support to ensure they feel informed, reassured and supported throughout the care journey and beyond.
Partnership working remains central to achieving the Trust’s objectives. This includes a key clinical partnership with Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS), which provides the clinical care delivered at the hospice, and The Sidings Medical Practice. The Trust also works closely with the NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board and other statutory and voluntary sector partners to ensure services are responsive to local need and deliver clear public benefit.
Community engagement and awareness form a key part of the Trust’s strategic approach. Through education, outreach and collaboration with local organisations, the Trust aims to increase understanding of hospice care, encourage community involvement and strengthen long-term support.
To ensure sustainability and effective delivery of services, the Trust focuses on strong governance, organisational development and the recruitment, training and retention of skilled staff and volunteers. Financial sustainability is supported through fundraising, retail activity, grants, community support and donations, enabling the continued provision of free hospice services.
Public benefit
The Trust’s activities provide public benefit through the delivery of free palliative and end-of-life care, supported by emotional and bereavement services for patients, families and carers before and after death. Therapeutic support services are delivered in accordance with recognised professional standards, and the service is an organisational member of the National Counselling Society and the National Bereavement Alliance.
The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, as required by section 4 of the Charities Act 2011.
Relationships with related parties
The Trust works in partnership with a range of local and regional organisations across the statutory and voluntary sectors. Key relationships include Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust, the NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, PCN and other organisations involved in the delivery and coordination of hospice and palliative care services.
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THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05325476)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Achievements and Performance
The 2024/25 financial year has been one of meaningful impact, organisational progress and deep compassion at The Butterfly Hospice Trust. Despite financial pressures which include rising staffing costs due to an increase in National Living Wage and National Insurance, utilities and general running expenses, we have continued to deliver exceptional, free end-of-life care. This has been made possible through the dedication of our Charity Team, our partnership with clinical colleagues and the unwavering support of our community.
Delivering Exceptional, Personalised Care
This year our team has gone above and beyond to provide compassionate, individualised support for every guest and their family.
In January, we cared for Ella, our youngest guest at just 20 years old. Clinical staff adapted her room with her favourite music and Jellycats and arranged a special visit from Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar through Marks & Spencer Head Office, creating treasured memories for her family.
In May, a wedding was hosted with less than 48 hours’ notice. Staff from across the organisation stepped in with our Clinical Lead providing hair and makeup and our Fundraising Champion arranging a beautiful bouquet and buttonholes. It was a deeply moving occasion, reflecting the compassion and adaptability of our team.
In September, Christmas arrived early for one of our guests and her family. The hospice was transformed with festive touches, including decorations, Christmas pyjamas, presents and music. This thoughtful gesture created cherished moments of comfort and togetherness during an especially difficult time. It was a truly special occasion, created with care and love by the whole team.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Investing in Facilities to Strengthen Family Support
In March, work began on Butterfly Lodge , our new overnight accommodation for families. The Lodge will offer an inclusive, welcoming environment, featuring a wheelchair-accessible ramp, three ensuite family bedrooms, a shared kitchen and living area and on-site parking. This facility is designed to provide a peaceful, supportive space that helps ease both emotional and practical pressures.
Offered free of charge, Butterfly Lodge represents a transformational step for our charity, ensuring families can remain close to their loved ones when it matters most.
Recognition and Partnerships
In May, we were proud to be named Charity of the Year by the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce. This accolade celebrates the dedication of our team and the quality of care provided at Butterfly, while also strengthening our visibility and creating new opportunities for collaboration, community engagement and partnership development.
Enhancing Holistic Support
In February, we completed the Summer House, offering a quiet wellbeing space for guests, families and staff.
In July, we formally welcomed Debbie (Counsellor) and Bran (our Therapy Dog) as official members of our team, having previously supported the hospice as Animal Assisted Therapy volunteers. Their work offers profound emotional benefits for guests, families and staff. Formalising these roles reflects our commitment to holistic and therapeutic support across our services.
Retail & Fundraising
Our Retail and Fundraising teams have continued to provide crucial income, strengthened by our shops, events, donations, legacies and the remarkable support of volunteers. We remain deeply grateful for the generosity and goodwill of our local community, whose support makes what we do possible.
Looking Ahead…
Investing in Services and Infrastructure
In 2025/26 we aim to have Butterfly Lodge fully furnished and in regular use. We recognise the associated ongoing costs, including utilities, staffing and maintenance but believe this will be a transformative addition for families.
Alongside this, we plan to build an additional, larger Pod in the hospice gardens to expand the space available for group work, activities and staff training. This development will not only enhance the support we are able to offer but will also strengthen our long-term capacity to deliver holistic care.
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THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05325476)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Strengthening Income and Fundraising
To meet rising costs, we will focus on income growth across all fundraising streams.
Our priorities will include:
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refreshing corporate sponsorship packages
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developing a structured sponsorship pipeline
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expanding fundraising events and exploring new opportunities
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strengthening donor stewardship
These actions will help diversify and stabilise income, supporting long-term sustainability.
Growing Retail Through a Modern, Warehouse-Led Model
We are also investing in the expansion of our warehouse operations, including leasing an additional unit and strengthening our online retail presence. Moving toward a warehouse-first model, which is now common in the charity sector, will increase efficiency, maximise donations, reduce waste and support growth across both shops and online platforms.
Overall, 24/25 has been an inspiring and humbling year. As we look ahead, our Charity Strategy will guide our ongoing commitment to strengthening services, investing in our infrastructure and delivering exceptional, compassionate care - ensuring every moment truly matters for our guests and their families.
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THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05325476)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
STRATEGIC REPORT
Financial review
The financial results in the year to 31 July 2025 are clearly presented in the body of the financial statements.
Principal funding sources
The principal ongoing funding sources for the charity are currently by way of donations, fundraising activities and our retail division consisting of premises in Boston, Spalding, Louth, Bourne, Wisbech and Horncastle.
Investment policy and objectives
The trust seeks to maximise income without putting funds at risk. The trustees will continue to monitor the needs for investing funds on a regular basis. Under the constitution, the charity has the power to make any investment which the trustees see fit provided appropriate advice is taken from a professionally qualified person under the Financial Services Act 1986.
Reserves policy
During the year, the board of trustees conducts an annual review of the level of unrestricted reserves not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets ("the free reserves") in the general fund, by considering the risks associated with the various income streams, expenditure plans and balance sheet items. This enables an estimate to be made of the level of reserves that are sufficient to ensure the organisation’s full operating costs for a period of at least six months. In the trustees’ opinion, this amounts to £630,000. Actual free reserves, as at 31 July 2025, total £819,641.
Financial and risk management objectives and policies
The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and, combined with an annual review of the controls over key financial systems, they believe the charity could provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
EVENTS SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR
Information relating to events since the end of the year is given in the notes to the financial statements.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees (who are also the directors of The Butterfly Hospice Trust for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law).
Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
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THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05325476)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
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there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and
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the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
AUDITORS
The auditors, Dexter & Sharpe, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on and signed on the board's behalf by:
........................................................................ Mrs L Lenton - Trustee
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Butterfly Hospice Trust (the 'charitable company') for the year ended 31 July 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 July 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
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we have enquired of those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims.
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we have reviewed financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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enquired of staff engaged in the completion of VAT, tax and compliance work to identify any instances of non compliance with laws and regulations.
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audited the risk of management override of controls including review of journal entries and large or unusual transaction, evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions outside the course of business.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.
Nicola Lenton, FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Dexter & Sharpe Chartered Certified Accountants & Registered Auditors Rollestone House 20-22 Bridge Street Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 5HZ
Date:
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THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities 5 Shop income Other trading activities 3 Investment income 4 Other income Total EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 6 Charitable activities 7 Management & Administration Hospice costs Therapy costs Butterfly Lodge expenses Total NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted fund £ 200,793 744,918 84,720 21,063 8,890 1,060,384 609,768 379,193 173,782 - - 1,162,743 (102,359) 1,965,687 1,863,328 |
Restricted funds £ 255,644 - - - - 255,644 - - 6,032 65,500 440 71,972 183,672 699,591 883,263 |
2025 Total funds £ 456,437 744,918 84,720 21,063 8,890 1,316,028 609,768 379,193 179,814 65,500 440 1,234,715 81,313 2,665,278 **2,746,591 ** |
2024 Total funds £ 328,215 713,625 77,680 17,252 7,531 1,144,303 558,326 342,669 202,638 54,643 - 1,158,276 (13,973) 2,679,251 2,665,278 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05325476)
BALANCE SHEET 31 JULY 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 13 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 14 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 15 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME 17 NET ASSETS FUNDS 18 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted fund £ 1,043,687 82,384 1,508,863 1,591,247 (30,158) 1,561,089 2,604,776 (741,448) 1,863,328 |
Restricted funds £ 575,636 133 324,890 325,023 (9,063) 315,960 891,596 (8,333) 883,263 |
2025 Total funds £ 1,619,323 82,517 1,833,753 1,916,270 (39,221) 1,877,049 3,496,372 (749,781) 2,746,591 1,863,328 883,263 **2,746,591 ** |
2024 Total funds £ 1,513,144 67,895 1,131,052 1,198,947 (46,813) 1,152,134 2,665,278 - 2,665,278 1,965,687 699,591 2,665,278 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ……………………….and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. L Lenton - Trustee
............................................. K E Roberts - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 1 Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Interest received Net cash used in investing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period |
2025 £ 820,838 820,838 (139,200) 21,063 (118,137) 702,701 1,131,052 1,833,753 |
2024 £ 4,679 4,679 (78,835) 17,252 (61,583) (56,904) 1,187,956 1,131,052 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
| Net income/(expenditure) for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Interest received Increase in debtors Increase in creditors Net cash provided by operations |
2025 £ 81,313 33,021 (21,063) (14,622) 742,189 820,838 |
2024 £ (13,973) 34,452 (17,252) (11,548) 13,000 4,679 |
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2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
| Net cash Cash at bank and in hand Total |
At 1.8.24 £ 1,131,052 1,131,052 **1,131,052 ** |
Cash flow £ 702,701 702,701 **702,701 ** |
At 31.7.25 £ 1,833,753 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Administration expenditure
Administration expenditure includes all expenditure not directly related to the charitable activity or fundraising ventures. This includes the costs of running the office premises and governance costs. Administration costs are allocated to expenditure on the raising of funds or on charitable activities as appropriate.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Donations Gift aid Legacies Grants Lottery income |
2025 £ 377,187 35,310 17,673 16,382 9,885 456,437 |
2024 £ 86,459 33,146 167,617 31,150 9,843 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES - continued
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
| Boston Borough Coucil Lincolnshire County Council Lincolnshire Volunteer Engagement Team Alan Boswell Group Shine Hospice UK 3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Fundraising events 4. INVESTMENT INCOME Deposit account interest 5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Activity Shop income Shop income Furniture & electrical sales Shop income |
2025 £ - - - - 4,167 12,215 16,382 2025 £ 84,720 2025 £ 21,063 2025 £ 641,076 103,842 744,918 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
6. RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
| Staff costs Rates and water Insurance Light and heat Telephone Postage and stationery Sundries Rent Bank charges Goods for resale Cleaning Legal & professional Courses/Training Repairs & renewals Subscriptions Retail consumables Other trading activities Purchases Staff costs Warehouse rent Rates & water usage Insurance Light & heat Bank charges Cleaning Courses/Training Telephone Motor expenses Sundry expenses Stationery & advertising Repairs & renewals Subscriptions Retail consumables Fundraising costs Aggregate amounts |
2025 £ 248,714 5,723 3,368 20,430 2,709 3,745 1,159 79,910 5,158 1,362 2,823 3,614 83 39,721 308 4,119 422,946 2025 £ 135 76,234 22,605 919 3,922 3,424 963 1,479 87 577 11,619 303 2,543 6,001 51 837 55,123 186,822 609,768 |
2024 £ 218,492 7,717 3,016 11,177 3,904 1,737 771 68,680 4,655 770 1,673 3,747 138 12,346 1,866 4,218 344,907 2024 £ 45 70,054 22,605 2,543 3,779 3,585 768 1,787 329 1,123 10,265 370 1,640 5,315 354 460 88,397 213,419 558,326 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
7. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
| Management and administration Staff costs Cleaning costs Light and heat Catering costs Goods for resale Motor and travel Courses/training Rates and water Insurance Telephone and internet Repairs and renewals Postage, stationery, advertising, printing Subscriptions Legal & professional Accountancy & bookkeeping Audit Sundry expenses Depreciation Release of grant Bank charges Hospice Costs Rates and water Telephone and internet Postage, stationery, advertising, printing Bank charges Maintenance, repairs & renewals Courses/training Catering costs Cleaning Sundry expenses Depreciation Release of grant Subscriptions Legal & professional Wages and salaries |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 96 4,380 2 3,917 465 - 31 746 6,784 (174) 67 753 54,905 71,972 71,972 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 235,839 4,690 24,073 - - 2,672 3,213 1,589 16,707 4,537 19,037 16,853 2,317 7,354 2,442 4,750 1,580 26,237 (31) 5,334 379,193 - 79 135 98 10,534 - 14,279 6,423 3,408 - - 823 - 138,003 173,782 591,861 |
2025 £ 235,839 4,690 24,073 - - 2,672 3,213 1,589 16,707 4,537 19,037 16,853 2,317 7,354 2,442 4,750 1,580 26,237 (31) 5,334 379,193 - 175 4,515 100 14,451 465 14,279 6,454 4,154 6,784 (174) 890 753 192,908 245,754 624,947 |
2024 £ 187,183 4,193 10,416 - 18 2,896 1,840 1,975 16,783 3,124 48,813 19,535 3,550 16,449 3,782 4,500 1,538 9,213 (47) 6,908 342,669 10 328 3,837 93 28,908 185 14,458 6,716 1,756 25,240 (194) 720 - 175,224 257,281 599,950 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
8. SUPPORT COSTS
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| Governance | |
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| Management & Administration | 4,750 |
9. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| Auditors' remuneration Depreciation - owned assets |
2025 £ 4,750 33,021 |
2024 £ 4,500 34,453 |
|---|---|---|
10. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 July 2025 nor for the year ended 31 July 2024.
Trustees' expenses
Expenses totalling £51 were paid to trustees in the year ended 31 July 2025 (2024: £80)
11. STAFF COSTS
| Wages and salaries Social Security Costs Pension Costs |
2025 £ 718,752 47,899 11,296 777,947 |
2024 £ 668,315 39,859 9,243 717,417 |
|---|---|---|
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| Hospice Management Retail and Warehouse Fundraising Therapy |
2025 14 7 18 1 3 43 |
2024 13 5 17 3 2 40 |
|---|---|---|
KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
In the year to 31 July 2025, Key Management Personnel received emoluments totalling £180,122 (2024: £157,740).
No member of staff was paid more than £60,000 in 2025 or in 2024.
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| 12. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 292,240 Charitable activities Shop income 713,625 Other trading activities 77,321 Investment income 17,252 Other income 7,531 Total 1,107,969 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 558,326 Charitable activities Management & Administration 342,669 Hospice costs 196,128 Therapy costs - Total 1,097,123 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 10,846 Transfers between funds (200,000) Net movement in funds (189,154) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 2,154,841 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 1,965,687 |
Restricted funds £ 35,975 - 359 - - 36,334 - - 6,510 54,643 61,153 (24,819) 200,000 175,181 524,410 699,591 |
Total funds £ 328,215 713,625 77,680 17,252 7,531 1,144,303 558,326 342,669 202,638 54,643 1,158,276 (13,973) - (13,973) 2,679,251 2,665,278 |
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13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1 August 2024 Additions At 31 July 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1 August 2024 Charge for year At 31 July 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 July 2025 At 31 July 2024 COST At 1 August 2024 Additions At 31 July 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1 August 2024 Charge for year At 31 July 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 July 2025 At 31 July 2024 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 44,224 3,309 47,533 22,992 3,681 26,673 20,860 21,232 |
Freehold property £ 1,245,063 106,463 1,351,526 - - - 1,351,526 1,245,063 Motor vehicles £ 2,895 - 2,895 2,509 96 2,605 290 386 |
Improvements to property £ 34,340 8,832 43,172 6,524 3,665 10,189 32,983 27,816 Computer equipment £ 36,547 1,803 38,350 31,157 2,374 33,531 4,819 5,390 |
Plant and machinery £ 336,232 18,793 355,025 122,975 23,205 146,180 208,845 213,257 Totals £ 1,699,301 139,200 1,838,501 186,157 33,021 219,178 1,619,323 1,513,144 |
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14. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Trade debtors Shop deposits Other debtors VAT Prepayments 15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Other creditors Fixed Asset Funds Deferred Income Accrued expenses 16. LEASING AGREEMENTS |
2025 £ - 2,250 314 36,719 43,234 82,517 2025 £ 22,276 2,876 1,630 1,960 10,479 39,221 |
2024 £ 6,000 2,250 1,050 17,421 41,174 67,895 2024 £ 17,249 8,131 1,836 13,010 6,587 46,813 |
|---|---|---|
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
| Within one year Between one and five years 17. ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME Deferred grants Deferred legacies |
2025 £ 99,410 93,417 192,827 2025 £ 8,333 741,448 749,781 |
2024 £ 87,493 140,710 228,203 2024 £ - - - |
|---|---|---|
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18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Therapy Hospice restricted Butterfly Lodge TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Therapy Hospice restricted Butterfly Lodge TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.8.24 £ 1,965,687 391,976 307,615 - 699,591 2,665,278 Incoming resources £ 1,060,384 4,394 - 251,250 255,644 1,316,028 |
Net movement in funds £ (102,359) (61,106) (6,032) 250,810 183,672 81,313 Resources expended £ (1,162,743) (65,500) (6,032) (440) (71,972) **(1,234,715) ** |
At 31.7.25 £ 1,863,328 330,870 301,583 250,810 883,263 2,746,591 Movement in funds £ (102,359) (61,106) (6,032) 250,810 183,672 81,313 |
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Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Therapy Hospice restricted TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.8.23 £ 2,154,841 210,285 314,125 524,410 2,679,251 |
Net movement in funds £ 10,846 (18,309) (6,510) (24,819) (13,973) |
Transfers between funds £ (200,000) 200,000 - 200,000 - |
At 31.7.24 £ 1,965,687 391,976 307,615 699,591 2,665,278 |
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18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Therapy Hospice restricted TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 1,107,969 36,334 - 36,334 1,144,303 |
Resources expended £ (1,097,123) (54,643) (6,510) (61,153) (1,158,276) |
Movement in funds £ 10,846 (18,309) (6,510) (24,819) (13,973) |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Therapy Hospice restricted Butterfly Lodge TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.8.23 £ 2,154,841 210,285 314,125 - 524,410 2,679,251 |
Net movement in funds £ (91,513) (79,415) (12,542) 250,810 158,853 67,340 |
Transfers between funds £ (200,000) 200,000 - - 200,000 - |
At 31.7.25 £ 1,863,328 330,870 301,583 250,810 883,263 2,746,591 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Therapy Hospice restricted Butterfly Lodge TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 2,168,353 40,728 - 251,250 291,978 2,460,331 |
Resources expended £ (2,259,866) (120,143) (12,542) (440) (133,125) (2,392,991) |
Movement in funds £ (91,513) (79,415) (12,542) 250,810 158,853 67,340 |
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18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Restricted funds include income and assets donated or granted to the charity for specific purposes. The Hospice fund relates to the provision of care within the hospice facilities. The Therapy fund relates to the provision of therapy and counselling sessions made available for patients and their families and friends. The Butterfly Lodge fund relates to the provision of free accommodation for families and loved ones who are visiting from distant locations.
19. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
Contracted but not provided for in the financial statements
| 2025 £ 185,000 |
2024 £ - |
|---|---|
20. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 July 2025.
21. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
After the year end, work continued on Butterfly Lodge, a building designed to accommodate families of guests who need somewhere to stay. It is expected that the Lodge will open early in the New Year.
22. SHARE CAPITAL
The charitable company is incorporated under the Companies Act as a company limited by guarantee. No share capital has been issued. In the event of the company's winding up, each member may be required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 as a contribution towards the debts and liabilities of the company.
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