THE RISING MERCURY SOCIETY (SUPPORTERS OF BENENDEN HOSPITAL) Charlty Reglstratlon Number- 1115715 TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021. A MEMBER OF ArrEND
The Rlsing Mercury Society (Supporters of Benenden Hospital) Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st December 2021 l. Reference and administratlve detslls of the charlty and Its trustees The name of the charity is The Rising Mercury Society (Supporters of Benenden Hospital), othenNise known a5 The RM Society. The charity registration number is 1115715. The registered contact for the charity is the Secretary Mrs S Tilbury, 116 Wykeham Road, Reading. Berkshire RG6 IPL. President.. Mr N S Norfolk Vice President: Mr I Weston-Undeno0d MBBB, FRCS Vlce Presldent: Mrs l Abbott MSC, BAIHonsl, RGN NOTE: President and Vice Presidents are not Trustees of the chari Trustees: Mrs E E M Godwin (Chairman) Mrs S D Pamphlett Ivice-chairman, Editor & Acting Membership Secretary from June to Oct 20211 Mr A Riddle MrsMJSmith Mr M C Solly Imernbership Secretary from 27th Oct 20211 Dr M I Suleman Mrs S P Tilbury Isecretaryl Mr l D Tinsley (Membership Secretary & Treasurer) - RESIGNED FROM 15th June 2021. 2. Structure* governance and management The RM Society is an unincorporated association which was founded in 1950. It was registered as a charity in 2006 and is governed by its Object and Rules. The Trustees comprise of the Officers and other members of the Committee and are elected by the members of the RM Society at a General Meeting. The Trustees have the power under the Object and Rules to elect any member of the RM Society to fill any vacancy on the Committee. Trustees are subject to re-election every two year5. The RM Society is a member of AThEND (formerly the NAHCFI. The Trustees have no formal induction process but several of the Trustees have undertaken training in respect of trustee roles and responsibilities and GDPR.
The Rising Mercury So¢iety (Supporters of Benenden Hospltall Report of the Trustee5 for the year ended 31st December 1021 3. Review of the financial statements The financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. A balance sheet has been prepared at 31st December 20215howing the financial position of the charity at that date. The Trustees endeavourto keep the administrative costs of the charity to the minimum necessary. No material funds have been de518nated in any way. There is no formal resetves policy. surplus funds being donated to the Benenden Hospital Trust from time to time in accordance with the prime purpose of the RM Society under its Object and Rules. During the year ended 31st December 2021 a donation of £40,000 was made to the Benenden Hospital Trust. No remuneration is paid to the Trustees but they are entitled to claim reimbursement of travel costs and other out of pocket expenses as approved by the Committee from time to time. 4. Funds held as custodian trustee on behalf of others Neither the charity nor its Trustees act as custodian trustee on behalf of others. S. Publlc benefit statement By supporting the work of the Benenden Hospital Trust (charity registration number 10659951. the Tru5tee5 consider that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers or duties. The Benenden Hospital Trust l.the Hospital") is the main provider of surgical and medical treatment to members and nominees of The 8enenden Healthcare Society Limited 1.the Societty'l, an incorporated friendly society which provide5 low cost discretionary healthcare servicesto its members and nominees. The Hospital also accepts private self-paying patients and NHS patient referrals in a range of specialitie5, having achieved accreditation through the-NHS Qualified Providert process. 6. Objectives and activltles The object of the RM Society is the relief of sickness and the preservation of good health of the public, by generally supporting the charitable work of the Benenden Hospital Trust and its patients and bv the provision of equipment, facilitie5 and 5ervios not provided for from statutory funds. 7. Achievements and performance During the year, 2 newsletters were issued to RM Society members, in February and July 2021. An AGM was held in October 2021 when RM members had the opportunity to learn more about the service developments at the Benenden Hospital Trust.
The Rising Mercury Soclety Isupporters of Benenden Hospital) Independent Exarniner's Rep to the Trustees of the Rising Mercury Society report on the accounts of the Charityforthe period ended 31 Dember 2021, which are set out on pages 6 to 7. ReSpertI resp0Tr5ibilities of trustees and examiner The chartty's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees considerthat an audit is not required for this year under sectton 14412} of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Actl and that an independent examinatton is needed. It is my responsibalityto: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.. to follow the procedures laid down in the general Dirertions given bythe Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act; and to state whether particular matters have come to my attentton. Basls of Independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordan with the general directions gNen by the Charity Commission. An examination in£ludes a review of the accounting records kept by the charty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also include5 consideration of anv unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanatioths from you as trustees cob7cerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and frdir view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention.- 111 which Bives me reasonable cause to believe that in any materi31 respert the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act: and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting recor(ls an(1 comply with the accountit)g requirements of the 2011 Act, have not been met: or 12} to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in ordertoenable a properunderstanding of the accoLtrnts to be reached. Signe(l= Name: Helen Chamberlain BSC ACA Chief Financial Officer of the Benenden Healthcare Society Limited Address: Benenden Health Holgate Park DrNe York Y026 4GG Date: Ilth April 2022
The Rlslng Mercury Society (Supporters of Benenden Hospital) Report otthe Trustees for the year ended 31st December 2021 Due to the Covid Pandemic during 2020 and 2021, it was not possible for the Tru5tee5 to undertake any of the usual fundraising artivities. Mrs E Godwin was able to do some fundraising within her local community by selling cakes and presetves. Mrs D Floweralso raised funds within her local community by holding gift stalls. The 20218enenden Society Conference was held online therefore no fundraising could take pla at that event as done in previous years. Further information about the RM Society 15 made available to the general public by inclusion in the websites of both the Society and the Benenden Hospital Trust. The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and Financial Ststement5 in accordance with applicable law and regulations and confirm that they have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation. We hereby certify that the Annual Report and Financial Statements were approved by the Trustees at the Annual General Meeting held on Ilth April 2022. MrsEEM Chairman dwin Mrs S Pamphlett Vice-chairman Mrss Tilbury Secretary Date IilbtrliLI
R.M.SOCIETY (SUPPORTERS OF BENENDEN HOSPITAL) RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 2021 2020 INCOME Subscriptions Members donations Legacy AGM lunch Cakes and Preserves Gift Stalls HMRC Gift Aid refund Easy Fundraising Bank Compensation Sale of stamp albums Total Income 588 5520 Subscriptions Members donations Sundries AGM Lunch Cakes and Preserves Gift Stalls HMRC Gift Aid refund Easy Fundraising Waitrose Donation Kent and SU branch 1293 4365 20157 50 2452 20 2365 650 1271 200 2497 56 25 40 333 622 850 £31.406 £11,953 EXPENDITURE AGM Expenses EXPENDITURE Unpaid cheques Committee Travel Costs Stationery/ admin AEND subscription Donation To Hospital Trust 348 16 156 45 AEND subscription Donation to hospital trust Total Expenditure DEFICIT {.)/ SURPLUS 614 585 40,000 £802 -£9556 £11 151
R.M.SOCIETY (SUPPORTERS OF BENENDEN HOSPITAL) BALANCE SHEET AT31 DECEMBER 2021 2021 2020 ASSETS Bank current account at 31 December 10047 19603 ACCUMULATED FUNDS Balance at l January Deficit l-)1 surplus for year 19603 -9556 8452 11151 10047 19603