– APLS SHEFFIELD Charitable Incorporated Organisation 577 577 HOLLAND COURT Registered Charity No. 1130685
TRUSTEES REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023
Harry Sager & Co Chartered Certified Accountants 249 Lynnfield House, Church St, Altrincham, WA14 4DZ Tel: 0161 721 4311 - e-mail: info@harrysager.co. APLS SHEFFIELD uk web: www.harrysager.co.uk
YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER
CONTENTS
– APLS SHEFFIELD CIO
YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023
CONTENTS
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1 – 4 Trustees’ Annual Report
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5 Independent Examiner’s Report 6 Statement of Financial Activities
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7 Balance Sheet 8 – 11 Notes to the Accounts
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APLS SHEFFIELD CIO YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their annual report with the unaudited Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023.
The report and accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Charities SORP (FRS 102) (effective 1[st] January 2019).
CHARITY NAME APLS SHEFFIELD
REGISTERED NO’S Charity No. 1130685
TRUSTEES
The Trustees, who all served during the period, are as follows:-
Dr. Judith Gilchrist Mr. Sean Marven Ms. Tanya Ralph
SECRETARY Dr. Judith Gilchrist
PRINCIPAL AND REGISTERED OFFICE
Principal Office
APLS SHEFFIELD Emergency Department Sheffield Children’s Hospital Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TH
E.Mail: scn-tr.apls@nhs.net
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Harry Sager & Co., Chartered Certified Accountants 249 Lynnfield House Church Street Altrincham WA14 4DZ
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APLS SHEFFIELD CIO YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
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APLS SHEFFIELD IN 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered number 1130685 and is constituted under a Foundation Constitution which came into force on 21[st] Feb 2020. Prior to its conversion to CIO, the Charity operated as a Limited Company. The Charity was firstly registered with the Charity Commission on 22nd July 2009. Prior to that, the organisation had been operated as a branch of Advanced Life Support Group (a Registered Charity) till 31[st] December 2006.
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustee Committee
The Trustees consider appointment of new trustees from individuals that are recommended, taking into account appropriate combination of skills, interests and experience within healthcare.
Induction and Training of new trustees are conducted by existing Trustees. New trustees are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Charity and the context in which it operates.
Objectives and Activities
The objects of the charity are the preservation of life by providing training and education, in particular but not exclusively, to doctors and nurses in life saving techniques in particular regarding paediatric life support treatment.
The activities of the charity are to provide training using standardised teaching packages to enable candidates to use a structured approach to a variety of clinical and non-clinical situations where the life of the patient may be compromised. The courses are all intensive and are based around evidence -based methods of teaching and training.
Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity’s aims and objectives.
The Charity provides medical training courses with the aim of improving emergency care and thus provide ultimate benefit to the patients, their families and the wider communities in general. There are no boundaries to the receipt of the benefit of improved emergency care.
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APLS SHEFFIELD CIO
YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
During the year under review the Charity operated 20 courses in total. These were held at the Post Graduate Medical Education Centre, the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield, and the Clinical Skills Centre at Sheffield Children’s Hospital as well as through remote learning.
All courses are delivered by volunteer Instructors. During 2023, approximately 50 Instructors have donated their time and expertise to our courses.
The Charity has continued to maintain a high standard of course attendance and achievements, with candidates attaining successful results.
The Courses are open to applicants from nursing, medical and paramedic backgrounds, and are taught by fully qualified instructors from all over the UK. This brings the additional benefit of new ideas and teaching methods to the Charity.
PLANS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
Over the recent years, the majority of candidates trained by the Charity were staff from and thus paid for by the Sheffield Children’s Hospital, who was also the main supplier of the Charity for providing venue and admin support staff.
A discussion took place in late 2023 between the Charity and Sheffield Children’s Hospital with regards to the best way forward of providing training courses in future. It was concluded that the best way forward is for the Trust to take over the running of the training courses in house.
The Charity is planning to support the transition in 2024 and co-operate with the Trust to absorb the provision of their courses by the Trust fully by end of 2024.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
During the year the Charity’s total income was £51,395 (2022, £52,140), and the overall performance recorded a surplus of £2,323 (2022, a surplus of £5,430).
Reserves Policy
The “free reserves”, i.e. funds not already invested in fixed assets, as at 31[st] December 2023, amounts to £30,907.
These “free reserves” will be utilised in 2024 to facilitate the running of the training courses by the Trust.
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APLS SHEFFIELD CIO
YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
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FINANCIAL REVIEW (cont’d)
Going Concern
The Trustees are therefore of the view that there are no other material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Approved and Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Dr Judith Gilchrist
26[th] May 2025
………………………… Chairman of Trustees
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APLS SHEFFIELD CIO INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31[st] December 2023.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the Charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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1) accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
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2) the accounts did not accord with those accounting records; or
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3) the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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.
LIU LIU FCCA HARRY SAGER & CO.
CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, 249 LYNNFIELD HOUSE CHURCH STREET ALTRINCHAM WA14 4DZ
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APLS SHEFFIELD CIO
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Charitable Activities: Training Course Fees ................. TOTAL EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable Activities................ Provision of Training Courses NET SURPLUS ....................... RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
20232022 Unrestricted Unrestricted Total funds Total funds NOTES £ £ 51,395 52,140 51,395 52,140 3 49,072 46,710 2,323 5,430 28,584 23,154 30,907 28,584 |
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| Total Funds brought forward ..... Total Funds carried forward.... |
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APLS SHEFFIELD CIO BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023
NOTE FIXED ASSETS TANGIBLE ...........................4 CURRENT ASSETS DEBTORS ............................5 CASH AT BANK ................... CREDITORS: (AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR) ............................................ CREDITORS ........................ ACCRUALS .......................... DEFERRED INCOME ........... ............................................ NET CURRENT ASSETS ............................................ NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted Funds ............. Total Funds....................... |
2023 2022 Unrestricted Unrestricted Total funds Total funds ££ ££ 4,402 - 23,710 16,286 21,610 33,508 45,320 49,794 - - 4,200 8,080 14,615 13,130 18,815 21,210 26,505 28,584 30,907 28,584 30,907 28,584 30,907 28,584 Signed on Behalf of the Board ….................................................. Dr Judith Gilchrist Chairman of Trustees |
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Approved by the Board 26[th] May 2025
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APLS SHEFFIELD CIO YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
1. LEGAL FORM
APLS Sheffield is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, converted from a Limited Company on 21[st] February 2020.
Its principal office is as detailed in the Trustees report on page 1.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis of Accounting
The Charity is a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The Accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) (effective 1[st] January 2019), and the Charities Act 2011.
b) Incoming Recognition
All incoming in recognise once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
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Training Course Fees: included on a receivable basis. Course fees are invoiced in advance and, therefore, deferred and included in income in the relevant financial year when the course is held.
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Investment Income: this relates to interest from bank deposits and is included in income when receivable.
c) Expenditure Recognition
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 settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis.
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Allocation of Expenditure
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Direct costs on charitable activities: costs incurred in the delivery of training courses.
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Support costs: costs incurred to facilitate the provision of training courses
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Governance Costs: include costs for Independent Examination and those associated with fulfilling statutory requirements including the preparation of statutory accounts.
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APLS SHEFFIELD CIO
YEAR ENDED TO 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont’d)
e) Irrecoverable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred.
f) Fixed Assets
The cost of tangible fixed assets is written off over their useful lives as follows:-
Course equipment:
- over 4 years straight line
g) Creditors
Creditors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Accrued charges are valued at their settlement amount.
h) Donated services
Services donated by the volunteer Instructors are not recognised as income due to the intrinsic difficulty of them being measured reliably.
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EXPENDITURES ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Direct Cost Course Materials ........................... Educator Fees…………. .................. Course Catering ............................ Travel, Meals & Accommodation ... Venue Hire ................................... Course Administration................... Special Movers .............................. Printing & Software ....................... Depreciation .................................. Support Cost Bank Charge ................................ Salary Recharge ............................ |
2023 £ 17,644 - 11,819 1,714 3,000 - 294 159 1,467 36,097 61 8,474 8,535 |
2023 £ 17,644 - 11,819 1,714 3,000 - 294 159 1,467 36,097 61 8,474 8,535 |
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APLS SHEFFIELD CIO
YEAR ENDED TO 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
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3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS (cont’d)
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20232022 £ £ Governance Costs Accountancy Charges .................... 4,440 3,180 Sundry expenses ........................... - 372 4,440 3,552 49,072 46,710 FIXED ASSETS Course Equipment COST £ At 01.01.23 37,864 Additions5,870 At 31.12.23 43,734 DEPRECIATION At 01.01.23 37,864 Charge for year1,468 AT 31.12.23 39,332 NET BOOK VALUE At 31.12.234,402 At 31.12.22 - DEBTORS 20232022 £ £ Due within one year Outstanding fees…………... 23,710 14,320 Prepayments ……………. - 1,966 23,710 16,286 DEFERRED INCOME Course fees are invoiced and payable in advance. Fees received in year for future course dates are included in deferred income. Deferred Income at 01.01.23 13,130 4,205 Released in year ( 13,130) ( 3,325) Received in year for 2024 courses 14,615 12,250 Deferred Income at 31.12.2314,615 13,130 |
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APLS SHEFFIELD CIO
YEAR ENDED TO 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
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7. TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES
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a) During the year One Trustee was reimbursed £7 (2022, 2 Trustee £65) for travelling and miscellaneous expenses, in relation to the running of the courses.
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b) None of the Trustees received remuneration from the charity.
8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
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| MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
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| At | Net movement | At | |
| 01.01.23 | in funds | 31.12.23 | |
| Unrestricted funds | £ | £ | £ |
| General fund | 28,584 | 2,323 | 30,907 |
| Total funds | 28,584 | 2,323 | 30,907 |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are: | |||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
| Resources | expended | in funds | |
| Unrestricted funds | £ | £ | £ |
| General fund | 51,395 | 49,072 | 2,323 |
| Total funds | 51,395 | 49,072 | 2,323 |
| ACCOUNTANCY CHARGES | |||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Accountancy | 3,600 | 2,580 | |
| Under-provision | 240 | - | |
| Independent Examination | 600 | 600 | |
| 4,440 | 3,180 |
10. STAFF COST
The Charity does not employ any staff. However, administration work is carried out by Sheffield Children’s Hospital Trust, who recharge their staff cost to the Charity.
11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31[st] December 2023.