# **CHEER -UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023** **WE KEEP SMILES IN FASHION** Trustees Report and Financial Statements Registered Charity Number: 1139859 CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 |**About Us**
**Services**
**Testimonials**
**Facts and Figures**
**Impact**
**Report of the Trustees**
**Statement of Financial Activities**
**Balance Sheet**
**Notes to the Financial Statements**
**Detailed statement of Financial Activities**
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re| |---| CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 ## **ABOUT US** The Cheer-Up Squad, was established 12 years ago by a group of parents with ill children struggling to cope. Juggling care of the sick child with the needs of the rest of the family highlighted to the founders the lack of services to help families in similar circumstances. What began as a pipe dream to give entertainment to bedridden children and adults evolved into a flourishing network of kindness and happiness. The Cheer-Up squad comes into the lives of the ill, supporting and strengthening patients to brave their illness with laughter and cheer, simultaneously reducing social isolation and preventing anxiety and depression. We help patients forget about gruelling treatments, hospital routines, medical procedures and appointments that have sadly become daily occurences, and allow the whole family to smile and laugh again. CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 ## **SERVICES** **With our strong mission of spreading hope and joy, we provide a range of free and confidential services to hospitalised and home-bound people and their families.** ## **VISITS / CLOWN CARE** Our enthusiastic team of selfless volunteers, magicians, jugglers, musicians, singers, scrapbooking and arts and crafts volunteers devote hours to visiting children, adults and elderly people. We support anyone in need, whether recovering from an operation, suffering from a medical condition e.g. Crohn’s and Colitis, or in hospital with a serious and long-term disease. Perhaps the most admirable aspect of our work is the thoughtful consideration and attention to detail displayed by our dedicated volunteers. Visits are carefully planned to suit the patient and situation. We can whip up a magic show, cheerful songs, funny skits, or puppet show. Each visit is accompanied by a dazzling array of toys and games for the sick child. We leave a trail of laughter hope and warmth. For the mature patient the squad might metamorphose into an impromptu concert complete with professional players, violinists and popular singers. We play stirring tunes and sing uplifting words of hope and faith, thus lifting their spirits and speeding recovery. **MAGICAL MOMENTS** Magical Moments ensures that people who are unable to attend family/friends weddings due to their illness or me vulnerability will be able to view their loved ones live and to join the wedding in true spirit. This project is very different to Skype, Google Hangouts or any other means of chatting via video. ## **MAGICAL MOMENTS** This project is innovative in that it offers so much more, by giving patients complete control to operate the apparatus independently. They pam, tilt and zoom in to view things from all different angles as well as zooming in for a clearer sharper view. ## **BEDSIDE CREATIVES** The Squad distributes packages with educational and entertainment content to all ill children in hospitals across London. These are perfect for bedside use, including toys, games and crafts for kids, and as the likes of intricate knitting sets, jigsaw puzzles or paint | by number sets for the adults, filling long lonely hours spent in hospital or on bed rest. ai ~~g’~~ , CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 ## **DVD PLAYERS, DVD'S, IPADS, PIANOS, AND ELECTRICAL GAMES LIBRARY** Our collection of 30 DVD Players and vast library of DVDs are constantly updated with the newest releases to suit every age and interest. We also lend out laptops and iPads, uploaded with games and videos, so that patients can enjoy some free entertainment and use the laptops for educational benefits, such as completing school assignments, so that they don’t fall behind in their studies when they finally are able to go back to their regular school life. These are loaned out to sick and bedridden people, providing hours of entertainment, relieving boredom and providing distraction from constant pain and illness. The library is open every day and is carefully managed with a customized software program, to maximise the effectiveness for our users. ## **CHEER UP DAY** ― The Cheer Up Day, is arranged for in advance, in conjunction with the providers of care, for the ― special needs children. Cheer Up Day, is anticipated with much excitement by all special needs children. It is the highlight of their year. Our volunteers pay meticulous attention to all details of the event. Our Events Manager Alex Gluck coordinates the event and is an expert at delivering a highly successful fun ― packed day. The effect that Cheer Up Day, has on the special needs population is indescribable. ― As one teacher told us After Cheer Up Day, Dave – an uncommunicative autistic child, has become more responsive and has started to communicate with his peers. Our events help foster youth cohesion. CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 ## **FOOD DISTRIBUTION** We offer families food vouchers redeemable at local butchers or groceries, alleviating financial burdens and enabling parents to prioritise their children’s needs, ensuring nutritious meals. Additionally, our volunteers extend support by distributing sandwiches and snacks to patients during cheer-up visits, providing comfort and lifting spirits. This comprehensive approach not only addresses immediate hunger, but also fosters a sense of community care, supporting both families and individuals facing illness. ## **GIFTING ALL MEMBERS OF THE PATIENTS** ~~**HEALTHCARE TEAM**~~ The Cheer Up Squad is mindful of the patients healthcare team. Our visits provide a boost to the doctors and nurses working long and hard hours. We know how stressful it can be to work in a hospital environment. ## **ENTERTAINMENT IN CARE HOMES** Every fourth Saturday, our volunteers perform at the local old age home. These events are coordinated with the care home mangers and are a much anticipated event. We make sure to demonstrate our appreciation to the healthcare team, for their dedicated care to patients. We distribute ice cream, chocolate and goodies to all members of staff. CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 ## **TESTIMONIALS** _“After your volunteers came my child was dancing around happily; something he didn’t do since surgery!”_ -F.D _“Thanks for sending a group to my uncle. He was a different person after you left! Greatly appreciated!”_ -Josh _“Thank you so much for the DVD’s!!!! It was a major help!!! You can’t even imagine!”_ _“Thanks for the books you sent, my son was busy with it the whole day and I finally had a bit of quiet time!”_ -Sara _“I just want to say a big thank you to The CheerUp Squad. You literally revived Sammy he enjoyed your visit so much. You guys really made a difference to him and it was a very special evening!! Keep up your great work!” -B.S_ _“Your guys are doing an excellent job. I can tell on patients when The Cheer-Up Squad visited— I notice that on those days they respond far better to treatment.”_ **----- Start of picture text -----**
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-Dr. H Busch, a doctor in Royal London Hospital CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 ## **FACTS AND FIGURES** **1,144** Patients visited in a year (approximately) **116** Patients visited in a year Volunteers (approximately) € \ **18,142 29** Hospital visited DVD’s given out CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 CHEER UP SQUAD ANNUAL REPORT 2023 ## **IMPACT** **99%** Reported reduced isolation **96%** Strengthening resolve to fight disease **98%** Relieved from the boredom **85%** Improved communication Improved physical and mental health wellbeing Creating positive mood Success rate in preventing anxiety and depression **95%** **100%** Creating Success rate in **87%** and depression Prolonging the life of **100's** people THE CHEER-UP SQUAD LIMITED . a **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 OCTOBER 2023** 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 October 2020. 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In prvpaTh4 ihe accounts. lh• dwnty f0lbj￿ bes1 ￿K• ai the S￿•m8rrt ol RaconV￿ad Pr¥*• "Ac£ounliThJ R8portwq ty Chanl*s' ISORPI M•u•d 2C¥)5. Whor• Iher• is a crrfffjict Ihe FRSSE the SORP. th• SORP has been •cwd•rK• *lh 41Wlolfv SORP. 21.W) 21.860 At 31 Ckloiw 2023 21,860 21,860 DEPRECIATION: Al 1 November 2022 Char9• for year At 31 Ctlc*•f 2023 19.726 534 20.260 19,726 $34 20,260 In¢¢mlng rn•oyr¢•• Irmming resourc05 I fe$Wr￿ ￿ IrKlud•d ￿•1•m•nI olffinano* I NET BOOK VALUE: At 31 Ocicthr 2023 Al 31 Cttobef 2022 R•sourc•s •xp•nd•d 1801 2134 1601 2 134 aggre￿ ¥ll rdated lo cotewy cos1• cor¥vJt h dY•dty 4ttr*￿rf￿ lo parb¢u￿r h•athngs Ily hav• b•￿ alkKal•d 10 ac1vll￿ tyl • c¢Jn¥rt•ni Vk* ol r•xxw¢•• CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIM ONE YEAR T•x•llon Th¢ Chonty is exernFrt frrffi l•x w rts th•wh•bl• x*Mb¢& 2023 2022 Fynd x¢owlln9 Other cradtrs 2.869 720 3389 780 1.040 Iru$tees. CREDrroRS: AIK)UNTS FALLING DUE AFTER 014E YEAR 2023 2022 purpo￿$ 7.178 9.790 F￿ •xF4•n•tk¢) olth• ￿1￿￿ •>J of•￿ fu￿ IM nai•• lo 81BlemwttJ. IAOVEIIJENTS IN FUNDS Tanglbl• Ilxed I•￿tr and d•pr•clall<>n TarvjIb￿ r￿ed asse¢s are slalod at C051 ￿pred￿kn. wovbJ•d 11 Ca￿lated to ¥4Trte off Ihe Msl of assel g¥ef rts expKted If¢. 4 foloh3.' At 1.11.22 N•t M￿Ment At 31.10.23 fund$ Resirided ranis Unrn•trkt•d lund• Gener* fund 2 TRU8TEes REMUIIEAATIOM AMD 8eMeFIT8 15.404 12.79) 28,194 TOTAL FUNDS 15.404 12.790 28,194 EMPLOYEES Incc¥ning Re￿)UrceS Movement in ftjnds Reslrltled Grants Unrn•trithd fvnd• Gerwal lund TOTAL FUNDS 12.5 115(K) 49.647 62.147 36.858 49.358 12.790 12,790 Cheer-up 15 16 THE CHEER-UP SQUAD u¥rrED O￿AlLED STATEMENT OF FINANCLIL KTMTIES ftr Ihè ￿ endin9 31 Oclober 2023 R¢stri¢t¢d Unrestriaed Ttsi 2023 2022 114COMING RESOURCES Voluntary Incoffl• Grani fecewed 45.CA)O 26.622 49,647 56.147 Total In¢offllnq r••our¢ 12,5rKJ 49.647 62.147 71.622 RESOURCES EXPENDED Co•t• of ¢harflabl• •cilvltS••. ty •ctlvlty Adrn￿ and Project management Foc¥J. Grfls & ActMts•S Toys equpry￿lI Pnnting. Pc• & St*onary Insurance R•nl T8￿phOn0 Adverb$ing wages Sundrns 12.091 2,￿6 10.502 S.081 289 9.750 2,851 1.200 18.809 72 712 61.￿5 270 3.479 822 6,270 9.979 1.an 1,873 534 534 34.480 I6.￿0 12,5CKJ G¢y••m•nu ¢o•t• Accountancy Profeswonal le•$ Bank charg•s & IntW•8t 720 4.401 1.2W2 336 2.398 1.282 336 5,465 Totsl re8(WTC•S ex￿nded 12.SCKI 36.858 49.358 NET INCOIAE FOR THE YEAR 11790 117•0 4n2 RECONCILIATION OF FUNOS NET INCOME FOR YEAR 12.7 12.741) 4.792 Total Funds Brou￿1 F¢Thard Tot41 Funds c￿￿j F(Yw*rd 15.404 15.404 10.612 28.194 28.194 15.404 The Cheer-up Thij we does not f(xm part olthe s1*r￿1 17