2025-04-05-accounts - Time Is Precious (In Memory Of Ben Halford)

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

	Period start date	Period start date			Period end date
From	06	April	2024	To	05 April	2025

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Time Is Precious (in memory of Ben Halford)

Registered charity number 1141671

Charity's principal address 25 Preachers Vale

Coleford Radstock Somerset BA3 5PT

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
	Mr Neil Halford
	Mrs Nicola Halford
	Miss Debra Plummer
	Miss Louise Coate
	Mrs Michelle Richards
	Mrs D Bradley
	Mr Robert Willis		Appointed February2025

Section B Structure, governance and management

Type of governing document Trust Deeds

How the charity is constituted Trust

Trustee selection methods Appointed by existing Trustees

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Section C Objectives and activities

Section C	Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects	To assist in the relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of children who are affected by illness or those children who suffer from a form of disability which involves treatment and / or a stay in hospital and their families, by providing such services, facilities and equipment as the trustees in their absolute discretion determine, for use during their time in hospital or at home, whilst receiving treatment, including operations and rehabilitation, in particular but without limitation to supporting this object in the following hospitals :- 1) Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust Children Centre, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG; 2) Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Paul O'Gorman Building, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8BJ; 3) Yeovil District Hospital Children & Adolescent Services, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT
	The aim of the charity is to help create a more comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for children and their families in hospital or at home. The charity works alongside specialists to purchase equipment and refurbish areas to support not just those children who because of illness or disability find themselves in hospital for treatment but also their families who want to be with them because time is just that precious. We can help at home Time Is Precious aim to help as many children as possible who may need extra equipment not supplied by the NHS at home. This could also include sensory equipment, specialised devices such as Eye Gaze Communication etc. Every child is unique & will need equipment to suit them, working alongside hospital staff, to ensure the needs of the child is met correctly. Hospitals Hospital life can be extremely stressful when you have an ill child. Time is precious purchase amazing equipment to help relax the children as well as helping distract them from traumatic procedures. Family and friends like to visit young patients, but visits can be cut short because it is difficult keeping brothers and sisters entertained. We want to be able to make visiting time as best we can for everyone so they can enjoy playing games, chatting and just being a family. Hospital Wards, play and physiotherapy departments often need extra funding for resources and equipment as Hospital budgets are limited. The Charity aims to fund the departments by raising monies to purchase equipment for the patients to use during their time in the hospital. The principal hospitals to Benefit are as follows: • Bristol Children's Hospital • RUH Bath Hospital • Yeovil Hospital Children's Ward

Section C

Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects

To assist in the relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of
children who are affected by illness or those children who suffer from a
form of disability which involves treatment and / or a stay in hospital and
their families, by providing such services, facilities and equipment as the
trustees in their absolute discretion determine, for use during their time in
hospital or at home, whilst receiving treatment, including operations and
rehabilitation, in particular but without limitation to supporting this object
in the following hospitals :- 1) Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust
Children Centre, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG; 2) Bristol Royal Hospital
for Children, Paul O'Gorman Building, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2
8BJ; 3) Yeovil District Hospital Children & Adolescent Services, Higher
Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT

The aim of the charity is to help create a more comfortable and relaxed
atmosphere for children and their families in hospital or at home.
The charity works alongside specialists to purchase equipment and
refurbish areas to support not just those children who because of illness
or disability find themselves in hospital for treatment but also their
families who want to be with them because time is just that precious.
We can help at home
Time Is Precious aim to help as many children as possible who may need
extra equipment not supplied by the NHS at home. This could also
include sensory equipment, specialised devices such as Eye Gaze
Communication etc. Every child is unique & will need equipment to suit
them, working alongside hospital staff, to ensure the needs of the child is
met correctly.
Hospitals
Hospital life can be extremely stressful when you have an ill child. Time is
precious purchase amazing equipment to help relax the children as well
as helping distract them from traumatic procedures.
Family and friends like to visit young patients, but visits can be cut short
because it is difficult keeping brothers and sisters entertained. We want
to be able to make visiting time as best we can for everyone so they can
enjoy playing games, chatting and just being a family.
Hospital Wards, play and physiotherapy departments often need extra
funding for resources and equipment as Hospital budgets are limited.
The Charity aims to fund the departments by raising monies to purchase
equipment for the patients to use during their time in the hospital.
The principal hospitals to Benefit are as follows:
•
Bristol Children's Hospital
•
RUH Bath Hospital
•
Yeovil Hospital Children's Ward

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

	Achievements and performance
	Charitable Activities
	One of the major highlights this year was the transformation of the main
	entrance to the Children’s Ward at RUH Bath. This space has been
	thoughtfully redesigned to create a more welcoming and calming
	environment for young patients and their families. The improvements have
	made a real difference in the first impressions and experiences of those
	arriving at the ward.
	Additionally, we have upgraded waiting areas in several key departments
	across the hospital to improve patient comfort and reduce stress during
	often difficult visits. These include:
	• Radiology Department
	• Eye Department
	• Orthodontics
	• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
	Each of these waiting spaces has been refreshed with patient-friendly
	designs and more comfortable seating, creating a more positive and
	supportive atmosphere.
	In the anaesthetic room, we also installed a specially designed ceiling
	feature to help distract and soothe young patients as they prepare for
	procedures—an important contribution to reducing anxiety and improving
	overall care experience.
	Equipment Contributions
	We were also delighted to purchase three additional Century Voyager units,
	two for Bristol Children’s Hospital and another for our local surgery.
	These state-of-the-art sensory units continue to be invaluable tools in
	supporting children through difficult treatments and procedures.
	In addition to new purchases, this year has involved considerable work to
	repair and replace parts on many of our existing pieces of equipment,
	especially those in use at Bristol Children’s Hospital. Keeping this
	equipment in top condition remains a priority, ensuring we continue to
	offer the highest quality support.
	Bens gift has continued this year andwe were able to provide young patient in
	need of an off-road wheelchair.
	Fundraising
	This year has been one of our most successful yet, with a variety of
	fundraising events and initiatives helping to raise vital funds to support our
	ongoing charitable work.
	A major highlight was the Bath Half Marathon, where an incredible 70
	runners tookpart onourbehalf. Thanks to theirdedicationand the

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generosity of their sponsors, this event alone raised over £30,000 — a fantastic achievement and a testament to the strength of our community of supporters.

We also introduced some exciting new fundraising events this year:

• The Haunted Car Wash – A spooky and fun experience that drew in families during the Halloween season. • The Christmas Turkey Trot – A festive run that added some holiday cheer while raising valuable funds.

These creative events brought in new audiences and helped broaden our fundraising efforts in fun, inclusive ways. We were honoured to be selected as the Charity of the Year by FSM Solicitors, and we continue to benefit from the long-standing support of Parkers Transport.

A special thanks also goes to the Original Bristol Santa Float, which provided a £10,000 donation for the second consecutive year—an extraordinary contribution that has helped fund key projects.

Our fundraising in the community has continued to grow, with more collection pots placed in local shops this year, helping to raise awareness and regular small donations that quickly add up.

Section E Financial review

Section E	Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Further financial review details	The charity started off with a large lump sum of money transferred from The Ben Halford Foundation (money raised by the public to try to send Ben to USA to keep him alive, but he deteriorated quicker than expected, so his parents set up Time Is Precious). We only commit to projects & equipment we know we can afford/raise, being realistic. If any grants are donated to a specific project this is always honoured. As money raised within the Yeovil area, will be spent on Yeovil Hospital. Any money raised not within this area, will go towards either Bath RUH or Bristol Children’s. Donors may be specific on which hospital it is put towards.
	The financial Receipts and Payments Accounts are set out on page 7. Through the fundraising efforts the charity achieved receipts in the period of £102k (2024: £91.3k). Spending on core charitable activities totalled £42.8k (2024: £22.6k) in the year. Cash reserves remain high at £400k (2024: £374k) as the charity continues to work towards hospital projects and in-home equipment donations.

Section E

Financial review

Brief statement of the
charity’s policy on reserves
Further financial review
details

The charity started off with a large lump sum of money transferred from
The Ben Halford Foundation (money raised by the public to try to send
Ben to USA to keep him alive, but he deteriorated quicker than expected,
so his parents set up Time Is Precious).
We only commit to projects & equipment we know we can afford/raise,
being realistic. If any grants are donated to a specific project this is always
honoured.
As money raised within the Yeovil area, will be spent on Yeovil Hospital.
Any money raised not within this area, will go towards either Bath RUH or
Bristol Children’s. Donors may be specific on which hospital it is put
towards.

The financial Receipts and Payments Accounts are set out on page 7.
Through the fundraising efforts the charity achieved receipts in the period
of £102k (2024: £91.3k).
Spending on core charitable activities totalled £42.8k (2024: £22.6k) in the
year.
Cash reserves remain high at £400k (2024: £374k) as the charity
continues to work towards hospital projects and in-home equipment
donations.

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Section F Other optional information

The charity continues to attract a large and growing number of committed volunteers.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Neil Halford	Nicola Halford
	Trustee	Trustee

	17thJune 2025	17thJune 2025

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Report to the trustees/ members of[Time Is Precious (in memory of Ben Halford) ] On accounts for the year ended[5 April 2025 ] Set out on page 7

Charity no 1141671

Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning 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 fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
examiner's statement 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
- have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Name: Address:		17thJun 2025

	Gregory Errington MAAT

	75 Blackberry Way
	Midsomer Norton
	Radstock BA3 2RN

Charity Name Number Time Is Precious (in memory of Ben Halford) 1141671

Receipts and Payments Accounts

For the period Period start date Period end date To from 6 April 2024 5 April 2025

Section A Receipts and payments	Section A Receipts and payments
Receipts	Unrestricted funds £ 102 103 - - -	Restricted funds £ - - - -	Endowment funds £ - - - -	Total funds £ 102 103 - - -	Last year £
Voluntaryreceipts	102 103				91 335
Activities forgeneratingfunds	-				-
Bank interest received	-				-
	-				-
*Total receipts* Payments
	102 103	-	-	102 103	91 335
	42 790 33 527 - -	- - - -	- - - -	42 790 33 527 - -
Charitable activities	42 790				22 637
Generatingvoluntaryreceipts	33 527				26 177
Fundraisingcosts(tradingactivities)	-				-
	-				-
*Total payments* *Net of receipts* Transfers between funds Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
	76 317	-	-	76 317	48 814

	25 786	-	-	25 786	42 521
	-	-	-	-	-
	374 380	-	-	374 380	331 859
	400 166	-	-	400 166	374 380

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 400 166 -	Restricted funds to nearest £ - -	Endowment funds to nearest £
400 166	-	-
-	-	-
400 166	-	-
Print Name Neil Halford Nicola Halford		Date of approval
Neil Halford		17th Jun 2025
Nicola Halford		17th Jun 2025