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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07476120 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1142803

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

for

Global Sepsis Alliance

Avalon Accounting Limited 12 Park Lane Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 5DL

Global Sepsis Alliance

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 13
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 14 to 15

Global Sepsis Alliance

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

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 December 2021. 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).

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Global Sepsis Alliance

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

Our charity's purposes as set out in the objects contained in the company's Memorandum of Association are for the public benefit to relieve sickness and promote and protect the physical and mental health of persons suffering from sepsis by:

The aims of our charity are to raise awareness and understanding of sepsis and its treatment and educate a range of audiences, both professional and lay public. Our aims fully reflect the purposes that the charity was set up to further.

Ensuring our work delivers our aims

The charity continues to be in its formative years, but we review our aims, objectives, and activities each year. This review looks at what we achieved and the outcomes of our work in the previous 12 months. The review looks at the success of each key activity and the benefits they have brought to those groups of people we were established to help. The review also helps us ensure our aim, objectives, and activities remained focused on our stated purposes. We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aim and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the Trustees and Executive Board jointly consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.

The focus of our work

Our main objectives for the year 2021 continued to be those activities aimed at raising awareness and understanding of sepsis and its treatment, as well as igniting necessary policy changes and mental shifts in policy makers and governmental institutions, especially those involved in policymaking. These objectives are how we will actively pursue our vision:

A WORLD FREE OF SEPSIS

The strategies we used to meet these objectives included:

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Global Sepsis Alliance

Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

Of specific significance in 2021 was the 'World Sepsis Congress 2021' - over the course of two days and 15 diverse and highly relevant sessions, over 90 speakers from more than 30 countries gave trenchant talks on all aspects of sepsis, from the impact of policy, the role of artificial intelligence and big data, patient safety, and long-term sequelae through to novel trial design, the latest research, and much more. The congress took place entirely online and participation was free of charge, allowing participants to join from wherever they had an internet connection. The congress was a sweeping success, with more than 19,000 registrations from 181 countries. 71% of our audience joined from low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) - the majority of whom could not have afforded to travel to a physical congress to learn about sepsis. All presentations were recorded and continue to be available on our YouTube channel and on Apple Podcasts, easily accessible and free of charge. We plan to host a WSC Spotlight in 2022 and the 4th World Sepsis Congress in 2023.

Thanks to COVID, the GSA Awards were presented in a virtual ceremony this year. Throughout the year, the GSA also supported and promoted other health days with a relationship to sepsis, such as World Hand Hygiene Day and World Patient Safety Day. Jointly with ESICM and SCCM, we published a consensus paper in Intensive Care Medicine, emphasizing the importance of recognizing that patients critically ill with COVID-19 have viral sepsis, despite some differences from sepsis caused by other pathogens.

The GSA also kept on supporting and growing its regional sepsis alliances - in 2021, we unveiled the new logo and website for the Eastern Mediterranean Sepsis Alliance (EMSA), and EMSA also hosted a free webinar in September. September also saw the 4th Annual Meeting of the European Sepsis Alliance, and the launch of our new World Sepsis Day Quiz - a fun and interactive way to test your knowledge about sepsis.

Over the year, we also released new material on sepsis, such as a updated infographics, as well as translated our existing sepsis awareness material to more languages.

How our activities deliver public benefit

Our main activities and who we try to help are described below. All our charitable activities focus on raising awareness and understanding of sepsis and its treatment and this remains our key challenge. All our activities are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit.

Despite advances in modern medicine, including vaccines, antibiotics, and intensive care, sepsis remains the primary cause of death from infection, including viral infections such as COVID-19. Sepsis, which is often misunderstood by the public as "blood-poisoning" is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Sepsis arises when the body's response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It may lead to shock, multiple organ failure, and death, especially if not recognized early and treated promptly. Between one third and one half of patients with sepsis die. In the developing world, sepsis accounts for 60-80% of lost lives per year in childhood, killing more than 6 million neonates and children yearly and is responsible for more than 100,000 cases of maternal sepsis. Every hour, over 1,000 people die from sepsis.

We have a simple message: sepsis must receive utmost priority as a medical emergency, so that all patients can expect to receive basic interventions, including antibiotics and intravenous fluids, within the first hour.

What examples exist of who has benefited?

In 2012, the Rory Staunton Foundation and Global Sepsis Alliance announced that they will unite to fight against sepsis, claims 17 deaths per minute, 24,480 deaths every day and 8-9 million lives annually. Our collaboration has continued into 2021 to create global sepsis awareness and mandates. 12-year-old Rory scratched his elbow playing school basketball on March 29th, 2012. He soon became unwell and, having previously been sent home from a leading New York hospital, died four days later from unrecognized sepsis.

We formed a Communications Committee under the leadership of Dr Ron Daniels. This Committee was formed to recognize that public awareness is created through action and communication. The Committee will help to further develop ideas and our communications strategy to the press and social media over the whole year and especially around World Sepsis Day. Our efforts on social media are going well, with double-digit growth on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

The GSA also has a Quality Improvement Committee (QIC), focusing on research and quality improvement. That includes better protocols in hospitals to detect sepsis earlier, when it is easier to treat and manage.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

The charity plans continuing the activities outlined above in the forthcoming years subject to satisfactory funding arrangements. We plan to host another WSC Spotlight in April 2022, as well as the 4th WSC in 2023. All other projects, for example WSD and the GSA Awards, will be continued in 2021.

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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

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.

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. The organization is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on December 22nd, 2010 and registered as a charity on June 8th, 2011. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.00 GBP.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The Directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's Articles are known as the Trustees. The day-to-day management of the company is the responsibility of the members of the Executive Committee who are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they must be re-elected at the next Annual General Meeting. All members of the Executive Committee give their time voluntarily and received no benefits from the charity.

Induction and training of new trustees

The Trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity. A formal induction and training program will be considered as and when new Trustees are appointed. This training will include:

- The obligations of Executive Board members.

Risk management

The Trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. The charity is still in its formative years and therefore the risk assessment has been confined to an assessment of financial outlook and the ability of the charity to fund its current and future activities. The charity has three current employees and no property or significant investments. However, the need for the charity to conduct a more comprehensive risk assessment (for example to include the completion of a Risk Register and Health and Safety Review) will be conducted annually and a further determination made.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

07476120 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1142803

Registered office

12 Park Lane Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 5DL

Trustees

Mr. Philip Taylor Director Dr. Konrad Anton Reinhart Director Dr. Darren Ron Daniels Director

Company Secretary

Mr. Philip Taylor

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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner

Avalon Accounting Limited 12 Park Lane Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 5DL

Solicitors

Russell-Cooke LLP 2 Putney Hill London SW15 6AB

Bankers

Barclays Bank plc Commerzbank Aldermaston Road Fischergasse 10 Tadley 07743 Basingstoke Jena Hampshire Germany RG26 4QA

Executive Committee

Abdulelah Alhawsawi Brett Abbenbroek Daniela Souza Dennis Kredler Emmanuel Nsutebu Imrana Malik Maha Aljuaid Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon Ron Daniels Shevin Jacob

Board Members

Abdulelah Alhawsawi, Alison Fox-Robichaud, Antonio Artigas, Brett Abbenbroek, Daniela Souza, Dennis Kredler, Emmanuel Nsutebu, Evangelos Giamarellos-Bourboulis, Halima Salisu Kabara, Imrana Malik, Louise Thwaites, Luis Antonio Gorordo Del Sol, Maha Aljuaid, Mitchell Levy, Naoyuki Matsuda, Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon, Ron Daniels, Shevin Jacob, Tobias Welte, Ulrika Knutsson

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

........................................................................

Mr. Philip Taylor - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Global Sepsis Alliance

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Global Sepsis Alliance ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('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.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of ICAEW which is one of the listed bodies.

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

  3. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

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.

Sanjay Swarup ICAEW Avalon Accounting Limited 12 Park Lane Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 5DL Date: .............................................

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Global Sepsis Alliance

Statement of Financial Activities

for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

2021
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
211,550
Other trading activities
3
131,553
Total
343,103
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
4
209,276
NET INCOME
133,827
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
615,658
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
749,485		 2020
Total
funds
£
102,563
164,909
267,472
249,532
17,940
597,718
615,658

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Global Sepsis Alliance

Balance Sheet

31 December 2021

2021
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
9
8,858
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
10
89,936
Cash at bank
655,593
745,529
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
11
(4,902)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
740,627
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
749,485
NET ASSETS
749,485
FUNDS
12
Unrestricted funds
749,485
TOTAL FUNDS
749,485		 2020
Total
funds
£
6,078
32,227
658,791
691,018
(81,438)
609,580
615,658
615,658
615,658
615,658

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2021.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

............................................. Mr. Philip Taylor - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Global Sepsis Alliance

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

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.

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Plant and machinery - 25% on reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings - 25% on reducing balance
Computer equipment - 25% on reducing balance

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 AND LEGACIES
2021 2020
£ £
Donations 211,550 102,563

continued...

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Global Sepsis Alliance

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2021 2020
£ £
Sponsorships 131,553 164,909
4. RAISING FUNDS
RAISING DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2021 2020
£ £
Postage and stationery 2,747 3,714
Other direct cost 16,953 2,910
Travel subsistence & accommodation 2,434 5,628
Event costs 55,479 29,107
Support costs 131,663 208,173
209,276 249,532
5. SUPPORT COSTS
Information
Management Finance technology
£ £ £
Raising donations and legacies 146,179 (39,589) 4,566
Governance
Other Other 2 costs Totals
£ £ £ £
Raising donations and legacies 7,136 689 12,682 131,663
6. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2021 2020
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 7,136 2,026

7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.

TRUSTEES' EXPENSES

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.

continued...

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Global Sepsis Alliance

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

8. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Employees
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
9.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS		 2021
£
125,747
125,747
2021
8		 2020
£
126,145
126,145
2020
7
Fixtures
Plant and
and
Computer
machinery
fittings
equipment
£
£
£
COST
At 1 January 2021
1,224
5,855
7,120
Additions
-
-
9,916
Reclassification
(386)
2,317
(1,931)
At 31 December 2021
838
8,172
15,105
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2021
449
2,508
5,164
Charge for year
139
1,027
5,970
Reclassification/transfer
(169)
1,556
(1,387)
At 31 December 2021
419
5,091
9,747
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2021
419
3,081
5,358
At 31 December 2020
775
3,347
1,956
10.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2021
£
Trade debtors
70,836
Investment
18,639
VAT
461
89,936		 Totals
£
14,199
9,916
-
24,115
8,121
7,136
-
15,257
8,858
6,078
2020
£
13,390
18,639
198
32,227

continued...

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Global Sepsis Alliance

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Social security and other taxes
Accrued expenses
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.1.21
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
615,658
TOTAL FUNDS
615,658
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
343,103
TOTAL FUNDS
343,103
Comparatives for movement in funds
At 1.1.20
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
597,718
TOTAL FUNDS
597,718
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
267,472
TOTAL FUNDS
267,472		 2021
2020
£
£
3,342
79,958
1,560
1,480
4,902
81,438
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.12.21
£
£
133,827
749,485
133,827
749,485
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(209,276)
133,827
(209,276)
133,827
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.12.20
£
£
17,940
615,658
17,940
615,658
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(249,532)
17,940
(249,532)
17,940

continued...

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Global Sepsis Alliance

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 1.1.20
£
597,718
597,718		 Net
movement
in funds
£
151,767
151,767		 At
31.12.21
£
749,485
749,485

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
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
resources
£
610,575
610,575		 Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(458,808)
151,767
(458,808)
151,767		 Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(458,808)
151,767
(458,808)
151,767
151,767

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Insights in Healthcare Ltd provided secretariat services to Global Sepsis Alliance during the year totalling £2,525 (PY - £2,607). Mr. Philip Taylor is common director in both company.

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Global Sepsis Alliance

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Other trading activities
Sponsorships
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Postage and stationery
Other direct cost
Travel subsistence & accommodation
Event costs
Support costs
Management
Wages
Computer Cost
Office Rent
Staff welfare
Telephone
Advertising
Office cost
Bookkeeping
Consultancy
Foreign Exchange Loss
Finance
Insurance
Bank charges
Paypal charges
Information technology
Website development
Other
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment		 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2021		 2021
£
211,550
131,553
343,103
2,747
16,953
2,434
55,479
77,613
125,747
(4,790)
6,585
322
852
6,885
158
918
2,345
7,157
146,179
(40,162)
366
207
(39,589)
4,566
139
1,027
5,970
7,136		 2020
£
102,563
164,909
267,472
3,714
2,910
5,628
29,107
41,359
126,145
7,456
-
1,132
-
15,073
-
975
-
(9,780)
141,001
48,748
325
551
49,624
3,889
258
1,116
652
2,026

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Global Sepsis Alliance

Other
Other 2
Subscription
Governance costs
Membership fees
Accountancy and legal fees
Secretary
Legal fees
Total resources expended
Net income		 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2021		 2021
£
689
8,597
1,560
2,525
-
12,682
209,276
133,827		 2020
£
500
-
1,480
2,607
7,046
11,133
249,532
17,940

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