REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1146147
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
for
Me & Dee
Bourne & Co
Chartered Accountants
6 Lichfield Street
Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 3RD
Me & Dee
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
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Page |
Report of the Trustees |
1 to 3 |
Independent Examiner's Report |
4 |
Statement of Financial Activities |
5 |
Balance Sheet |
6 |
Notes to the Financial Statements |
7 to 13 |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities |
14 to 15 |
Me & Dee
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
Thetrusteespresenttheirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyear ended
30September2024.ThetrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingby Charities:
StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordance with
the FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland(FRS 102) (effective1 January
2019).
Invited to trustee meetings:
Miss Maria Hanson MBE (Founder/CEO unwaged)
Mr Mark Harrison (Head of Operations)
Our trusteesare unpaid and work in a purelyvoluntarycapacity.Their commitmentincludesattendance at
quarterlyboardmeetings,sub-committeemeetingsandassociatedtasksrelatingtothegovernance and
promotion of the charity, all of which are performed without any declared conflicts of interest.
Theyeachbringawealthofknowledgeandexperiencegainedfromtheirrespectiveprofessional and
personalcapacities,includingdirectorsand ownersof companies.Collectively,thetrusteeswork together
toprovidesupporttoMariaandtheteam,andtoensurethattheaimsandobjectivesofthecharity are
met, in an effective and compliant manner.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
me&deehasasimplemission:toensurefamiliesgoingthroughdifficultanduncertaintimesare gifted
withmemoriestheycantreasure,neverlosingsightofwhattrulymatters;becauseitisthose special
momentssharedwiththeoneswelove,nomatterhowcomplicatedthecircumstancesmaybe,that are
most precious of all.
CHARITY ACTIVITY
The charity provides memory-making experiences for families facing short and uncertain futures together.
Inrecentyears,thishasincludedfamilybreaksataluxurylodgeownedbythecharity,located in
Sherwood Hideaway Park, which has provided vital respite for the families that have stayed there.
Asweapproachour19thyear,wearere-focusingthetypesofactivitiesweoffertobettermeet the
evolving needs and types of support now required.
Abigpartofthisisour"continuingcareandsupport"programmewhichenablesustosupporta greater
numberoffamilieswithmemory-makingopportunities,whilstalsocreatinganenvironmentfor peer
support amongst families facing similar challenges.
Wearealsonowworkingalotmorecloselywiththenursingandbereavementteamsatlocal hospitals,
providingthe right, sensitivesupportwhen the worstimaginablehappens.Our Hope Elephantcontinues to
be an incrediblesupportto so many, with her voicerecorderin one ear and space for preciousmessages in
theother.Shecanalsoholdatininherearwhichcanholdspecialitemsandevenashesforthose who
have been lost.
REPORTING ON PUBLIC BENEFIT
Thecharitywasestablishedin2006toprovidelowcost,buthighimpact,experiencesforwhentime is
short and precious. To date, and 19 years later, thousands of families have now been supported.
ACHIEVEMENTS / PERFORMANCE
Duringthelastyearwehavesupportedarecordnumberoffamilies,witharangeof memory-making
experiences, and ongoing emotional support, including:
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Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
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7 holidays at our lodge (incl. memory gifts)
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325 Hope Elephants
-
25 overnight memory-making experiences (incl. stays at Drayton Manor and Gullivers)
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37 memory-making day trips, including White Post Farm / Go Active Falconry
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76 'continuing care' events, including swimming sessions at Moorways sensory pool
VOLUNTEERS / FUNDRAISING
We havea smalland dedicatedgroupof volunteers,knownas "me&deeangels".Thisgroupis committed
toassistinguswithfundraisingandpromotionofthecharity.Muchofourfundraisingactivityis through
eventsthatweholdand thatmembersof thepublicholdforus. As a self-fundingcharity,supportsuch as
this is vital and deeply appreciated.
Ourannualball,whichwasattendedandthoroughlyenjoyedbyover300supportersagainthis year,
provideduswiththeopportunitytoraisetheprofileofthecharity,celebrateourachievements and
generateadditionalfunds.That,alongwithmanyothersmallerevents(includingcraftfairs,quiz nights,
golf days etc.)held throughoutthe year,has helpedus to sustaingood levelsof incomeand secure further
support for the charity.
Wealsohavevariousschemesavailableonourwebsitethatenablesupporterstodonatea regular
affordablesumbetween£20and£250+amonth,orgift'Hope'tothefamilieswesupport.All are
acknowledged and kept up to date on the charity's activities and functions.
OFFICE
We are securein our officein the villageof Melbourne,whereour currentleaseruns throughto 2028. This
facilityprovidesa practicaland effectivehub for the charityto be run from,whichis onlythreemiles from
Maria's home. We have forged good working relationships with the business community in the village.
Administrationcostsarekepttoaminimum,withtheFounder,CEOandLifePresidentbeing unsalaried,
and a verysmallofficeteamof threefull timemembersof staff,alongwith volunteersupportfor practical
office activities.
FINANCE
Our end of year report is attached.
Our total income for the year was £249,109 (2023: £193,896)
Themajorityofourincomecomprisesdonationsfromindividualsandbusinesses.Thisincludesover £20k
frommonthlybusinesssponsors,whomweareverygratefultofortheirongoingsupport.The remainder
of our income was from other fundraising activities and small grants.
TheCharity'spolicyistoholdaminimumof50%ofafullyear'sexpenditureinreserve,whichallows the
charitytocontinuetooperateatitscurrentlevelofactivity,andplanaccordingly.Attheendof the
Financial year the charity had £214k in reserves, which is greater than the 50% level of reserves required.
The charity does not have any debts, and no funds are held by a custodian trustee.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Thecharityiscontrolledbyitsgoverningdocument,adeedoftrustandconstitutesan unincorporated
charity.
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1146147
Principal address
18A Castle Lane
Melbourne
Derbyshire
DE73 8JB
Trustees
N Kinsey
E M Horsey (resigned 1.2.25)
M Hutchings (resigned 9.9.24)
P G Male
T M Hibbert
D P Mather
T M Wilson-Szokalo (resigned 9.9.24)
S M Rice Trustee (appointed 28.11.23)
C Monk (appointed 28.11.23) (resigned 14.1.25)
A R A Siddiqui (appointed 4.2.25)
A Parker (appointed 4.2.25)
Independent Examiner
Bourne & Co
Chartered Accountants
6 Lichfield Street
Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 3RD
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 20 May 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
P G Male - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Me & Dee
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Me & Dee
IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsofMe&Dee(theTrust)forthe year
ended 30 September 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
AsthecharitytrusteesoftheTrustyouareresponsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsin accordance
with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I reportin respectof my examinationof theTrust'saccountscarriedoutunderSection145of theAct and
incarryingoutmyexaminationIhavefollowedallapplicableDirectionsgivenbytheCharity Commission
under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomaterialmattershavecometomyattention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable 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.
Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationto which
attentionshouldbedrawninthisreportinordertoenablea properunderstandingoftheaccountsto be
reached.
C Edwards ACA
Bourne & Co
Chartered Accountants
6 Lichfield Street
Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 3RD
20 May 2025
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Me & Dee
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
30.9.24
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
195,249
Charitable activities
Grants and raffles
422
Other trading activities
2
49,586
Investment income
3
3,852
Total
249,109
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
4
183,293
Charitable activities
Events and fundraising
83,631
Other
10,556
Total
277,480
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(28,371)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
242,198
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
213,827 |
30.9.23
Total
funds
£
146,071
3,826
43,225
774
193,896
202,115
64,270
18,815
285,200
(91,304)
333,502
242,198 |
|
|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Me & Dee
Balance Sheet 30 September 2024
30.9.24
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
121,710
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
19,599
Cash at bank and in hand
107,043
126,642
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
(34,525)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
92,117
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
213,827
NET ASSETS
213,827
FUNDS
11
Unrestricted funds
213,827
TOTAL FUNDS
213,827 |
30.9.23
Total
funds
£
118,102
22,418
130,783
153,201
(29,105)
124,096
242,198
242,198
242,198
242,198 |
|
|
The financialstatementswere approvedby the Board of Trusteesand authorisedfor issue on 20 May 2025
and were signed on its behalf by:
P G Male - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Me & Dee
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsofthecharity,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,have been
preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingby Charities:
Statementof RecommendedPracticeapplicableto charitiespreparingtheiraccountsin accordance
withtheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS 102)
(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancialReporting Standard
applicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCharitiesAct2011.Thefinancial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
Allincomeis recognisedin theStatementof FinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhas entitlement to
the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructive obligation
committingthecharitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefits will
be requiredin settlementand the amountof the obligationcan be measuredreliably.Expenditure is
accountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateall cost
relatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbe directlyattributedtoparticularheadingsthey have
been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciationisprovidedatthefollowingannualratesinordertowriteoffeachassetover its
estimated useful life.
Freehold property- not provided
Office equipment- 25% on reducing balance
IT equipment- 20% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestrictedfundscan be usedin accordancewiththe charitableobjectivesat the discretionof the
trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsof the
charity.Restrictionsarisewhenspecifiedbythedonororwhenfundsareraisedfor particular
restricted purposes.
Furtherexplanationof thenatureand purposeof eachfund is includedin thenotesto the financial
statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
RentalspaidunderoperatingleasesarechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivitieson a
straight line basis over the period of the lease.
continued...
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Me & Dee
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charityoperatesa definedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayableto the charity's
pensionschemearechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivitiesintheperiodtowhich they
relate.
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Fundraising events
Shop income
INVESTMENT INCOME
Rents received
Deposit account interest
RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
Sherwood Hideaway costs
Insurance
Other expenses
Support costs |
30.9.24
£
49,565
21
49,586
30.9.24
£
2,556
1,296
3,852
30.9.24
£
9,902
1,599
21,236
150,556
183,293 |
30.9.23
£
43,225
-
43,225
30.9.23
£
-
774
774
30.9.23
£
19,002
345
31,838
150,930 |
30.9.23
£
43,225
- |
|
|
|
43,225 |
|
|
202,115 |
|
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
4. RAISING FUNDS
continued...
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Me & Dee
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Therewereno trustees'remunerationor otherbenefitsfor the yearended30 September2024 nor
for the year ended 30 September 2023.
Trustees' expenses
Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended30September2024norforthe year
ended 30 September 2023.
6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
|
Unrestricted |
|
fund |
|
£ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
|
Donations and legacies |
146,071 |
Charitable activities |
|
Grants and raffles |
3,826 |
Other trading activities |
43,225 |
Investment income |
774 |
Total |
193,896 |
EXPENDITURE ON |
|
Raising funds |
202,115 |
Charitable activities |
|
Events and fundraising |
64,270 |
Other |
18,815 |
Total |
285,200 |
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) |
(91,304) |
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
|
Total funds brought forward |
|
As previously reported |
335,074 |
Prior year adjustment |
(1,572) |
As restated |
333,502 |
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
242,198 |
continued...
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Me & Dee
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
property
£
COST
At 1 October 2023
115,000
Additions
-
At 30 September 2024
115,000
DEPRECIATION
At 1 October 2023
-
Charge for year
-
At 30 September 2024
-
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 September 2024
115,000
At 30 September 2023
115,000
8.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other debtors
Prepayments |
Office
equipment
£
978
4,620
5,598
127
601
728
4,870
851 |
IT
equipment
£
2,688
143
2,831
437
554
991
1,840
2,251
30.9.24
£
80
19,519
19,599 |
Totals
£
118,666
4,763 |
Totals
£
118,666
4,763 |
|
|
|
123,429 |
|
|
|
|
564
1,155 |
|
|
|
|
1,719 |
|
|
|
|
121,710 |
|
|
|
|
118,102 |
|
|
|
|
|
30.9.23
£
796
21,622 |
|
|
|
|
22,418 |
continued...
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Me & Dee
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 10)
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
10.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank loans
11.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At
1.10.23
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
242,198
TOTAL FUNDS
242,198
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
249,109
TOTAL FUNDS
249,109 |
30.9.24
30.9.23
£
£
3,474
5,489
1,585
1,566
29,466
22,050
34,525
29,105
30.9.24
30.9.23
£
£
3,474
5,489
Net
movement
At
in funds
30.9.24
£
£
(28,371)
213,827
(28,371)
213,827
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(277,480)
(28,371)
(277,480)
(28,371) |
|
|
continued...
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Me & Dee
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS |
At
1.10.22
£
335,074
335,074 |
Prior
year
adjustment
£
(1,572)
(1,572) |
Net
movement
in funds
£
(91,304)
(91,304) |
At
30.9.23
£
242,198 |
|
|
|
|
242,198 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming
resources
£
193,896
193,896 |
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(285,200)
(91,304)
(285,200)
(91,304) |
|
|
|
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS |
At
1.10.22
£
335,074
335,074 |
Prior
year
adjustment
£
(1,572)
(1,572) |
Net
movement
in funds
£
(119,675)
(119,675) |
At
30.9.24
£
213,827 |
|
|
|
|
213,827 |
continued...
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Me & Dee
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A currentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,included in
the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming
resources
£
443,005
443,005 |
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(562,680)
(119,675)
(562,680)
(119,675) |
|
|
|
12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 September 2024.
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Me & Dee
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations and sponsorships
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
Shop income
Investment income
Rents received
Deposit account interest
Charitable activities
Grants and raffles
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Sherwood Hideaway costs
Insurance
Other expenses
Charitable activities
Events and fundraising costs
Gifts and donations
Other
Holiday and caravan costs
Bank loan interest |
30.9.24
£
195,249
49,565
21
49,586
2,556
1,296
3,852
422
249,109
9,902
1,599
21,236
32,737
47,073
36,558
83,631
7,609
115
7,724 |
30.9.23
£
146,071
43,225
- |
|
|
43,225
-
774 |
|
|
774
3,826 |
|
|
193,896
19,002
345
31,838 |
|
|
51,185
26,856
37,414 |
|
|
64,270
16,739
230 |
|
|
16,969 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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Me & Dee
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 September 2024
Support costs
Management
Wages
Social security
Staff recruitment and training costs
Equipment expenses
Rent
Rates
Light and heat
Postage and couriers
Stationery and printing
Telephone, fax and broadband
Subscriptions
Motor and travel expenses
Premises repairs and maintenance
Finance
Bank charges
Other
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Impairment losses for tangible fixed assets
Governance costs
Solicitor Fees
Accountancy and legal fees
Total resources expended
Net expenditure |
30.9.24
£
100,726
3,367
409
-
16,465
317
3,860
1,435
2,652
4,879
1,277
12,198
109
147,694
-
1,155
-
1,155
1,707
2,832
4,539
277,480
(28,371) |
30.9.23
£
86,695
3,232
1,912
(1,553)
11,289
-
2,754
1,668
4,407
4,549
1,222
11,958
401
128,534
(18)
564
22,900
23,464
(1,050)
1,846
796
285,200
(91,304) |
|
|
|
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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