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2021-01-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1154755

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Ms Jennifer Halpern Prince (Chair)
Ms Jenniffer Emanuel
Baroness Helena Morrissey
Ms Annalisa Jenkins
Charity number 1154755
Registered office 17 Gresse Street
6 Evelyn Yard
London
United Kingdom
W1T 1QL
Independent examiner Charlotte Toemaes Bsc FCA
Ellacotts LLP
Countrywide House
23 West Bar
Banbury
Oxfordshire
England
OX16 9SA
Bankers C. Hoare & Co
37 Fleet Street
London
EC4P 4DQ

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Statement of cash flows 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 16

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 January 2021.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with Lady Garden Foundation's constitution dated 25 September 2013 , the Charities Act 2011 and “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 201 9 )” .

Objectives and activities

The objects of the Foundation are to promote charitable causes which benefit women. The Trustees agreed that the first cause to be supported was the research work carried out by Dr Bannerjee at The Royal Marsden into gynaecological cancer. In September 2018 the charity's name was changed to The Lady Garden Foundation and this was duly registered with The Charities Commission.

In 2019 the Trustees agreed that the second cause to be supported was gynaecological cancer at The Royal Marsden. The funds raised for this cause will support a broad reaching number of projects at The Royal Marsden which seek to have a positive, and transformative impact, on women’s gynaecological cancer treatment.

In 2020, the trustees further evolved the charity’s objectives to support gynaecological causes that extend and improve the gynaecological health of women nationwide. The ambition was to achieve this by securing a nationwide awareness campaign with a major UK retailer.

At bi-monthly meetings the trustees agree on a broad strategy and areas of activity for the Foundation. This includes the consideration of grant making, reserves and risk management policies as well as performance and targets.

In the report and accounts for the year ending 31 January 2020 the Trustees noted that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic could not be accurately determined yet. Throughout this seventh accounting period the Trustees were delighted that the charity continued to thrive in its fundraising ventures, by quickly pivoting to creative, virtual fundraising activities. Whilst simultaneously establishing the charity’s first ever scientific committee, chaired by Professor Larkin, to ensure that as the Foundation continues on its growth trajectory funding allocations are measured against a targeted, science led criteria, for maximum impact.

The Foundation will allocate the funds raised during this seventh accounting period towards their second cause - gynaecological cancer at Royal Marsden Hospital, via this scientific committee. Applications were opened during this period for applicants to submit their expression of interest against the selection criteria. Eight applicants were successfully placed on the shortlist and invited to submit full applications in March 2021. The committee will convene in March 2021 to review the bids.

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission General Guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Foundation's aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting donation policies for future years.

Structure and governance

Under the terms of the Constitution the power of appointing new charity trustees lies with the current Trustees. New Trustees must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity Trustees. Dr Annalisa Jenkins, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.P ., was appointed as an additional Trustee during this accounting period.

After 2 years of service Dr John Butler resigned as Trustee to take on the role as the Foundation’s Medical Director. The Foundation plans to appoint one new trustee in the next accounting period.

The Foundation further augmented its structure and activities by becoming a registered member of the ICO and The Fundraising regulator during this accounting period. The Foundation also invested in GDPR compliant automated software to ensure continued compliance during the Foundation's rapid growth.

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

Achievements and performance

The Trustees are delighted by the continuing success of the Foundation over its seventh accounting period. Despite Covid-19 restrictions, the Foundation exceeded its fundraising target and launched its first nationwide awareness campaign with a high street retailer, SuperDrug.

The Foundation continued to considerably raise the profit margin of its fundraising. The trustees believe this can be attributed to a clear focus on financial targets and the increased strategic management of the Lady Garden Foundation brand.

In particular there have been a number of events that raised significant funds during the accounting period which included:

• Gucci Shopping Event in February 2020

The Trustees would like to thank Gucci for their continuing support of the Foundation and Tamara Beckwith Veroni for creating, and managing, this ongoing partnership. This event raised £32,280.

• Lady Garden Winter Appeal in December 2020

The Trustees would like to thank all the generous supporters of this activity which was an online appeal to trusted Lady Gardeners for their continued support for gynaecological causes during this tumultuous times. The Trustees would like to thank Jenny Halpern Prince who spearheaded this campaign. The Winter Appeal raised £55,000.

• Silent Auction in December 2020

A collection of 30 money-can't-buy lots was curated by The Foundation for its first online silent auction. The Trustees would like to thank all donors who generously provided these lots and are pleased to report that £22,228 was raised.

• GiveMe5 sponsored run and Wine Tasting. Throughout 2020

The friends and family of loyal Lady Garden supporter, Emily Plane, generously collaborated to host a number of meaningful and impactful events. The Trustees would like to thank Paige Thompson and Ida Weatherall for organising an online wine tasting with support from Corney and Barrow. The Trustees would also like to thank Alaistair Duffield and ‘Snox’ for running the length of the central line tube in London and asking supporters to donate what they would normally spend on a pint in the pub. At the end of the accounting period these two activities had raised £19,678 with more funds still being pledged in early 2021.

• Cult Beauty, throughout 2020, donated £60,000

The Trustees would like to thank Alexia Inge and her team for the funds they donated throughout the year which will make a lasting impact on gynaecological cancer treatments. Beyond the funds donated (10% of sales in the sexual and wellness category), Cult Beauty widely supported raising awareness of The Foundation and its mission to break down the taboos of women's health through their social media and marketing channels, allowing the Foundation to significantly extend its profile both nationally and worldwide.

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

Financial review

Reserves policy

The Foundation aims to maintain a minimum of £36,000 in available reserves. This money is held within restricted funds as its own fund to cover at least 3 months of expenditure in the event of a lack of funding. At the accounting date the Foundation has total reserves of £595,795, which is significantly above the reserves policy in anticipation of supporting various projects in the coming year.

Funding to The Royal Marsden

During the accounting period, the Foundation was able to donate a further £207,421 to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. This makes a total of £1,239,780 over the last 6 years, with a significant amount of funds to be donated in 2021. The Foundation will make its highest ever 12 month donation to Royal Marsden, over £600,000, during the first quarter of the next accounting period.

Risk Management

The Trustees regularly review the major risks to which the Foundation is exposed and take steps to mitigate these risks, particularly in the area of financial management.

Principal funding sources

The principal funding sources are voluntary donations together with monies raised by the various fundraising events as set out in our achievements and performance. The Trustees are delighted that a number of programmes have been put in place to raise money and raise awareness of gynaecological cancer in the future.

Consultant and other support

During the accounting period, the Foundation employed one full time employee, Alexandra Huxford as Brand Manager. Part time consultant support was also provided from Jen Burner,on a part pro bono rate. Pro Bono Public Relations support and Office space was generously provided throughout the accounting period by Halpern. The Trustees are planning to maintain a similar structure for the next financial year and have budgeted accordingly.

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of Lady Garden Foundation and of the incoming resources and application of resources of Lady Garden Foundation for that year.

In preparing these accounts, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of Lady Garden Foundation and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of Lady Garden Foundation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Independent Examiner, Charlotte Toemaes of Ellacotts LLP will be proposed for reappointment.

The Trustees' r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Lady Garden Foundation for the year ended 31 January 2021 , which are set out on pages 6 to 16.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of Lady Garden Foundation y ou are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of Lady Garden Foundation accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act . In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since Lady Garden Foundation ’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales , which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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.

Charlotte Toemaes BSc FCA Ellacotts LLP Chartered Accountants

Countrywide House 23 West Bar Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9SA England

22/11/21 Dated: .........................

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
-
156,746
Other trading activities
4
-
261,434
Total income
-
418,180
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
-
122,762
Charitable activities
Causes that benefit
women
5
-
332,224
Total charitable expenditure
-
332,224
Total resources
expended
-
462,191
Net income/(expenditure)
for the year/
Net movement in funds
-
(44,011)
Fund balances at 1
February 2020
166
639,640
Fund balances at 31
January 2021
166
595,629
TotalUnrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2020
2020
£
£
£
156,746
-
132,003
261,434
-
858,376
418,180
-
990,379
129,967
-
325,039
332,224
-
326,121
332,224
-
326,121
462,191
-
673,585
(44,011)
-
316,794
639,806
166
322,846
595,795
166
639,640
Total
2020
£
132,003
858,376
990,379
347,464
326,121
326,121
673,585
316,794
323,012
639,806

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 JANUARY 2021

Notes
Current assets
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
11
Net current assets
Income funds
Restricted funds - general
12
Unrestricted funds
2021
£
15,117
592,318
607,435
(11,640)
£
595,795
595,629
166
595,795
2020
£
13,983
629,546
643,529
(3,723)
£
639,806
639,640
166
639,806

...15/11/21.............

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

2021
Notes
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from
operations
14
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
2020
£
£
(37,228)
-
-
(37,228)
629,546
592,318
£
334,180
-
-
334,180
295,366
629,546

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

1 Accounting policies

1.1 Accounting convention

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”), “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102, the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice as it applies from 1 January 2019. Lady Garden Foundation is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The accounts have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The accounts are prepared in sterling , which is the functional currency of Lady Garden Foundation . Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that Lady Garden Foundation has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted general funds are funds that can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees .

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with the specific requirements set by t he donor .

1.4 Incoming resources

Grants/sponsorship/donations are recognised in incoming resources in the period in which they are receivable, except as follows:

Donations of goods for resale are included in incoming resources at the sale value, once sold.

Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis.

Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts is included in incoming resources when receivable. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.

1.5 Resources expended

Charitable expenditure in the form of donations payable is accounted for as and when approved by the Trustees. All other expenditure is included within the accounting period which it is incurred.

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity.

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.6 Cash and cash in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts .

1.7 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Lady Garden Foundation is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of Lady Garden Foundation’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

The Trustees do not believe there to be any estimates or judgements which have significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities.

3 Donations and legacies

Restricted Restricted
funds funds
general general
2021 2020
£ £
Donations and gifts 29,397 14,291
Gift aid receipts 9,760 123
Donated goods and services 117,589 117,589
156,746 132,003

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

4 Other trading activities

Restricted Restricted
funds funds
general general
2021 2020
£ £
Fortnum & Mason ladies lunch - 171,295
Liberate Your Wardrobe - 9,235
Lady Garden Gala dinner - 425,660
Lady Garden Fun Run 14,964 125,170
Lady Garden Rumble - (865)
Gucci T shirt / activity - 25,000
Annabel's Breakfast - 4,064
Stripe and Stare Knickers - 751
Other third party events - 9,108
Cult Beauty partnership 60,000 55,000
Aspinalls Charity Poker - 27,362
Tory Burch Shopping Day - 6,596
Monsoon Partnership 9,000 -
Wine Tasting 6,015 -
Korona Gadgets 5,114 -
Gelpops 1,821 -
Solange Rings 15,594 -
Malin Darlin Jumpers 17,539 -
Facemasks 3,116 -
GiveMe5 13,753 -
2021 Challenge 5,010 -
Silent Auction 22,228 -
Gucci Shopping Morning 32,280 -
Winter Appeal 55,000 -
Other trading activities 261,434 858,376

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

5 Charitable activities

Causes that
Causes that
benefit
benefit
women
women
2021
2020
£
£
Donations to The Royal Marsden 207,421
200,000
Donated services from Jenny Halpern Prince 100,000
100,000
Donated office space 17,589
17,589
325,010
317,589
Share of support costs (see note 9) 6,974
8,292
Share of governance costs (see note 9) 240
240
332,224
326,121
Raising funds
Restricted
Restricted
funds
funds
general
general
2021
2020
£
£
Fundraising and publicity
Brand design, website and advertising costs 3,493
8,543
Fortnum & Mason ladies lunch costs -
39,957
Lady Garden Gala costs -
131,357
Aspinalls charity poker costs -
160
VAT irrecoverable 6,245
21,465
Lady Garden Fun Run costs 3,976
31,801
Gelpops 1,848
-
Solange Rings 9,045
-
Malin Darlin Jumpers 7,130
-
Facemasks 2,700
-
2021 Challenge 3,000
-
Silent Auction 1,161
-
Misc fundraising costs 2,091
-
Consultancy fees 8,226
60,622
Staff Costs 52,194
19,429
Support & governance costs 28,858
34,130
Fundraising and publicity 129,967
347,464

6 Raising funds

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

7 Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from Lady Garden Foundation during the year.

8 Employees

There are no employees who received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000. The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Support costs
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Accountancy Fees
9,950
-
Bank, credit card and
Just giving processing
charges
3,319
-
Other administration
costs
4,346
-
Legal and professional
fees
900
-
Wages and salaries
15,105
-
Pensions costs
1,252
-
Independent examiner
fees
-
1,200
34,872
1,200
Analysed between
Fundraising
27,898
960
Charitable activities
6,974
240
34,872
1,200
2021
2020
Number
Number
1
1
2021
2020
£
£
52,194
19,429
2021
Support
costs
Governance
costs
2020
£
£
£
£
9,950
9,975
-
9,975
3,319
2,539
-
2,539
4,346
8,848
-
8,848
900
371
-
371
15,105
19,429
-
19,429
1,252
300
-
300
1,200
-
1,200
1,200
36,072
41,462
1,200
42,662
28,858
33,170
960
34,130
7,214
8,292
240
8,532
36,072
41,462
1,200
42,662

9 Support costs

Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiner s of £ 1,200 (2020- £ 1,200 ) for independent examination fees.

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

10 Debtors

Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
VAT recoverable
2021
£
15,117
-
15,117
2020
£
7,435
6,548
13,983

11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2021
£
1,854
1,239
7,297
1,250
11,640
2020
£
417
1,503
553
1,250
3,723

12 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Balance at
1 February
2020

£
Royal Marsden Fund
-
Charitable Fund
-
General Restricted Fund
639,640
Contingency Fund
-
639,640
Movement in funds
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Balance at
31 January
2021
£
£
£
£
-
(207,421)
655,749
448,328
-
-
39,090
39,090
418,180
(254,770)
(730,839)
72,211
-
-
36,000
36,000
418,180
(462,191)
-
595,629

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

12 Restricted funds

(Continued)

Royal Marsden Fund

The Royal Marsden funds comprise of amounts allocated to support gynaecological cancer at the Royal Marsden. The funds allocated for this cause will support a broad reaching number of projects at the Royal Marsden which seek to have a positive and transformative impact on women's gynaecological cancer treatment. The fund was set up during the year to set aside amounts raised from the General Restricted Fund.

Charitable Fund

The Charitable Fund comprise of amounts allocated to support gynaecological causes that extend and improve the gynaecological health of women nationwide. The fund was set up during the year to set aside amounts raised from the General Restricted Fund.

General Restricted Fund

This fund recognises all the day to day income resources and resources expended during the year. This fund is restricted to supporting causes set out in the Trustees Report under objectives and activities.

Contingency Fund

The purpose of this fund is to ensure the Foundation maintains a minimum of £36,000 in available reserves to cover at least 3 months of expenditure in the event of a lack of funding.

13 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2021
2021
£
£
Fund balances at 31
January 2021 are
represented by:
Current assets/
(liabilities)
166
595,629
166
595,629
Cash generated from operations
(Deficit)/surpus for the year
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations
TotalUnrestricted
funds
2021
2020
£
£
595,795
166
595,795
166
Restricted
funds
2020
£
639,640
639,640
2021
£
(44,011)
(1,134)
7,917
(37,228)
Total
2020
£
639,806
639,806
2020
£
316,794
21,009
(3,623)
334,180

LADY GARDEN FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

15 Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions during the year (2020 - none ), other than the donated office space in London and the services of Jenny Halpern Prince acting as a CEO. As this was a donation, no money was exchanged and therefore the total amount was accounted for in note 3, Donations and Legacies, and note 7, Charitable expenditure.