TNA UK April 2020 - March 2021
The TNA UK found itself in the grip of a global pandemic - COVID-19. This left our members suffering more than ever due to the inability of being able to see their consultants face-to-face and operations being cancelled. This has been a huge challenge.
TNA experienced a year of change with two departures from the board as well as the resignation of the office manager.
However, I am pleased to report that since then we have appointed a new CEO, Aneeta Prem and a new and experienced Treasurer.
A new Office/Finance Manger has been appointed and all accounts are now kept on the Sage system for ease of accounting.
Under the new administration a decision was made to close the Oxted office and the CEO negotiated to end the lease early without penalty which has saved the charity three years of rent and bills.
Our membership is growing and the aim is to double the membership within a year. A freephone automated phone line service has been implemented.
Work has started to modernise the back end of the website which will ensure that our membership details pass seamlessly onto our
own records and comply with current GDPR legislation.
We employed the services of a solicitor on a pro bono basis to look over our constitution and all to ensure legislative processes watertight compliance.
We have introduced a TNA magazine which we posted to all members. This has been an overwhelming success and warmly received by the membership and something they look forward to receiving.
The CEO has introduced bi-monthly National Zoom which are to all our meetings open members. Over 300 members and their families regularly join these Zoom meetings. We invite leading experts to share their knowledge and answer members questions. These meetings have proved to be a huge success and are so appreciated and have made a great deal of difference our members. We have also provided support for members logging onto Zoom for the first time.
The regional support groups have also benefited from holding their meetings via Zoom and this has enabled more members to join in who were previously unable to attend face to face meetings. This has helped eradicate loneliness and has acted as a great support for members.
The National TNA telephone and email helplines are manned by volunteers who all suffer from TN or care for someone who is a sufferer. These helplines have been a life line for anyone suffering from TN themselves, or their family and friends and medical professionals trying to gain an insight into this hideous condition.
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of the
Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK
regarding the Association’s accounts for 2020-21
I report on the accounts of the Association for the year ended March 31 2021, which are set out on page 3 of the Annual Report.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
• to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act;
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given 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 you as 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 next statement.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Michael J Gibbard, FCMA
Dormer Cottage, 24 Weald Way, Caterham CR3 6EG
December 20, 2021