The Friends P THE KENT & HosprrAL The Queen's Award for Voluntary Servlco Annual Report & Accounts For the Year Ending 31 December 2024 {Ili.riÉ'lli In the Heart of the Hospital! Our three hospital shops and ward trolley service achieved a record year with prof its fundin9 a huge variety of equipment Our volunteer-led Library Trolley Service continues to brighten the days of inpatients with a f riendly smile and books on loan Registefed Charity No.. 1155088
Tlie lie Frieizd. F THE Contents Page Chairman's Foreword.......................................................................... Charity Objectives...................................................................... ............ Focus on Fundraising.............................................................................. Gifts in Action............................... ... ...................................................... Looking Forward- Our Plans for the Future.......... ......................... 13 Financial Summary.. ............-.............................................................. 14 Structure, Governance & Management.............................................. 16 Policies and Objectives.......................................................................... 23 Statement of Trustees. Responsibilities .............................................. 26 Independent Auditor's Report............................................................. 27 Statement of Financial Activities....................................-................... 30 Balance Sheet .31 Cash Flow .................................................... .32 Notes................................................................ ....................................... 33 The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024
Chairman's Foreword The IAgue of Friends of Keni and Canierbury Hospital was founded in 1953. the year of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11. The charity has raised more than £9million in its 72 y¢ar5. Th¢ purw)se of the League of Fricnds (LOF) is to suPrt the Easi Kent Hospitsls University NHS Foundation Trust (F.KHUFT) and its stsff io care for pali¢nts al the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (K&CH). The League of Friends charity comprises a board of trustee& an administration manager and eighi city and village groups. We are also SUPFK>rt¢d by a fiuMlrais¢r and a social mdia cxp¢rt. Wc mcct regularly to plan fundraising events and io agree funding for equipment and iiems of comfort requesled by wards and departments. Louise Coleman Chairnlan Our aim each year is to gift around £250.000 io the wards and dcpartmcnts who rqu¢5t new equipmcnl or to supwrt projecls which help paiients, stsff and visitors. However. in 2024 we agreed funding of over £500.0 to purchase equipment for the hospital. We are also grateful to receive legacies or gifts in Wills fn)m paiients or families who wish io SuP)rt their local hospital. The hospital shops continue lo provide an excellent service lo the siaff, relatives and visitors. The shop trolley visils the iyards every morning and both patients and stsff take advantage of ihis to purchase items. We also offer a ivard library trolley service for paiients severnl times a iveek and have had nothing bui SItive feedback for EK)th of these 5ervice& Many hospital Trusts are conltnuing to experience financial pressures; EKHUFf has expressed its thanks to the LOF.. for the contribulion ive have made io purchase equipmenl arKI support projecls. Everyone involved with the LOF, some of whom have volunleered for over 30 Yea should feel proud of our achievements in raising funds for ihe K&CH. I would like to thank our donors and supJx)rter& ihe hard-lvorking mcmkrs of our ciiy and village groups and all our oiher volunteers for gii'ing up their time and supp)rting the LOF. Also thanks lo the paid stalT and the Trustees for their ongoing contriblOns. Their hard work and dedication means we are able io make a difference to palient Care and io staff wellbeing at the K&CH. Thc ivork we do is very rlrdIng and ive love lo ivelcome new members. There are many oplions: join one of our fundraising village or city groups. volunteer in one of our thtte hospital shops or volunleer lo help with the ward library trolley service. If you would like to become involved with our friendly ieam and support the l(Kal hospital, plcasc contacl us. W¢ are always delighted to welcome new members. Call 01227 864030 or email ekh4r.leagueoffriend@lhs.net for more inforn)ation. Louise The League of Frierbds of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024
Charity Objectives The key objective of the chariiy (the League) is io provid¢ scrvices and funds to SUPPK)rt purchase of equipment and faciliiies which are beyond the scopc of government funding to relieve sickness, protect good health and enhance ihc care and treatment of patients and visitors accessing NHS services ai the Keni and Canlerbury Hospitsl. which is a consiitueni part of ihe Easi Kent H05Pitals University NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust). The League achieves its objectives by means of operaling hospitsl shops ithich primarily scll goods to patients, I'isitors and hospital ststT. by fundraising activities and the provision of services. 'fhese services include the provision of a mobile library service lo in-paticnis and a daily shop trolley to the Wards. as well as fundraising activities in the comniunily. Fundraising activities are also run by the eight locally bd Groups and through ihe receipi of kind donations and legacies. In considering the objeclives. Ihe Trustees have complied with the duty in section 17(5) ofthe Charities Act 201 I to have duc regard to public benefil guidance published by ihe Charity Commission. The Trustees are confident that the activities ithich they undertake hai'e a clear public benefit. I'he Trust prol'idcs clinical services within ihe scope of their NFIS requircmcnis and the League works hard io sUp)rt and enhance those services. Grants Applicalions are received from the Kent Canierbury Hospitsl staff for wuipmeni and faciliiics for use in the hospitsl. They arc examined against criteria laid do by the Trust and the L¢a8uc Truslees. Granis are approved at the t£ague Trustee Board meeiings and supported by both centrally generated funds and the eight League fundraising groups, generalcd funds. The aim of the grants is to deliver projects and purchase equipment thai make a difference lo all ivho use ihe services at thc Kent and Canierbury Hospitsl by: Fnhancing ihe qualil). of paiicni care Improving the environment for wients and visiiors sUp)rtIng NHS siaff welfare in their work" environment Providing financial funding for projecls ihai SUPFM)rt paiicnt educaiion and wellbeing The League depends almost entirely uw)n unpaid volunteers for fundraising and for staffing the services that e provide for the hospital. The Trustees are iruly appreciative of tkir hard Ivork and acknoivlcdge thai the success of the League is largely due to them. Lynne Bannon, our Charity Manager. oversees the L£ague's Cenltal aciivilies. reporting to ihe Truslees and helping lo ensure that the League achieves ils overall objective of supporting Ihc hospithl for the Ixnefit of Patien sthÈTand visilors. Matt Tillman. our Shops. Manager. runs the hospilal's highly valued shops helping us achieve our mission by providing a seryi¢e lo pallen sthlT and vi51tor5 and ma.ximising shops. profits which are used to purchase equipmeni for the hospltal, The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024
Focus on Fundraising Ourfundralslng groups * Chartham * Nailbourne St Stephen's & St Dunstan's * Sturry Ash * Barham & Klngston * Canterbury North * Canterbury South We are fortunate lo have eighi dedicated fundraising groups in Canterbury and ihe Surrounding villagcs who are instrumental in raising funds and fonn the backlx)ne of the charity. Throughout th¢ year our group members have enjoyed meeting up to plan and organise a huge variety of events and activities such as: coffee momings. soup lunches. bingo sSions, bring and buy events, quiz games. letter-drops and snSOred walk& elc. Group members, as ivell as individual volunteers, also give Iheir time io help oul in our ihree hospital shops. These provide a valuable service by sclling a great variety of lunch option snacks, drinks, neivspapers, magazincs. card5 and many other useful itcms. The shops, trolley undertakes daily 1rd rounds 'hICh is particularly useful for those patients unable to leave Iheir bed. 'fhe shops are becoming ever more p)pular and throughout the year. footfall h&8 steadily increased helping to produce record profits, which will be ploughed back into the hospiial. The health benefits of volunteering are well documented. Our volunteer5 have commentcd that the> thoroughl), enjoy the socia] asrrti of giving up iheir free lime lo support ihe Leaoue. ii'orking i%'ith long-established friends and having Ihc opportunit), of niceting nei%, people. Many of our volunieers enjoy it 50 much that they have been 'Ith us for 20 years or more - some as many as 40+ years. Our Chariiy Fundraiser and Social Media SpKcialisi have continued to successfully organise and piiblicise a variely of fun and interesting fundraising events, as well as expanding and improving our social media profile. The League continues to turn fundraising and shops. profits into greatly appreciated pieces of equipment and facilities i.hiCh benefit so many patients, their i'isitors and our highly valued NHS Siaff. Equipmenl can range from small items such as chairs and overbed tables. to expensive high-iech medical machines such as a sFcialised ultrasound system and MRI equipment. Sornetimes the smallesl iiems can make the biggesi diff¢renc¢ ivhich is very rewarding for our group members who xlfle&sly fimdraisc throughoui the year. To everyone who has given up their free time to organise fundraising events, Ivorked in our hospilal shops and volunleered i.1th our Library Trolley and SLamps & Coins Services. your elTorts have noi gone unnoliced and we say a huge thank you for your support and for conlribuling toivards the continuing success of our charity. If you ivould like to join our successful charity and feel part of a valud team supw)rting the Kent and Canterbury Hospital, please email our Charity Manager. Lynne Bann0 al ekh- tr.leagueotl.riends@nhs.net or telephone 01227 864030 for more inforniatio The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury H05Pital CIO - Annual Report 2024
Fundraising Successes Throughout 2024 our city and local village groups have been hard ai work. meeling up regularly to plan and organise events, walks and talks. They continue to devise new and innovalivc ways ol. raising money. whilst promoting Iriendship iyithin ihe I.eague and ihe health benefits of lvluntcering. "I"his repK)rt can only cover a few highlights of the events ii'hich have inspid our mem1rS Io give up their precious time to help raise funds to buy equipment for the hospital. To you all. we say a huge thank you for all your efforts. Charlham group conlinues to regularly provide cakes and other refreshmenls for the local community coffee mornings and a member diligently makes p)pular delicious home-made preserves for sale in ihe Ikague's main shop. Other evenls includc plant stall and a Soup & Pud lunch. pular Chrisimas w)silKlX knitted topper in the village also raiscd funds for the group. Ash group continues to work hard. organising monthly coffee mornings in Ash Villagc Hall. Barh4m & Kingslon group continues lo hold popular jumble sales. brin8 and buy evenis, plani sales and coffee mornings raising inipressive sums io Ix)ost funds. NaAlbourne gioup held a p)pular 'Li8ht hearted romp through F.nglish cheese, and wine thlk in the Spring and anoiher interesting lalk on ihe Elham Valley Railivay in the Autumn ii'hich M'as a sel l-out success. As al'aYS. the annual letter-drop was a great success. Canterbury South group had anoiher excellent year W'ith various fundraising events, including: a soup lunch. a straivb¢rry lea afternoon, plant & produce sale& a bectlc drive and Tegularl), organising the cljarity car parking at Whitstable Junior School. The League of Frlends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024
Canlerbury North (fornierly knoivn Roiigh Coninio Hurbledoivii & Blean) The group's successful events included coffee mornings. slalls ai local Spring and Chrislm&s Fairs, an interesting Frdnciscan Gardeners. Talk, the sale of knitted items and a ivell-supported letter drop. Whitstable Chgrit), Parking Thank"s to Canterbury Soutli group and several Trusiees. a fanlastic £997 was raised oirer four days ihis year by marshalling iraffic and &ssisting with parking ai the regular Whilstable Junior School charity parking days. Home groivn produce and jams Ix)osted takings. .St .Stephen's & St Dunstan's group have had a busy year. The J held coffee mornings. quiz nights. an annual plani sale and a craft fair in Dec¢mr Do J'oulancj, cominx lo one olour events or perhaps voliinieering7 hfaj'be J'ou waiil lo know •nore aboul Ihe League? Sturry I"hroughoiit the year pular and fun bingo sessions. quiz7.es and coffee morning5 were held in Hoaih and Broad Oak village halls. The group also had a stall at ihe Sturry Church Christm&s Fair and did particularly well at the League's summer fair ivith their tomtx)la stall and sale of jigsaw puzzles. il our websile.. WHryV.loJ%ch.org.iik. follow us on Facebook aiid lilagra or conlaci Lj'iine on.. ekh4r.leagueoffrieiids(¢lnhs.iiei / 0122 7 8640JO Iye'd loiy io hearfrom you The Lea8ue of Frlends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024
Annual Fair & Grydnd Dra Our fundraising groups pulled out all the stops sellin8 raffle tickets and manning stalls to ensure that the Annual Fair was a 8r¢ai success raising over £7.500 profit. Grateful thanks go to ILKal companies and aHOW"9021 17th Alswl individuals who donated 8al prizes. all of wbom helped us to raise over £5,117 of this through the Grand Draw ticket sales alone. Illl PAAIIMa Charity Fundraiser Colin continued to raise rnoney and the profile of our charity throu organising supeTmatket collections, welcome days at the hospitsl and attendance at carnivals. He has also Secured a Tegular spot OD a l(Kal tadio station to publicise and promote the WO we do and the equipment we are able to fund for the Hospital. Many excitin8 eveots were held durin8 the year. iocludin8: quiz nits. the annual Eas E88strava8an4 Kent Police and Thanet Male Voice Choits. Charity Variety Show. Sprin8 ABBA Tribuie evenin& Hollie Firmin Concert and a Tipi & Tea aftetDO(m, to name bul a few. And . . Colin alrtsly has many fundraisin8 ideas and events lined up for 2025. p: Aleainthe fipi, ('( )x('i.i£ Social Media and Publicity Support Jo Wynn-caner has continued io improvc our Facelx)ok and Instagram content. significantly increasing our folloivers and shoivc&sing a consistent and professional image. Jo excels in promoting our identity and reach across social Tnedia platfomis as iirll &$ publicising lundraising events, i&orking closely with Colin and our Group5 to help promote our fundraising evenls, good ivork and achicvements. The League of Frfends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024
Gifts in Action This year ha5 been highly successful and our Trustees are dcli8hted that we were able lo award grants totslling a record £554k io enhance patieni care at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital. Included in the aknve is the faniastic conlribution of £39k made by our eighi hard-working city and village fundraising groups to purchase items benefitting so many. Also included in this total is the Contribution fiDm the Shops of £252k Ihanks to the dedication and professionalism of our shops. staff and volunteers providing much appr ialcd snacks and othcr goods and scrvices to patients, Visltors and staff iTrith a ivelcoming smile. Here are some of ways in which ow funds were used in order io achieve our objectives. Esaole Ultrasound Scanner for Neurophysiology £81,000 This advanced machine iyill greatly improve image qualit), and ivill replace the exisiing one that is ten years old. Over the last 15 years Dr Bland (picturcd left) has developed an inierest in combining imaging of peripheral nerves, using high resolution ulirnsound, io make a more complete assessmenl of nerve diseases by combining anatomical inforniation from ulirdsound scanning ivith the physiological siudies. The Canierbury deparimeni has become the leading site in the UK for this combined approach and regularly hosts trainc¢s in Clini neurophysiology for leaching iveeks. Dr Bland said: 'The neiv scanner alloivs us to see smallcr nervcs and the inlernal siructure of larger nerves in more dethil than ever before. It also alloivs us to eXriment iviih new meihods of assessing increased blood flow ivithin tissue and the sliffncss of tissue using ultrasound imaging. The combined approach M)itS earlier and morc pr1 diagnosis of nerve injuries and inflammaiory nerve disorders allowing more appropriate. largeted treatment.. (Funded from our hospital shops. profiis). Son05ite PX Ultrasound- £41,000 Using anKsthetic blocks under ulirasound guidance for orthopaedic surgery is becoming more prevalent, assisting siaff and improving paiient care. This Machi incorporaies the most advanced image clarity to help clinicians diagnose and treat patients more accurdtely. (Funded by 5hop5' profi15) The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospllal CIO - Annual Report 2024
Vascular Laboratory Ultrnsound MachiDe- £59,000 This machine will replace the current unreliable one with the very lalcst lechnology using ultrasound ivaves to evaluate the IK)dy's circulator), system to idenlify blockages in arteries and vcins and io dctect blood clots. It provides a vital diagnosis which dclern]ines Ivhether a palient needs life saving surgery and Ivill be used daily for paiients aiiending for vascular assessmeni. (Funded centrally) Laser Lithotripsy Machine for Uroloy - £78,000 This is an additional machine to support stone surgery and I palienls admitted for acute renal colic treatment. li ivill enable further paiienls to be ireaicd, avoiding ihe need for cancellations Ivhen the currcni machinc is unavailablc or has reached capacity. It ivill also enable the ieam lo lackle larger renal stones and cancer. significantly improving patient flow and improved outcomes. (Funded by lh¢ l£ague's shops and our fundraising groups) Refiirbishment of Anaesthetics/Critic81 Care statr areas - £54.000 Re-vamping the entire rest areas and seminar rooms has greatly improved Siaff wellbeing Ivhich in turn will FM)Sitively affect productivity. The areas provide a bricf respi1¢ for stafT. away Irom stressfiil environments ivhere psychosocial aspects of social interaction in a suitable and clean environmeni positively helps in being able io swiich off. until heading back into theatre. Over 350 staff will bencfit every day from this rcfurbishment and much positive feedback has been received. (Funded by shops. profiis and a generous legacy) The League of Frlends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Ann(ul Report 2024 i io
Otometrics Otoscan for Audiology- £19,000 Used to carry out car mould impressions Miihout material being physically inserted inlo the ear. This mak.es ihe proccdure painlcss, quick and safe and takes a deeper and more accurate impressioL Used daily. Ixncfiiiing 200 paiienis pcr mont (Funded centrdlly and by our fundraising groups) Oscar the Skeleton pictured here wilh Ell Emergency Nurse Practitioner, M,ho said: 'A big thank you io the League of Friend5 for our ne, Skeleto Oscar the anatomy d¢monstraior! Ile has fli in slraight aivay and ivill be such a hclpful tool for our PIents ivho present Wlth Ix)ny injuries., StatT Wellbeing Room - £1 1,000 majority of funding requests are for clinical use bul occasionally we fund somethin8 %Yhich i%'ill be of bcncfil to Slall- 'elfare. Theaires and Critical Care are intense places to ivork. and this quiei space provides a sanciuary for statT io give them respite and time oui from slres5ful siluations. The room ilas oificially opened by the Lord Mayor. Cllr Jean Butcher: Ivho agreed it ivas an excellent idea and would be hugely beneficial to slaft- wellbeing. (Funded by shops. profits) ChrislmAs Cjifiing 'Yoii have noi beenforgollen.... As in pasi years, palients in the Kent and Canterbury Hospitsl over the festive period and children attending appoinlments in the run up to Christmas were Ireaied io gift& funded by generous donalio Shops. Manager. Matt Tillman. said: 'We ho1 to spread a little festive cheer at whai can be a difticult lime for paiients and li lovely to receive such a warni ivelcome from IK)th patients and stsff as we delivered io the M•rds.' The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 111
Some of the equipment agreed for funding during the year: E$aote Illtrasound Scanner for Neurophi,siolo, Laser LAiholrips)' Machine Overhead Hoisl Sistcm for Kent IVArd VAscular Laborator). Ullrnsound Machine Rcfurbishmenl of Anaesthetic51Criti¢al Care 51aff areas Sonosite PX UltrasouDd S x Trolle)'s16 x Kji'ick S¢reenslData Points 2 x Portable Ivater Testing Kits Otometrics Oios¢aD NgDO Knife for l1rolo. FlojA¢ for Kent & Clarke Wanls Shade Sales for Harvey Ward Gard¢n 16 x Wheelchalrs Saebo Professionals Kit or TowerlHan'y Wards 2 x Spccialist Beds for End of Life on Harbledom'n Ivard 36 x ChAirs for Mounl McMAster & Han'c), Ivards Ophth8lmoJ¢opt Opticl*r Portable .Slip Lamp Echo Couch 3 x Spirometers for Mount & Mcmaster IVArd 4 x Courl)'ard Benches outside Patient Sen Ice Centre 16 x Soft Close BIDS for Klngston Ivard TV for LitholripsI' Centre Xma3 Girls for Patients Aeute Care POS Si'stem Transitional LiTr'ing Unil for Harve) Ivard Blinds for Dai. Room in Kingston Ivard 5 x Replacemenl Pxtieni Tables Ar.ork for Cardiolo, Ward Imo .Sunni" Patel The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 112
Looking forward/our plans for the future Ive are dclightcd io report thai ihe League has had another highly successful year. Our eight cily and village fundraising groups have enjoyed regularly meeting up to plan and hold a hu8e varieiy of evenls. It is pleasing thai ihe local community has been keen lo supp)rt our elTorts .hICh rang¢ from cotTee mornings and quiz nights to larger events ai the King's Hall in 14ernc Bay, Kcni College and Si Paul's Church in Canterbury. During the year, the League has been fortunate lo receive a number of generous legacies from graieful patients and families. The League conlinues to ensure ihai these larger donaiions are used for projffts in line Ivith the donor familAes' wishes. where stipulated. The Trustees regularly ¢on5i(kr what em¢rging issues they may need to address lo ensure ihe League onlinues lo meet its objectives. sUp)rting the K&C Hospital and serving the community. The l£agu¢ lakes its responsibililies seriously and ¢ontinues to ensu ihal our FKJlicies. processes. procedure5 and goY¢rnance arc in line with be practice and meet the rigorous qUireMentS of the Charilics Commission. The reason are a CIO designated charity is due to this continued focus on 8oveman¢e and controls. The League ivill continue to endeavour to increase not only the totsl value of ihe grants given bui to ensure thal the money is ivell spent. enhancing (he care and treatment given lo paiienis and supporting Ihe wellbeing of slaff. The three hospithl shops forni the busin¢ss arni of our charity. F(x)ifall and tskings have continued to increase year over year and our customers have particularly apprcciatsd the longer OFxning times of our main shop, 7am-7pm Monday-Friday, as we strive to provide ihc bcsi W)ssible seryice. We hai'e a fantastic team of employees as well as regular volunleers ,hO tirelcssly give up their fr¢¢ tim¢ lo support us - bul mor¢ ivill alivays be welcomed. Our aims for the future include: Conlinue to raise the profile of the League and fundraising in ihe communily. To assist us in our efforts we have a Social MedialPublicity expert has significant experience and coniacis in Ihis ficld. Addllionally, our Charity Fundrais¢r has held an impressive variety of events over th¢ year and has h¢ld to increase awarcness of our charity. Work ivith ihe Trusl to MlM15c patienl and staff benefit by increasing the level of financial support lo the Trust Mainlain ihe highesl slandards of 8overnan¢e and management and adhe to l¢gi51ation and publish¢d besi praclice Adhcrc to the Fundraising Code of Prdcticc and Fundraising Regulator guidelines D¢mon5trale value for money from ihe resources invesled iyhile monitoring risk. lo ensure it is n)ainlained at a level consummate with Charity legislalion and guidelines Whalever ihe final configuration of the hospitals and s¢rvi¢es across Easi Kent in the futur¢, the K&C Hospital will conlinu¢ to have an imP)rts role and the Ixague will continue to support i Staff, patients and visilors lo the K&C Hospithl Continue to endeavour lo reduce the League's carbon foolprini by emailing documents io members ivherever possible: saving on printing and tx)sthge expenditure The tkague can only achieve these objectives ivith your support. Please go to our ivebsile for more infonnation aboul our work. hoiv to SuPrt our evenls. hom. to donate or become involved with our wondcrful charity: www.lolkch.org.uk The League of Friend5 of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CK) - Annual Report 2024 113
Financial Summary TriDanci81 RevAew Summary The figures Staled below provide an overview and are drawn from ihe full Annual Accounts al the back of this report: Income from all sources Voluntary conlributions Expenditure lothlled Granls io the Trust Govemancc & administrative cosis: Income exceeded expenditure by £ 1,846k 658k £ 1,570k 536k 66k 275k The t£ague held nei assets of £954k as at 31 tkcember 2024 (£679k in 2023). The net assets of ihe League were incre&scd by £275k from the balance held ai ihe end of the previous financial year. Ivhere our income elme from The League's main source of income comes from charitable fundraising aclivities, profil from the hospital shops. the generosity of the public who give donations as a thank you for ihe care they or their friends and family have received or in memory of loved ones and in IvueS and legacies from their eates. Throughout the year our eight city and local i'illage groups have found imaginalive ivays to raise funds lind belii.een them: achieved an income of £35k, which is very much apprff iated by the Trustees. The dedication and fundraising successes of our hard-lvorking groups hugely conlributes toivards the supw)rt and additional facilities ihe League is able io provide to the Kent and Canterbury Hospiial: making a real difference kn patienl car¢. During 2024 donations werc £45k, a large increase of £15k vs last year M,hilst legacies, where receipis are less prediciable. were significantly higher at £612K up £586k vs 2023 mainly thanks to the very generous legacy from Hilda Levi's estate ivhich was received early 2025. Shops, Likings of £l.138k" Ivere a record, up substantially on the £1,023k taken in 2023 thanks lo the dcdication and h4ird iyork of staff and i'olunteers alike and prol'iding a greal range of producls for th¢ patients, staff and visitors to the K&C Flospitsl resuliing in a record surplu5 after costs or £177k available for distribution as Gifts to the Trust. Inieresl receivcd totallcd £15L Ivhere we spent our funds The League spends ihe funds received in accordance with charity laiv, its grant mak.ing PK)Iicy and respecting the wishes of donors. Grants to the Trust of £536k made up 340/0 of ihe total cxpendilurc, (2023: £244k & 21•/0). Granis are approved to achieve a benefit to ihe public (siaff and the patients of the K&C Hospital logeiliL'r ivith i'isilors %h0 use the ser%'ices and facilitics). which M'ould nol otheThvise be possible 'ithin the consiraints of the Trusl's capital budgets. The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024
Trusiees consider each applicaiion on merii and aim Io sUP)rt technological advances in Ireatm¢nts by purchasing new and replacemcnt medical cquipment. Projects also include ncw furniture, refurbishment of patient rooms and gardcns, funding for 5tafT i%ellbeing and any other iien)s which the Tnths deem an appropriate us¢ of chariiable funds. The League also provides services to paticnts: stsff and the public by way of our three hospital shops. a newspaper and refreshments ward irolley and a mobile ward library Irolley. A summary of ihe expendilure is giveD 10. Gifts to the I lospital HospiLal Shops Goi'ernance & Administraiion Cosi ol. Fundraising inc Publicity £536k £961k £66k £7k The Lea8ue of Frknds of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 I Is
Structure. Governance & Management The League of ihe Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital Charitable Incorw)rated Organisation (CIO) is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number l 1 $5088. The objecls of the Charity as sLqied in the Consiilution document are: 'To relieve sickness and lo prcsen'e and protect good h1h for the public benefit by supporting the work of Kent and Canl¢rbury Ilospitsl by such means as the TnCeS deem appropriaic.. The tLague CIO exists to raise funds and receive charithble donalions to benefit the wards. departments and services pn)vided by the East Keni Hospitsls University Nl IS Foundation Trusl lo the Kent and Canlerbury Hospitsl in Kent. All income is recorded &$ 'unrestricted' unless a document which forn a legally binding TrusL eg. a Will. which identifies Ihal the funds are to be used for a ScIfiC purw)se and no other is received ai the time of receipL Under the Constitution. the League's Tru51ees shall manage ihe affair5 of the CIO and may for thal purpose exercise all the poivers of the CIO. All the profits from ihe hospital shops, donaiions, legacie& gift aid, fundraising aciivitie& procttds from the Siamps and Coins Service and investhnI inieresi provide our income, to be made available for the purchase of gifts to the Kent and Canterbury Hospitsl. The Trustees Trusiees arc ihe ople legally responsible for hal'ing genera] conlrol of the managemenl and adminislraiion of the lxague of Friends of the Keni and Canterbury Hospitsl CIO. Trusiees are appointed in accordancc with the Ixague Constitution as at 12 December 2013. A MlMuM of S1Cen Trustees may be apN)inied at any one time with a minimum of four in offic¢. In accordance with clause 13 of the Constitution, onc third of the charity trusiccs MU relire from oftice ai ihe Annual General Meeting (AGM) on a rotation basis and vacancics so arising ma), be filled by ihe decision of the memlKrs at ihc mccting. Trustees appointed since ihe previous AGM should also resign and be rl¢cl¢d ai their AGM. At the AGM in June: In accordance with the League's Constitulion and by rolation. the following Trustees retired from otTice and following iheir agreemeni io stsnd for re-election, they were unanimously re- elecied: Miss C Blakemorc. Mrs E Gould, Mr G Norman and Dr K Neales (appointed 26 June 2023) Mrs L Coleman was re•elected as Chaimvan for a second ienn In November 2024 the League welcomed Britts Pearlman &s Tnle¢ for Publicity. The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospltal CIO - Annual Report 2024 116
Ai the end of 2024. Ihe League had one Vice Presidenl, an honorary role which carries no voling rights and is usually held by retired LOF chaIrnie Vice Presidenis are inviied to atlend the AGM and five Central Committee meetings througl)oui the year and th¢ir input is welcomed by members. For the year ended 31 December 2024 the Tne¢S wue: BOARD OF TRUSTEES p.#pcfq Mrs L Coleman Mrs J Anderson Miss C Blakemorc Mrs F. Gould Dr K Nealcs Mr G Nonnan Mrs B Pearlman Mrs J Recd Mrs P Smith Chairn]an Trusiee TnLStc¢ for Shops Truslee for Groups Vice Chairn Hon Treasurer Trustee for Publicity Trustee for Nolic¢b0ardL1brary Trolley Tnlee The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 117
Meetings The Tnle¢S mttt regularly, six limes a year, and are supw)rted by a salaried Charity Manager. MemlKrship of the CIO is open to nominated persons from each of the eight local fundraising groups and from nominated rSOnS from the services offered by the League. The Trustees report to the widcr membership ai the Ceniral Commillee. Ivhich mccts five times a year, and all nominated members are entiiled to vote ai this mcding. In advancc of the AGM, memr5 receive ihe formal report5 and audited accounts. Asidc from the AGM, the Central Commiltee'.s main PU5¢ is io decide on the allocation of granls for gifts to the Hospital and individual local groups Gqn pledge full or partial funding for LifIC gifts. Addilionally ihere is a Finance Sub-committee comprising the Chair rsOn, vice-chair, Shops Trustee and the Treasurer which meets at least iwice during ihe calendar y&qr to r¢view controls and governance as well as financial strategy. Groups There arc eighi cily and IIKal village groups as follows: *Ash * Barham & Klngston * Canterbury North * Canterbury South * Chartham * Nallbourne St Stephen's & St Dunstan's * Sturry Our groups forni the backbone of the League and meet regularly to plan and hold fundraising events. Ai Ccntral Committee meetings, held five limes a year, the groups agree to purchasc specific items for the hospital, chosen from a list of requesls from hospital ivards and departments. The groups also make up many of the volunteers required to thc on-sitc hospitsl shops. Each League group has ils Chair. Secrethry and Tre&surer as well as oiher members io nianage lis affairs and assisl with fundraising. One of the charity's Tn[eeS acts as Groups Liaisorn attending their meetings when possible and rew>rting to the TnCeS on any issues, concems and activities of the groups. Groups hai'e enjoyed regularly meeling up ihroughout the year to plan and organise a varietv of ei'ents. Ivith ihc NHS under continued pressure and facing many Lhallcnges, the local comniiinity has comc together and wholeheartedl), suptK)rted our fundraising efforts SO that Mc can achiei'e our aim of supporting ihe hospital. Ei'enis have included a sell-oui f&shion show. fun quiz nights, coffee and cake mornings, strawberry le plani sale& jam making sold in the League shops ... the list goes on! Underlining our controls and procedures environment. the groups do noi have individual Iw accounls but pay all monies raised inlo the charity's Central bank accounl. The Hon Treasurer keeps records of hoiv much each group has raised and advises group treasurers accordingly, so thal the group comniirtees &qn decide hoiv to spend thcir tiinds. The League mainlains its accounts on a ivell-known accounting Sysiem in conjunction wilh a well respecied accounling firn]. Monihly Financial Reports are disiribuied io ihe Groups and io the Trusices for revieiv. Groups provide quarterly relums to the Treasurer io enable Gift Aid to be claimed from HMRC. The League of Friends of Ihe Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 118
Library Trolley Servlce The Ward Library Trollcy service, led by our long-serving and dedicated volunleer Mike Wadey (on the right) is Icomed by patients and staff alike. Depending on the number of volunteers, ward rounds are undertaken 2-3 limes a week ivith the aim of daily rounds if more volunteers can be recruited. A good selection or donated books and magazines are offered on loan, and even a pair of reading glasses. if rL'quired. Paticnts enjoy seeing a friendly face and if well enough, passing the lime of da), with our volunteers. even if they do noi wish to take a book. We are extremely grateful to our dedicaied small leam who provide this highly valued service and are always looking for new volunteers who can Spa a couple of hours every week. Stamps & Colns Servlce- another bumper year Thanks to the regular donations collecied by our members and th¢ generosit), of the publ ic responding io appeals by donaling used stamps, coins, siamp albums and first day covers, a fantasiic £1,485 ivas service has gone from sirength to strength thanks to our long-serving volunleer. Barry Linden and his Ivife, who diligently trim and prepare large quantities of stamp plus other ilenis. ready for auction. After a flurry of donations resulting from lockdoivn clearouts, donations are sloiving doivn someivhat but all donations. large or small, a equally welcomed. The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 119
Advisors Regulating Body Charity Commission for England and Wales London Investment MaDagers CCLA Invement Management Limited 80 Cheapside London EC2V 6DZ Rcgi$tered Charity Number 1155088 Banken Naiional Westininsier Bank PLC I l The Parade Canterbury Keni CTI 2SG Principal Ole¢ League ofFriends Kenl and Canlerbury Hospitsl Ethelbert Road Canterbury Kent CTI 3NG Accountants and Auditors Kreston Reeves LLP Chartered Accountants Staiutory Auditor 37 St Margaret's Streei Canterbury Kent cri 2TU Pydlron Thc Lord Archbishop of Canterbury President The Lord Mayor of Canlerbury The Lea8ue of FrSends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 120
Finance Sub Committee This Committee was established in 2016 as a parate committec to SUPPK)rt the Trustees in Govemance and Finance issues ihat require in-depth review and discllssion and where immediaie decisions are required prior to the next Trustees, meeting. The Committee iiDrks under Tern of Reference set out in ihe Govemance Policy, which was updated in Januar), 2024, and rertS directly to the Trustees at ihe nexl meeting, making reconunendations and noiifyAng them of any decisions atKI actions that may haN'e bcen takcn. Temis of Reference are reviewed annually and UFthted wher¢ required to meet the changing needs of the l.eague. Meetings are held at leasl twice a year and on an ad-hoc basis where necessary. to ensur¢ the best outcome for the League. The members of the Finance Sub Committee are key Trustee Officers and mectings are chaired by the Hon Treasurer or the Chaimwi where the Hon Treasurer is unable to altend. Member5 are: Chairnlan Vice Chainnan Hon Treasurer Shops Trustee Additional officers ivherc appropriate The Committee has the following specific duiies and functions: Revieiv costs relating to Audit. banking and Shop Bookkeeping contracts to ensure these remain conipetilive and meet legal and Chariiy Commission compliance Revieiv investhienl sirategies to ensure m&¥imising opportunilie5 Revieiv approval thresholds for expenditure from the Charity's funds Rcvieiv and approve the annual rew)rt and accounts prior10 submission to TrUeeS Rei'iew and approve expendiiure Ii'here immediate action is required to maximise bcnefil and report to the CentTal Commiltee Revieiv financial rcservcs and risk management Revieiv neiv and existing policies Rei'ieiv Shops. 5truclure and pay. including benefits package Review Health and Safety Audits and impaci on budget Revie. shops. suppliers. quality conirol and ethics Members are required io disclose all relevani intereS at the siart of meetings and ivithdraiv from decisions ivhen a conllicl of interesl arises. The League of Fflends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 121
Staff and Volunteers The League is grateful for the unstinting efforts of its volunieers who are involved in fundraising aciiviiies, service provision through the League hospitsl shops and the Library Trolley Scrvice together 1th ihe Stamps and Coins Service. The League has an estimaied 150 voluntttr5 and members covering all &8ctS of the League's Ivork. If cach voluntcerlmcmber spends on average 3 hours r iveek volunteering. Ihis equales lo around 23,400 hours per ycar of voluniary %vorL Il" these volunieers iverc paid the nalional living iyage of £11.44 (from April 2024, age 21 +) per hour. then ive eStinle they give £267.696 Ivorth ot" unpaid work per year to hospital. The League's hospital shops are manned by 14 paid staff including a full-time Shops Manager and Depuly Manager. supported by volu¢¢I& The daily Ward Tr()Iley Service (newSpaperrefves1ucntQI1ctr1es. etc) is undertaken by paid stall. and is ivelcomed by patients and ward sthff alike. The ward Library Trolley Scrvicc is run by committed volunteers. Kreston Reeves acts as Shops, Bookkeeper and the L£ague is supported by a paid Chariiy Manager for administraiion. Peninsula HR act as ihe charity's HR and Health and Safety advisor offering extensive support to staff and Truslees when required. Total paid statT equates to circa 8 FfE. The League had a monthly ai'erage of 15.75 paid employees in 2024 (15 in 2023) ai an annual cos( of £251 K (£234K in 2023). The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 122
Policies and Objectives Gran( makinR polic), The I.eague accept.s applications from the Kent and Canierbury Hospitsl stsff for equipmenl, facilitie5 and SUprt for patient educational groups and projects as well as welfare requests in support of the NFIS staff. All appllcations must hai'e been processed ihrough the rigorous East Keni Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trusi procedures to ensure ihat any request meets the required stsndards and criteria of the Trust prior to being submitted to the League for consideraiion. It is ihe responsibility of ihe Trust to ensure that ihe applications hav¢ bcen authorised under their procedures and that any equipment purchased by Ihe League funds will be supported and used at ihe Kent and Canierbury Hospithl for a minimum of three years. Applicalions are reviewed by ihe Tn1¢¢5 to &scertain their suitsbility to meet the objectii'es of the l.eague and io request any additional infonnation from the Trusi de¢med nece&sary io enable them to make this decision. The applicants are requesied to attend a tThgue Central Committee meeiing to present their casc in suppon of their reque. This provides an opw)rtunity for the members of the League's fundraising groups io ruise any issues and to decide if they wish io fully fund the equipment or to make a partial contribuiio The Trustees ivill commii Central Funds to meet any balance not met by the Groups to enable thc equipmcnt lo be purchased. Where the appliClon is for medical equipment. the League requires a clinician to present the case for funding. A 5ignificanl piece of equipment or project is deemed to b¢ any single or joinl purchase of over £15:000. Where ihe applicanl or Tn1 representative cannol. or fails to atten¢ the application will be deferred uniil the next meeting. Granis agreed should be actioned ivithin three months from approval. The League reiains the right to cancel the grant if li has noi been actioned. The Trust will purchase the equipment and invoice ihe Ixaguc once the supplier has been paid. proi'iding a valid copy of the supplier's invoice in confimiation of purchase. The League ivill arrange publicity pres¢ntalions with the receiving departmeni to promote the work of the League. Riik %tatement Throiighoui ihe year the Trustees actively revinv the risks ivhich the League faces and take all reasonable steps to reduce and apply procedures io miiigaic those risks. The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 123
The main areas of risk have been identified within the following categories: FlnAnciil . Governan¢e • Reputational The Trustees have mitigaied these risks by: Regular review of the financial pnKedures and systems Mainiaining a diversified low-risk approach io cash holdings and invesimenls Revieiv of reserves to ensure ihere are sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions arising io meci all Icgal obligations Maintaining upto-dale financial records, governance. policie5 and training documentation and practices Working with the Trust to undcr5Lind thc changes in slrategic approach io delivery of services and the role of the League within these confines Registering with the Fundraising Regulator Committing to ihe Charity Commission's Fraud Prevenlion Pledge In the Trustees, opinion, all appropriate action has been tsken to ensure the risks arc mitigated. In%'cslment Powers The investmeni 1ver5 are stated in the charity's Constitution as follows: 'Ihe power to deposit or inves1 funds. employ a professional fund manager, and arrange for the inveslmen15 or other property of the CIO to be held in the name of a nominee, in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as the trustees of a trust arc perniitied to do by the Tru51ee Act 20. Ini'eslment Objeetii'e In vieiy of the volalility in the share markets the Trustees relain all surplus funds in various cash holding5 Ivhich provide immediale and nolice access lo funds to meet curreni and ongoing granis lo the hospitsl to achieve thc l£ague's objectives. Committed and non•committed funds are held in Charity Deposit accounts. li is iniportani to mainiain sutficieni funds in inslanl access accounts to enable ihe League to meet all curreni and anlicipaied demand for grants (ie. giftequipMent) lo the Kent and Canterbury Hospital. A significani sum of £107.000 h&s been maintained in the COIF Charities Deposit Fund, managed by CCLA Investment Management Lid, which pays inieresi. Withdrawals can be made without penalty by submiiting an appropriaiely authorised withdrawal fomi. Remaining cash is currently held with a Commercial bank. Unless the donor has expressed a specific request regarding investment, the invesimeni of fimds is in accordance wilh ihe Trustees Investment Aci 1961. The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospltal CIO - Annual Report 2024 124
Reserves PolACy Charity Reserves as defined under the Siatemenl of Recommended Praclice (SORP) FRS 102 2015 (1.1.48) are ihose funds which become available io the charity to SnI at ihe Tn151ees' discretion in furtherancc of the charily's objectives, excluding funds i%'hich are spcni or commiiied or could only be realised through the disp)sal of fixed assets. These are therefore lassified &5 ' frcc,. The TnLStees recognise their obligation to ensure that income received by ihe League should be spent effeciively and prompily in accordance with the charity's objcctives. The TnleeS have reviewed and revRsed thcir Reserves Policy and have deterniined thai it is necessary lo retain reserves 5cpardte to the day-lo4lay operational activity and bank accounts in the unlikely ci'cnt of therc being a significant reduction in income or to meet ihc cost of closure or transfer of the charity. Additionally, The Charity nei'er commits morc than it h&s cash on hand to cover those c0nuniimen even though the actual liability will only crystallise al a laicr dale. Reserve funds sel Aside The reserve held in a parate COIF deposit account at the end of December is at £107k. This reservc has been categorised as a resiricted asset in the 2024 accounts. The Charity regularly calculates the 'WO case, scenario of closing the charity and sets aside sufficient cash io cover these costs and now estimaie thai the RerYC should be £140k and will increase il accordingly. Dcfinition of Funds Reslricled Flinds runds ii'hlch arc subject io sFcific Ints. eg. tern of Will. Endowmenl Funds Funds which are to b¢ held as capital and only the income generaled can be expended. Unrestricted Funds Funds ivhich are expendable ai the discretion of the Trustees or dcsignaied in consideration of donors, wishes. natcd Funds lllunds held for SlfIC wards or services in consideraiion of approved grdnts (commitmenis) an(Vor donors. wishes. They do not forni any binding Trust and be transferred to general purpose funds at Ihe discretion of the Tntstees. Al the 31 December 2024 the reserves held were ideniified as below: Reslricted funds Unrcstricted funds Less Fixed asscts Less Stock £ 93k £ 862k £ 45k £ 32k Freely available reserves: £ 785k The level of reserves held at 31 December 2024 is higher than the minimum requirements set in Ihe policy. Although this is still higher than the FK)licy minimum the Trusiees are confident thai the level of grants will fluctuate within the year and reserve levels will reflect ihesc changes. The League of Frfends of the Kent and Canlerbury H05Pltal CIO - Annual Report 2024 125
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The folloiving pages show the financial accounts for the year end¢d 31 December 2024 Statement of Trustees. responsibilities In respect of the Trustees. Annual report and the rinancial stalements The Trusiees are responsible for preparing the TnLStees' Annual Rewjrt and th¢ financial ststements in accordance with applicablc law and Uniicd Kingdom Accouniing Standards (United Kingdom Gencrally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable io charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial slalemcnls t'or each financial year which give a true and fair view of the siaie of affairs of the tharity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements. Ihe Truslees are required to: Sclcci suitable accounting policies and then apply them con5iStcntly. Observe the methods and principles in the Charity SOIIP 2019 (fRS 102) Make judgments and eslimates that are reasonable and prudenl; State ivhether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject lo any malerial departures disclosed and explained in the financial sthtemenl& Prepare the financial staiements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate io presume that the charity will continue in operation. The Trusiees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose Mith reasonable accuracy ai any time. Ihe financial position of the charity and enable ihem to ensure ihat the rinancial 51alenienis comply ivith the C'hariiies Act 2011 and the Charities (Accowits and Reports) Regulalions 2008. and the provisions of the League's cOnliUt10n. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable sleps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Truslees are responsible for the mainienance and integrity of the charity and financial inforn]alion included on ihe charity's website. As far as thc Trustees are aivare. there is no relevant audit infomiation of Mthich the l.eague.s auditors are unaivare and the Trusiees confirni that they have mei the tesp)nsibililies s¢1 out above and complied with the requiremcnts for prcparing the accounts. The financial stsl¢ments attached have been compiled from and are in accordance with thc financial records maintained by the Tnlees. Legislalion in the Uniied Kingdom governing the eparation and disseminalion of financial statements may differ from legislaiion in other jurisdictions. This report was approved by the TnCeS on 19105r2025 and signcd on their behalf by: Signed: Mrs Louisc Coleman Chairnian The League of Friends of the Kent and Cantert>ury Hospital CK) - Annual Report 2024 126
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Mattefs on whkh we afe rnwred th ffep ty exeptknL We have noihSn8 to report In fespect of the followry matters In rdalkn to TNhkh ihe Cl4rits IAccourfs and Re[$> Re8ulaiion$ 2(1)8 wtre us to ft[rt to you if. In ow 0. the Infonnation 8i¥en In the fift1101 Matefflents In any materlal respert whh the tnjstees. Mport. of Iflefit accountin8 records have been kept: or the linancial siatemEnts are in a8reement wlih •c((wrttl reconls: or we hawe noi received all irforrna1 a1 explan•tkMs we for (Mjr audlL As e¥plolned ffl0 lully hi the 5tstement ofTfUStees' set wt on pace 26, the tee5 ate responslble lof the preparation of fina&•7 statemenrs vthkh 8lve a true and lali vlew and for such Internal control as the irustees determlnels necessary to enable the wepaiation of finaKial stathm••MS ihai are Iree l¥orn malefl•l mlsstaiemenL whe(r 10 Iraud or eiror. In prep3rfn# the finandal 5tafemeThts. the tnjstees are respofisible for a55es5ini the chffltys ablllty lo conilnuè as a lolng concein, dlsclosln& a$ 4pplkJblt. matters ietated to lo1% cotIn aryl uslng &0 concein basis ol accountln£ unless Ihe trustees eltlf kntefid w Widate the clwlty or to cew r¢)eraIkn of have no iealkstk alternative Ixrt to do 50. dltors m5)51b1¥ftK$ for th¢¥u d the finartl ststement We have been appolnled as audltor under settion 1443 of Chath kt 2011 and feix)rt In 4c¢ord•nce wlth the Act •nd relewanl re8ulatI male effect thefounder. Ouw obiertives are to 0111 rewK••llt •ssurarte about whether the f#£111 statements a5 4 wIMJle are Irtt Irom materlal mlsstatefflenL whether due to Irayd ty error. •ThJ io I•e an authtorfs repth that IldeS our oplnh)n. Reasonable aswrance Is a hh level of a$sUrat. but 15 not a guarantee Ihal an avdlt Conducted ln acCOrdae with I IUKI wlll always delect a nterIal mlsstaternent when it ex6sts. Mlsstalemenls can arlse from fraud or errot and are onsidered maierk41 rf, individually or In the a88ieeate. Ily cwld rea5tywbty be eXtted to inflfice the e¢oN)mk decislons of usefs taken on the b•sls ol these IlnKlal statements. lirewlaillles Includlhs ale ol wlth laws and re8ulatN. We (518n procethres In Ill with our reS51b}lIe¥ ou111d •lth. to detect materlal nStatnts In respect ol Ifrryularltles. Includln8 Iraud. The oblectl¥es cl ouf iudrt to Identrfy and assess the flsks ol rnaterfial ftststemeDt ol the Ilnanclal strtents due to IfJud or errof: to obialn suffklent appl0prIe audll e¥ideKe tl assessed ol ffl•tertsl m155tatemeftt the to fTaud OT efror: and to apwopriatety to those rtskk Based on (r undefstsn&n8 ol tl a11ty and Inthstry, aryl thr 1&S(U55 wlth the twstees •NI fAher maMyment las fequred by auditine Stsnd•$). Identified that the prlKlpal flsks ol non-compkne with law5 and rryulatk•ns related to heatth and salety and employment law. We consldered the ertenl to whkh Th)n<ornpllance ml8ht have a rnaterlal effert on flnanclal 5tatrnnts. We also Idered ihose law5 4nd TegulatTr5 that have a diroct impact on Il epatiOn ol the nrMrKlal Statements such as the Cornp4nies Art 21x6. Slatemeni ol Re¢ornmended Prartice. and penslon lsl•th)n. We communkated Idenithed l•ws and ryulatkns thr¢ Ixir ie•m and MIl1 •lert •ny indkali0ft5 of rn)n<0mnce ihe audlt. We eAluated mana8ennfs hentfives ar opportiinllks lor Inudulent m•nipulat4on of the linala1 statemenis Ilrtludln8 ihe rlsk of trlethde ol conlTolsl and determlned Ihal the Intlpal risks were reLited manageffnt blas In actoun(in8 estimates èndiudqernental •feas ol the Iln•Klal statements such as va%Mtfon of CleS. Audoi pr(Kedure5 perfafnd by ihe en8a8ernent team included: Dls¢usslons vAth manaiement and assewnent of known Of stsspected instsnces 01 ><0MPance laws and feiulation5 (iKlud#¥ health ulety) and Ifd. and fe¥lNv of thE reports made Iw mJnymenl and knterMI audrt,. and Assossmert of identi1 Iraud fhk fartws: and Challengin8 a5sumpti(y and lu*ements made by monagefnent ln its sitnlfkafti acc(wniin8 estlmates." and Conflrmatoon of rElated parties th fnana8ement. and review ol transacn5 thmughoui ihe peik)d Ident any prevhyjsly undls(losed tiansxik>ns tmlth felaied partie5 outside the rnal course ol business; and The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2023 128
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Statement of Financial Activities Ststsm•nt of Flmnclal A¢llvltl•8 2024 Tol•l 23 To¢•1 R••tri¢i•d R•8irictsd •7J 056.850 1$7.723 56.426 $8.421 1.137.967 1.1J7,H7 .022,745 1.022.74S 1 27,J90 Oth•rts•di19 Idr41•1 34.539 J4,J39 27.39 15.321 1S.321 1),714 1 Gmmrrrni kv•nl• Insurnnc d•kn Toi•l •73 1J44.•77 1W5.$50 1.120.JS) 1.120,353 Exp•n¢JlJr•:. 7.312 7.312 7.873 7J7) Ch•rt•b Adfv• 43.311 1,519.72S 2.521 1.168.MZ 1.171.103 T•)l•l •xp•ndlluM 43.311 lJ27.037 1.670.3 2.521 1.171.45S 1.171.97S M•1 mv#•m•nt. 142.4311 317.640 27S.102 ri.5211 151.102} 151.173). Inr.til lrnn Trnnthifs b•l•on nd1 13S.1 144.181 179,415 137.155 •oo.MJ 731.03• T¢1 funds c•rrl•d lo •61.•21 964,817 135,134 544,111 •79.415 The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospltal CIO - Annual Report 2024 130
Balance Sheet Balancg Shwt a8 at 31 December Tol•l To1•1 Flx•d A••ts 45. Curnnt 31.811 31.811 $15. 152 6W162 21,1 81.1 C•sh ai w¥J in14¥J I.(•?7 515.524 651.$31 114.134 638.816 701•50 T•)t•l Curr•nl Aw•l• 1¥rJJ7 1.W487 134134 701.1 Toial Awl• 1¥007 1.137.••5 Im)2 1*134 7U5•7 Cun•nt Llabllld 143.311) 1275,9741 P11285) (1SB.3161 Total Mtrt A•J•tyi Fund• 161.•21 94617 1x134 679,416 L Col•m•n Chalr Dr K M••l•• Vk•4h•lf The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 131
Cash Flow as at 31 December 2024 Cash Flow 2024 2023 Net In¢omel{expendlturn) for th• y•ar AdJuth•nt8 1or.- l)eweciati 275.202 (58,623) 8.101 tcreasal(increase) in stctk {9.428) (5.604) (IrKfeaseydecre88e in debl (484,152) 166.713 Incre85el{tknrnas•) in cretht 122,969 (171.821) Net cath provld•d byl(uwd in) operatAng actlvlll•8 (86,855) (63,234 Cath IIow8 from Inv•lng aclivilles Net cash used lo wfchase taNJible fixed assets Nel cash frcffi di8p)sal of taryNe fixed assets Chang• In cath and cath oqu5val•nts in the year Cash arKI Cash eqUilent$ IxThWt fiywwd 163,234) 752.950 816.184 Cath and calh •qulvalents carri•d forward 651.531 762,950 The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 132
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 The League ofFriends ol the Kenl and Canl8rt)ury Hospftal CIO Is 8 chan78ble inLwporated organisation. domiciled in England and Wales. regislralK>n number 1155088. The pnncipal offKe ts at Kent and Canterbury Hospiial, Ethelbert Road. Canlertwry. Kent. CT13NG. The accounts am presented in pounds sterfing and rounded to the nearest 1nd. Principal aceouniing pollcies l. l Bajis of preparation The financial statements have been prepad under the historic cost conveniion, with item3 recognised at CO or Iransaction value unless otherwise slated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial staiements have been prepared in accordance wilh thc Clwities Aci 201 l and have only departed from the Chariiics (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to th¢ cxlent required to provi(k a 'truc and fair. view. This departure has evolved following the Charities Siatcn)enl of Recommended Praclice 2019 (SORP) applicable io charities preparing their accounts in accordance ivith the Financial Rep)rting Standard applicable in ihe UK and Repiiblic of Ireland (FRS 102) effeclive l Januan, 2019. 1.hc Lea1¢ of Friends of the Kent and Cunierbury Hospital CIO conslilutcs a public Ixnefit entily as dered b), FRS 102. The functional and presentation currency is Pounds SterlAng. The financial staiements are presented to the nearesi Poun(L .2 Going concern The Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the League has adequate resources to continue in operniional existence for the foreseeable future and are unaivare of any material uncertainties facftng the charit), Ihat could impact on this conclusion. For ihis reason, they conlinue io adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial sthtements. 1.3 Incoming RcJources All incoming rcsourc¢s are r¢cognised once the League has evidence of eniiilement and it is probable (more likely than nol) that the resources will be received and the monetsry value can be me&sured with sulTicieni reliability. li is noi the charity's policy to defer incomc. All irKome is considered io bc Unrericted. which are available for use at ihe discretion of the TteeS in furtherancc of th¢ general objectives of the l£ague unless ihere is a legall), binding Tnt, such as a Will or Deed. or when the League has raised funds for a publicly stated specific purposc. Those funds with such documents will be recognised as Restricled in the accounts until such lime they are either spent, or can no longer be used for the pUrse for Ivhich they were given. In such cases the donors will be contacted io request a change of purpose or return of funds, or where they become too small a value to achieve the initial purpose. they will E¢ transferred to general funds in furtherance of ihe Lea8ue's objectives. The league of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 133
Designated (unrestricied) funds comprise fimds thai have been set aside by the Trustees for parlicular purposes. These purpses are, in the main, for ihe provision of gifts to the Kent and Canterbury Hospiial. The Tnsttts may reiurn these funds for general purposes at their discrclion. Where there are tern or conditions attached to the incoming resource (particularly grants) ihen these must be met before the income is recognised as the entitlement will noi be evidenced. or where there is uncertainty that the conditions can be meL then the income is not recognised in the year. It is nol the charity's p)licy to defer income even where a pre-condilion for use is imwsed. Legacies are accounled for as incoming resource either on recei or where the ffceipi of the legacy is probabl¢. Receipt is probable when: Confirmation has received from the representatives of the esthte(s) that probate has been granted 11)e executors have established that there are sufficienl asscts in the estate io pay the legacy All conditions attached to the legacy have been fulfilled or are wiihin the charity's conlrol Wliere the amount of ihe legacy can be reliably estimated Legacics which ar¢ subject lo a lif¢ int¢resi party are not recognised Where legacies have been notified to the League. or the League is aware of ihe granling of probate. but ihai a reliable esiimate cannot be identified, then the legacy is shoiim as a conlingeni assei and disclosed if material: Fundraising income is shoivn gross. Income from the shops OF¢rated by the Lea8 is accounied for ivhen earned. Investmeni income is recognised the time the investhient income is received. Insurance income is recogniscd upon receipt of confimlon of pay-ouL Government granls are recognised using the accrual model. Grdnis thai are receivable as compensaiion for expenses or losses already incurred or for thc purpose of giving immediat¢ rinancial support to the enliiy iviih no future related costs are recognised in income in the period in which it becomes receivable. Gifts in kind are valued at a reasonable estimate of Iheir value to the Charii),. Gifts donated for resalc are incllidd as income either when they are sold or at the estimated resale value atler dcduclion of thc cost to sell ihe goods. 1.4 Intangible Income The value of service5 rendered by volunteers Is not incorporated in these accounts, but It Is reco8nised that the intan8ible value of volunteers far outstrips any financial worth that may be atlfibuted to their servlce. The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024
1.5 Resources expended ExndItre is recognised once there is a legal or constnKtive obligation to make paymeni to a Ihird party, it is probable thai settlement will be required and the amouni of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expendilure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses including SUprt costs and governance costs are allocated to Ihe applicable expenditure headings. Support cosls are ihos¢ costs incurred directly in supw)rt of ¢xpendilur¢ on the obj¢cts of the League. These are allocated on a time spent basis. Govcmancc costs arc those incurred in connection with adminithtion of the League and compliance ivith constitulional and stalutory requirements. The cost of charithble activities comprises both the shops. expenditure and the value of gifts made to ihe Kent and Canterbury Hospital. Such gifts are recognised iyhen ihe League has ommittcd iiself io ihe expenditure and ihi5 h&s been communicaied io the hospital. The League does not make grants lo individuals. All grants are made to thc I'rusi io provide for the care of NHS patients in fiwtherance of its charitable aim& Liabilities are recognised as and when an obligation arises to transfer economic benefits as a resuli of pasi transaciions or evenis. Fundraising costs are those Incurred In seeking voluntary contributions and do not incIe the c05t5 of disseminating infomiation in support of the charilable activities. 1.6 Tangible Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are carried at COSL net of depreciaiion and any provision for impainnent. Depreciaiion is provided at rates calculated io ivrite off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual i•lue, over their expected useful life on the folloiving basis: . Computers- 33% Straight fine Shop Improvements- S% ReducFn8 balance Fittings & equipment- 20% Reducing balance- all aa5 1.7 Stoc Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and nei realisable value after making due allowance for obsoleie and sloiv-moving slocks. CO includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable ovcrheads. 1.8 Debtors Trade and other debiors are recognised at the seitlemcnt amount after any trade discount offered. Pre-paymenls are valued at the amouni pre-paid net of any Lrade discounts due. The Lea8ue of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 135
1.9 Cxsh at Bank and in hsnd Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-ierm highly liquid investments ivith a short maturiiy of three months or less from ihe date of acquisition or Oning of ihe deIS11 or similar account. .10 Creditors and provisions Creditors and provisions are recognised where the l.eague has a present obligalion resuliing from a past eveni that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third part), and the amount due io seitle the obligaiion can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are nomially recognised at thcir scltlcmeni amounl aft¢r allowing foi any trade discounts due. Grant commitments are only recognised when the League has committed itself to the expndI1Ure and Ihis has been communicated to the hospithl. 1.1 l Judgement in appl)'ing a¢counting policie3 and kry sources of eslimation Uncertainty The prcpantion of ihe financial statements requires the TnleeS io makc judgements, estimates and assumplions Ihal can affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities and the results lor the )'ear. The nature ofestimation is such thai actual ouicomes could dtffer significanily from those eslimales. Esiimates for legacies have ken made based on the inforniation provided by the solicilors of the estates. The Truslees believe this is ihe besi source of information to make the estimate of I'alu¢, bui acc¢pi thai there may IK changes from exlation. 1.12 Charity TAX The l£ague of Friends of ihe Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO is considered io p&ss the tests set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 Finance Act 201 O and iherefore it meets the definition of a haritable trusi for UK income pU[seS. Accordingly. the charity is polenlially exempt from taxaiion in respCl of income or capital gains received ivithin categories covered by Part l O Incomc Tax Aci 2007 or Section 256 of the T&xation of Chargeable Gains Acl 1992, to the extent ihat such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purp)ses. The League of FndS of the Kent and Canterbury Hospltal CIO - Annual Report 2024 136
2 Income from X114 2023 ratsi 45.013 .•0• L•9au 473 •11.8)7 112.71• 28.511 2•.$11 •11.72J .42• 1.137.967 1.022.74S 1.•22.T 16.854 1•.154 .712 1•.712 9.422 •.421 70 70 34.9 27JM IS.J21 11.321 13.7 1J.714 1S.321 1&321 13,7 TvlJl •73 1W.•77 1.•41.H• 1.120.J I.1,3S3 3 F.Ipenditurt on 201> 1.279 127• •JJ 7.•73 7 ?> 7.31? 7.)12 7,47J 7.•79 T••7 127.1•4 2.1•4 1,60> Sttop ¢OM• 41.JZ4 41.324 41.13• 41.13• 1.571 •.ffi22 1J?t 3.1J• •73.13• 43.311 219.X 129.720 131.24T Ghl8. fyDU J• 23.2Sq 35,2 Gbls. Shops 234.76$ 88.•2• T4ty1 Ivpw 43.)11 4•2.$01 135.•2• ?41,•J2 244.)73 41.MJ )7.190 32 J9 wJ4th• 979 •.022 s.ijs fj.iJ* X)12 3.240 3,24• $3.8•2 T4yAI •Ap•ndlkn• 4j.ji i 1.$7•J4• t.17•.974 The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024 137
4 ADal)'si8 of tADgible fixed Assets Flx•d A•Mts Fl•t• I T• 5.714 77.3•• 2•.•21 14.$64 I10.3 110.583 A• •t J1JtO•e•o•r J,724 1lJ,OO A• •t l•tJ•Thwy 12MTI) P21 11.4901 IM.•oJI riii,1211 (1,942 9.971 P2) (T.9101 On d•po• 9.971 9.971 A• 413111 D•c•ffll 12.103) y.4•01 p.s•Ji A• •t l 39235 3•.) A• •t >I•io•c•ffib•r 27J4• 45,In 41.40• Anali'sis of net assets be,¢en funds Anaty•l• ol Not A••ots btvM•n Il••l¢l¢tsd 1kn•ty5¢ ro Tfiglbl• FIA•d A#•• 41AO• )•.)?• 39.39• Curr•rtAs••ts: Cash ¥) 138.007 S•S.524 $61.531 114.134 438.81fj 70Z.•S0 31.811 22.383 22J•J D•btsx- Gll Ahl 544.730 $44.730 21.000 40.000 81,000 Oobtorn - oth•rs 427 41? Tol•l Cmnl A•ts 122•J•4 136.134 701.199 1)1.33J I 1 y••r. Trn4v- Sho {49.0501 100.9031 (aO,gOJI 143.3111 122J.4831 1132.1731 t132.1731 P,240) P.4811 P.1401 143.3111 127S.974) 13193•51 (196.3161 Tgl•l A•••l 1.•21 •84.117 IJS.134 $44.211 •7•.418 The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospltal ao - Annual Report 2024
6 Anal)'sis of Debtors An•ly•• ol D•btorn du• Vthln l y•ai 2024 2023 Tfjlal 544.730 $44.7JO 21.1)00 40.000 Other 422 4t2 Glt Ak1- C•niMI Total D•lkn 146.162 14S.IS2 21.01111 40,000 7 C.onlingenl assets There are no kAiown contingent assets. 8 Analy31s of Creditors AnBty¥is ol Cr•thlor4 1 yur 2•24 Tr•d• n••l•) 1.$341 Clhwtmdllort. VAT P.1991 P,••1) T4A•I Oth•1 CrndJrn Actnb•lB: .7•01 P.4111 12.7WI P.4111 P.2401 {3.24•1 17131 1132.1731 17131 143.311) 223.4631 Pll.7741 1132. 1731 .7911 Tatsl Acenwts 143.J111 T•l•l CY••y• P71J741 90.31•1 9 Tran3fer of Funds Thc Trustecs revieii. all unrestricled and restricted funds to ensure ihat ihere is a need and can mcct ihe critcria for ils purp)ses. No funds ivere transferred or reclassified in ihe rerted year (NIL in 2023). 10 Relaied Partv Transictionj No Trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction ¢nter¢d inlo by the charity during the year (2023 - Nil). The League of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospltal CIO - Annual Report 2024 139
I I Staff Cojts and Trustee remuneration The average monthly number of employccs was 16 (15 in 2023). The charity ran its own payroll through a professional advisor for the full riod. The iotal staff costs and employe¢s' benefits ivas as follows: 2024 2023 Gr055 wages Empbrfees Natial Insuran Emplryerfs penshjn c(6butkS 236963 9595 4x128 2212 8563 3,792 Tolal Payrol 250586 234297 No employee received rcrnuneration amounting to more than £60.000 in either year. None of thc Trustees have received any remunernlion or benefiis in kind from the League for their ivot in this fu7¢1a1 year ivhilst underthking their responsibililies for the Charity (2023 Nonc). No Trustees rtteived reimbursement of expenses in the currenl year (2023 Nil). 12 Summary of FuDd Movements Summary offund movements - currentyear Balanco at 1 January 2024 Incom• Expendliurn B•lanc• at 31 December 2024 General fund8 544.281 1.844,677 (1.527.037> 861,921 Resliicled fiJnds 135.134 873 (43.311) 92.696 Total funds 679,415 1,846.560 (1,S70,348) 954,617 Summary offund movements - prfor year 8al•nc• •t 1 January 2023 Incom• Exp•ndlture Balance at 31 Dec•mber 2023 Generat funds 1.120.353 (1,176.455) (2.521) 544.281 Restricled funds 137.655 135,134 Total fund* 738,038 1,120,353 11,178.976) 679.415 13 Anal)'sis of Cash and Cash Equivalents 2024 2023 Cash In hand 651.531 752.950 Total cash and cash equlvalthts 651 31 752350 The Lea8ue of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital CIO - Annual Report 2024
14 AnAI.vsis of Changes in Net Debt Analysis of changes In net debt Balanc• at 1 January 2024 Balanc• at 31 D•cemb•r 2024 Cath flow8 Cash at bank arKI in haTh 752.950 (101.419) 651.$31 Tolal funds 761960 (101,4191 651.531 The Lea8ue of Friends of the Kent and Canterbury Hospltal CIO - Annual Report 2024 141