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2023-12-31-accounts

Object i ve s and Ac tiviti es
SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 'The relief of persons who are deaf or have
the charity as set out in its hearing loss and are cochlear implantees
and
governing document their families, through
in particular,
but not
limited to, the provision ofeducation
and
information,
support,
recreation
and leisure
activities,
in order to improve their conditions of
life'.
Summary
ofthe main
activities
in relation to those
Para 1.17and
1.19
purposes for the public We organise events for members
throughout
benefit, in particular, the the North West region. These include trips to
activities, projects or services public exhibitions,
galleries,
museums
and other
identified in the accounts. public places, conferences where speakers
updated
members
on developments
in implant
technology
and communications
support
and
meeting for meals including the annual
Christmas
lunch.
All ofthese activities are to allow members to
improve their ability to hear with their Cochlear
implants,
in an environment
where others with
implants
could support their progress.
Statement confirming Para 1.18
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance The trustees
have had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity issues by the Charity Commission
on public
Commission on public benefit.
benefit
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference
We do not make grants
Para 1.38
We make no social investments
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
We have no volunteers
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
The charity continues to work closely with the
Other Manchester
implant
centre, based at the
Manchester
Royal Infirmary to support
the
hospitals
rehabilitation
process ofnew
patients
in various ways.
We have provided
volunteers
to take part
in
research to help improve the quality ofthe
Cochlear Implant devices.
We have worked with MRI Implant team,
providing
help and assistance
with pre
and post
implant
patients at the hospital.
The social activities we have organised, have
helped to give confidence to new patients which
in turn has helped them deal with the isolation
that deafness causes.
We continue to produce a quarterly
magazine,
which has news on cochlear implant
developments
from around the world,
articles
about our activities and news about legislation.
This is distributed
free to all members
and also is
available to healthcare
professionals
and the
wider public on a free subscription
basis.

Achiev ements
and Pe
rformance
SORP reference
Our range ofassistance provided
by charity
members to local hospitals
including
Manchester
Royal Infirmary
and Tameside
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,
identifying
the difference the
charity's
work has made to
the circumstances
of its
Para 1.2Q Hospital where we help deaf and hard ofhearing
patients on the ward and carry out Deaf
Awareness
sessions for new hospital staff
studying
for their Care Certificate.
beneficiaries
and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
In 2023 we have been investigating
the use of
video conferencing
technology to assist MRI in
providing
assistance to patients with Implant
accessories.
We resumed the running
ofsocial events around
the region and have a full calendar ofevents
planned
for the next year.

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Financial Review Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21
financial
position at
the end
ofthe
eriod
Statement
explaining
the The charity has no reserves policy
policy for holding reserves
statin
wh
the
areheld
Amount ofreserves held Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Oetails offund materially in Para 1.24
deficit
Explanation
ofany
concern
Para 1.23
uncertainties
about
the
charity continuing as a going
The charity's
principal
sources offunds (including
Para 1.47
any fundraising)
Investment
policy and
objectives including
any
Para 1.46
social investment
policy
adopted
A description
ofthe principal
Para 1.46
risks facing the charity
Other

Description ofcharity's
trusts:
Type of governing
document
Constitution
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Elected by membership
including
details ofany
constitutional
provisions
e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Additional
information
(optional)
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choose to include further statements
where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and Pare 1.51
training oftrustees
The charity's
organisational
structure
and any wider
Para 1.51
network
with which the
charity works
Relationship
with any related
Para 1.51
parties
Other

Char
name
Manchester CICADA CICADA
Other name the cha
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R
istered charit
number 1156002
Charity's
principal
address 107Manchester Road, Hyde, Cheshire, SK142BX
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf ofothers Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf ofothers
Description
ofthe assets
None
held
in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details ofarrangements for
safe custody and
segregation
ofsuch assets
from the charity's
own assets

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payments payments accounts accounts accounts CC&ea
For the period
from
01/01/2023 To 31/12/2023
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Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds Last year
to the nearest to the nearest K to the nearest Z to the nearest 6 to the nearest r
A1 Receipts
members
subscriptions
285 285 540
donations 230 230 140
Gift Aid 173 173 153
Amazon
Smile
35 35 30
Deaf awareness
course
50
Sub total (Gross income for 723 723 913
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
Sub total
Total receipts 723 723 913
A3 Payments
stamps/stationery
web site fees 199 199 233
insurance 87 87 87
Resound
magazines/
leaflets 580 580 592
Other events/flowers 87
delegate
parking fee
24
Zoom meeting
app.
1,065
Social events 172 172
Sub total 1,03& 1,038 2,088
A4 Asset and investment
purchases,
(see table)
Sub total
Total payments 1,038 1,038 2,088
Net ofreceiptsl(payments) 315 315 1,175
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end 10,880 10,880 12,055
Cash funds this year end 10,565 10,565 10,880