CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIANO AND WALES Trustees. Annual Report for the period From 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026 Charity name: Life Care Radio Charity registration number: 1157024 Objectives and Activlties SORP referen PBr8 1.17 Surnmary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document To relieve sickness, infirmily and old age among persons staying in residential homes, nursing homes and within medium to lor7g term healthcare provisions throughout (but not exclusively) South Devon by the provision of tailored, pre- recorded, live and ne￿Orked radio entertainment. Main activilies this year have been collections and donations from interested parties. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefil, in particular, the activities, projects or services Identified in the ac¥T)unls. Statement confirming whether the truslees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Pora 1.17and 1.19 Para1.18 We confimi that the Truslees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further slatem8nts where relevanl aboLrt'. SORP r•fowne4 NIA - the Charity does not make grants available to other organisations or charities. Para 1.3B Policy on grant making NIA Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Volunteers fulfil a v8riely of roles including presenting radio shows, visiting care and residential homes to collect requests. administration. publicity and fundraising This is enerall on a weekl basis with Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers average contribution made around 2 13 hours a week by full members and less regular contributions made by a550ciate members. Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference The Charity is currently broadcasting to Care Homes and those living in their own home bul receiving long term care in the South Devon l Torbay area. We a continuing to grow our partnerships with Totnes Caring and other organisations working to support people re￿iVing care in their own homes and are looking lo expand the service significantly to a range of Care homes over the following financial year with the support of some new community partners. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the differen￿ the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 The Charity is inclusive as a volunteer base with many older and sorne disabled volunteers participating including those with sensory impairment. autisrn, physical disabilities and mobility issues. Additional Informatlon loptional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The Charity is achieving rts stated objective of relieving loneliness and isolation in those receiving long term care. This is expanding to those receiving long term care in their communities as well as within the care sector. Recent impact reporting carried out by the Hospital Broadcasting Association highlights the importance of entertainment. music and company in supporting those with long temi health conéitions. Carers and medical practitioners also note posr£ive benefits from patient engagement with hospital radios. This has been echoed through our own research and impact reporting with Torbay and South Devon's NHS Foundation Trust also highlighting areas of good practice in the support we rovide to the wider communit Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objedives sel The mair) purpose of our fundraising 1$ to maintain a consistent Service, maintain equipment and raise awareness of what we do. We have been re-selected as a Co-op Gommunit cause and the rant riod Para 1.41 began In October 2025 running through the end of this financial year with payout in October 2026. the next financial ear. Our Homes Liaison Officer has worked with the homes to raise awareness and increase our profile with relatives of those receiving long term Gale as well as ensuring continuation of our request setvice. This has allowed the homes to continue lo request tracks for their residenls and allowed for a continuous provision towards achieving the Charity's aims and objectives. Invesknent performance against objectives Para 1.41 We have expanded our outside broadcast and community provision, extending to outside broadcasting back lo the studio to help to create a sense of community among those othe￿iSe unable to participate in events and have a full pro9ramme of outdoor events booked for Earl Sumrner 2026. Other Financial Review Rèview of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The charity funding remains stable but with a slight decrease in income. Allhough thore havè been no major outlays for equipment and some cost saving exercises have continued to manage this, we are in deficit for the year and this is eating into reserves. A plan to significantly increase income and, where possible, further reduce outgoings whilst boosting the service has been created and this includes.. extending PA work where PC*ssible and appropriate (3 events booked lo represent income of £900). Conduct fundraising activities by reinstating the Bake Off event and look at holding collections and Christmas wrapping events during the festive period. Apply for some new grants to support extension of seNi¢e through interactive workshops. Renew 8pon50rship agreements with local stakeholders. The reserves policy of the Charity is to hold a sum equivalent to one year's normal running costs. This should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure and l or to be able to continue in the short term fundin lanned adivities. Statement explainin9 the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Por8 1 22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1 22 £2000 NIA Para 1.22 Para 1 24 NIA Para 1.23 NIA Additional information (optionall You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. The Charity is funded through fundraising projects including collections, local events and some PA work. Funding is also obtained through sponsorship of various features on the radio slaticn and through membership subscriptions as wèll as grant writing and use of equipment for external events where aRpro riate. NIA The charity's prlncipal SoUr￿S of funds {including any fundraising) P2ra 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para t.46 We are facing some financial challenges associated with day to day costs and expens8s such as increased insurance costs PRS and PPL licence fees have also increased. The Charity is based in a Hospital which means that onboarding volunteers can be time consuming and this Can be offputting for Some people, We are working closely with Ihe volunteers team to streamline this as much as ossible_ A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charily's I trusts.. Type of governing document para 1.25 Constilution How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 CIO- Charitable Incorporated Organisalion. le.g unirELOI associaliuri f.'I,- Trustee selection methods Iiiiludiiiy dEldi1s o)f any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Trustees are elected into their role al the AGM and re-ele¢teQ on a two year rotational basis in accordance with the Constitution. The Charity Trustees must include a Chair, Treasurer and Secretary and other posts are elected as requi￿d. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. All Trustees familiar with charity objectives and Con51ituti0n a5 well as pollcles. Trustees encouraged to read Charity Commission guidance on their role as a Trustee an(J lo cllscuss wlth existing TrLJStoes. The Charity has Trustees who are responsible to the members forthe day to day running and administralion. Full members have voting rights and are encouraged to play an active role in the station os well as paying an annual subscription. They are registered with the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust as volunteers operating within hospital premises, Associate members will remain involved and infomed of the harity's aGtivitie6 and niay lielp uul uii dTI ad hoc basis with fundraising or events. They are not expected lo contribute beyond an annual lowei rate of subscription and will not present shows or collect requests. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training ol trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider ne￿ork wilh which the charity works Parn 1.51 Life Care Radio is a member af the Hospital Broadcasting Association and is listed as a charity within the Torbay and bouth Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Lifa Care Radio is housed within Totnes Hospital. P'ees Emplojment costs No salaries or wa&Fes bai'¢ b¢¢n paid to etnployees, includiiigT the tn]stees. during the year. Number uf emplovtes The av¢Tage monthly nulnkrs of empluyL¢s (Inc[￿ling tbe trustees) during the year. calculated on the basis of 11 titn¢ ¢quivalent5. was as follows.. 2026 Number 21125 i urnb¥r Debtors 21126 2025 'l-radv dcbioT Prepaymciits and a¢¢rucd income 10 537 220 547 23Q Creditor$: xmounts falling due within one vear 2020 2025 Tr￿¢ creditors A¢crua15 and d¢f¢rred inLome 88 225 88 225 313 Page 7 Life Care Radio Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2026 Analysis of net assets bettween funds Unr¢strleted Restrlrted funds funds Total funds Fund balances at 31 May 2026 as repre$ent¢d by-. CUIT￿t asseis Current liabiliti¢s 2.703 1313) 744 3,447 {313} 2,390 744 Ullrestri¢ted lunds At l June 2025 At 31 MAY 2026 Incoming Outgoing resources re50ur¢e$ Unrestricted Fund 2.728 2,018 (2,356) 2,-a90 Restrleted funds At At l June 2025 3114.liy 2026 Kestrieicfj Fund 744 744 P*g¢ 8 Lrfe Care R9dio Detailed statement of financial activitics For the year ended 31 May 2026 2026 2025 Incoming resuurces Incoming resourfes from generating funds: Donations Subscriptions 1,156 265 1,368 1.541 Total incomlng resources from generating funds 1,368 1,541 Olher illCOTning resources Other income - equiptt)ent hirL 650 150 650 150 Total incoming resourees 2,018 1,691 Resources expended Costs Df generating funds: Activity I Activity l Establishment- Insurancc Activity I Profes5ional- Other Aciivity l - OtTice Lxpens¢s - Telephone Activity l - OtTLce expenscs - Other Activity I Studio a[￿ equipment Icpair5 and M￿rt 227 853 690 454 96 1,381 617 454 374 2,356 2,922 Totsl eost o( generating volunt4ry income Fundralsing trading: cost ot. goods sold and other costs Total Costs of generating funds 2.922 2,356 2,922 Page 10 Life Care Radio Detailed statement of financial activities For the year ended 31 May 2026 2•26 2025 Charilable actfvities Governance costs Activities direcily oirice ¢xpenses- Other Total governan¢e ¢osts Iyet In¢omlll￿(out%OIllg) resources for the year (338) 11.230) P•ge 11