Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 1129 Registered number.. 09064489 Charity numbers: 1157980 & SC038249 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 2129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) CONTENTS Page Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers Trustee5' Report Tru$tees' Responsibilities Statement Independent Auditors, Report on the Financial Statements Statement of Financial ktivities 7-10 Balance Sheet 12 ststement of Cash Flows 13 Note5 to the Financial Statements 14-27
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 3129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) REFERENCE ANO ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Trustees Tessa Brewer Katharine Brooke Nicola Brooksbank (Chairman) ' Dr Karin Englehart Sally Falk Flora Hood Fiona Hughes ' Simon Melluish lappoinled 27 March 2024} Michael Parker ITreasurerl ' Suzy Richardson ' Elizabeth Vyvyan ' Denotes membership of the Investment Sub-committee, chaired by M Parker Company reglstered number 09064489 Charity reglstered numbers 1157980 and SC038249 Reglstered offSce Community House Room F35 South Street Bromley BR1 1RH Grants Administratorlcharlty Coordinator Lisa Hungerford Independent audltors James Cowper Kreslon Audit 2 Communications Road Greenham Business Park Greenham Newbury Berkshire RG196AB Bankers Messrs Coutts & Co. 440 Strand London WC2R OQS Sollcltors Messrs Farrer & Co. 66 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3LH Investment Advlsors Brewin Dolphin Limited 12 Smithfield Street London EC1A9BD Page 1
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P4129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Trustees present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the Charity for the period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees. report and a directors, report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the Charitsble company comply with the Current statutory requirements, the requirements of the Charitsble company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice {SORPI applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 (effective 1 January 2019)- Since the Charity qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors, Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted. Structure. governance and managgmgnt Constitution and Trusteos Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust {FNAISTI was originally constituted in 1975 by a scheme approved by the Charity Commissioners and became an incorporated Charity on 30 May 2014. The charitable company is governed by its Memorandum and Articles, and is registered as a Charity in England and Wales, and in Scotland. The Trustees serving throughout the year and to the dale of this Report are listed on page 1. They meet six times a year. Day to day management of the activities is delegated to the Grants Administralorlcharily Coordinator. Trustees hold office for a period of four years. Retiring Trustees who remain qualified may be re-appointed. FNAIST currently has eleven appointed Trustees. All Trustees give freely of their time. The number of Trustees shall be not less than five and not more than fifteen in totsl. New Trustees are appointed by existing Trustees and are recruited for their skills and eligibility to act and acceptance of willingness to act. Preferred candidates are approved by the Full Trustee Board. Candidates are asked to declare potential conflicts of interest. New Trustees are provided with information that is relevant to the Charity and their work as a Trustee for the Charity. New Trustees are given an introduction to the Charity Commission guidan. Should any Trustee require ongoing training this will be facililaled. Principal risks The Trustees review the major risks lo which the Trust is exposed, in particular those related to its operations and finan$, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. The principal risks faced by the Trust include.. Reliance on investment income and performance of investments IT system failure Security of premises lo operate from in the long term Page 2
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 5129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Objectives and activities Objectives The Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust provides grants lo help people in need who are ill, convalescent or disabled. Grants a used lo provide medical and household aids that make a huge difference to people's ability lo manage al home, live as independently as possible 8nd improve the quality of their lives. The charitable object of the Trust is the relief of those persons who a in need by reason of sickness, poor health, disability or old age by the provision of grants, items, services or facilities, provided that preference is given lo those persons who have professional, secretsrial of administrative qualifications or experience. Activities for achieving objectives Applications for support come via social workers, doctors. health and care workers and other charities. The Trust provides grants that are not readily available from other sources. The Trust continues to meet requests for grants from throughout the United Kingdom, including Scotland. The Trust's support varies from person lo person but, in general, we provide.. Items to assist with independent living, for example manual and electric wheelchairs, electric beds, orthopaedic mattresses, riserlrecliner chairs and mobile hoists., Convalescent and respite ¢are- Medical aids. such as nebulisers. washing machines. refrigerators for essential drug storage and secure drug cabinets., Sensory equipment and communication aids., Computers and specialist software lo assist the blind. Achievements and performance Main achievements of the Charity Through our aclivilies, we are able to.. Provide enhanced mobility to disabled children and adults with up to date wheelchairs that meet their individual medical and mobility requirements., Provide a comfortable night's sleep by giving grants lo purchase specialist beds and mallresses., Solve laundry crises for people who may be incontinent by providing grants to purchase washing machines and tumble dryers., Provide grants lo help pay for convalescent or respite care in cases of chronic illness and to give their carer a well earned break. Each grant recipient should be able lo live with less pain andlor stress. The purchase of basic aids and eqLJipmenl can make huge life changes and help to alleviate sickness. We offer a swift and in some cases, immediate, positive response to urgent requests. Our aim is to direct as much money as possible to the people who need it. Page 3
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 6129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Achievements and performance {¢ontinuedl During the year the following number of gffinls were provided to individuals in support of our objectives= 2023 106 2022 107 Aid purposes Mobility equipment Respite and convalescent breaks Communication aids 138 95 14 124 73 353 326 Flnanclal revlew Flnanclal summary Total income for the year was £399,446, compared with £632,066 in 2022. The majority of this income was generated by the Trust's investment portfolio. Total expenditure for the year was £418,404, a decrease on the £422,909 for the comparative year. During the year, there was a gain on investments of £326,197, compared lo a prior year loss of £1,491,196. This resulted in the overall surplus for the year being £307,239 compared to an overall deficit of £1,282,039 in 2022. Funds carried forward total £12,391,315, of which £202,989 relate lo endowment and the remaining £12,188,326 are unreslricled. £12,200,815 is represented by the Trust's investment portfolio with the remaining £190,500 represented by current assets less current liabilities. Investments FNAIST maintains ils investments in a range of fixed interest and equity securities. The investment portfolio produces regular income each year, which is essential lo the Trust's ongoing operation as this income funds the grant payments. Investment performance is monitored by the Investment Sub-commillee, the members of which are shown on page 1. The Sub-commillee meets with the investment advisors, Brewin Dolphin Limited, three limes a year lo monitor investment performance across a range of benchmarks, and lo lake appropriate advice. The Charills investment policy slipulales that a key benchmark is lo track the performance of the portfolio over a 3 year rolling period against the ARC Charitable Balanced Portfolio. In the three years to 31 December 2023 the Charity s portfolio grew by 13.110/0 compared with growth of 9.480/0 for the ARC Charitable Balanced Portfolio. The Trustees are satisfied with the performance of the investments. Reserves pollcy As al 31 December 2023 the Charity's free reserves, as defined by the Charity Commission, are ils unreslricled funds and amounted lo £12,188,326. These funds are available to be used for both current and future beneficiaries. The Trustees endeavour lo ensure that the reserves (which primarily comprise investmenlsl are maintained al the appropriate level such that the income generated is sufficient lo cover known outgoing expenditure and the average level of grant approvals that are made al present. Page 4
VirtualSignalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 May 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 7129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Trust does not have plans to reduce reserves levels in the medium term future. This is considered appropri8te as reserves are invested to create annual income because the Trust does not generate regular income from any other source. Annual investment income experienced in recent years exceeded annual base running costs, and the balance is spent on grants lo individuals in support of charitable objects to the extent possible. For now, any longer tèrm gains that are experienced on the investment portfolio are therefore reinvested for use on future beneficiaries. The remainder of funds are then able to be made 8vai18ble for investment to genemte funds. The Charity relies on the interest and dividends generated by ils share portfolio lo fund ils charitable activities and the Trustees have determined to maintain a prudent level of cash held as Reserves in the Charills bank accounts. This cash acts as a buffer against unforeseen expenditure requirements. Most grants are now being received online. with BACS payments being made for all bul a very few grants. As can been seen from the 2023 list of grants provided to individuals, the numbers have increased. Fundraising The Edward Goslling Trust agreed a grant of £250,000 which FNAIST received in March 2022. This generous grant is for the next 10 years and is being spent al the rale of £25,000 per annum adjusted for infl8tion as closely as we can in accordance with their wishes of the previous years. The Trustees are very grateful to the Edward Goslling Trust- these funds make a huge drfference to the lives of our beneficiaries. Plans for the future The Trustees plan to continue the granl-giving activities of the Trust for the foreseeable future, in line with its charitable objectives. Disclosure of infomiation to auditors Each of the persons who are Trustees al the time when this Trustees, Report is approved has confirmed that= so far as that Trustee is aware. there is no relevant audit information of which the charity's auditors are unaware, and that Trustee has taken all the steps that ought lo have been taken as a Trustee in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charitls auditors are aware of that information. Audltors The auditors, James Cowper Kreslon Audit, have indicated their willingness to continue in office. The designated Trustees will propose a motion reappointing the auditors at a July meeting of the Trustees. Appro ed by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by.. M Parker Trustee Dale.. 08 May 2024 Page 5
VirtualSignalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 May 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 8129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial stslemenls for each financial year. Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including ils income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required lo.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistenlly., observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021., make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.. stale whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 1021 have been followed, subject lo any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., prepare the financial slalements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on ils behalf by.. M Parker Trustee Dale.. 08 May 2024 Page 6
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 9129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust (the 'charitll for the year ended 31 DeTrmber 2023 which comprise the Stslement of Financial Aclivilies, the Balance Sheet, the Stslement of Cash Flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The rinancial reporting framewort( that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi). In our opinion the financial statements.. give a true and fair view of the slate of the charitable companls affairs as al 31 December 2023 and of ils incoming resources and application of resources, including ils income and expenditure for the year then ended., have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice,. and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, Charities Act 2011, the Charities and Trustee Investment {Scotlandl Act 2005 and regulation 8 of the Charities Accounts {Scotlandl Regulations 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors, responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant lo our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate lo provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees, use of the going concem basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating lo events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubl on the charitable compan$ ability to continue as a going concem for a period of al least twelve months from when the financial statements are aulhorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concem are described in the relevant sections of this report. Page 7
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 1Q129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST ICONTINUEDI Other information The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors, Report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly slated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance Conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears lo be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misststemenls, we are required lo determine whether this gives rise lo a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Opinion on other mattors prgscribgd by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work Undertaken in the course of the audit.. the information given in the Trustees. Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements. the Trustees, Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and ils environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstalemenls in the Trustees. Report. We have nothing lo report in resped of the following matters in relation to which Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Accounts Iscotlandl Regulations 2006 las amended} require us lo report lo you if, in our opinion.. adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us,. or the financial slalemenls are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns., or certain dis¢losures of Trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made., or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit., or the Trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and lake advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the Trustees, Report and from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report. Responsibilities of trustees As explained more fully in the Trustees, Responsibilities Statement, the Trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees detemiine is necessary to enable the preparaliofi of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the TTuslees are responsible for assessing the charitable companls ability to continue as a going concem, disclosing, as applicable, matters related lo going concern and using the going concem basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to ase operations, or have no realistic alternative but lo do so. Page 8
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 11129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST ICONTINUEDI Auditors. responsibilities for tho audit of the financial statements We have been appointed as auditor under section 4411 Ilcl of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scollandl Act 2005 and under the Companies Act 2006 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors, Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assuran, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstslemenl when il exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users tsken on the basis of these financial slatemenls. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that Compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances on non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional conalment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentslion. The specific prOdureS for this engagement that we designed and performed to delecl material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud, were as follows= Enquiry of management and those charged with govemance around actual and potential litigation and claims- Enquiry of management and those charged with governance to identify any material instances of non compliance with laws and regulations., Reviewing financial slalemenl disclosures and lesling to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations., Performing audit work to address the risk of irregularities due to management override of controls, including testing of joumal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for evidence of bias. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website al.. www.frc.or .uklaudilorsres onsibililies. This description forms part of our Auditors, Report. Page 9
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 12129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST ICONTINUEDI Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable company's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006, and to the Charitsble company's trustees, as a body, in accordance with regulation 10 of the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state lo the charitable company's trustees and Trustees those matters we are required to slate lo them in an Auditors. Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Michael Bath Bsc FCA DChA {Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of James Cowper Kreston Audit 2 Communications Road Greenham Business Park Greenham Newbury Bert(shire RG19 6AB Dale.. 17 May 2024 James Cowper Kreston Audit are eligible lo act as auditors in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006. Page 10
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 13129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Endowment fund$ 2023 Rg$trictgd Unrg$tricted funds fund$ 2023 2023 Totsl funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Note Income and endowments from". Donations and legacies Investments 6,970 392,476 6,970 392,476 253.850 378,216 Total income and endowments 399.446 399.446 632.066 Expenditure on- Raising fLJnds Charitable adivities 51,774 339.961 51,774 366,630 51.744 371,165 26,669 Total expenditure 26.669 391.735 418.404 422.909 Net (expenditurellincome before net gainsl{lossesl on investments Nel gainsl{losses} on investments 126.669) 7.711 118.958) 209,157 326,197 326,197 11,491,196} Net {expenditurellin¢ome Transfers between funds 126,6691 333,908 307,239 11,282,039> 14 (26.6691 26.669 Net movement in funds {26,6691 333,908 307,239 11,282,039) Reconciliation of funds- Total ftjnds brought forward Nel movement in funds 229,658 11,854,418 12,084,076 13.366,115 126.6691 333,908 307,239 11,282,039) Total funds carried forward 202,989 12,188,326 12,391,315 12,084,076 The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. The notes on pages 14 to 27 fomi part of these financial statements. Page11
VirtualSignalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 May 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC 11 D 111 P 14129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 09064489 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Note Flxed assets Investments Current assets 11 12,200,815 11,926.391 Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 12 1.964 240,747 1,694 194,257 242,711 195,951 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 13 152.211) {38,2661 Net current assets 190,500 157.685 Total not a$sgts 12.391,315 12,084,076 Charity funds Endowment funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 14 14 14 202,989 229,658 12.188,326 11,854.418 Total funds 12,391,315 12,084.076 The entity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. The members have not required the entity lo obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. However, an audit is required in accordance with section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and section 4411 Ilcl of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scollandl Act 2005. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect lo accounting records and preparation of financial statements. The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to enlilies subject lo the small companies regime. The financial stslemenls were approved and aulhorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by- Psrty9kY41I1fjs<UTClI M Parker Trustee Dale.. 08 May 2024 The notes on pages 14 to 27 form part of these financial statements. Page 12
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 15129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Note Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles Nel cash used in operating activities 1397,7591 (163,5751 Cash flows from Investlng actlvltles Investment additions 1540,7231 (894,7911 561,603 740,788 392,476 378,216 Investment disposals Investment income Net cash provided by investing activities 413,356 224.213 Net cash inflow brought forward 15,597 60,638 Change in cash and cash equivalgnts in thg ygar Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 15,597 60.638 638,057 577.419 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 18 653,654 638.057 The notes on pages 14 to 27 fomi part of these financial statements Page 13
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 16129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 General information Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in both England and Scotland Icompany Registered Number.. 090644891. It is registered with the Charity Commission (Charity Registered Number 11579801 and the Scottish Charity Regulator (Charity Registered Number SC0382491. In the event of the Charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the Charity. The address of the registered office is given in the Charity infomialion on page 1 of these financial stalemenls. The nature of the Charity's operations and principal activities are as detailed on page 3. The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consislenlly applied to all years presented unless otherwise slated. Accounting policios 2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporbng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102} and the Companies Act 2006. Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise staled in the relevant accounting poliry. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currenry of the Charity and rounded to the nearest pound. Page 14
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 17129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accounting policies (continued) 2.2 Income All income is recognised once the Charity has enlillement lo the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability lo estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entillemenl to a legacy exists when the Charity has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left lo them {through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. ReIpl of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount re1Vable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed lo the Charity, can be reliably measured. For donations lo be recognised the Charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of perf0mlan before entitlement can be obtsined then income is deferred until those conditions are fully mel or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the Charity and il is probable that they will be fulfilled. Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes such as shares and securities. It includes dividends and interest. Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method and dividend income is recognised as the Charitls right to re1ve payment is established. 2.3 Expenditure Expenditure is recognised On there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs atlribulable lo a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for ils charitable purposes and and includes all costs of all investment management fees. Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs. Support costs are those that assist the work of the Charity bul do not directly represent charitable activities and include office costs, governan costs, and administrative payroll costs. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the Charity and include project management. Where support costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to expenditure on raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources. The analysis of these costs is included in note 7. Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made expt in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met al the year end are noted as a commitment, bul not accrued as expenditure. All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT. Page 15
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 18129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accounting policies (continued) 2.4 Investments Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case il is measured al cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised. are combined and presented as 'GainsllLossesl on investments, in the Slalement of Financial Aclivilies. Fair value is deemed to be market value using closing quoted market pri. The Slalement of Financial Activities includes all net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year. As investments are revalued to fair value continuously, no realised gains or losses arise. 2.5 Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade disUnt offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 2.6 Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of affjuisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 2.7 Liabilitie$ and provisions Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation al the Balance Sheet dale as a result of a past event, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anlicipales it will pay to settle the debt or the amount il has received as advanced payments for the goods or services il must provide. Provisions are measured al the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, diswunted al the pre-tax discount rale that reflects the risks specific lo the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Finanaal Activities as a finance cost. 2.8 Financial in$trumgnts The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 2.9 Pension$ The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charity lo the fund in respect of the year. Page 16
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 19129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accounting policies (continued) 2.10 Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are lo be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Expendable endowment funds are funds where the Trustees have a power of discretion lo convert endowed capitsl into income, subject to any restrictions on the amount of conversion imposed by the donor. The expendable amount of the fund in any period may be Irealed as restricted or unrestricted according to the terms of the original endowment, and is shown as a transfer from the endowment fund to either restricted or unrestricted funds as appropriate. Any capital gains or losses arising on the investments form part of the fund. Investment management charges and legal advice relating to the fund are charged against the fund. Page 17
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 20129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Incomg from donation$ and 1oga¢ie$ Endowment Unrestrided funds funds 2023 2023 Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Donations Legacies 1,970 5,000 1,970 5,000 250,150 3,700 6,970 6,970 253.850 Total 2022 250,000 3,850 253,850 Investment income Unrestricted funds 2023 Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Equities and fixed interest securities Bank deposit interest 391,211 1,265 391,211 1,265 377,931 285 392,476 392,476 378.216 Total 2022 378,216 378,216 Investment management ¢o$ts Unrestricted funds 2023 Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Investment management fees 51,774 51,774 51,744 Total 2022 51,744 51,744 Page 18
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 21129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Analysis of expenditurg on Charitsble a¢tivitiOS Summary by fund type Re$trictgd Unrostrided funds funds 2023 2023 Total 2023 Total 2022 Aid in Sickness 26,669 339,961 366,630 371,165 Total 2022 20,342 350,823 371,165 Analysis of expenditure by activities Grant funding of activities Support costs Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 2023 2023 Aid in Sickness 306,365 60,265 366,630 371.165 Total 2022 301,638 69,527 371,165 The number of individuals who received a grant in the year was 35312022.. 3261. Page 19
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 22129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Analysis of expenditure by activitigs (continued) Analysis of support costs Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Staff costs Bank charges Bookkeeping 30.790 700 5,471 40,012 533 6,539 k li Rent Postage, printing and stslionery Computer expenses Governance costs 7,365 403 6,484 757 1.815 11,610 885 259 967 2,343 11,136 731 141 851 Telephone Sundry expenses Insurance 60,265 69,527 Auditors. remuneration 2023 2022 Fees payable lo the Charitys auditor for the audit of the Charitys annual accounts 6,990 6.750 Fees payable lo the Charills auditor in respect of= All non-audil services not included above 1,910 1.850 Staff costs 2023 2022 Wages and salaries Contributs'on lo defined contribution pension schemes 30,103 687 39.486 526 30,790 40,012 Page 20
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 23129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Stsff costs Icontinuod) The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows- 2023 No. 2022 No. Employees No employee reiVed remuneration amounting lo more than £60,000 in either year. The Trust considers ils Key Management Personnel lo be the Trustees. During the year, no remuneration was paid to the Key Management Personnel of the Charity in relation to their roles as Truslees {2022 £NILI. 10. Trustees. remuneration and expenses During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits in relation lo their roles as Trustees12022 - £NILI. During the year ended 31 December 2023, expenses lolalling £580 were reimbursed or paid directly to 2 Trustees12022 - £779 10 2 Trustees). These expenses were in relation lo travel. See note 22 for detsils of other amounts paid lo a Trustee. Page 21
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 24129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 11. Fixed assgt inve$tmgnts Unlisted Listed investments investments lcashl Total Cost or valuation At 1 January 2023 Additions 11.482,591 540,723 1561,6031 326,197 443,801 11.926,392 540,723 1561,6031 326,197 {30,8941 Disposals Revaluations Movement in cash reserves {30,8941 At 31 December 2023 11,787,908 412,907 12,200,815 Net book value At 31 December 2023 11,787,908 412,907 12,200,815 At 31 December 2022 11.482,591 443,801 11.926,392 12. Debtors 2023 2022 Due within one yoar Other debtors Prepayments 940 1,024 727 967 1,964 1.694 13. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 2023 2022 Other creditors Accruals 136 52,075 123 38,143 52,211 38.266 Page 22
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 25129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 14. ststomont of funds ststement of funds - curront year Balance at 31 December 2023 Balance at 1 January 2023 Transfers inlout Gainsl {Lossesl Incomo Expenditure Unrestricted funds General Funds all funds 11,854,418 399.446 (391.735) 326.197 12,188,326 Endowment funds Endowment Funds all funds 229,658 {26,6691 202,989 Restricted funds Restricted Funds all funds 126,6691 26,669 Total of funds 12,084,076 399.446 418,4041 326,197 12,391,315 Reslricled funds musl be used in accordance with the Deed of Gift dated 09103122 specifically for the purposes of providing grants for medical and household aids which enable people living with a disability or long lemi illness lo live independently in their own home. The Endowment cannot be used lo fund any of the costs of the Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust operating costs. Page 23
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P W29 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 14. ststomont of funds {continuedl ststement of funds - prior y9ar Balance at 31 December 2022 Balance at 1 January 2022 Transfers inlout Gainsl ILosses} Income Expenditure Unrestricted funds General Funds all funds 13.366,115 382,066 (402,5671 {1,491,1961 11,854,418 Endowment funds The Edward Gostling Fund 250,000 120,342} 229.658 Restricted funds The Edward Gostling Fund 120,3421 20,342 Total of funds 13,366,115 632,066 1422,9091 {1,491,1961 12,084.076 15. Summary offunds Summary offunds - current year Balance at 31 Gainsl December {Lossesl 2023 Balance at 1 January 2023 Transfers inlout Income Expenditure General funds 11,854,418 399,446 (391,735} 326,197 12,188,326 Endowment funds Reslricled funds 229,658 {26,6691 202,989 126.669} 26,669 12,084,076 399,446 (418,4041 326,197 12,391,315 Page 24
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 27129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 15. Summary of funds Icontinuedl Summary offunds - prior yoar Balance at 31 December 2022 Balance at 1 January 2022 Transfers inlout Gainsl ILosses} Income Expenditure General funds Endowment funds 13.366,115 382,066 {402,5671 {1,491,1961 11,854.418 250.000 120,342} 229.658 Reslricled funds 120,3421 20,342 13.366,115 632,066 {422,9091 {1,491,1961 12,084.076 16. Analysis of net as$et$ between funds Analysis of net assets between funds - Current year Endowment Unrestricted funds funds 2023 2023 Total funds 2023 Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year 202,989 11.997,826 12,200,815 242,711 242.711 {52,211} 152.211) Total 202,989 12.188,326 12,391,315 Analysls of net assets between funds - prlor year Endowment Unreslricled funds funds 2022 2022 Total funds 2022 Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year 229,658 11,696,733 11,926,391 195,951 195.951 (38,266} 138,2661 Total 229,658 11,854,418 12,084,076 Page 25
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 28129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 17. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to n9t cash flow from opgrating activities 2023 2022 Nel incomelexpendilure for the year {as per Ststemenl of Financial Acliviliesl 307,239 11,282,039) Adjustments for: Investment income {Gainllloss on investments {Increaselldecrease in debtors Increaselldecreasel in creditors 1392,4761 {378,2161 1326,1971 1,491,196 (2701 12.528 13,945 17,0441 Net cash used in opgrating activities 1397,7591 {163,5751 18. Analysls of cash and cash equlvalents 2023 2022 Cash in hand Current investments 240,747 412,907 194.257 443,800 Total cash and cash equlvalents 653,654 638.057 19. Analysis of changes in net debt At31 December 2023 January 2023 Cash flows Cash at bank and in hand 194,257 46,490 240.747 194,257 46,490 240,747 Page 26
Virtual&gnalur£ Transaction Rel 7MLIT.CQVY.G4QH 08 Klay 2024 10 16 10 BST IUTC *11 D 111 P 29129 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AID IN SICKNESS TRUST IA Company Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 20. Pension commitment$ The Charity operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Charity to the fund and amounted to £687 12022.. £526}. Contributions tolalling £136 {2022.. £1231 were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors. 21. Members. liability Each member of the charitable company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of it being wound up while helshe is a member, or within one year after helshe ceases lo be a member, such amount as may be required, not exceeding £1 for the debts and liabilities contracted before helshe ceases to be a member. The members of the Company are ils Trustees as listed on page 1. 22. Related party transactions During the year, Nicola Brooksbank, a Trustee, was paid £3,405 for bookkeeping services {2022'. £3,825}- £950 12022.. £1,085) was outstanding at the year end date and is included within current Page 27