2024-08-31-accounts - Microtia UK

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From	Period start date			To	Period end date
	01	Sept	2023		31	Aug	2024

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Microtia UK

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any)1158688 Charity's principal address Microtia UK 20-22 Wenlock Road London United Kingdom PostcodeN1 7GU ~~——~~
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) 1Elizabeth Compton- Jones 2Hana Thalova Salussolia 3Alison Daniels ~~===~~
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for wholeyear ~~————~~

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser	Name Address	Name Address
	Alex Seifalian Markiewicz_Consultant_ Neil Bulstrode Ken Stewart Catriona Moffat David McAlpine Walid Sabbagh Greg O'Toole Sebastian Hendricks Celia Flatley-Priddey	University College London,Gower St, London WC1E 6BT Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Great Ormond Street Hospital,London WC1N 3JH Edinburgh Sick Children’s Hospital Edinburgh Sick Children’s Hospital University College London,Gower St, London WC1E 6BT Royal Free Hospital, London NW3 2QG Royal Free Hospital, London NW3 2QG Great Ormond Street Hospital,London WC1N 3JH
Professor of Nanotechnology and
Regenerative Medicine
Paediatrician
Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Lead Clinician
for the Department of Plastic Surgery
Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Lead Clinician
for Plastic Surgery (NHS Lothian)
Chartered Clinical Psychologist (NHS Lothian)
Professor of Auditory Neuroscience
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
(Royal Free Hospital)
Consultant Audiovestibular Physician and
Paediatrician (GOSH)
Adult with microtia


Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Non-executive director of fundraising and communications	Tina Rycroft	East Yorkshire

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Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Trust Deed

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

Trust

(eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

We now employ Tina for 8.5 days p/m to support with co-ordinating our fundraising events, to apply for grants, to manage our social media and website, and other administrative tasks linked to the day-to-day running’s of the charity. She keeps a log of work completed and continues to develop her skills and network by applying for free courses when available.

We are considering the option of appointing additional trustees. This is something that we are currently discussing.

We have 11 non-executive advisors that support us with keeping up to date in the various fields of microtia, including: hearing technology advancement, ear reconstruction or prosthetic methods, psychological perspectives and understanding visible difference.
Our relationship with the hearing aid technology companies (Cochlear, Oticon, and MED-EL) continues, and they have sponsored our London event again, along with the charity website and the printing of a few of our resources. We also continue working alongside of them – advertising their latest technology and events with the wider community. The hearing aid companies also send us free merchandise and information leaflets from their companies, which allowed us to post these out for free to families.

We continue having good working relationships with other charities e.g. CSSEF, Auditory Verbal UK, Changing Faces, Goldenhar, National Deaf Children’s Society, CLAPA, Face Equality National (which we sponsor) and BATOD and these have led to various continued collaborations. The same applies to CAR and Aston University for research studies.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To relieve the physical and psychological needs of those with microtia in the UK by helping them to make informed choices about their treatment options and by facilitating the dissemination of research results relating to the condition.

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Summary of the main activities
undertaken for the public benefit
in relation to these objects
(include within this section the
statutory declaration that trustees
have had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity Commission
on public benefit)

We celebrated 10-years of being a charity.Throughout the year 2024, we held
various celebratory events or discounts in aid of celebrating 10-years of being a
charity.
Our London event took place in June 2024.We offered free activities, food and
a range of talks from medical professionals and those born with microtia to talk
about lived experiences. The day was a huge success with hearing aid
companies sponsoring the day as well.
Charity members were able to come together in Bristol in August 2024.
Charity members came together to hold a Bristol Mingle in a church room. It
was a lovely fun day.
Charity members requested local buildings to light up in orange in November
2023.A range of families volunteered their time to ask local buildings to light
up in orange for microtia awareness day. We had more buildings than before
and will continue the tradition next year.
The Microtia UK website was fully updated with a whole new look and
continues to be updated on a regular basis and backed upwhich
provides free and up to date information for people with microtia. Sections
include resources, frequently asked questions, inspirational life stories, and
information about fundraising events.
Free information booklets distributed.This includes our New Parents Guide
and Reconstruction booklet, as well as our charity leaflets to help raise
awareness and give support to families. These are also downloadable from the
website for free.
Charity awareness raising merchandise distributedto raise awareness of the
condition within the community and to raise funds for Microtia UK. The items
also help to promote positive self-image (including pin badges, books, teddies,
clothing, Christmas cards, bracelets, trolley coins, bags). We created new
bumper stickers for cars in the shape of our charity logo.
Virtual monthly meetings with families and professionals continued.Our
monthly virtual meet continued, where families could come together to share
stories, ask questions, get to know one another and speak with medical
professionals. This has been a great success, and we will continue to do the
virtual meets.

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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

We have supplied leaflets, collection pots, and free merchandise to help our You may choose to include further community raise funds and awareness at their sponsored events. We have had statements, where relevant, about: fundraisers pay for their own fundraising events and raise money for the charity • policy on grantmaking; with our support, from running the London marathon, one off donations from their place of work, bun sales and a range of other events. We have supplied • policy programme related them with a free fundraising vest or t-shirt as well as giving them a winner’s investment; medal and certificate. • contribution made by volunteers. We have volunteers who have offered their services and support to organise smaller mingles and raise positive awareness by offering to speak at events.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity during
the year

Blue Sky CAD sponsored our charity again for 2024.The company director has
microtia himself and is keen to support our charity which we are very thankful
for. This year, his sponsorship helped to create a new fundraising pack for those
who choose to raise awareness or funds for Microtia UK. This included creating
a new money collection box, charity balloons, charity flags, and charity head
sweatbands.
We received our new right-sided microtia elephant teddy.The new teddy
completes our collection of right, left and bilateral microtia elephants.
Continued support and growing as a charity.We continue to grow and develop
every year as a charity, supporting more families than ever before. We are keen
to continue reaching more people by raising more awareness about microtia.
Our website has been updated.The website had a full revamp with new
images and information. The hearing aid companies were given the opportunity
to update their personal pages too.
Free information leaflet handed out for new parents/carerswhich outilines
what to expect when you have a baby with microtia and where to go for
support. Medical professionals also share this leaflet with their patients. It is
downloadable from the website.
We continue using all our social media accountswith a growing number of
followers. This includes the use of Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
We also use WhatsApp as a contact method and have our own charity phone
number.
We continued our link with Run For Charity to help us find new fundraising
events.Linking with them means we have less unfilled places. Participants set
up fundraising pages which were shared on social media. We fully support
those who would like to fundraise or help raise awareness for our charity. We
give out medals / trophies to thank our fundraisers.
Daily support and advicefor our charity members. This is given through our
online support group, social media accounts, email and telephone. We also
have our monthly virtual meets.
Microtia UK have been involved with the following fundraising events in 2023-
2024:

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Section D Achievements and performance

2 places at Skydive centre – Total raised £3,345.
Places at the 5k Inflatable Run in Norwich – Total raised £350.
£5,000 raised by a charity member who ran 200 miles non-stop. Fantastic effort!
6 places at Dublin Marathon - £4,578 raised.
1 place at Tatton Park - £500 raised.
1 place at Cheltenham 10k - £295 raised.
3 places at the Royal Parks Half event – Total raised £4,700.
1 place at the London Landmarks event – Total raised £6,052.

Ballot place won for the London Marathon 2025! We are excited to also announce that we have obtained London Marathon places x 4 for 2026 onwards.

We received sponsorship from the hearing aid companies, and we have had many people take on a range of challenges to raise funds for us. We have also received large one-off donations from companies throughout the year and match-funding.

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Section E Financial review Brlef statement of the charftys pollcy on reserves Detalb of any funds materfally In defidt Further finanelal revlew detalls Iomlonal Informatlon) You may ¢hoose to Include addItnal information. where relevant about: the charivs principal sources of funds lincludin8 any fvndralsin8): how expenditure ha5 supported tPt key objectives of Ihe charity: investment policy and objectives including any ethical Investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional Information Section G Declaration The trust¢e5 dedare that they have approved the trustees, repcyt above. Sl¥ned )n behall of th¢ thartys tru#ees Slgnaturels) Full nne(s) P051tlon legsecrtw, ChalT, etc) TAR 2023-2024

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date

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				Microtia UK	Microtia UK											1158688
	Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts 01/09/2023 31/08/2024 Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from a																	Last year to the nearest £ CC16a
	Donations & Funsraising Income			33,384	33,384	20,706	20,706	20,706			-	-	-	-	-	54,090	54,090	48,793	48,793	48,793
	Interest			946	946	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	946	946	627	627	627
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	*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)		(Gross income for AR)	34,330	34,330	20,706	20,706	20,706			-	-	-	-	-	55,036	55,036	49,420	49,420	49,420
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - *Total receipts* 34,330 20,706 - 55,036 49,420 A3 Payments ————~~——~~
	Expenses			49,280	49,280	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	49,280	49,280	45,593	45,593	45,593
	Cost of Sales			10,128	10,128	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	10,128	10,128	6,583	6,583	6,583
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		**Sub total **		59,408	59,408	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	59,408	59,408	52,176	52,176	52,176

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total [ - ] - - - - ———— Total payments 59,408 - - ~~——~~ 59,408 52,176 Net of receipts/(payments) - 25,078 20,706 - - 4,372 - 2,756 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end 69,409 - - 69,409 72,165 Cash funds this year end ~~3~~ 44,331 22 20,706 - 65,037 ~~32~~ 69,409

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

28/06/2025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name MICROTIA UK members of On accounts for the year 31 AUGUST 2024 Charity no 1158688 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2023.

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 29 June 2025 Name: CEREDIG JONES FCA ~~re~~ Relevant professional ICAEW qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: THE COOMBES, NELL HILL BISHOPSTONE, SWINDON SN6 8PW

October 2018

IER

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

October 2018

IER